Logistics

Government Extends Airfreight Screening Program for Another Year

August 5, 2014

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that it has extended the Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) pilot program for an additional year.

Tactical Transportation Planning and Backhaul Optimization

August 5, 2014

Sara Curtis, Principal Consultant, Peak 5 Consulting

How Southco Has Used IO to Improve Its Network

August 5, 2014

Karen Hogan, Global Director-Operational Excellence, Southco Inc.

Taking the Air Out with Package Optimization

August 4, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Companies continue to lose money by shipping air as a result of packaging that doesn't fit the product, says Tom Blanck, leader of the packaging optimization practice at Chainalytics. Blanck discusses optimization techniques that can save money and improve productivity.

A 3PL View of Customer Relationships

August 4, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

As chief customer officer at OHL, Scott McWilliams spends a lot of time building customer relationships. He shares insights on how to nurture those relationships and how to recognize when things are going south and turn those situations around.

Rate Pressure Easing on Spot Market as Truckload Demand Declines

August 4, 2014

DAT Solutions

Spot truckload demand and capacity moved downward during the week ending July 26, according to DAT Solutions, which operates the DAT network of load boards.

Inventory Optimization: A Progress Report

August 1, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Inventory optimization: Old in concept, but new in application. Chris Russell, vice president of Logility, discusses trends in the use of the practice, especially from a multi-echelon perspective.

Upcoming Highway Bill is Critical To Trucking Industry and Shippers

August 1, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

The Highway Trust Fund will soon run out of money. Passing a new highway bill is critical not only to the trucking industry but to every shipper that relies on truck transportation and to America's competitiveness, says Randy Mullett, vice president of government relations and public affairs at Con-way Freight.

Aviation Trade Groups Lambaste Attack on Malaysian Airliner, Seek Governments' Protection

August 1, 2014

Air Cargo World

Several passenger and airfreight trade organizations have jointly condemned use of weapons against civil aviation.

Averitt Improves LTL Service Times From Midwest to Canada

July 31, 2014

Averitt Express

Averitt Express has improved less-than-truckload (LTL) service times from the U.S. Midwest to the province of Ontario, Canada, including Toronto and other key cities.

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.