Logistics

A Forecast for the Cloud in Supply Chain and Logistics

March 31, 2014

Tom Boike, VP Supplier Management, UPS

Transportation Today: A Snapshot

March 31, 2014

Matt Harding, Principal, Chainalytics LLC

Yusen Logistics Completes Fourth Expansion at Port of Duisburg

March 28, 2014

Duisport

Yusen Logistics has completed the fourth expansion of its facility at the Port of Duisburg, Germany.

Risk of Financial Distress in Container Shipping Industry Rises for Third Straight Year, Study Finds

March 28, 2014

AlixPartners

Beset by continued sluggish demand, a growing mountain of debt and a radically changing marketplace, listed companies in the global container shipping industry as a whole face a greater risk of financial distress, including possible bankruptcy, than at any time since 2010, and that risk has grown in each of those past three years. That's according to a new study from AlixPartners, the global business-advisory firm.

When Will Same-Day Delivery Take Off?

March 28, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Same-day service: It's the ultimate goal of e-commerce retailers - and the ultimate desire of consumers. But is it really feasible?

Are Retailers Ready for the Recovery?

March 28, 2014

Rich Thompson, Managing Director, Jones Lang LaSalle

Retailers Grapple With the Omni-Channel

March 28, 2014

Jim Barnes, CEO, enVista

How Will the Omni-Channel Change Retail?

March 28, 2014

Curt Bimschleger, SVP, Business Development, GENCO

Aiming to Boost Rail Freight, China Completes Tunnel Linking Pakistan

March 27, 2014

TransReporter

China has completed constructing one of its longest tunnels which will help it build a rail link with Pakistan. It has also announced plans for building the world's longest undersea tunnel, measuring 123 kilometers (km) to link two major cities.

Indonesia to Record $160bn in Logistics Related Expenses

March 27, 2014

Jakarta Globe

Companies operating in Indonesia may spend as much as $160bn to move goods, materials and merchandise to and from Southeast Asia's largest economy this year, according to Frost & Sullivan, an industry tracker.

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.