Logistics

Myanmar Added to Damco Portfolio of Nations Served

August 28, 2013

Following extensive work with NGOs, local companies and diplomats, Damco is assisting its clients this year to open their supply chains up to the frontier market of Myanmar.

GAO to Probe How Administration Calculates Damage from Carbon Pollution

August 28, 2013

The Hill

The investigative arm of Congress is going to look into how the Obama administration developed its increased monetary estimate for the amount of damage caused by carbon pollution.

Container Port Sector Continues to Be Dynamic, Profitable Despite Many Changes

August 28, 2013

Drewry

Drewry's latest annual report on global and international container terminal operators shows that the sector remains dynamic and profitable, but that numerous changes are also taking place, including the challenge of growth on two fronts - in container demand and in ship sizes.

New Truck Engine Run-Time Tracking Solution Available

August 27, 2013

Supplychain.com

Rocky Mountain Tracking Inc. has announced development of a new software to measure engine run-time. The engine run-time feature will enable customers to monitor vehicle usage during both scheduled work times and off-hours.

Project Designed to 'Green' Europe's Freight Terminals and Ports

August 27, 2013

Cordis

Sea and inland navigation ports and freight terminals in Europe are faced with growing energy costs and major political and societal pressure in terms of their environmental performance.

Freight Consolidation Program Pays Off Big for Sun-Maid

August 27, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

The fruit processor needed to reduce or eliminate its LTL costs in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. A 3PL focusing on CPG companies had just the ticket.

Easing Freight Transportation in ASEAN Requires Major Investment

August 27, 2013

Bloomberg

Emerging Southeast Asian nations need to pour $300bn into transport links to help ease freight bottlenecks. That just got harder as the prospect of reduced Federal Reserve monetary stimulus pushes up borrowing costs.

How to Stop Cargo Theft From Stealing Your Profits

August 26, 2013

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Movie heists often involve sophisticated tools and brilliant plans that depend on crack timing in order to succeed. Not so in real life.

Food Processor Snaps to It, Cuts Delivery Time to the Military

August 26, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Reducing delivery time and meeting stringent labeling requirements of the military caused food processor American Bounty some indigestion until it found the right logistics partner.

Enhancing the Supply Chain in South Africa Through Mobility

August 26, 2013

IT Web

In his 1999 book, "Business at the Speed of Thought", Bill Gates wrote: "How you gather, manage and use information will determine whether you win or lose." The book may be more than 10 years old, but this statement has never been more relevant to today's complex supply chain environment in South Africa.

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.