Logistics

Railroads Don't See Much of a Boom in Pre-Holiday Shipping

September 7, 2012

North American railroads from Burlington Northern Santa Fe to CSX Corp. (CSX) are bracing for limited increases in pre-holiday shipments as weak consumer sentiment exacerbates shrinking corn and coal loads.

Flatbed Collaboration Drives Innovation and Value

September 7, 2012

Challenge: This customer had decentralized its transportation sourcing, with each facility operating independently. Three of its largest business units relied on the highly fragmented flatbed marketplace to service customers. It was extremely difficult to maintain reliable capacity and predictable transportation costs, let alone identify logistics efficiencies and implement best practices.

Showpiece Distribution Center for Internet Retailing

September 7, 2012

Challenge: A leading internet electronics retailer's needed to expand its order fulfillment and inventory storage capability to meet continued sales growth. Initial plans were to build a duplicate building on site to double capacity for both.

Despite Drop in Piracy, Task Force Says Shipping Industry Cannot Let Its Guard Down

September 6, 2012

Maritime Executive

Operation Atalanta, NATO and Combined Task Force 151 have called upon the shipping industry to continue to take anti-piracy measures despite the current downward trend in piracy events.

Despite Some Bright Spots, Airfreight Industry Year Over Year Was Down Overall in July

September 6, 2012

Air Cargo World

Despite Middle Eastern carriers recording a 16-percent, year-over-year, increase in freight demand in July, global cargo markets shrunk 3.2 percent, year-over-year, according to International Air Transport Association statistics. IATA partially attributed this decline to a comparison with a "relatively strong" July 2011, but said global trade growth is still sluggish.

Saks to Officially Open DC in Middle Tennessee

September 6, 2012

Saks

Retailer Saks Incorporated is set to celebrate the opening of its new distribution and fulfillment facility in LaVergne, Tenn., this month.

Specialized truck manufacturer optimizes cross-border supply chain and bilingual visibility

September 6, 2012

Challenge: The strategy for a leading manufacturer of diesel and specialized trucks was to grow truck assembly operations in Mexico. To do so, it needed to integrate an already existing U.S. cross-dock network with cross-border activities and optimize shipments between the countries, while ensuring reliability and visibility throughout the supply chain.

Leaman Logistics Changes Name to CLX Logistics LLC

September 5, 2012

ChemLogix LLC

Leaman Logistics, parent company of ChemLogix LLC, has changed its name to CLX Logistics LLC.

Flash Global Opens Office in Silicon Valley

September 5, 2012

Flash Global

Flash Global, a provider of supply-chain services for critical parts, has opened an office in San Jose, Calif.

Much Work Remains to Be Done Finding Cheaper, More Sustainable Ways to Fuel Trucking

September 4, 2012

CFO

Without trucks, the supply chain would screech to a halt. Yet, the rising cost of fueling these workhorses, not to mention the toll truck emissions take on the environment and public health, are forcing shippers and carriers alike to retool their fleets.

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.