Logistics

LDC Joins With PostNL for Postal Delivery in U.K.

January 3, 2014

The investment firm LDC has joined with the Netherlands' PostNL to launch an end-to-end postal delivery service in the U.K.

2013 Supply Chain Innovation Awards, Presented by SupplyChainBrain & CSCMP

January 3, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Innovation of the Year: Smart packaging creates right size box for every item shipped from e-commerce centers Winner: Staples & Packsize International; Runner-Up: PepsiCo; Finalists: LMI, Motorola Solutions, Pa. Liquor Control Board, IBM

Is Transportation Becoming a Commodity?

January 3, 2014

Mary Holcomb, Associate Professor, SCM, University of Tennessee

Stepping in to Help the Charity Samaritan's Feet

January 3, 2014

Chad Palmer, VP - Client Development, Transportation Insight

F.S. Mackenzie Opens Office in Vladivostok, Russia

January 2, 2014

F.S. Mackenzie

International freight forwarder F.S. Mackenzie has opened an office in Vladivostok, its sixth in Russia.

APL Logistics Opens Brokerage Office in Laredo, Texas

January 2, 2014

APL Logistics

APL Logistics has opened its first customs brokerage office in Laredo, Tex., in partnership with its subsidiary Carmichael International Service.

Staples Takes Top Prize with Move to Smart Packaging

January 2, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

With excessive packaging as the top complaint of customers, Staples found a technology that created the right size box for every item shipped from its e-commerce centers. In doing so, it wins the annual Supply Chain Innovation Award, sponsored by SupplyChainBrain and CSCMP.

Airline Improvement Results from Lower Fuel Costs

January 2, 2014

Air Cargo World

For 2013, airlines are expected to return a global net profit of $12.9bn. This is expected to lead to a net profit of $19.7bn in 2014. Both are improvements on previous months. The upward revision reflects lower jet fuel prices over the forecast period as well as improvements to the industry's structure and efficiency. Passenger markets continue to outperform the cargo business, which remains stagnant both on volumes and revenues.

Many Managers Feel Supply Chain Largely Operational Tool, Not Business Enabler, Survey Finds

January 2, 2014

Fleet News

The majority (80 percent) of supply chain managers do not see their supply chain as an enabler of business strategies within their organisation, according to a recent survey.

The 20th Annual Survey of Third-Party Logistics Provider CEOs

January 2, 2014

Bob Lieb, Prof of SCM, NE Univ and Joe Carlier, Sr. VP, Sales, Penske Logistics

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.