Logistics

Freight Volume Dips in July, But Remains Ahead of Figures Same Time Last Year

August 22, 2014

The freight logistics sector slowed in July, following a seasonal trend, with both freight shipments and freight payments down 3.9 percent from the previous month. This drop was consistent with previous summers' drops, so should not be seen as the start of a decline in freight for the second half of 2014.

Up in the Sky - It's a Cargo Airship!

August 22, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

It might seem like a throwback to the dirigibles of the 1930s, but a new type of airship is another animal entirely.

Tactical Transportation Planning and Backhaul Optimization

August 21, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Solutions that allow users to tactically plan transportation routes and optimize backhauls enable significant efficiencies, says Sara Curtis, principal consultant at Peak 5. She explains how Peak 5 works with clients to implement and leverage these applications.

Supertanker - Super Savings: Running a Tight Ship with Automated Dock Scheduling

August 21, 2014

Allison McNulty, Petroleum Supply Chain Manager, AspenTech

Liquid bulk shipping requires complex planning and scheduling. For many oil, gas and chemical companies, getting the business in shape to manage incoming and outgoing shipments drives competitive edge. As prices fluctuate on a daily basis, understanding the options on large crude oil vessels and having up-to-date market information is vital when bidding on spot cargo to accurately schedule your fleet. Being able to take all unassigned ships to a legal berth, with all constraints considered, is a logistic and economic challenge. So, how can companies maximize profitability and avoid unnecessary demurrage costs?

How to Become Your Carrier's 'Shipper of Choice'

August 21, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Transportation capacity is tightening up, and carriers can afford to be pickier about which shippers they favor. Ben Cubitt, senior vice president of engineering and consulting with Transplace, offers some tips on how to be that preferred customer.

Number of Container Vessels Plying the Seas Continue Downward Slide

August 21, 2014

Drewry Maritime Research

The number of container ships afloat has decreased in the first half of 2014 and could fall on an annual basis this year, for the first time in at least 20 years. Although the total TEU nominal capacity of the global fleet continues to increase by about 6 percent a year, this growth in capacity now comes solely from the increase in average ship size, not from having more ships.

2014 Top 5 Trends in Enterprise Labeling

August 20, 2014

Loftware

Ports America Purchasing 30-Percent Stake in ITS

August 20, 2014

Ports America

Ports America is purchasing a 30-percent stake in International Transportation Service Inc., a terminal operating division of Japan's Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. ("K" Line) in Long Beach, Calif.

Advantech Releases New Mobile Computing Platform for Truckers

August 20, 2014

Advantech-DLoG

Advantech-DLoG, a vendor of mobile computing platforms, has released a new mobile data terminal, Plus Trek-303DH.

Landair Unveils Guaranteed Value Acceleration Service

August 20, 2014

Landair

Third-party logistics provider Landair has developed Guaranteed Value Acceleration (GVA), a new service feature designed to give supply-chain managers greater confidence that outsourcing to a 3PL yields measurable financial, operations or customer-service improvements.

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.