Logistics

HighJump Integrates Transport Software With ALK's PC-MILER

March 23, 2016

HighJump has integrated its transportation-management system with PC-MILER 29, the latest version of truck routing, mileage and mapping software from ALK Technologies.

Dematic Acquires Major Provider of Automated Guided Vehicles in Australia, N.Z.

March 23, 2016

Dematic

Dematic, a global supplier of integrated automated technology, software and services to optimize the supply chain, has acquired NDC Automation, a provider of automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and software in Australia and New Zealand.

Yusen Launches Services From Two Indonesian Airports

March 22, 2016

PT. Yusen Logistics Indonesia

PT. Yusen Logistics Indonesia has launched a consolidation air freight-forwarding service from Semarang Airport (Achmad Yani International Airport) in Central Java, Indonesia.

PLS Logistics Opens Branch Office in Las Vegas

March 22, 2016

PLS Logistics

PLS Logistics has opened a new branch office in Las Vegas, NV. The site is PLS's 13th office nationwide.

Drewry Launches Model Stock Portfolio; E-Sourcing Service

March 22, 2016

Drewry

Drewry Maritime Equity Research has launched a model stock portfolio for the maritime sector.

Physical Stores Are Alive, But Are They All That Well?

March 22, 2016

Fierce Retail

Brick-and-mortar shopping isn't dead, but it is certainly on the decline: just 57 percent of urban consumers said they preferred to make discretionary purchases in stores, while 39 percent claim their last such purchase was made online.

Dollar-an-Hour Wage Increase Can Add $1M to DC Operation Costs, Study Says

March 22, 2016

Wall Street Journal

Rising minimum wages in cities and states around the country could raise the costs of e-commerce operations.

CEVA Logistics Launches Direct China-to-Hungary LCL Service

March 21, 2016

CEVA Logistics

CEVA Logistics has launched a new weekly less-than-containerload (LCL) service from Shanghai, China to Budapest, Hungary.

Barcoding Inc. Offers Digital Commerce Platform

March 21, 2016

Barcoding

Barcoding, Inc. has developed a new digital commerce platform.

What's Driving Change in Supply-Chain Planning?

March 21, 2016

SupplyChainBrain

A wide-ranging SupplyChainBrain Roundtable discussion about how companies are meeting the challenge of big data, the Internet of Things and the need for change management - all with the goal of improving the planning function and achieving end-to-end supply-chain visibility. Featuring Trevor Miles, vice president of product innovation with Kinaxis; Mark Ramirez, chief technology officer with Trinity Rail; Josh Greenbaum, principal of Enterprise Applications Consulting; and Bob Bowman, managing editor of SupplyChainBrain.

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.