Logistics

Truckload Continues to Drive Increases in Total Freight Costs in Canada

May 4, 2015

Results published by the Canadian General Freight Index indicate that the total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers increased by 2.2 percent in February when compared with January results.

Pilot Launched to Test LNG Tractor-Trailer Trucks on Runs of More Than 700 Miles

May 4, 2015

Environmental Leader

Universal LNG Solutions has rolled out the first four trucks in a fleet of 95 of advanced liquefied natural gas big rigs at the campus of LNG-technology company Sancus Energy.

At Southern Calif. Ports, the Battle Over Independent Truckers Rages

May 4, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Just when you thought it was safe to move a container through the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, another labor dispute boils up.

Medical Supply Company Uses Buyer's Consol to Simplify Shipments

May 1, 2015

Challenge: A large medical supply company providing mobility solutions for patients, had multiple product suppliers and several shipment delays due to CFS congestion among other factors. Shipments were often late, and because of the number of LCL shipments, labor costs were prohibitive. After years of frustration, they turned to our company for help.

QuestaWeb Technology Automates $6 Billion Firm's Importing Processes

May 1, 2015

Challenge: The U.S. subsidiary of a $6 billion multinational electronics and electrical equipment company imported products from its Japanese headquarters using manual processes. Beyond the inefficiencies of using paper documentation and having brokers manually key data, the post-import reconciliation of broker documents for correctness and compliance was labor intensive.

Echo Global Logistics to Acquire Command Transportation

May 1, 2015

Echo Global Logistics

Echo Global Logistics has entered into an agreement to acquire Command Transportation LLC, a privately held truckload broker and non-asset-based transportation provider in the U.S.

Some Not-So-Obvious Uses for Drones in the Supply Chain

May 1, 2015

EBN

The United States moved closer to legalizing the commercial use of drones in February, when the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published proposed regulations. Although some criticized the rules as too restrictive (for example, drones would have to fly only during daylight and within sight of the operator), there is plenty of time for the FAA to change the regulations before they become final, in one to two years.

E-tailers Prepare for the 2015 Holiday Shopping Season

May 1, 2015

Gregg Aamoth, CEO, POPcodes

Robotics in Logistics: State of the Art

May 1, 2015

Zala Pogorelcnik, VP Business Development, Infinium Robotics

The Age of 'Click-and-Collect' Lockers for Home Delivery

May 1, 2015

Kent Savage, CEO, Apex Supply Chain Technologies

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.