Logistics

Logistics Service Providers Tackle Market Challenges

June 15, 2012

Marc J. Heeren, VP Strategic Sales, Damco

The Realities of Reverse Logistics

June 15, 2012

Irv Grossman, Vice President, Chainalytics

Transforming Logistics Outsourcing

June 15, 2012

Greg Aimi, Research Director, Gartner

New Fleetweb Online Application Provides Sea-Crime Alerts

June 14, 2012

GAC Group

GAC-SMHI Weather Solutions, an alliance between the GAC Group and Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute, has introduced a new feature of its Fleetweb online application to provide alerts about sea-crime attacks.

Inttra, SeaIntel Team Up to Promote Ocean Schedule Reliability

June 14, 2012

Inttra

Inttra, provider of a shipper and carrier network for ocean transportation, has joined with SeaIntel Maritime Analysis, which offers insight into the container market, to improve ocean carrier schedule reliability.

New Legislation May Lead to Cargo Opportunities for U.S. Vessels

June 13, 2012

Maritime Executive

Earlier in the month, Congress and President Obama reauthorized legislation surrounding the Export-Import Bank, ultimately extending its lending authority for another two years and increasing its credit limits.

Forwarder Gets Off to Good Start with Fresh Technology

June 13, 2012

Russell Goodman, SupplyChainBrain

When forwarding industry veterans launched their own venture in 2008, among other things, they wanted to start out with brand-new solutions and systems.

Opportunities in Panama for the Retail Industry

June 13, 2012

RILA

As Panama continues to grow and invest in infrastructure, RILA is keeping a sharp eye on the new opportunities emerging for retailers. According to a recent RILA member survey, 59 percent of retailers reported that their supply chains include distribution to and from Latin America, and 58 percent consider entering or expanding Latin American operations in the next five years.

time:matters Debuts Weekend Service for Agricultural Shippers

June 13, 2012

Time:matters

time:matters, a logistics service provider specializing in expedited shipments, has launched a Europe-wide Harvest Season Weekend Service for agricultural shippers.

Sprint, Agnik Join in Analyzing Vehicle and Driver Performance

June 13, 2012

Agnik

Sprint is teaming up with Agnik, a data analytics company, to offer tools for analyzing vehicle and driver performance.

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.