Logistics

Glum About the Economy, FedEx Cuts Its Outlook

September 20, 2012

FedEx Corp. says the global economy is worsening and it's cutting its forecast for the fiscal year ending in May.

As Battles Over Pipelines Continue, Rail Moves Great Volumes of Canadian Oil

September 20, 2012

Canada's oil patch is quietly sending large new volumes of oil on rail cars, even as it fights to overcome mounting opposition to plans for new pipelines to the U.S. Gulf Coast and Canada's West Coast.

Is Port-Based Ballast Water Treatment Just A Dream?

September 20, 2012

The Maritime Executive

Despite pending regulations, most shipowners have refused to commit to an onboard ballast water treatment system. Yet port-based treatment has the potential to be a temporary or even permanent solution.

Delivering solutions that energize business

September 20, 2012

Challenge: Headquartered in Spain, our client is a global leader in the design, manufacture, distribution, and installation of products and services for renewable energy technology. When they needed a centralized fulfillment center and management system to optimize service and parts replacement in the Midwest, they called on Pilot's proven logistics expertise.

New Fulfillment Center Cuts Costs at Gilt Groupe

September 20, 2012

Steve Johnson, Johnson Stephens Consulting & Christopher Halkyard, Gilt Groupe

Global Civil Aviation Group Urges Stricter Security on Airfreight

September 19, 2012

Air Cargo World

International Civil Aviation Organization authorities have encouraged the more than 700 officials that convened in Montreal for its High-level Conference on Aviation Security to adopt new airfreight security measures. A risk-based approach to cargo safety is key, ICAO personnel reiterated during the conference.

Rising Export Volumes Spur Inland Port Development Across the U.S.

September 19, 2012

Jones Lang LaSalle

The growth of U.S. exports, especially to countries such as China, has put a spotlight on the need for strategic inland ports across the United States, according to Jones Lang LaSalle. Inland ports, which traditionally focus on moving and handling imports, are also facilitating the effective movement of goods outside the U.S.

U.S. Vessel Imports are Down 3 Percent from July to August

September 19, 2012

Zepol

Zepol Corporation, the leading trade intelligence company,reports that U.S. import shipment volume for August, measured in TEUs, is down from July by 3 percent and 0.3 percent from August 2011. It's unusual to see a drop in imports from July to August, since the trend for the past three years has been a spike in the month of August. In 2010 and 2011, August was actually the peak month of the year for TEU imports.

How RFID Can Better Help Manage Your Assets

September 19, 2012

McLeod Williamson, RFID Business Development Manager, Zebra Technologies

Harley-Davidson Taps Penske to Manage Its Logistics Needs in Brazil

September 18, 2012

Penske Logistics

Iconic motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson has selected Penske Logistics to manage its logistics processes in Brazil.

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.