Logistics

Intermodal Industry Reports 'Solid' Growth in 2015

February 5, 2016

Despite network congestion and macro-economic headwinds, intermodal achieved solid growth in 2015, according to the Intermodal Association of North America's fourth quarter and year-end Intermodal Market Trends and Statistics report. Domestic container gains more than offset declines in trailer volumes and marginal international increases to achieve overall 2.8 percent growth in total intermodal volumes.

Global Airfreight Market Up Slightly in December - Not Bad Considering Worldwide Economy

February 5, 2016

Cargo Facts

The International Air Transport Association released its air freight market analysis for December 2015, showing a slight (0.8 percent) year-over-year increase in worldwide cargo traffic (in freight tonne kilometers flown). This 0.8-percent overall gain was the result of a 0.7-percent decrease in international traffic and a 1.4-percent increase in domestic traffic.

Rating the World's Cleanest - and Dirtiest - Ships

February 5, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Want to make sure that your imports or exports are traveling on a "clean" ship? There's a way to do that.

Robot to 'Walk' Aisles and Read RFID Tags

February 4, 2016

RFID Journal

PAL Robotics plans to launch its first large-scale pilot of its motorized RFID-reading robot in Europe during the second half of this year. The newest version of the Spanish company's StockBot will be tested for its ability to read the RFID tags attached to products, while software will identify where those tagged items are located within stores.

HighJump Integrates Dispatch Software With Rand McNally Logging Devices

February 4, 2016

HighJump

HighJump has integrated its Prophesy Dispatch Software with Rand McNally's electronic logging devices.

Despite Break-up With Amazon, UPS Reports Very Strong Fourth Quarter in 2015

February 4, 2016

Cargo Facts

If you have been following the news from the express and e-commerce industries lately, you could be forgiven for thinking that the big U.S. integrators are in serious trouble, trembling at the thought of Amazon not only pulling its business from UPS and FedEx, but also competing for their remaining business.

Continued Battering Seen for LNG Shipping Industry Profitability

February 4, 2016

Drewry

LNG shipping earnings will remain under pressure in 2016 as accelerating fleet growth and changing trade patterns will weaken supply-demand conditions, according to the latest edition of the LNG Forecaster report published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

DHL Expands Service Center in Memphis

February 3, 2016

DHL

DHL has moved into a new service center in Memphis, Tenn., serving the tri-state area of Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee.

GAC Group Upgrades Portal for Ship Agency Customers

February 3, 2016

GAC Group

GAC Group has enhanced its GACtrack portal to provide greater job transparency and control to ship agency customers

CEVA Logistics Adds Ground Transportation Business

February 2, 2016

CEVA Logistics

CEVA Logistics has added a fourth business line to offer ground transportation.

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.