Logistics

Demand for Class 8 Trucks Outstrips Supply

July 14, 2016

For the second time this year and only the fourth time in 19 months the demand for Class 8 trucks rose faster than the supply, according to the most recent ACT For-Hire Trucking Index from ACT Research Co.

Could Apps 'Uberize' Motor Freight, Cut Out Transportation Brokers?

July 14, 2016

Industry Week

As most of us know, Uber is a technology platform that connects driver-partners with riders through a smartphone app. So the somewhat logical next step might be to "Uberize" the motor carrier industry, as it fits the profile very well.

Is 'Green' an Economic Boon to Ocean Shipping or Just Another Cost

July 14, 2016

Maritime Executive

While diesel engines remain the norm in shipping, competitors like LNG are becoming both more feasible and more available. Part of the reason is the rapid expansion of Sulfur Emission Control Areas (SECAs) across North America and Europe. So the critical question becomes: Does "green" propulsion allow the merging of economic efficiency with environmental benefits, or is it just another compliance cost for the shipping trade?

Imports Pick Up as Back-to-School Shopping Nears

July 14, 2016

NRF

Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports should see a small-but-significant increase this month as merchants stock up for the back-to-school season, then see a larger wave in late summer and fall for the holiday shopping season, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

IAG Cargo Inaugurates Service Between Madrid and Shanghai

July 13, 2016

IAG Cargo

IAG Cargo has commenced service from Madrid, Spain to Shanghai.

Logistics, Transportation, Distribution Best Practices Credential Program Introduced

July 13, 2016

APICS

The newly launched APICS Certified in Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution credential program is designed to set the global standard for logistics best practices and aims to elevate knowledge and skills in logistics, transportation and distribution practitioners.

Cargo Flights Between U.S., Cuba Could Start Later This Year

July 13, 2016

Air Cargo World

Tentative approval for scheduled airline services from 10 U.S. cities to Cuba may have implications for air cargo movement between the two countries.

Air Canada Cargo Uses RFID Technology to Track Movement of Containers

July 12, 2016

Air Cargo World

Radio frequency identification (RFID) is hardly a cutting-edge technology. The system of scanning and identifying objects through the use of radio waves has roots that reach back to World War II. Since then, it's been used in countless tracking systems to monitor the movement of trucks and goods.

Damco Issues Supply-Chain Orchestrator Program

July 12, 2016

Damco

Damco, a global third-party logistics provider, has developed the Supply Chain Orchestrator program.

GS1 US Issues Product Images Guideline for Retail Grocery; Integrates Tools for Data Hub

July 12, 2016

GS1 US

GS1 US has released a new guideline to provide retail grocery trading partners with a resource for standardizing image capture, naming and sharing.

Logistics

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