Logistics

CMA CGM Adding Two Brazilian Ports to South American Service

August 13, 2012

The CMA CGM Group is upgrading its weekly, fixed-day Brazil Express (Brazex) container service, with the introduction of two new Brazilian ports, Manaus and Salvador de Bahia, to the rotation.

The Pros and Cons of Hedging Ocean Freight Rates

August 13, 2012

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

World's Container Fleet Continues to Grow, Report Finds

August 10, 2012

Drewry Maritime Research

The world's container equipment fleet grew by 8.5 percent during 2011, taking the global fleet to 31.25 million TEUs, compared to a 7-percent growth in 2010, according to Container Census 2012 - Survey and Forecast of Global Container Units, analysis from Drewry Maritime Research.

DHL Opens Automotive Competence Center in Brazil

August 10, 2012

DHL

DHL Global Forwarding has opened an Automotive Competence Center in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Crowley Debuts LCL Logistics Services to Colombia

August 10, 2012

Crowley Maritime Corp.

The logistics group of Crowley Maritime Corp. has expanded its service to include less-than-containerload (LCL) ocean and air-cargo lifts, as well as customs brokerage services, to Cartagena, Colombia from key points within the U.S. and Latin America.

A Look at Some Major Forces Impacting Supply Chain Management

August 9, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

A conversation with John Langley Jr., clinical professor of supply chain management at The Pennsylvania State University.

Ensuring Customer Satisfaction With the Right Insurance

August 9, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

For an online retailer of collectibles from Disney World and other Florida theme parks, damage in shipment is just a fact of business life. That's why the insurance carrier it has is so vital to the e-tailer's continued success.

Practicing Conflict Resolution in Supply-Chain Management

August 9, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

A conversation with Stewart L. Levine, founder of ResolutionWorks.

Centerbridge Partners Acquires Cardinal Logistics

August 9, 2012

Centerbridge Partners

Cardinal Logistics Management Inc., which provides dedicated and delivery domestic transportation services, has been acquired by affiliates of Centerbridge Partners, a private investment firm.

Study of U.S. Inland Containerized Cargo Moving Through Canada, Mexico Is Released

August 8, 2012

Maritime Executive

Carriers shipping cargo through Canadian and Mexican ports do not violate any U.S. law, treaty, agreement or Federal Maritime Commission regulation, according to an FMC study prompted by members of Congress.

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.