Logistics

Total Acquisition Cost Tool May Show Savings from In-shoring Overstated

July 21, 2016

Original equipment manufacturer sourcing decisions are typically based on total acquisition cost (TAC) formula comparisons. Because of this, such tools play a primary role in decisions about whether to purchase from domestic or overseas sources. TAC formulas attempt to take into account all cost factors related to buying from a particular source.

Implementing New Ocean Container Weight Rule Went 'Fairly Smoothly'

July 21, 2016

American Shipper

Forget playing the blame game, the fraught implementation of container weighing rules came down to the fact that the container shipping industry has no single trusted information source.

FedEx First to Get Right to Conduct U.S.-Cuba Cargo Flights

July 21, 2016

Air Cargo World

As the thaw continues between the United States and Cuba, the U.S. Department of Transportation has granted FedEx the rights to operate a five-times-weekly freighter service between Miami and the city of Matanzas.

Pain Points in Discrete Manufacturing

July 20, 2016

Russell Goodman, Editor in Chief, SupplyChainBrain

How 3D Printing Is Enhancing Traditional Manufacturing

July 20, 2016

Russell Goodman, Editor in Chief, SupplyChainBrain

Zebra Technologies Releases New Line of Wearable Devices

July 20, 2016

Zebra Technologies

Zebra Technologies has introduced its new line of Total Wearable Solutions.

How to Optimize Collaborative Shipping Procurement

July 20, 2016

American Shipper

With more than 100,000 freight carriers operating in North America, sophisticated shippers long ago realized the only way to successfully and efficiently procure transportation was by hosting regular bidding events.

Is Dry Bulk Shipping Headed for a Breakdown?

July 20, 2016

Maritime Executive

For those in dry bulk shipping, the market since the beginning of 2014 has been the worst downturn since the mid-eighties. Access to finance and liquidity will likely continue to be a pressing corporate issue for ship owners until the markets recover, and the longer this takes the worse the situation will get.

Operators of Bulk Terminals Form Trade Association

July 19, 2016

Maritime Executive

The Association of Bulk Terminal Operators (ABTO) has been established to provide a voice for bulk terminal operators at a national and international level.

Prospects for Next 12 Months Leave Airfreight Industry Execs Glum

July 19, 2016

Air Cargo World

Air cargo executives are notably less optimistic about their economic prospects for the year ahead, compared to the same time last year, according to IATA's July 2016 Business Confidence Index.

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.