Global Logistics

Future of Traditional Freight Forwarding Called Uncertain

July 20, 2015

A combination of the erratic global air and sea freight market, a growing shift in geographic focus towards the regional and the application of advanced technology and data analysis to the market is bringing the fate of the traditional freight forwarding model into question.

Issues Impacting 3PL Financial Stability

July 17, 2015

Ronald Lentz, Managing Director, Transportation & Logistics, G2 Capital Advisors

Brick-and-Mortar Retailers Take Aim at E-commerce Marketplaces

July 17, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Nilam Ganenthiran, vice president of business development and strategy with Instacart, explains how traditional retailers can work with e-commerce marketplaces -- and compete against them.

Enterprise Labeling: A Supply Chain Strategic Imperative

July 16, 2015

Loftware

2015 Top 5 Trends in Enterprise Labeling

July 16, 2015

Loftware

Shipping Industry Not Doing Enough to Reduce Emissions, Report Says

July 16, 2015

Maritime Executive

A new report released by the Global Commission on the Economy and the Climate identifies 10 key economic opportunities that could close up to 96 percent of the gap between business-as-usual emissions and the level needed to limit dangerous climate change. Shipping is on the list.

Increasing Logistics Complexity Requires Greater Optimization

July 16, 2015

Mike Comstock, Sr. Vice President, Customer Success, Grand Canal Solutions

Shopping Center Developer Caters to Online Shoppers With New Pickup Service

July 15, 2015

Egil Moller Nielsen, Sr. Vice President, E-Commerce, SmartCentres

Tradeshift Partners with C2FO on Working Capital for Suppliers, Buyer

July 15, 2015

Tradeshift

Tradeshift, provider of a supplier-collaboration platform, has entered into a global partnership with C2FO, a market for the acquisition of working capital.

Airfreight Industry Moves to Smaller Freighters

July 15, 2015

Air Cargo World

In recent years there has been a slimming down, as it were, regarding freighters – a turning away from the jumbo 747s and 777s and toward the squat 737s and svelte 757s. The e-commerce revolution, especially in Asia, requires smaller freighters to make more frequent stops. But because there are no current programs to build narrowbody freighters from the factory, customers must rely on companies providing passenger-to-freighter conversions.

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.