Logistics

Network Design in the Supply Chain

October 23, 2012

Sara Lewis, Worldwide Industry Marketing Lead for Supply Chain, IBM

Why U.S.-Mexico Trade is Booming

October 23, 2012

Troy Ryley, Managing Director, Transplace Mexico

Unexplored Data and What to Do With It

October 23, 2012

John Hoover, Group Manager, Modalgistics, Norfolk Southern Corporation

U.S. Manufacturing Revival: Seven Steps to Locking It In

October 22, 2012

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

American manufacturing to the rescue? Who could have imagined that? It wasn't so long ago that this sector was said to be on its deathbed. Now we're hearing that manufacturing is the "key driver" of what's passing for an economic recovery in this country.

Piracy Off Somali Coast Drops Significantly, But Attacks Ratchet Up in West Africa, Off Indonesia

October 22, 2012

Maritime Executive

Pirate attacks off the Somali coast have declined by more than 54 percent, leading to a softening of insurance premiums for the global shipping community but raising controversy surrounding the use of onboard private armed security contractors, according to the International Maritime Bureau's Piracy Reporting Centre.

Exel Opens D.C. in Laredo for Cross-Border Services

October 22, 2012

Exel

Exel has opened a 250,000-square-foot distribution center in Laredo, Tex., in support of the provider's "Logistics Without Borders" supply-chain service.

DB Schenker Logistics Opens New HQ, Airfreight Hub at Heathrow

October 22, 2012

DB Schenker Logistics

Schenker Limited, the U.K.-based arm of DB Schenker Logistics, has opened a new headquarters facility and airfreight hub at London's Heathrow Airport.

U.S. Manufacturing Revival: Seven Steps to Locking It

October 22, 2012

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Not Much Consolidation of Liner Shipping Industry Is Predicted for the Immediate Future

October 19, 2012

British International Freight Association

A recent Alphaliner report suggests that the liner shipping industry is unlikely to see much consolidation in the foreseeable future despite the carriers' present financial difficulties.

Container Imports in L.A., Long Beach Hit High for 2012, But Exports Not Keeping Pace

October 19, 2012

JOC Sailings

Containerized imports in Los Angeles increased 3.38 percent in September year-over-year, reaching the highest total of 2012. Imports in neighboring Long Beach edged up 0.7 percent over last September.

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.