Logistics

Three Issues Driving Warehouse Change

May 20, 2014

Dan Whitnable, Director of Business Development, Hilmot Corp.

The Value of Certification for Logistics Pros

May 20, 2014

Tim Brown, Dir. of Professional Education, Georgia Tech SC & Logistics Institute

C.H. Robinson Launches Robinson Fresh for Produce Shippers

May 20, 2014

C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc.

C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. has launched Robinson Fresh, a new service aimed at the produce industry.

Echo Global Logistics Acquires One Stop Logistics

May 20, 2014

Echo Global Logistics Inc.

Echo Global Logistics Inc. has acquired all of the assets of One Stop Logistics, Inc., a transportation brokerage headquartered in Watsonville, Calif.

Transplace, Celtic Expand Intermodal Services in Mexico

May 20, 2014

Transplace

Transplace has joined with Celtic International in expanding their cross-border and intra-Mexico intermodal services.

Prologis Unveils Plans for Facilities in Japan

May 20, 2014

Zacks

Industrial real estate investment trust Prologis Inc. disclosed that it will develop three inventory logistics facilities in Japan. These facilities will span 3.2 million square feet of space and offer its clientele central distribution to Tokyo and the neighboring metropolitan area.

Emirates Unveils Dubai Cargo Terminal

May 20, 2014

Supply Chain Standard

Emirates SkyCargo's freighter fleet has started operating from its new cargo terminal at Dubai World Central’s Al Maktoum International Airport.

In the UK, Freight by Rail Said to Save $4.5m Daily

May 20, 2014

Railnews

The benefits of rail freight are being highlighted in an industry report, which claims that businesses are saving $4.5m (£2.7m) a day by using trains to transport their goods.

Safety Still Top Priority of Fleet Managers, Survey Finds

May 19, 2014

GE Capital Fleet Services

Ensuring driver safety is the biggest priority of fleet managers, according to a survey conducted at the 2014 NAFA Institute and Expo by GE Capital Fleet Services. With more than a third (35 percent) of fleet managers identifying it as their main concern, driver safety outpaced cost-savings goals and workforce productivity (27 percent and 22 percent, respectively) as the top concern for the second year in a row.

Study Finds That Better Business Results Flow from Integrating Purchasing, Logistics

May 19, 2014

University of Tennessee

Organizations that closely integrate their purchasing and logistics functions deliver better business results, according to a new study from the Global Supply Chain Institute at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. But the study, involving more than 180 supply chain professionals, also shows that many firms fail to capitalize on this opportunity and have supply chains where purchasing and logistics operate in "silos" with little cohesion.

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.