Logistics

Sales of Trucks Powered by Natural Gas in Slow Lane

April 28, 2015

Truckers are ordering new equipment in record numbers, but are not turning to natural-gas-fueled trucks as fast as had been projected two years ago, according to a report from ACT Research.

Spot Rates Dip as Capacity Exceeds Loads

April 27, 2015

DAT

National average spot truckload rates drifted downward amid weaker demand during the week ending April 18, according to DAT Solutions, which operates the DAT network of load boards.

Of Water, Snakes and Alligators: The World of Supply-Chain Risk

April 27, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

So you think you've anticipated every possible disaster in your supply chain risk-management plan? How about snakes and alligators in your clean rooms?

TNT Opens New 'Super Hub' in Sydney, Australia

April 24, 2015

TNT has opened a new "super hub" in Sydney, Australia.

Multichannel Opportunities & Challenges in Retail

April 24, 2015

Russell Goodman, Editor in Chief, SupplyChainBrain

CaroTrans Offers New Weekly Service From New York to Finland

April 23, 2015

CaroTrans

CaroTrans, a global non-vessel operating common carrier and ocean freight consolidator, has launched a weekly less-than-containerload (LCL) service from New York to Helsinki, Finland, a hub for consolidations into northwestern Russia.

Unleashed Software Integrates with QuickBooks Online for Inventory Management

April 23, 2015

Unleashed Software

Unleashed Software, a developer of inventory-management applications delivered through a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, has integrated with Intuit's QuickBooks Online business and financial-management software.

Airfreight Theft in EMEA Region Valued at $80M in 2014

April 23, 2015

Air Cargo World

In 2014, losses in Europe, the Middle East and Africa as a result of cargo theft totaled $80m, according to the Transported Asset Protection Association. TAPA reported an average of three major cargo crimes occurred each day in 2014, targeting high-value, easy-to-steal goods in the supply chain, with an average loss of $221,000 each day.

Four Reasons Why Material Handling Automation is a Good Investment for Your Operation

April 22, 2015

Viastore Systems, Inc.

3 Tell-tale Signs You Should Modernize Your Automated Storage and Retrieval System (AS/RS)

April 22, 2015

Viastore Systems, 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.