Logistics

Taking the Temperature of Sustainability in Airfreight

June 25, 2012

Temperature-controlled technology for airfreight logistics can be a valuable means of achieving sustainability. Douglas Wettergren, regional sales manager with Envirotainer, explains how.

Despite Uncertain Times, Growth Steady at North European Containerports, Study Finds

June 22, 2012

Ocean Shipping Consultants

The North European containerport market bounced back strongly from the economic downturn. Total demand reached 57.9 million TEUs in 2011, representing an increase of 22 percent since 2009. The eastern Baltic is seeing particularly strong growth.

Dollar General Puts Major Bucks Into Pennsylvania DC to Serve 1,000 Stores

June 22, 2012

Retailing Today

Plans for a new distribution center near Philadelphia will allow Dollar General to more effectively replenish its rapidly expanding store base.

Many Shipping Lines Report Theft of Scrap Metals from Ocean Containers

June 20, 2012

Maritime Executive

The results of a recent survey conducted by the ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) in conjunction with an international trade association have served to underline the challenges associated with thefts of recyclable metals from containers.

The Maturation of the Voice Industry

June 20, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

Costly coding requirements have limited adoption of voice technology, but that is changing, says Steve Gerrard, vice president, marketing and strategy, Voxware. The technology is truly adaptive now, which is a key buying criterion.

Shippers Seek Supply Chain Agility as Costs Rise, Rely More on Intermodal Rail

June 19, 2012

Journal of Commerce

Rising transportation costs and tight truckload capacity are creating more opportunities for intermodal rail in 2012, according to logistics executives.

U.S. Ports in Multibillion-Dollar War to Take Import-Export Business from Each Other

June 19, 2012

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

U.S. ports plan to spend more than $46bn over the next five years in anticipation of fierce global competition for exports and imports, a report by the American Association of Port Authorities shows.

Logistics Hub in Pennsylvania Attracts Volvo Construction Equipment, Others

June 19, 2012

United Business Park

Northeastern U.S. states are sometimes depicted as not particularly business friendly. But that hasn't deterred some major companies from locating in the Keystone State recently, not least of which is Volvo Construction Equipment Americas. For one thing, Pennsylvania's location makes it very attractive for companies that must get product to customers in a huge portion of the country within a day. And a pocket in Franklin County, in the south central part of the state, is helping them do just that.

Purfresh Teams With Hyundai Merchant Marine on Reefer Service

June 19, 2012

Purfresh Inc.

Purfresh Inc., a developer of technology for maintaining the integrity of fresh product in transit, has joined with Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) to serve worldwide markets.

How Ford's Supply Chain Put the Company Back in the Driver's Seat

June 18, 2012

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

You've seen it in movies, and possibly in real life as well. A desperate gambler, down to his last chance, stakes everything he has on one play. And while the scene makes for great drama, it rarely goes well. The lesson: never bet the store.

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.