Global Logistics

CargoSmart Unveils Big Schedules Search Engine

July 30, 2015

CargoSmart Limited, a vendor of shipment-management software, has created Big Schedules, a sailing-schedule search platform that helps shippers and logistics service providers to manage and visualize their ocean routes.

Challenges of the Digital Supply Chain

July 29, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

The term "digital supply chain" describes the integration of advanced technology, big data, and analytics to better manage and execute the physical supply chain, says Frederick Hartung of Jabil. He explains how this is playing out today and what it means for the future.

Risk Management and Quality Assurance in Automotive Supply Chains

July 28, 2015

The Ultimate WMS Preparation Guidebook - A Commonwealth White Paper

July 28, 2015

John Neblett

UPS Worldwide Express Expands Network for Second Time in a Year

July 28, 2015

UPS

UPS Worldwide Express Freight has undertaken a second expansion of its service network this year.

On-time Performance in Container Trade Keeps Getting Better

July 27, 2015

Drewry

Container service reliability made another steady improvement in June with the aggregate on-time performance for the three key East-West trades rising by 5.7 percentage points to extend the data-series record to 77.3 percent, according to Carrier Performance Insight, the online schedule reliability tool provided by Drewry Supply Chain Advisors.

Nobody's Home for an Online Order? No Problem

July 27, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

When it comes to online shopping, home isn't always where the package is.

Challenges and Rewards of Moving Freight Between the U.S. and Mexico

July 24, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Tom Sanderson, CEO of Transplace, discusses the growing U.S.-Mexico freight market and how Transplace continues to strengthen its presence there. Sanderson also highlights border-crossing issues that continue to complicate U.S.-Mexico freight moves.

Continued Decline Predicted for Rentals of Ocean Container Equipment

July 24, 2015

Drewry

Container equipment rental rates came under renewed pressure in 2014 and by mid-2015 new dry freight pricing was at a ten-year low, whilst lease rates had fallen to an all-time low, according to the latest edition of the Container Leasing report published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

The World Relies on Trade - and Trade Relies on Transportation Management

July 23, 2015

ChainLink Research

The Transportation Software market is a large and varied market. Most researchers understate the size of this market since they focus on a few big and well-defined companies. However, there are hundreds of software and content firms in the transportation market. And amazingly, more entrants all the time.

Global Logistics

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding global logistics and freight and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering perishables and manufactured goods faster and farther around the world than ever before through global logistics solutions. New technologies that provide information during 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 global logistics solutions to power their supply chains.