Global Logistics

Crowley Increases Service on U.S.-Puerto Rico Route

January 28, 2015

The liner services group of Crowley Maritime Corp. is adding a flat-deck container barge, with capacity for 400 forty-foot equivalent units (FEUs), to its South Atlantic Puerto Rico service.

Your Next Perfect Employee or Job Is Waiting

January 28, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

SupplyChainBrain and JobsInLogistics have joined forces in 2015 for the specialized purpose of:

E-commerce Logistics Models Criticized as Unsustainable

January 28, 2015

Transport Intelligence

The present business models being employed by e-retailers and their shipping partners are becoming increasingly unsustainable, according to a report from Transport Intelligence, a research and analysis firm focusing on the global logistics industry.

Wanting Piece of Air Cargo Market in East Africa/Middle East, Djibouti to Get Two Major Airports

January 28, 2015

Air Cargo World

The tiny African nation of Djibouti measures 23,200 square kilometers and is home to about 800,000 people, but within a few years - and with a little help from the Chinese - it expects to have two brand-new airport hubs large enough to handle 100,000 tonnes of cargo and 2 million passengers annually.

IAG Cargo Launches Cargo Connector Service in San Francisco

January 27, 2015

IAG Cargo

IAG Cargo, the merged operations of British Airways World Cargo and Iberia Cargo, has extended its Cargo Connector service to San Francisco, the tenth city in the carrier’s network.

Manufacturing Capacity Is Leaving China. But Where's It Going?

January 26, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

We've heard it before: manufacturing is leaving China and coming back to the West. But the reality isn't that simple.

Transportation Groups Form National Operations Center of Excellence

January 22, 2015

American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

Three transportation industry groups, with support from the U.S. Federal Highway Administration, have formed the National Operations Center of Excellence.

Schneider Electric: A Global Vision of Supply-Chain Excellence

January 22, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Alain Huillet, program director with Schneider Electric, relates his company's journey toward achieving true end-to-end supply-chain visibility.

End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility: Dream or Reality?

January 21, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Sagar Nadgouda, service logistics manager with Nimble Storage Inc., offers his view on how far companies have come in crafting supply chains that are truly transparent and demand-driven.

Avaya's Four-Year Journey to a Best-in-Class Supply Chain

January 20, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Avaya, a major player in the telecommunications manufacturing sector, is reaping the results of an extensive transformation initiative. Benji Green, director of global sales operations, outlines the successes that the company has achieved – and the direction it intends to take next.

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.