Logistics

Law Amended to Provide Adequate Rest for Crew Members of Commercial Ocean Vessels

November 1, 2012

Commercial vessels that operate beyond the internal waters of the United States, otherwise known as "beyond the boundary line," are subject to the provisions of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, which requires that they be allowed to rest.

How Companies Are Making Smarter Decisions About Supply-Chain Outsourcing

November 1, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

What are the latest trends in supply-chain outsourcing? We get a perspective from Michael Dominy, research director with Gartner.

UPS Expands Healthcare Network in Asia-Pacific Region

November 1, 2012

UPS

UPS has expanded its distribution network for healthcare manufacturers in the Asia-Pacific region.

Risk Management: Making the Right Choices

October 29, 2012

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The topic of supply-chain risk management is fraught with agonizing questions. Should global businesses emphasize risk prevention, or steel themselves to respond to whatever disaster might occur? Should they seek to transfer risk, or concentrate on achieving better risk-management up front? Should they attempt to do all of the above? The wrong answer can mean the death of an organization.

Risk Management: Making the Right Choices

October 29, 2012

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

E-Commerce to Power Record 'Green Monday' Shipments, According to FedEx Projections

October 26, 2012

FedEx Corp.

FedEx expects to have its busiest day in history on Monday, Dec. 10, when it moves a projected 19 million shipments through its global ground, express and freight networks. The 10-percent, year-over-year increase will once again be driven by e-commerce feeding the FedEx Ground and FedEx SmartPost networks.

Bringing WMS to the Cloud

October 26, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

Dan Radunz, vice president of product development with HighJump Software, shares his insights on the readiness of warehouse-management systems to move to the cloud. He also reveals some of the top drivers for cloud adoption by WMS vendors and their customers.

APL Logistics Takes Over Chinese 3PL Joint Venture

October 26, 2012

APL Logistics

APL Logistics has signed an agreement to acquire all of the shares in APLL-Zhiqin Group, a Chinese joint venture partnership that has also included Legend Holdings Co., Ltd. and Beijing Willway Information Technology Co., Ltd.

Making the Case for Screening as a Service at Ocean Ports

October 25, 2012

Maritime Executive

The primary business of a port is serving as a hub for water-borne commerce and all of the logistics that entails, with each port competing for the business of shippers and container operators. Every investment made by a port authority, from a crane to a dredge to a security checkpoint, must be based on how this activity will not only position the port to current customers, but how it will affect the attraction of future customers.

Class 8 Demand Dips in September, But 2012 Sales on Track to Top Last Year's

October 25, 2012

ACT Research

Class 8 new and net orders continued to soften in September as the perceived threat of bad economic news impacts potential truck buyers.

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.