Logistics

IOT Has Huge Implications for Distribution Operations

September 28, 2015

Industry research firm Gartner recently reported that the Internet of Things is going to impact businesses with its exponential adoption rate reaching 26 billion devices by 2020.

Environmental Concerns Delay Start of Construction of Nicaragua Inter-ocean Canal

September 28, 2015

Maritime Executive

The Nicaragua Canal project has been dealt another setback amid reports that construction will not begin until the first quarter of 2016 due to environmental mitigation measures.

Predicting Trade Trends: Why We Get It Wrong

September 28, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Is it possible that the world is moving too fast for economics experts to keep up?

GEFCO Acquires IJS Global

September 25, 2015

GEFCO Group

The GEFCO Group, a global player in logistics for manufacturers and in European automotive logistics, has signed an agreement with the private equity fund Nimbus to acquire the Dutch company IJS Global, which specializes in air and sea freight operations.

CO2 Emissions from Ocean Vessels Has Been on Decline Since 2009, Study Says

September 25, 2015

Maritime Executive

Annual reporting from BSR's Clean Cargo Working Group indicates that average CO2 emissions per container per kilometer for global ocean transportation routes have declined by 8.4 percent from 2013 to 2014 and by more than 29 percent since 2009.

Confidence in Logistics Market Growth Slips, Report Finds

September 25, 2015

Transport Intelligence

The Stifel Logistics Confidence Index saw a fourth consecutive month of decline in September. While the Index, at 51.5, remains above the neutral 50 mark, times may be gloomier that the numbers alone suggest.

Report Details Pressure Online Retailing Causes Express Parcel Industry

September 24, 2015

Transport Intelligence

The express parcels industry is coming under pressure as never before. Fundamental changes in the market structure, caused by e-retailing, technological disruption and macro-economic upheaval, have created opportunities and challenges for express companies in equal measure.

Selecting the Right WMS

September 23, 2015

Commonwealth Supply Chain Advisors

Beyond Speeds & Feeds - How Thoughtful Engineering Created the Barcode Printer of the Future

September 23, 2015

SATO America

CEVA Logistics Launches Tracking App in Brazil

September 23, 2015

CEVA Logistics

CEVA Logistics has launched Orion Mobility, part of the Orion TMS (transportation-management system), for the ground-transport market in Brazil.

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.