Logistics

Honeywell Unveils Two Devices for Distribution Operations

December 2, 2014

Honeywell has developed two new products for supporting operations in the warehouse and distribution center.

Inmar Acquires Company Specializing in Pharmaceutical Returns, Recalls

December 2, 2014

Inmar, a company that operates collaborative commerce networks, announced its acquisition of Fremont, Calif.-based EXP Pharmaceutical Services Corp., whose core business of pharmaceutical returns and recalls aligns well with Inmar's healthcare service offerings.

The State of Logistics in Mexico

December 2, 2014

Matt Hamson, CEO, Coronado Logistics

DHL Global Mail Changes Name to DHL eCommerce

December 1, 2014

DHL

DHL Global Mail is changing its name to DHL eCommerce.

Transplace Enhances Portal for U.S.-Mexico Customs Management

December 1, 2014

Transplace

Transplace, a provider of transportation-management services and logistics technology, has made enhancements to its Customs Portal.

Persistent Capacity Shortages Expected to Keep Cost to Ship Goods 'Elevated'

December 1, 2014

FTR

FTR's Shippers Conditions Index for September, at a reading of -6.6, is basically unchanged from the previous month reflecting continued capacity shortages that degrade service and push rates higher. With sustained capacity tightness and fleets now announcing pay increases, the cost to ship goods is expected to remain elevated. The typical slowdown in freight tonnage during the winter months will only offer a minor and short term reprieve with the Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) expected to remain in the current range for the foreseeable future.

S.F. Roundtable Envisions the Future, Part 2

December 1, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

In which we hear more insightful predictions about the coming year and beyond from Bay Area supply-chain executives.

Virgin Atlantic Cargo Launches E-Bookings on Unisys Cargo Portal

November 26, 2014

Virgin Atlantic Cargo

Virgin Atlantic Cargo is now allowing customers to book shipments online through Unisys' Cargo Portal Services (CPS) technology.

AAPA, MarAd Complete First Module of Port Planning and Investment Toolkit

November 26, 2014

American Association of Port Authorities

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has joined the U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, PFM Group and other port industry experts in creating the first section of a new manual to aid U.S. port authorities in planning and paying for critical infrastructure projects.

Hanson Logistics Begins Expansion of Chicago Consolidation Center

November 26, 2014

Hanson Logistics

Hanson Logistics has begun construction of additional deep-frozen storage capacity at its Chicago Consolidation Center.

Logistics

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