Logistics

Big Calculations: A Solution to Big Data

June 23, 2014

Cold Chain Supply Chain Targeted by Chinese Firms

June 23, 2014

The fresh food e-commerce sector is expected to post rapid growth over the next five years as several enterprises in China have made investments in the sector, which is expected to stimulate the development of cold chain logistics.

Target Experiments with Same-Day Delivery in Three Cities

June 23, 2014

FierceRetailIT

Like Walmart, Amazon and a handful of other retailers, Target is realizing the potential value in offering same-day delivery.

By Mid-June, U.S. Van Rate Nears Record High

June 23, 2014

DAT

Capacity pressure eased during the week ending June 14 as spot truckload freight availability dipped 0.7 percent and the number of available trucks increased 12 percent, according to DAT Solutions, which operates the DAT network of load boards.

Traditional 40-Foot Ocean Shipping Containers Give Way to High Cubes

June 23, 2014

Maritime Executive

High cube 40-foot containers are stealing a march on traditional 40-foot equipment and by the end of 2013 represented just short of 50 percent of the maritime container fleet, according to Drewry's recently published Container Census report.

Reverse Logistics: T-Mobile's 'Secret Weapon' for Generating Revenue

June 23, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

It's been called everything from a nuisance to a necessary evil. But reverse logistics can be much more than that.

Saudia Cargo Resumes Freighter Service From Houston to Riyadh, Dammam

June 20, 2014

Saudi Airlines Cargo Co.

Saudi Airlines Cargo Co. is resuming B747 freighter services from Houston to Saudi Arabia as of June 15, 2014.

Small, Medium-sized Air Forwarders Want Some Say in U.S. Cargo Screening Initiative

June 20, 2014

BIFA

A broad group of associations representing airfreight forwarding companies is calling on the U.S. federal government to solicit input from small and medium-sized forwarders before expanding the Air Cargo Advanced Screening (ACAS) programme.

China Dashes Lines' Hopes for P3 Vessel Sharing Agreement in East-West Trades

June 20, 2014

Maritime Executive

The Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced that they have not approved the P3 Network, a long-term operational vessel sharing agreement proposed by MSC, CMA CGM and Maersk Line. The MOFCOM's decision follows a review under China's merger control rules.

Descartes Acquires Trade Data Provider Customs Info

June 19, 2014

Descartes Systems Group

Descartes Systems Group has acquired Customs Info LLC, a U.S.-based provider of trade data content to populate global trade management systems and streamline trade automation.

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.