Logistics

Change Broker Confidentiality Rules or Boot Them, Says Forwarders Group

August 21, 2013

The National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America Inc. has asked Customs and Border Protection to revoke or modify a number of long-standing interpretative rulings that it believes have created an overly strict confidentiality standard. The NCBFAA has requested that CBP adopt a standard that requires brokers to maintain the confidentiality of an importer's "proprietary business information" which is generally defined as information which could harm the importer's competitive position if disclosed.

Ingram Micro Inks Deal With SquareTrade for Mobile Device Protection

August 20, 2013

Ingram Micro Inc.

Ingram Micro Inc., the wholesale distributor of technology equipment and provider of supporting logistics services, has entered into a multi-year agreement with SquareTrade.

Ryder Debuts Transportation Services for Oil and Gas Industry

August 20, 2013

Ryder System Inc.

Ryder System Inc. is introducing new transportation and logistics services for the oil and gas industry.

Storage System Helps Canned Chicken Producer Beef Up Production

August 20, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Dynamic flow storage rack system eliminates logistics bottlenecks and allows contract manufacturer of canned chicken to seek new business.

Make Your Supply Chain More Sustainable by Knowing Five W's of ISO 14001 Certification

August 19, 2013

Ryder

If you're responsible for supply chain management or providing supply chain services, reducing your carbon footprint is likely becoming a priority. So how do you get there from here? One route to sustainability is ISO 14001 certification. Here's the Who, What, When, Where, Why and How of getting there.

Will You Be a Winner or Loser in the China That's Evolving?

August 19, 2013

McKinsey Quarterly

It is not enough for global businesses to know that in coming years China's economy will move away from an over-reliance on investment and toward more consumption. They also must know that the potential costs and benefits of rebalancing the world's second-largest economy are high and will affect industries not only domestically but also around the world.

Reshoring Seems to Be More About Consumer Demand

August 19, 2013

Tompkins Inc.

Is reshoring (the return of manufacturing to the U.S.) really even a debate? A debate would indicate that there are two compelling sides to the argument, but from what I see, the hard and fast facts of the economy preclude a debate.

Percentage of Leased Ocean Containers for 2013 Projected to Fall Below Last Year's Figures

August 19, 2013

Drewry

Drewry's latest Container Leasing report shows that the world's fleet of operationally leased containers grew annually by almost 11 percent throughout 2011-12, although a smaller 6.4 percent is being forecast for 2013, in line with the poorer global trade forecast.

Laufer Group International Expands With New York Office

August 16, 2013

Laufer Group International Ltd.

Laufer Group International Ltd. has opened a new office in New York.

The New World of Global Trade Management

August 16, 2013

Ty Bordner, VP, Product Management & Solutions Consulting, Amber Road

The term "global trade management" used to mean one thing: compliance. Not anymore. Today, GTM embraces the whole experience of moving goods across borders: regulation, duty management, logistics and, most of all, global supply-chain visibility.

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.