Logistics

Conditions, Confidence in European Freight Forwarding Market Improve

September 20, 2013

Increasing confidence in the outlook for the transport and logistics sector helped raise the overall Stifel Logistics Confidence Index 0.6 points to 53.0. This is the eighth consecutive month the index registered above the 50 threshold, indicating improving conditions in the overall European freight forwarding market.

Global Healthcare Executives Drive Supply Chain Transformation to Reach New Markets

September 20, 2013

UPS

Changing regulatory environments, new customer demands around the globe, challenges around product security and increasingly complex products are driving healthcare executives to make strategic supply chain investments, according to findings from the sixth annual UPS "Pain in the (Supply) Chain" healthcare survey, conducted by TNS. New technology investments and go-to-market models are top of mind as healthcare executives drive business and logistics transformations to meet evolving industry needs.

Graybar Opens Full-Service Branch in Columbia, Mo.

September 19, 2013

Graybar

Graybar, the distributor of electrical, communications and data-networking products, and provider of related supply-chain management and logistics services, has opened a full-service branch in Columbia, Mo.

PeopleNet Partners With SafeKey for Asset, Driver Protection

September 19, 2013

PeopleNet

PeopleNet, a provider of fleet mobility technology, has partnered with SafeKey in a service to protect shipper assets and monitor driver well-being.

time:matters Opens Station in Amsterdam for Same-Day Shipments

September 19, 2013

Time:matters

time:matters, a specialist in expedited logistics, has expanded its ic:kurier network for same-day shipments destined for points outside Germany, with the opening of a new international station in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Resilinc Debuts New Supply-Chain Risk-Management Service

September 19, 2013

Resilinc Corp.

Resilinc Corp., a vendor of support for supply-chain resiliency, has made available a new risk-management service.

U.S. Imports for July and August Indicate Busier Holiday Shopping

September 19, 2013

Zepol Corp.

U.S. imports in August are the second-highest month for twenty-foot container volume in 2013, according to Zepol, a trade intelligence company. The United States imported nearly 1.61 million TEUs in August, which is 5% less than July's 1.69 million, but a half a percentage higher than August of last year.

Canada Post, Major Retailers Try Same-Day Delivery for Online Sales

September 19, 2013

Globe and Mail

Betting that consumers are willing to pay for instant gratification, Canada Post is teaming up with Wal-Mart Canada Corp., Best Buy Canada Ltd., and Indigo Books & Music Inc. in the first major Canadian rollout of same-day online shopping.

Yangtze River Express Offering Service From Shanghai to Schiphol

September 18, 2013

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Chinese freighter operator Yangtze River Express has begun offering twice-weekly service from Shanghai to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in the Netherlands.

Ryder Opens Maintenance and Rental Facility in Anchorage

September 18, 2013

Ryder System Inc.

Ryder System Inc. has opened a new maintenance and rental facility in Anchorage.

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.