Global Logistics

Ryder Europe Adds 60 Reefer Trailers to Cold-Chain Fleet

August 27, 2014

Ryder Europe

Ryder Europe is adding 60 refrigerated trailers to its rental fleet serving the cold-chain sector.

Innovative Transportation Solutions for the Mexican Market

August 27, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

How has cross-border transportation evolved over the last few years? And what is the potential for intermodal in Mexico? We get some answers from Ben Enriquez, country director with Transplace Mexico, and Danny Beers, Mexico intermodal project leader with Transplace.

While WTO Dithers, Traders Should Act

August 25, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The path to harmonized and streamlined global trade is steep and strewn with boulders.

Why Annual Planning Should be a Significant Non-Event; Tapping the power of Integrated Business Planning

August 22, 2014

Oliver Wight Principals: George Palmatier & Robert Hirschey

Supply Chain Strategy and the Boardroom

August 22, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Solving Efeso and the Cranfield School of Management conducted a multi-year study on how companies approach supply chain strategy at the boardroom level, correlating specific practices with supply chain performance and business success. Steve Mayhew, principal consultant at Solving Efeso, discusses the study and highlights key findings.

3PL vs. Freight Broker: Which One Should You Use?

August 22, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

The terms "3PL" and "broker" are often used interchangeably, but they mean quite different things. George Abernathy, president and chief commercial officer of Transplace, explains the distinction, and offers advice on which entity to employ in various situations.

Supertanker - Super Savings: Running a Tight Ship with Automated Dock Scheduling

August 21, 2014

Allison McNulty, Petroleum Supply Chain Manager, AspenTech

Liquid bulk shipping requires complex planning and scheduling. For many oil, gas and chemical companies, getting the business in shape to manage incoming and outgoing shipments drives competitive edge. As prices fluctuate on a daily basis, understanding the options on large crude oil vessels and having up-to-date market information is vital when bidding on spot cargo to accurately schedule your fleet. Being able to take all unassigned ships to a legal berth, with all constraints considered, is a logistic and economic challenge. So, how can companies maximize profitability and avoid unnecessary demurrage costs?

Number of Container Vessels Plying the Seas Continue Downward Slide

August 21, 2014

Drewry Maritime Research

The number of container ships afloat has decreased in the first half of 2014 and could fall on an annual basis this year, for the first time in at least 20 years. Although the total TEU nominal capacity of the global fleet continues to increase by about 6 percent a year, this growth in capacity now comes solely from the increase in average ship size, not from having more ships.

2014 Top 5 Trends in Enterprise Labeling

August 20, 2014

Loftware

Hypertherm Realizes $1.5M - $5M Savings with Enterprise Labeling Solution

August 20, 2014

Loftware

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.