Logistics

Marisol Opens Seattle Office; Roadrunner Expands in Canada

October 20, 2015

Marisol International LLC, a provider of international freight forwarding, non-vessel operating common carrier and customs brokerage services, is opening a new office in Seattle, in conjunction with the newly formed Northwest Seaport Alliance.

Truck Drivers in U.S. Pleased to Find They Are in Demand

October 20, 2015

Wall Street Journal

After years of spending long hours behind the wheel without seeing their paychecks grow, U.S. truck drivers now have employers fighting for their services.

How Do You Track Your Outside Carrier?

October 19, 2015

Challenge: Spending two to three hours daily making as many as 60 check calls to 30 drivers was limiting the time company could spend working with customers and generating new business.

Universal Creates Cost Savings through Reverse Logistics

October 19, 2015

Challenge: A major engine manufacturer was spending too much money on contingent packing costs because their suppliers weren't keeping track of the containers in their inventory loop. When this customer would run out of the supplier's containers, they had to use alternatives like corrugated cardboard in order to ship the product.

Shopify, Uber Team to Offer Same-day Delivery

October 19, 2015

Shopify

Shopify Inc., a cloud-based, multichannel commerce platform, has partnered with Uber to offer UberRUSH delivery services to Shopify merchants. Merchants enrolled in the program can offer their local customers same-day delivery. The UberRUSH program will begin with a select number of Shopify merchants located in New York City, Chicago and San Francisco and will be rolled out to additional cities over time.

SAP Debuts Customer Business Planning Application

October 19, 2015

SAP SE

SAP SE has developed the SAP Customer Business Planning application.

FAA Says Rules on Commercial Drones Won't Be Ready Until June 2016

October 19, 2015

AVweb

The Federal Aviation Administration, behind schedule in finalizing regulations for commercial use of unmanned aerial systems, will be ready by June 17, 2016, according to recent congressional testimony by the agency's deputy administrator.

The Rise of Trade With Canada and Mexico

October 19, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

The return of some manufacturing capacity from China has fueled economic growth in Mexico and Canada. John Kelly, president of the Canadian Division of Transplace, outlines some of the opportunities and challenges that have resulted from that development.

Kohl's Now Offers Same-day Delivery in Nine Markets Across the U.S.

October 16, 2015

Seeking Alpha

In its continual effort to make shopping convenient and easy, Kohl's has partnered with Deliv, a crowdsourced, last-mile delivery company to make same-day delivery in nine markets.

Yusen Logistics Opens Pharma Airfreight Gateway at Schiphol

October 16, 2015

Yusen Logistics

Yusen Logistics has opened a dedicated Pharma Gateway at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in the Netherlands.

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.