Logistics

Build-to-Suit Takes Over European Logistics Expansions

September 27, 2013

Development activity in Europe's main logistics markets is at its highest level since the economic downturn in 2008, driven by build-to-suit and owner-occupied developments.

Canadian Shippers See Total Cost of Ground Transportation Drop Slightly Between June and July

September 27, 2013

Nulogx

Results published by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) indicate that the four-month moving average total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers decreased by 0.85 percent in July when compared with June results.

History Made as Vessel Becomes First Bulk Carrier to Transit Northwest Passage from Canada to Finland

September 27, 2013

Maritime Executive

For the first time ever, a bulk carrier is using the Northwest Passage as a transit trade lane, when transporting coal from Vancouver in Canada to Finland. The historic transit is shorter than traditional shipping routes and will not only save time, fuel and CO2, but also increase the load of cargo with 25 percent compared to the Panama Canal. Nordic Bulk Carriers A/S, the Danish pioneer, is once again behind the new business adventure.

Walmart Vows to Get 'Greener' and Insists Its Suppliers Must as Well

September 27, 2013

Environment News Service

Walmart has decided to offer products with fewer harmful chemicals, increase the use of recycled materials, reduce fertilizer use in agriculture, and increase energy efficiency in the products its stores carry. The new standards apply to Walmart stores in the United States and elsewhere around the world.

Lufthansa Cargo Schedules New Boeing 777 Freighters

September 26, 2013

Lufthansa Cargo

Lufthansa Cargo will be adding Boeing 777 freighters to its fleet, beginning in November of 2013.

Freight Experiences Late-season Growth Spurt, North American Index Finds

September 26, 2013

DAT

Spot market freight volumes reported by the DAT North American Freight Index rose 0.4 percent in August compared to July. Freight typically peaks on the spot market in June, but this year the robust volumes continued through the entire summer.

Perishable Refrigerated Trade Increases Worldwide

September 26, 2013

Drewry Maritime Research

Worldwide perishable reefer trade increased by 52.1 million tonnes between 2002 and 2012, which represents a combined annual growth rate of 3.6 percent, according to Drewry's latest Reefer Shipping Market Annual Review and Forecast. Seaborne perishable reefer cargo has increased by a CAGR of 3.3 percent (25.6 million tonnes) from 66.8 million tonnes in 2002 to 92.4 million tonnes in 2012.

Managing Seasonality in the Food Supply Chain

September 26, 2013

Darin J. Cooprider, VP, Gen. Mgr., Consumer Prod., Ryder Supply Chain Solutions

There's Been a Shift in Sourcing & Manufacturing Strategies

September 26, 2013

Steve Sensing, Vice President-General Manager, Ryder Supply Chain Solutions

Challenges in the Industrial Supply Chain

September 26, 2013

Richard Jennings, Vice President & General Manager, Ryder Supply Chain Solutions

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.