Logistics

U.S. Coast Guard Permits Certain Temporary Ballast Water Treatment Systems

April 22, 2013

The U.S. Coast Guard announced the acceptance of nine ballast water treatment systems as Alternate Management Systems (AMS) in compliance with the service's March 2012 final rule for Standards for Living Organisms in Ships' Ballast Water Discharged in U.S. waters.

Inttra Offering Shippers Access to Marine Cargo Insurance

April 19, 2013

Inttra

Inttra, a global, multi-carrier shipping network for ocean freight, is now offering its shipper members access to cargo insurance from Lloyd's of London broker FP Marine Risks.

The Critical Challenges of High-Tech Supply Chains

April 19, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Perry Santia, senior vice president of Genpact, provides the "big picture" of how high-tech supply chains are coping with the challenges of serving customers today.

Expanding Panama Canal Will Downsize Number of U.S. Air Cargo Hubs, Report Finds

April 19, 2013

Air Cargo World

An expanded Panama Canal will result in a smaller number of North American air cargo centers, according to the recently released North American Port Analysis by commercial real estate firm Colliers International. The report, titled "CapEx or Capsize," says air cargo's role in global trade will be defined by the tug-of-war between energy/infrastructure costs and e-commerce growth in the first post-Panamax decade, from 2015 through 2025.

China Expands Footprint in Port Operations in South Asia

April 18, 2013

Drewry

By recently taking charge of the Gwadar port in Pakistan, China has increased its presence in Southern Asia's port sector, much to the concern of the Indian Government.

United Sets Ambitious Goal to Save Aviation Fuel

April 18, 2013

Environmental Leader

United Airlines has set a goal to save 85 million gallons of fuel in 2013. The airline says this savings will equal 828,750 metric tons of CO2 or about $275m at current fuel prices.

GE Capital Fleet Services Unveils Driver Accountability Tool

April 17, 2013

GE Capital Fleet Services

GE Capital Fleet Services has introduced Driver Accountability, a service that is intended to manage truck driver violations and related expenses.

Penske Logistics Upgrades Data Center in Ohio

April 17, 2013

Penske Logistics

Penske Logistics has upgraded its data center, which is now located a few miles away from its previous site in Beachwood, Ohio.

Europe Envies Investment U.S. Rail Companies Put Into Improving Their Networks

April 17, 2013

The Economist

Europeans have long pitied Americans for their rotten passenger trains. But when it comes to moving goods America has a well-kept freight network that is the most cost-effective in the world.

Growing Industry Trends Depend on Optimization Tools

April 17, 2013

Bobby Miller, Sr. VP-Product Innovation & Customer Experience, Ortec

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.