Logistics

Globe Tracker Debuts Network for Data Tracking, Sharing for Shipping Industry

March 22, 2013

Globe Tracker International, a provider of tools for data sharing, data analytics and asset tracking and monitoring, has introduced a new product for the shipping industry.

Navevo Introduces New Transport Planning System Extension

March 22, 2013

SCE Magazine

Navevo, developers of satellite navigation for heavy-goods vehicle (HGV) drivers, has announced the launch of its Line of Route technology, a navigation system specifically designed for fleet operators that can significantly cut down on wasted journeys and lost man hours, saving thousands of pounds every year.

PwC Surveys the Supply Chain

March 22, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Brad Householder and Glen Goldbach, principal and director, respectively, with PwC, report on the results of the consultancy's annual supply-chain survey.

U.S. Infrastructure Gets D+ from American Society of Civil Engineers Report Card

March 22, 2013

Building America's Future

Building America's Future called for dramatically ramping up long-term investment in the nation's infrastructure after the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released its 2013 Infrastructure Report Card, which graded America's infrastructure a D+ overall.

How Bad Would It Be Were Political Strife to Close the Suez Canal?

March 22, 2013

Container Insight Weekly

All eyes are watching the deteriorating political situation in Egypt. The recent civil riots in Port Said were, arguably, too close for comfort for those dependent on the Suez Canal. Although the arterial trade route is unlikely to close, the possibility cannot be ignored.

time:matters Joins With Golden Cargo in Logistics Service for Maritime

March 21, 2013

time:matters GmbH

time:matters GmbH is teaming up with Golden Cargo to offer logistics services to the maritime industry.

Webgistix Debuts SmartShip for E-Commerce Order Fulfillment

March 21, 2013

Webgistix Corp.

Webgistix Corp., a vendor of software and services for electronic-commerce order fulfillment, has introduced Webgistix SmartShip.

Rickmers-Linie Launches Westbound Round-The-World Service

March 21, 2013

Rickmers-Linie

Rickmers-Linie is launching a westbound Round-The-World service, linking Asia, South America and North America.

French Electronics Retailer Uses RFID to Track Pallets Moving from Distribution Centers to Stores

March 21, 2013

RFID Journal

Scarmor, a logistics subsidiary of the French hypermarket chain E.Leclerc, has installed a network of RFID readers that works without middleware at 35 dock doors within two warehouses. The company continues to roll out the technology that will be used to track pallets being moved from distribution centers to roughly 58 E.Leclerc retail sites throughout the French province of Brittany.

Air Cargo Industry Looking Now for Next Generation of Managers

March 21, 2013

Air Cargo World

Almost half those attending IATA's World Cargo Symposium in Doha had been in the airfreight industry for more than 20 years, prompting lengthy debate about where the next generation of employees is going to come from.

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.