Logistics

Shift Freight Adds Outbound Markets to Midwest, California

September 30, 2015

Shift Freight, a less-than-truckload carrier, has added outbound, east-to-west service to the Midwest, and southeast to California.

View Technologies Unveils RFID Software Platform

September 30, 2015

View Technologies

View Technologies has created the inView Platform, a software framework enabling access to real-time data for items incorporating RAIN RFID (passive UHF) tags in retail, manufacturing and logistics.

Daymon Worldwide Opens Merchandise Showroom in Philadelphia

September 29, 2015

Daymon Worldwide

Daymon Worldwide's Omni Global Sourcing Solutions has opened an 8,500-square foot showroom in Philadelphia for seasonal and general merchandise imports.

What Are the Advantages of Third Party Logistics?

September 28, 2015

Kenco

The ABCs of DCs -- Distribution Center Management: A Best Practices Overview

September 28, 2015

Kenco

Target Tests Delivery of Online Grocery Orders

September 28, 2015

CRM Daily

Target is testing the online grocery delivery waters. The Minneapolis-based discounter has teamed with Instacart, the online grocery delivery service that started in 2012, to let shoppers in the Minneapolis area order fruits and other perishables, as well as household, pet and baby products, and have them delivered to their homes in as little as an hour.

IOT Has Huge Implications for Distribution Operations

September 28, 2015

MBT

Industry research firm Gartner recently reported that the Internet of Things is going to impact businesses with its exponential adoption rate reaching 26 billion devices by 2020.

Environmental Concerns Delay Start of Construction of Nicaragua Inter-ocean Canal

September 28, 2015

Maritime Executive

The Nicaragua Canal project has been dealt another setback amid reports that construction will not begin until the first quarter of 2016 due to environmental mitigation measures.

Predicting Trade Trends: Why We Get It Wrong

September 28, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Is it possible that the world is moving too fast for economics experts to keep up?

GEFCO Acquires IJS Global

September 25, 2015

GEFCO Group

The GEFCO Group, a global player in logistics for manufacturers and in European automotive logistics, has signed an agreement with the private equity fund Nimbus to acquire the Dutch company IJS Global, which specializes in air and sea freight operations.

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.