Logistics

Inspection Data Systems Offers Reporting Tools for Fleet Inspections

November 20, 2015

Inspection Data Systems (IDS) has launched a series of enhanced reporting tools for its mobile inspection and cloud-based applications for truck fleets.

DHL Expands Services in Northern Virginia's Dulles Corridor

November 20, 2015

DHL

DHL has opened a new service center in Herndon, Va., to serve the area of northern Virginia known as the Dulles Corridor.

Amazon, Google Intensely Focused on Robotics, But Their Strategies Differ

November 20, 2015

Bostinno

With robots like BigDog and the Terminator-like Atlas, Google's robotics efforts have been a smash success - if you measure by YouTube views and buzz. Amazon's work has been more behind scenes (apart from the widely discussed plans for delivery drones). But Amazon's energies in robotics have also had a more immediate payoff than Google's "moonshots." The differing philosophies illustrate how Amazon and Google have taken starkly different paths so far in the race to automate the physical world.

Seko Logistics Boosts Warehouse Space in California

November 19, 2015

Seko Logistics

Seko Logistics has tripled its warehouse operations capacity in California, with the opening of an omnichannel logistics hub in Chino, and expansion into a new 200,000 square-foot facility near San Francisco.

Geodis Wraps Up Acquisition of OHL

November 19, 2015

Geodis

Geodis has received regulatory approvals needed for finalizing its acquisition of Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OHL), a third-party logistics provider with annual revenue of nearly $1.3bn.

A Different Approach to Fixing Your Long Tail

November 19, 2015

Jeff Bodenstab, Vice President of Marketing, ToolsGroup

Long tails can get, well, rather long. Some see this as a mandate to hunt down and kill off the items furthest out on the tail.

Cargo Vessels Sailing Into Higher Operation Costs

November 19, 2015

Drewry

The cost of operating cargo ships is forecast to rise over the next two years after falling in 2015, according to the latest Ship Operating Costs Annual Review and Forecast 2015/16 report published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

LLamasoft Acquires Supply Chain Software Unit of Barloworld

November 18, 2015

LLamasoft

LLamasoft, a vendor of supply-chain design software, has acquired Barloworld's Supply Chain Software Division.

MHI Launches Supply Chain Awareness Campaign

November 18, 2015

MHI

"I work in the supply chain" is often followed by "what's that?" or "what do you do?" Or it can bring to mind negative stereotypes of workers spending endless hours in dark, dingy factories.

Businesses, Including Trucking Companies, Urged to Increase Cyber-security

November 17, 2015

Fleet Owner

The rapid evolution and growth of internet-connected "smart" devices and systems - from phones and tablets to commercial truck telematics networks - is exposing businesses and consumers alike to a higher risk of cyber-attack, one that small businesses may not prepared to meet, according to a new survey.

Logistics

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding logistics and freight and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering perishables and manufactured goods in a more timely and efficient manner than ever before through logistics solutions. New technologies that provide information during local and global shipments are transforming the way companies do business - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As transportation and distribution services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using logistics and cargo solutions to power their supply chains.