Logistics

TNT Launches Air Route Between Liège and Malta

June 10, 2015

TNT has launched an air route between its main European air hub in Liège, Belgium, and Malta.

The 'Uberfication' of Home Delivery

June 10, 2015

Uber and its rivals have transformed the world of personal transportation. Now the concept is beginning to have an impact on the delivery of product ordered over the internet. Lior Sion, chief technology officer of Bringg, traces the progress of the trend.

L.A., Long Beach Struggle Against Ports That Can Handle Bigger Ships

June 10, 2015

Los Angeles Times

The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach handled 39 percent of U.S. container imports in 2002, but that figure fell to 32 percent by 2013, according to U.S. census data. They have lost business to competitors at a time when, overall, global trade is booming and imports are rising at all ports, including L.A. and Long Beach. And the ports are losing out to others that can handle larger vessels.

Increase in Airfreight Volume Is Good News for Freight Forwarders

June 10, 2015

Air Cargo World

The Stifel Logistics Confidence Index released in May reports the airfreight index increased 2.5 points to 59.5 in May, 3.8 points higher than May 2014 and 10.6 points more than May 2013. This should be good news for air forwarders as they move through the year.

How Lean is Lean?

June 9, 2015

Kane is Able

Solution Rolled Out to Address 'Complexities' in Omnichannel Inventory, Order Routing, Fulfillment

June 9, 2015

enVista

Supply chain consulting and IT services firm enVista has launched Enspire Commerce, a cloud-based, multi-tenant architecture solution focused on omnichannel selling, optimization, fulfillment and integration for small to mid-market retailers, distributors and third party logistics service providers.

Newmine Issues Returns Assessment Program

June 9, 2015

Newmine

Newmine, a global consulting firm focusing on the omnichannel retail sector, has developed the Customer Returns Assessment Program (RAP).

The Age of 'Click-and-Collect' Lockers for Home Delivery

June 9, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Automated locker technology is becoming a key aspect of the "click-and-collect" trend in e-commerce retailing. Kent Savage, chief executive officer with Apex Supply Chain Technologies, explains why the concept's time has come.

IAG Cargo Adds Route from Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur

June 5, 2015

IAG Cargo

IAG Cargo has opened a new airfreight route between London Heathrow and Kuala Lumpur.

Matson Wraps Up Acquisition of Horizon Lines

June 5, 2015

Matson Inc.

Matson Inc. has completed its acquisition of Horizon Lines Inc.

Logistics

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