Logistics

Mobile Applications in Transportation

June 6, 2012

Jeff Vielhaber, Vice President, Operations, TTS

According to the Pew Research Center, one-third of U.S. adults own a smartphone. With smartphones dominating the consumer market, it is more possible now than ever to conduct business while on the move. What does this mean for the transportation industry? It means drivers can have the increased ability to communicate transit information to agents and carriers, while agents can have a snapshot of every load they've brokered in their pocket. In essence, mobile applications provide the opportunity to take a streamlined approach to operational efficiency in the transportation industry.

Online Retail Will Be Main Driver in Developing Distribution Space in Europe, Report Finds

June 6, 2012

CBRE

The major expansion of internet retailing is expected to be the biggest driver of activity in the European logistics market - and the need for distribution space - in the coming three years, according to a survey conducted by global real estate advisor CBRE.

Swiss WorldCargo Debuts Weekly Service Between Zurich, Tampa

June 6, 2012

Swiss WorldCargo

Swiss WorldCargo has introduced a weekly non-stop flight between Zurich and Tampa International Airport in Florida.

IAG Cargo Launches Small-Freight Collection Service in U.S.

June 6, 2012

IAG Cargo

IAG Cargo, the product of a merger between British Airways World Cargo and Iberia Cargo, has begun a complimentary trial service for the collection of small freight shipments in the U.S.

Online Shopping Customer Experience Study

June 6, 2012

Commissioned by UPS

This report will provide retailers with the necessary insights into what steps they must take to satisfy their customers, thereby increasing customer loyalty as well as the lifetime value of customers.

Ocean Transportation Rates May Drop in Fourth Quarter, DHL Exec Says

June 5, 2012

JOC Sailings

Lines could see the freight rate gains of this year on major trades wiped out in the fourth quarter when more vessels enter the market and volumes contract post-peak season, according to a third-partly logistics executive.

Trends in Industrial Real-Estate

June 5, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

Strength is returning to the market for mid-sized warehouses, though vacancies remain high for facilities of 100,000 to 200,000 square feet, says Rob Wheeler, vice president for industrial services at Cresa Chicago. Cresa Chicago is a real estate firm that works only with tenants. With 55 offices in North America, it is "the biggest real estate firm you've never heard of," Wheeler says.

Acuitive Solutions Unveils Spot-Quote App for Airfreight

June 5, 2012

Acuitive Solutions

Acuitive Solutions, provider of a global transportation-management system (TMS) portal for air and ocean freight, has introduced the Acuitive SpotManager.

Flash Europe Acquires Express Logistics Provider Roberts Europe

June 5, 2012

Flash Europe International S.A.

Flash Europe International S.A., a specialist in expedited freight transportation, has acquired Roberts Europe, a longtime logistics provider based at Maastricht Airport in the Netherlands.

Gartner's Top Predictions for Global Logistics Organizations to 2016

June 4, 2012

Gartner Inc.

More than 60 percent of surveyed companies view logistics as non-strategic, yet expectations for near-perfect performance are placing increasing stress on global logistics organizations, according to research and advisory firm Gartner Inc.

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.