Logistics

CaroTrans Adds Second Weekly Service Between Milan, New York

July 27, 2016

CaroTrans, a global non-vessel operating common carrier and ocean freight consolidator, has added a second direct, weekly less-than-containerload (LCL) service between Milan and New York.

Ocean Piracy at Lowest Level Since 1995, Observers Report

July 27, 2016

Maritime Executive

Pirate attacks on shipping in the first half of 2016 are at the lowest level since 1995, even taking the recent spate of kidnappings in the Gulf of Guinea and the Sulu Sea into account, says the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre.

CBP Unit to Ensure Coastal Vessels Adhere to Jones Act

July 27, 2016

American Shipper

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has created a national division for enforcing maritime cabotage laws.

Amazon, UK Team to Test Drone Delivery of Packages Weighing Up to Five Pounds

July 27, 2016

Amazon

Amazon has partnered with the UK government to explore making the delivery of parcels by small drones a reality.

ASF Intermodal Opens New Drayage Terminal in Baltimore

July 26, 2016

ASF Intermodal

ASF Intermodal has opened an intermodal drayage terminal in Baltimore, its first in Maryland and 14th overall.

Outsourcing Reality Check: How to Maximize ROI

July 26, 2016

Brad Huff, EVP & GM, TAKE Supply Chain

The unprecedented transformation of consumer demand is driving cost and complexity into the supply chain. Keeping up in today's fast-paced business environment is forcing mid-market companies to analyze and implement responsive supply chain strategies that meet market expectations while driving greater profitability to the business. Despite reshoring and in-house efforts, outsourcing remains a reality for many supply chains.

uShip Partners With DB Schenker for Online Trucking Platform

July 25, 2016

uShip

uShip, an online shipping marketplace and freight-automation software vendor, is partnering with logistics services provider DB Schenker to launch an online trucking platform later this year.

Panasonic Upgrades Toughbook 54 Semi-Rugged Laptop

July 25, 2016

Panasonic

Panasonic has upgraded its Toughbook 54 mobile computer. The device now contains a faster Intel Core i5-6300U vPro professor.

Demand for E-commerce Fulfillment Center Space Outstrips Supply

July 25, 2016

MultiChannel Merchant

Continuing growth in e-commerce is fueling a tight market for distribution and fulfillment centers space, either leased, purchased or through a partner, as companies look to expand their networks to meet growing consumer demand for rapid parcel delivery.

Airfreight Industry Continues to Record Dismal Figures

July 25, 2016

Air Cargo World

Echoing the mid-year reports from several other aviation groups, Airports Council International (ACI) said air cargo tonnage was flat for the first five months of 2016, rising just 0.6 percent in May, year-over-year, and 0.2 percent, y-o-y, over the period of January to May 2015. Passenger traffic, however, was a different story, increasing by 4.6 percent, y-o-y in May.

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.