Logistics

Has Container Shipping Become a Commodity?

March 23, 2015

There was a time when ocean carriers fashioned themselves as providers of premium, door-to-door transportation. Not anymore.

CEVA Logistics Opens New SE Asia Headquarters in Singapore

March 20, 2015

CEVA Logistics

CEVA Logistics has opened a new Southeast Asia headquarters at West Hub, its largest facility in Singapore.

Cargomatic Debuts System to Ease Congestion at Southern Calif. Ports

March 19, 2015

Cargomatic

Cargomatic, provider of an app connecting shippers with small-fleet trucking companies, has devised an operating system aimed at alleviating congestion at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, as well as points beyond.

CaroTrans Launches LCL Service From Shanghai to Atlanta

March 19, 2015

CaroTrans

CaroTrans, a global non-vessel operating common carrier and ocean freight consolidator, has launched an all-water, less-than-containerload import service form Shanghai to Atlanta, via the Port of Savannah, Ga.

UPS Extends Special Commodities Program to 20 Destinations

March 19, 2015

UPS

UPS has expanded its International Special Commodities (ISC) program with the addition of 20 destinations.

VMI Transforms the Healthcare System in Zimbabwe

March 19, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Dr. Abdourahmane Diallo, director of health systems strengthening with John Snow Inc., and Walter Proper, JSI's director of public health task order, relate the story of how a vendor-managed inventory (VMI) system improved Zimbabwean citizens' access to critical healthcare. A finalist in the SupplyChainBrain/CSCMP Supply Chain Innovation Award for 2014.

ALK Maps, Route-Visualization Platform Now Available in Europe

March 18, 2015

ALK

ALK's ALK Maps platform for asset and route visualization is now available in Europe.

Your Next Perfect Employee or Job Is Waiting

March 18, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

SupplyChainBrain and JobsInLogistics have joined forces for the specialized purpose of:

The Next Evolution of Warehouse Software Is Changing the Game

March 18, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Analyst Insight: From humble beginnings at the machine control layer, warehouse systems have matured and expanded to allow visibility and control over what is happening at the machine, parcel, associate and order/wave level. When combined with data from wearables and other Internet of Things technologies, warehouse control software will drive new opportunities for distribution efficiency. – Nikko Pianetto, Group Vice President, Integrated Technology Solutions, Fortna Inc.

Savvy Strategies for International Mailing and Shipping

March 18, 2015

Dennis P. LeStrange, President & CEO, Neopost USA

Billions of transactions around the world everyday connect buyers and sellers in the online marketplace. This globally connected marketplace demands and deserves a sound international mailing and shipping protocol.

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.