Global Logistics

Ports Experience 'Dramatic Difference' From Last Year as Holiday Merchandise Comes Ashore

November 13, 2015

Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to increase 8.3 percent this month over the same time last year as consumers begin their holiday shopping, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

Novigo Launches Asia-Pacific Operations in Australia

November 12, 2015

Novigo

Novigo, a provider of consulting services for SAP supply-chain execution applications, is launching Asia-Pacific operations, with Brisbane, Australia serving as its regional headquarters.

Nixing of Keystone Pipeline Could Be Boon for Railroad Transport

November 12, 2015

E&E Publishing

President Obama's decision to reject the Keystone XL pipeline could come with a heavy side of tank cars. Canadian energy companies need about a dozen crude-laden trains each day to replace the volume of oil that could have been transported through KXL.

Kuehne & Nagel Opens Office in Dominican Republic

November 10, 2015

Kuehne & Nagel International AG

Kuehne & Nagel International AG has opened its first office in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Understanding Your Total Cost of Ownership for Managing B2B Operations

November 9, 2015

OpenText

CaroTrans Expands China-U.S. LCL Import Network

November 9, 2015

CaroTrans

CaroTrans, a non-vessel operating common carrier and ocean freight consolidator, has launched 11 new, direct less-than-containerload (LCL) import services between China and the U.S.

Sedex Launches Platform for Ethical, Sustainable Sourcing

November 9, 2015

Sedex

Sedex, a provider of services to aid buyers and suppliers in fashioning responsible and ethical supply chains, has launched Sedex Advance, a new sourcing platform.

Understanding Chain of Responsibility in the Supply Chain

November 5, 2015

C3 Solutions

Road Safety is No Longer the Sole Responsibility of Carriers

Most Costs to Operate Ocean Vessels Expected to Rise Through 2016, Consultancy Say

November 4, 2015

Maritime Executive

Vessel operating costs are expected to rise in both 2015 and 2016, according to the latest survey by international accountant and shipping consultant Moore Stephens. Crew wages, repairs and maintenance, and drydocking are the cost categories likely to increase most significantly over that period.

Modest Profit Growth Predicted for European Road Freight Market

November 3, 2015

Transport Intelligence

The European road freight market grew by 2.9 percent in 2014, but markets there have distinctly different dynamics in both supply and demand, which means no single, cohesive European road freight market exists.

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