Logistics

DHL Deploys Helicopters for Deliveries in Los Angeles

May 13, 2014

DHL has launched a helicopter service to provide early-morning delivery to several major banking customers in downtown Los Angeles.

Will New U.S. Regulations on Rail Shipments of Oil Prevent More Explosions?

May 12, 2014

Business Week

A week after a train loaded with crude oil from North Dakota exploded in downtown Lynchburg, Va., dumping 30,000 gallons of oil into the James River, the Department of Transportation announced two moves to try to keep this from happening so frequently. It's doubtful that either will make much of a difference in preventing what's become a major safety hazard in the U.S.

Best Practices Can Help Overcome Transnational Infrastructure Challenges

May 12, 2014

BCG Perspectives

Transnational infrastructure programs, such as cross-border railway networks and electricity distribution systems, can increase regional trade, prosperity, stability and integration. That is part of the rationale of the Priority Action Plan of the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA PAP), encompassing 51 programs and with an investment need of $68bn up to the year 2020. Such programs face formidable challenges, however.

Spain Seeks to Become Integral Logistics Platform

May 9, 2014

Fresh Plaza

Spain aims to become the major logistics platform for southern Europe and northern Africa, serving the global east-west trade routes, as well as the emerging north-south, according to Rafael Catala, Spanish Secretary of State for Infrastructure, Transport and Housing.

Bamboo Top Alternative Material for Container Flooring

May 9, 2014

Supply Chain Digital

Bamboo is now being utilized in container floors as the rail and intermodal industry continues its drive to improve the environmental and economic efficiency of its operations. A report by the Container Owner's Association has found that the production volume of containers fitted with floors using materials other than the traditional tropical hardwood plywood has gradually risen over the past two years.

The Struggle to Turn Airfreight Around

May 9, 2014

Economist

Traditional airfreight has become more difficult to sell. And that is hitting carriers' profits just as passengers are returning and they are laying on more flights.

How New Retailing Trends Are Transforming the Warehouse

May 8, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Blaine Kelly, senior vice president of CBRE's Global Supply Chain Strategy, details how retailers are shaping the supply-and-demand conversation for warehouse space and industrial real estate.

Getting the Goods on Supply-Chain Security

May 8, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

George Wheeler, senior director of the Lucena Group, explains why it's critical to have an effective supply-chain security program, and where many existing efforts are falling short.

Google, Amazon in Same-Day Delivery Battle in Los Angeles

May 8, 2014

Los Angeles Times

Google and Amazon are going head to head over Los Angeles area shoppers, launching same-day delivery services in the area within days of each other.

The Key to Omni-Channel Retailing

May 8, 2014

enVista

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.