Logistics

Innovation in 3PLs Should Not Be an Oxymoron!

February 17, 2015

Analyst Insight: Customers of 3PLs face fundamental market transformation impacting their supply chain operations and initiatives. Connected commerce drives basic changes to fulfillment operations. Change is occurring at internet speed. 3PLs haven't traditionally been known for "anticipating" customer requirements changes. They have, however, been exceptional in responding to customers' requirements when the changes become apparent. In today's fast-paced markets, responding to change may not be enough. Vested relationships based on innovation are the new 3PL imperative. – Rich Sherman, author and founder at Gold & Domas Research

Report Sees Dramatic Increase of Ship Pollutants Fouling 'High Arctic' Over Next Ten Years

February 17, 2015

Maritime Executive

At current fuel sulfur levels, pollutant emissions from ships in part of the Arctic region could increase 150 to 600 percent by 2025, according to a report from the International Council of Clean Transportation.

The Future Model: Driving Speed to Value for 3PLs and Customers

February 17, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Analyst Insight: Implementation time-lines for transportation management outsourcing continue to shrink thanks to cloud-based systems, process standardization, and features like automated carrier contract management. This is not the case for facility start-ups. With 10+ key milestones, hundreds of key tasks and sub-tasks, time-line slippage and cost overruns can quickly extend the time to value for both 3PLs and shippers. – Valerie Bonebrake, Senior Vice President, Tompkins International

Food Supply Chains in 2015: A Banquet of Risk

February 17, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The food industry has a lot on its plate these days.

TPGTEX Offers Updated Barcode Label-Printing Software

February 13, 2015

TPGTEX Label Solutions

TPGTEX Label Solutions has released version 3.0 of Labels for QuickBooks, software that enables instant, one-step printing of barcode labels.

Ship Owners Get Guide on Heavy-lift, Project Cargo Safety

February 13, 2015

BIFA

The UK P&I Club has joined forces with leading marine cargo insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty to publish practical guidance for ship owners and operators on how to carry heavy-lift and project cargo safely at sea.

Ever Cheaper Robots to Continue to Reduce Labor Costs

February 13, 2015

Industrial Distribution

Cheaper, better robots will replace human workers in the world's factories at a faster pace over the next decade, pushing labor costs down 16 percent, according to the Boston Consulting Group.

Bankruptcy Looms as Bulk Carriers' Earnings Take Hit

February 13, 2015

Maritime Executive

The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, tracking rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, slid to an all-time low on Monday as sluggish cargo demand - especially from China - battered sentiment.

Airfreight Industry Saw Positive Growth in 2014, Especially in Asia-Pacific, Middle East

February 13, 2015

IATA

The International Air Transport Association released full-year air cargo data for 2014 showing 4.5 percent demand growth compared to 2013 measured by freight tonne kilometers, a significant acceleration from the 1.4 percent recorded in 2013 over 2012.

China Plans to Build Hong Kong 2.0

February 12, 2015

Maritime Executive

China is planning to build a second Hong Kong city in Nansha, a district in southern China's Guangdong province.

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.