Logistics

Just in Time for the Holidays - Toxic Toys Seized at Numerous U.S. Ports of Entry

November 25, 2013

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and Consumer Product Safety Commission investigators have seized more than 200,000 toy dolls arriving from China due to high levels of phthalates, a group of banned chemical compounds.

Amazon to Utilize Largest Logistics Facility in Poland

November 22, 2013

EIN News

Goodman, the global property group that owns, develops and manages logistics space, will develop a fulfillment center in Wroclaw, Poland, for Amazon. The new development will be the largest free-standing logistics facility in the country.

DHL Expands Job Openings at New Distribution Center

November 22, 2013

SHD Logistics

Work has begun on a major new Sainsbury's distribution facility in Daventry, in the United Kingdom, which will create over 900 jobs and support the company's rapidly growing general merchandise business.

Japan and China Exhibit Highest E-Commerce Potential

November 22, 2013

Supplychains

Retailers looking to expand their business internationally might do well to consider selling online in China or Japan. Those two countries take first and second place, respectively, in a new index of the 30 best countries for online retailing from A.T. Kearney.

U.N. Urges Continued Battle Against Piracy, Hostage-taking at Sea

November 22, 2013

Maritime Executive

The United Nations Security Council reiterated its calls on the international community to fight piracy and armed robbery at sea, which continue to pose a threat to the delivery of humanitarian aid to Somalia.

Near-shoring Among Actions High-Tech Companies Take to Optimize Customer Service, Study Finds

November 22, 2013

UPS

High-tech companies are making strategic shifts to their supply chain models to enable greater customer-centricity, meet changing consumer demand patterns and capture new growth opportunities, according to the 4th annual global UPS Change in the (Supply) Chain survey, conducted by IDC Manufacturing Insights.

The Transportation Hybrid: Blending a Dedicated Fleet with Procured Carriers

November 22, 2013

Steve W. Martin, Ryder Dedicated, and David Belter, Ryder Supply Chain Solutions

Running Lean - Removing Inefficiencies from Your Transportation Network

November 22, 2013

Jorge Salas, Vice President, Ryder Dedicated West Operations

Port of Prince Rupert & The North American Supply Chain

November 21, 2013

Jon Finnimore, Director, Marketing & Business Development, Canadian Freightways

Yusen Logistics Expands Trans-Atlantic Air Freight Service

November 21, 2013

Yusen Logistics

Yusen Logistics has expanded its Trans-Atlantic Service for airfreight.

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.