Logistics

Once Sanctions Cash Rolls In, Iran Plans to Beef Up Its Maritime Fleet

October 26, 2015

With U.S.-led sanctions expected to be lifted soon as part of July's nuclear deal, Iran has unveiled a $120bn fleet expansion campaign.

Cheaper Diesel Causes Sales of Natural-Gas-Powered Trucks to Decline

October 26, 2015

ACT Research

NG powered Class 8 truck and bus sales continue, but at a slower pace compared to 2014, as well as when calculated as a percentage of the total market, according to a report from ACT Research. The "Natural Gas Quarterly" attributes the rapidly declining cost of diesel with making the return on investment for adoption of natural gas less lucrative.

Will Mexico's Growing Ports Pose a Threat to U.S. Gateways?

October 26, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Mexico is competing with the U.S. for manufacturing work coming back to the western hemisphere from China and other parts of Asia. Will it pose the same challenge for U.S. ports?

The Evolution of Mexico's Rail Network

October 23, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Carlos Godinez, Mexico intermodal director with Celtic International, a Transplace company, provides an overview of the rail industry in Mexico, and how far it has come in terms of investment and improvements in service to support a surge of activity.

Revolution Taking Place in Parcel Industry

October 23, 2015

ChainLink Research

A true stampede for parcel technology and services is going on in the transportation market. And it's not just consumer omnichannel but the B2B markets that are increasingly on-demand to support any business contingency.

Container Lines Show Marked Improvement in On-time Performance in Three Main East-West Trades

October 23, 2015

Drewry

Container service reliability across the three main East-West trades reached a new data series high in September, rising by 6.5 percentage points over August to the new record of 79.9 percent, according to Carrier Performance Insight, the online schedule reliability tool provided by Drewry Supply Chain Advisors.

CPG Supply Chain Leaders Focus on Transportation, Network Redesign, Report Says

October 23, 2015

BCG Perspectives

The most pressing concerns for consumer packaged goods companies today are transportation and network redesign - priorities that just two years ago barely registered on their radar, according to a report by The Boston Consulting Group and the Grocery Manufacturers Association.

Who's Buying Your Stuff? A Primer on Export Compliance

October 23, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Are you certain that your sensitive exports aren't falling into the wrong hands?

HP Embraces a New Level of Global Analytics

October 23, 2015

Jozo Acksteiner and Travis Parker, Hewlett-Packard Co.

Are Companies Serious About Supply-Chain Resilience?

October 23, 2015

Yossi Sheffi, Professor of Engineering, MIT

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.