Global Logistics

Best Practices for Choosing and Using a 3PL

September 11, 2014

Frank McGuigan, president of transportation management with Transplace, details the benefits of a "synchronized" 3PL-customer relationship, and provides guidance on how shippers can go about selecting the right partner.

Kuehne & Nagel Debuts Seafreight Carbon Calculator

September 10, 2014

Kuehne & Nagel International AG

Kuehne & Nagel International AG has developed a Global Seafreight Cargo Calculator.

Zenith Global Logistics Expands Facility in Texas

September 9, 2014

Zenith Global Logistics

Zenith Global Logistics, a specialist in the handling and movement of furniture, has opened a second facility in Flower Mound, Tex., near Dallas.

Understanding NAFTA and its Implications for U.S./Canada Trade

September 8, 2014

Purolator Inc.

St. Lawrence Seaway Cargo Shipments Up 3 Percent Over 2013 Levels

September 8, 2014

Chamber of Marine Commerce

Total cargo shipments on the St. Lawrence Seaway have now surpassed 2013 levels despite one of the most difficult starts to the shipping season in years due to ice coverage. According to Seaway figures, total cargo tonnage from March 25 to August 31 reached 20 million metric tons, up 3 percent over the same period last year.

Big-Box Retailing: Will E-Commerce Blow the House Down?

September 8, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

In the folktale "The Three Little Pigs," a house made of brick is the one that the Big Bad Wolf can't blow down. If only today's brick-and-mortar retailers were as sturdy.

Enterprise Labeling: An Imperative for the Electronics Industry

September 5, 2014

Loftware

CEVA Logistics Expands Logistics Facility in San Diego

September 5, 2014

CEVA Logistics

CEVA Logistics, a third-party logistics and supply-chain management provider, has announced plans to expand its presence in the San Diego, Calif. market.

CMA CGM to Launch Joint Australasia Service With CSCL, OOCL, PIL

September 5, 2014

CMA CGM S.A.

CMA CGM S.A. is joining with China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL), Orient Overseas Container Lines (OOCL) and Pacific International Lines (PIL) in a new service between Northeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

One Filing, 48 Agencies: Introducing the 'Single Window' for Trade Compliance

September 5, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

For international traders who are sick of filing documents with multiple regulatory agencies, help is on the way.

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.