Logistics

Averitt Improves LTL Service Times From Midwest to Canada

July 31, 2014

Averitt Express has improved less-than-truckload (LTL) service times from the U.S. Midwest to the province of Ontario, Canada, including Toronto and other key cities.

Container Ship Safety Forum Launched by Group of Carriers

July 31, 2014

Container Ship Safety Forum

A group of ocean carriers has founded the Container Ship Safety Forum (CSSF), a global business-to-business network that will address safety and management practices in the container-shipping industry.

Yusen Logistics Launches Double-Deck Container Transport Service

July 31, 2014

Yusen Logistics

Yusen Logistics has launched an ocean-transport service that allows for the double stacking of product inside ocean containers, through the installation of specialized decks.

JDA Concentrates Focus on Global 3PL Market

July 31, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

JDA Software recently formed a new global 3PL business unit to focus on sales and product development for this market sector. Unit leader Peter van Merode discusses the strategy behind this move and shares views on the global 3PL market.

How E-commerce Is Impacting 3PL Operations

July 31, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Randy Curran, CEO of OHL, talks about the impact of e-commerce on the 3PL industry today and in the future and discusses how the omnichannel customer is changing logistics operations.

High-tech Firm Expands Distribution to Western U.S. with Weber Logistics

July 30, 2014

Challenge: A global marketer of PC peripherals, which are manufactured in Asia, was distributing products in the U.S. from a company-operated New Jersey DC. For the first time in its 40-year history, the company decided to outsource fulfillment to a 3PL and chose Weber Logistics to handle container transloading and distribution from a new West Coast facility.

Crafting Company Taps Weber to Manage Rapid Transition to New DC

July 30, 2014

Challenge: A fast-growing marketer of storage solutions for crafting accessories was faced with a dilemma. Its logistics partner decided to close a warehouse and the company was told it had to move out in 30 days. Weber Logistics was chosen to manage a rapid and seamless transition to a new distribution center.

Bullish Outlook for Domestic Freight Industry

July 30, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

CarrierDirect works with many transportation and logistics companies to develop business strategies. President Joel Clum shares his bullish outlook on the U.S. domestic freight market and on the companies that he thinks are best positioned to take advantage of an improving market.

Getting the Kids Hooked on Supply Chain Management

July 30, 2014

EBN

How do you explain business situations and supply chain management practices in a way that gets kids excited? You make a game of it. Business on the Move has done just that.

Your Next Perfect Employee or Job Is Waiting

July 30, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

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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.