Logistics

On The Cutting Edge of Consumer Delivery

April 30, 2015

Henrik Moos, Founder & Chief Business Development Officer, Swipbox

With Heightened Production, New Terminals Coming Online, U.S. to Become One of the Largest LNG Exporters

April 30, 2015

The United States is on track to saturate the global energy market with liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports by as early as this year, putting itself on course to become one of the world's largest LNG suppliers.

C.H. Robinson Expands in Vietnam; Adds Office in Antwerp

April 29, 2015

C.H. Robinson

C.H. Robinson, a global provider of multimodal logistics and freight-forwarding services, has opened a fully owned global forwarding office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

The Impact of Social and Regulatory Compliance on the Supply Chain

April 29, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Susan Parker, director of purchasing and logistics with Kenmark Eyewear, defines the essentials of social and regulatory compliance, and describes how companies can achieve excellence on both fronts.

Sales of Used Class 8 Trucks Increase 14 Percent in March Over Same Period Last Year

April 29, 2015

ACT Research

Total reported volumes of used Class 8 trucks climbed to 2,770 units in March, a jump of 14 percent month over month and 5 percent year over year, according to the latest release of the State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks, published by ACT Research.

Amazon Says Drone Delivery Would Be Safe - And All It Wants Is a Chance to Demonstrate That

April 29, 2015

Business Week

Amazon.com Inc. wants a chance to prove that a drone delivery service would be safer than the U.S. government thinks.

Sales of Trucks Powered by Natural Gas in Slow Lane

April 28, 2015

ACT Research

Truckers are ordering new equipment in record numbers, but are not turning to natural-gas-fueled trucks as fast as had been projected two years ago, according to a report from ACT Research.

Spot Rates Dip as Capacity Exceeds Loads

April 27, 2015

DAT

National average spot truckload rates drifted downward amid weaker demand during the week ending April 18, according to DAT Solutions, which operates the DAT network of load boards.

Of Water, Snakes and Alligators: The World of Supply-Chain Risk

April 27, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

So you think you've anticipated every possible disaster in your supply chain risk-management plan? How about snakes and alligators in your clean rooms?

TNT Opens New 'Super Hub' in Sydney, Australia

April 24, 2015

TNT has opened a new "super hub" in Sydney, Australia.

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.