Logistics

Competition Seeks Entries for Best Freight Forwarders in UK

June 18, 2012

The British International Freight Association is seeking entries for its annual Freight Service Awards competition, celebrating 24 years of recognising the best in the UK freight forwarding industry.

Vessel Imports Rise Another 5.6 Percent in May

June 18, 2012

Zepol Corporation

International trade data indicates that U.S. import shipment volume for May, measured in TEUs, increased 5.6 percent from April and 3.5 percent from May 2011.

Construction on Four-Story 'Green' Warehouse Nears Completion in Singapore

June 18, 2012

SDV

SDV, a global leader in supply chain, is about to complete a "green" four-story, ramp-up warehouse that is in compliance with the highest environmental standards, the company says.

Logistics Services World Takes a Hit as Jade Cargo Shuts Down

June 15, 2012

Air Cargo World

After grounding its fleet of six Boeing 747-400ERFs on Dec. 31 due to depressed demand, Jade Cargo International has officially shut down. The liquidation of the Chinese carrier - of which Shenzhen Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo and German investment firm DEG hold a 51-percent, 25-percent and 24-percent stake, respectively - comes on the heels of numerous capacity cuts in the Asia-Pacific region.

U.S. Rail on Strong Track Even as Nation's Economy Slows

June 15, 2012

Journal of Commerce

U.S. rail shippers don't appear to be heeding the warnings of a national economic slowdown. Intermodal volume in May on the major U.S. railroads hit the highest level in history for that month, according to the Association of American Railroads. Intermodal traffic last month was 3.5 percent higher than the same month a year ago. Although carload volume was down 2.8 percent year-over-year in the same period, the big losses were because of slumps in the major commodities of coal and grain.

Truckload Rates Flat - For Now - While Intermodal Is on the Rise

June 15, 2012

Cass Information Systems

For those interested in transportation management, the news that truckload rates are trending flat for the time being may be good, although on a year-over-year basis, May's index registered 5.0 percent higher than for the same period last year. The continuing share shift toward intermodal is at least one reason rates are being held in check.

Retail Container Imports Expected to Increase 4.8 Percent in June

June 15, 2012

National Retail Federation

In international trade news, import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to increase 4.8 percent in June compared with the same month last year, and year-over-year increases are expected to continue into the holiday season shipping cycle, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

UPS Takes to the Cloud

June 15, 2012

Tom Boike, VP Supplier Management, UPS

Supply-Chain Talent Management at The Coca-Cola Company

June 15, 2012

Scott E. Figura, Director Capability Development, The Coca-Cola Company

How Companies Are Making Smarter Decisions About Supply-Chain Outsourcing

June 15, 2012

Michael Dominy, Research Director, Gartner

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.