Logistics

Dry Freight Container Prices Hit Lowest Point in 14 Years

May 12, 2016

Prices for new dry freight containers declined to their lowest point since 2002 during first-quarter 2016 and are still going down, according to the latest edition of the Container Equipment Insight, published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

While Lower Than Last Year, Imports Still 'Some of the Highest Ever Seen'

May 12, 2016

NRF

Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to be at some of its highest levels ever during the next few months despite a fall-off from last year's record-setting numbers, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

Civil Engineers Warn U.S. Transportation Infrastructure Badly Needs Upgrading

May 12, 2016

Maritime Executive

America will fall $1.44tr short of what it needs to spend on infrastructure through the next decade, a gap that could strip 2.5 million jobs and $4tr of gross domestic product from the economy, a report from a society of professional engineers said on Tuesday.

Roadrunner Transportation Expands LTL Service From Vancouver, B.C.

May 11, 2016

Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc.

Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc. has expanded its less-than-truckload (LTL) offering to include outbound service from Vancouver, B.C.

Dematic Releases New Version of App for Grocery Retailers

May 11, 2016

Dematic

Dematic, a supplier of automated technology, software and services for material handling, has released version 2.1 of Dematic iQ, the vendor's real-time software automation platform for grocery retailers.

It Remains Unclear How Robust Airfreight Industry Will Be in 2016

May 11, 2016

Air Cargo World

Already well into the second quarter of 2016, uncertainties remain for how airfreight demand will develop this year.

Some Maritime Shippers Urge Industry to Set Emissions Goals Before Governments Step In

May 11, 2016

Maritime Executive

Disagreement among nations means no carbon emissions targets have been set for international shipping, but voices from within the industry are calling for global curbs to be set soon, before countries or regional blocs take matters into their own hands.

IntelliChief Launches Analytics App for Workflow Visibility

May 10, 2016

IntelliChief LLC

Intellichief, LLC, a provider of automated document-management and workflow content-management applications, has launched IntelliChief Analytics.

Continued Reduction in Orders for Tanker Vessels Could Help Industry Recover

May 10, 2016

Drewry

Newbuilding orders of tanker ships have seen a sharp reduction, but the slowing trend needs to be sustained for the longer-term health of the market, according to the latest edition of the Tanker Forecaster, published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

The Importance of Green Freight

May 9, 2016

Michelle Livingstone, VP, Supply Chain-Transportation, Home Depot

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.