Logistics

Cuba: Your Logistics Hub in the Caribbean?

April 13, 2012

With the Panama Canal expansion on schedule for completion in 2014, supply chain specialists are anticipating a logistical hub to surface in the Caribbean Basin.

UPS Rolls Out U.S.-Mexico Ground Freight Service

April 13, 2012

UPS

UPS has introduced CrossBorder Connect, a ground freight service between the United States and Mexico designed to significantly ease heavyweight freight supply chain challenges for companies investing in cross-border trade.

Swiss WorldCargo to Market Widebody Capacity Between Zurich and Newark

April 13, 2012

Swiss WorldCargo

The replacement by Swiss International Air Lines Ltd. of Boeing 737s with widebody aircraft between Zurich, Switzerland and Newark, N.J. will allow Swiss WorldCargo, the carrier's cargo division, to market additional cargo space on that route.

Damco Joins Cargo 2000 Quality-Management Group

April 13, 2012

Damco

Damco, the freight-forwarding and supply-chain management division of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, has joined the Cargo 2000 quality-management system for international air cargo.

Opening of New Panama Canal Locks Gets Pushed Back at Least Three Months

April 12, 2012

JOC Sailings

The Panama Canal's new locks will probably not be ready for their scheduled opening in October 2014, but will be ready for a trial run by a vessel in December, said Jorge Quijano, the engineer in charge of building the canal's third set of locks.

There Are Several Ways to Liquidate Your Slow-Moving Inventory

April 12, 2012

MultiChannel Merchant

Slow-moving merchandise is one of the many nightmares an online retailer has to consider - and a problem that needs to be addressed. Non-moving inventory stresses both retailers' operations and budgets because it ties up both precious warehouse space and capital that can be used for other products or business expansion.

Why Automate Order Fulfillment in the Warehouse

April 12, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

Order picking is indisputably the most labor intensive job in the warehouse, says Brian Keiger, global IT sales leader-logistics, KUKA Systems. But with SKU proliferation and the retirement of baby boomers, there will be more and more automation.

Carrier Transicold Offers 'Next-Generation' Trailer Reefer Technology

April 12, 2012

Carrier Transicold

Carrier Transicold, a supplier of systems for maintaining temperature controls during shipping, has developed "next-generation" trailer refrigeration technology.

Old Dominion Freight Opens Second Drayage Facility in California

April 12, 2012

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc.

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. has opened its second container-drayage facility in California.

Somali Pirate Activity Reaches 15-Month High

April 11, 2012

Maritime Executive

Ten ships were hijacked by Somali pirates in March, making this the most attacks in one month since December 2010. Four of the seized ships were used to make more attacks, rather than the usual holding for ransom acts. Maritime security experts believe that pirate groups will be encouraged by the latest hijackings and will be moved on organizing more attacks over the next several weeks.

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.