Logistics

Arkansas Jewelry Uses RFID to Track Precious Inventory

September 18, 2012

Sissy's Log Cabin, a jewelry retailer in Arkansas, has been employing an RFID-based solution for the past five years at its stores in Pine Bluff and Little Rock, in order to more accurately and quickly inventory the trays of watches, gems and fine jewelry that it displays and sells. Now, having opened a new store this year in Jonesboro, the company is preparing to expand the system, within the next 12 months, to include that location as well.

Global Seaport Terminal Operators Remain Dynamic, Report Finds

September 17, 2012

Drewry Maritime Research

Drewry Maritime Research's latest Annual Review of Global Container Terminal Operators report shows that whilst some things have remained the same, others have changed significantly with more change to come.

APL Logistics Debuts Racks for Moving Finished Vehicles

September 17, 2012

APL Logistics

APL Logistics has introduced AutoDirect, a service that uses flexible, secure racks to transport finished vehicles from door to door.

Synchronet Intermodal Extends Street-Turn Guide to BCOs and NVOs

September 14, 2012

Synchronet Intermodal Services, Inc.

Synchronet Intermodal Services Inc. (SIS) has expanded its North American street-turn service to include both beneficial cargo owners (BCOs) and non-vessel operating common carriers (NVOs).

DHL Express Achieves ISO Certification at All Facilities in Americas

September 14, 2012

DHL

DHL Express has obtained a multi-site quality-management certification from the International Standards Organization (ISO).

Retail Container Imports to Increase 8.5 Percent in September; Strong Holiday Numbers Ahead?

September 13, 2012

National Retail Federation

Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to increase 8.5 percent in September compared with the same month last year, and strong increases are expected into the holiday season despite talk of a possible strike at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

Truckload Rates Hold Steady in August, Intermodal Linehaul Rates Rise in Same Period

September 13, 2012

Cass Information Systems

Truckload pricing remained constant from July to August according to the Cass Truckload Linehaul Index, which for the second month in a row registered a value of 109.5. On a year-over-year basis, truckload rates are up 1.0 percent. After seeing substantial year-over-year growth rates last year and early in 2012, truckload pricing has continued to see its rate of growth move down over the last few months, according to Avondale Partners' recent report.

Webgistix Opens Distribution Centers in U.K., Switzerland

September 13, 2012

Webgistix Corp.

Webgistix Corp., a vendor of software tools for electronic commerce order fulfillment, has opened distribution centers in Bedford, U.K. and Zurich, Switzerland.

Damco Moving Headquarters to The Hague, Netherlands

September 13, 2012

Damco

Global freight forwarder and logistics provider Damco is moving its headquarters from Copenhagen, Denmark to The Hague, Netherlands. The move, which should be completed in first quarter 2013, brings Damco closer to the heart of the European logistics community and supports its strategy to become a Top Five industry player in the years to come.

U.S. Rail Traffic Dips in Beginning of September, But Intermodal Sees Strong Growth

September 12, 2012

Railway Age

U.S. freight carload traffic for the week ending Sept. 1 declined 3.4 percent measured against the comparable week of 2011, the Association of American Railroads said. But U.S. intermodal continued its winning streak, up a robust 6.5 percent during the week compared with one year ago.

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