Logistics

Third-Party Logistics Factor into Your Green Supply Chain

December 16, 2013

The supply chain is getting greener and discussions about sustainability are cropping up in more calls and conferences than ever before. What this means for you is that the "green-ness" of your supply chain will soon be a deciding factor for your manufacturer and shipper partners as well as your other customers.

Trade Group Urges Enhanced Screening, Monitoring of Airfreight

December 13, 2013

British International Freight Association

A position paper from the Global Air Cargo Advisory Group (GACAG) says that effective air cargo screening technologies are an essential part of a multi-layered, risk- and threat-based approach to air cargo security.

Drop in Shipment Volume in November Note Welcome, But Not Unexpected

December 13, 2013

Cass Information Systems

North American shipment volume continued on a downward path in November, according to the Cass Freight Index. The dip was not unexpected, as this is the same weak year-end movement observed for the last three years. Stronger than expected manufacturing activity and shipments of seasonal goods offset a general slowing of freight movements to temper the drop in shipment levels.

Despite Vow to Limit Support, China Continues Subsidizing Domestic Shipbuilding Industry

December 13, 2013

Maritime Executive

China is handing out new subsidies for buying ships to help its beleaguered shipbuilders, confounding a government pledge to reduce support for sectors with over-capacity in order to reform the economy.

The Hidden Trade War With China

December 13, 2013

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

It's supposed to be a trade dispute between the U.S. and China over solar cells. But that's not the real story.

American Airlines Cargo Expands Service in Twin Cities

December 12, 2013

American Airlines Cargo

American Airlines Cargo has begun offering full cargo service to and from Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn.

Most Manufacturers Struggle to Fill Skilled Positions with Qualified Candidates, Poll Says

December 12, 2013

LMA Consulting Group

A survey of hiring managers and human resources professionals about recruiting and employment trends in manufacturing and distribution found that 77 percent of manufacturers and distributors are facing challenges finding skilled workers for new positions and to replace workers who have left.

Ocean Shipping Industry Struggles with Profitability Despite Record Volume, U.N. Survey Finds

December 12, 2013

Maritime Executive

Driven by rising domestic demand in China and by increased intra-Asian and so-called South-South trade, international seaborne trade performed relatively well in 2012, with volumes increasing by 4.3 percent, reaching 9.2 billion tons for the first time ever, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development's Review of Maritime Transport 2013 reports.

Streamline Issues Winter Release of ERP for Logistics, Supply Chain

December 11, 2013

Streamline

Streamline, a vendor of cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications for logistics and supply-chain management, has launched its Winter 2013 release.

Yusen Logistics Offers Temp-Controlled Consolidation to Africa

December 11, 2013

Yusen Logistics

Yusen Logistics has joined with Imperial Health Sciences (HIS) to provide a temperature-controlled sea-freight consolidation service to Southern Africa for the pharmaceutical industry.

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.