Logistics

What Will Drive the Next Industrial Revolution?

November 12, 2012

With every presidential election comes a spirit of renewal (at least for those who supported the winning candidate). We're emboldened to look ahead, to renew our faith in the future, to reaffirm our belief that despite the occasional stumble, economic expansion will continue indefinitely.

Reliability at Ship and Container Level Reported Down Slightly in Third Quarter

November 12, 2012

Drewry

Container service reliability across all trades fell marginally in the third quarter with the percentage of on-time ship arrivals dropping to 73.5 percent, down from the record high of 75.7 percent set in the second quarter, according to Drewry's quarterly report Carrier Performance Insight.

Western European Road Freight Rates Are Coming Down, Index Shows

November 12, 2012

Transport Intelligence

After rising by 20 percent in two years, road freight rates on key international routes in Western Europe have fallen steadily for the past five months.

What Will Drive the Next Industrial Revolution?

November 12, 2012

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Canadian Railroads Build More Terminals to Capitalize on Shipments of Crude Oil

November 9, 2012

Bloomberg

Canadian National Railway Co. (CNR) and Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. (CP), the country's No. 1 and 2 carriers, are rushing to build terminals to load oil beyond the reach of pipelines in some of North America's remotest regions.

Logistics Companies Find Much Positive About Africa, Report Says

November 9, 2012

Transport Intelligence

In terms of logistics, Africa is one of the most exciting investment opportunities anywhere in the world, according to Sub-Saharan Logistics 2012, a report from Transport Intelligence, or Ti. Its untapped natural resources are vast, and foreign direct investment has poured in as Africans' purchasing power grows.

Intermodal Container Volume on a Roll in United States

November 9, 2012

Railway Age

Domestic container volume recorded double-digit growth for the fourth quarter in a row, according to the Intermodal Association of North America's just-released Intermodal Market Trends + Statistics report.

DB Schenker Establishes Contract Logistics Academy in China

November 9, 2012

DB Schenker

DB Schenker has opened a logistics academy in China to train local employees.

Dear Mr. President: The Nation's Transportation Infrastructure Needs Serious Attention

November 8, 2012

San Francisco Chronicle

When Tony Earley was asked recently to identify the most serious issue facing the nation's giant utilities in the next 20 years, the answer was easy. It is, Pacific Gas and Electric Co.'s CEO wrote, "the huge need for investment in basic infrastructure, from pipes and power lines to poles, transformers and more."

System Introduced to Monitor Vaccines as They Move Through the Cold Chain

November 8, 2012

DeltaTRAK

DeltaTRAK, a cold chain, environmental monitoring and food safety management solutions provider, has introduced the Cold Chain Vaccine Monitoring Card.

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.