Logistics

Mainfreight USA Adds Warehouses in Newark and Dallas

June 28, 2016

Mainfreight USA, a global supply-chain and logistics services provider, has added two warehouses to its North American logistics network, in Newark, N.J., and Dallas.

Damco Offers Weighing and Filing Services for New SOLAS Regs

June 28, 2016

Damco

Damco, a third-party logistics provider, has launched two Verified Gross Mass (VGM) services to support implementation of new regulations from the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS).

Not Designed for E-Commerce, Logistics Networks Begin to Feel Strain

June 28, 2016

Fleet Owner

One of the major findings from the 27th Annual State of Logistics report is that "gaps" in infrastructure and "accelerating trends for speed" will increasingly put pressure on a logistics system not designed for e-commerce driven "last mile, last minute" delivery service.

Ryder Opens New Vehicle Sales Facility in Canada

June 27, 2016

Ryder System Inc.

Ryder System Inc. is opening a new sales facility in Calgary, Alberta for used commercial vehicles.

ITE Group, Messe München to Co-locate at MODEX 2018

June 27, 2016

MHI

MHI, Messe München and ITE Group will co-locate at the newly formed Transportation & Logistics America (TLA) exhibit with MODEX 2018.

JLL Managing Director Comments on Panama Canal Expansion

June 27, 2016

JLL

Will the amount of cargo transiting the Panama Canal do so on fewer vessels?

British Forwarders Say It's Too Soon to Speculate on 'Brexit' Effect on Trade Procedures

June 27, 2016

BIFA

Following the announcement that the UK will be leaving the European Union, the trade association that represents UK freight forwarders says in the run-up to that exit it will campaign to ensure that the movement of the UK's visible import and export trade does not become unduly burdened by overly complicated trade procedures.

A.P. Moller-Maersk Ponders Whether to Break Group Into Separate Companies

June 27, 2016

Maritime Executive

Danish shipping and oil group A.P. Moller-Maersk could be split up into separate companies, its chairman said on Thursday after naming Soren Skou, the head of its container business, as chief executive.

For E-Tailers Today, the Box Is as Important as Its Contents

June 27, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

In the world of e-commerce, the packaging is more than just a box. It's meant to "inspire and inform" consumers.

Officer Shortage to Ease as Growth in Global Shipping Fleets Continues to Slow

June 24, 2016

Drewry

Slowing growth in the size of the shipping fleet will reduce the shortage of officers over the coming years, according to the latest Manning report published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

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