Global Logistics

Is China Trying to Circle the Globe with Its Ports?

June 28, 2013

From the ground, Colombo's port does not look like much. But viewed from high up in one of the growing number of skyscrapers in Sri Lanka's capital, it is clear that something extraordinary is happening: China is creating a shipping hub just 200 miles from India's southern tip.

DHL Expands Global Hub at Cincinnati/Kentucky Airport

June 27, 2013

DHL

DHL has inaugurated its expanded hub for the Americas at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky (CVG) Airport.

Airfreight Competitiveness Rests on E-commerce Technology, Industry Group Says

June 27, 2013

Air Cargo World

The International Air Transport Association called for strong partnerships to promote air cargo competitiveness through e-commerce technology at a recent e-cargo conference in Geneva.

Three Giant Container Lines Establish Alliance in East-West Trades

June 26, 2013

CMA CGM

Three of the biggest ocean carriers in the container trades have established an operational space-sharing alliance, known as the P3 Network, on major East-West routes.

Leveraging the Private Sector to Get Life-Saving Drugs to Africa

June 26, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

The Supply Chain Management Systems Project is a PEPFAR funded program administered by USAID designed to get life-saving drugs for the treatment of HIV/AIDs to many developing countries, most of them in Africa. Clinton De Souza, Warehousing and Distribution Principal Advisor, explains how the project has leveraged private sector logistics firms to exceed its goals.

Supply Chain Transformation at Seagate

June 26, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

An ongoing supply chain and procurement transformation project at Seagate was driven by market changes and supply disruptions following natural disasters in Asia. Vice President Marcos Meirelles provides highlights of the project.

GAC Offers Android Version of Mobile Directory Application

June 25, 2013

GAC Group

GAC Group's Mobile Directory Application is now available on Android devices, version 2.3 and above, as well as on the iPhone.

Container Fleet Growth in 2012 Smaller But Less Erratic Than Seen in Recent Years

June 25, 2013

Drewry Maritime

Drewry Maritime Research's latest Container Census reports that the world's container fleet grew by 5.3 percent during 2012, adding 1.6 million TEU to reach 32.9 million TEU. This increase was smaller than for either of the preceding two years, but less erratic than 2011 or 2010.

Four Critical Questions to Ask When Evaluating Your Customs Brokerage Partner

June 24, 2013

Livingston International

Not all service providers are created equal - and a less than optimal partnership can affect your bottom line.

'New Normal' for Supply Chain Industry is Slow Growth, State of Logistics Report Finds

June 24, 2013

CSCMP, Penske Logistics

Total U.S. business logistics costs in 2012 rose to $1.33tr, up 3.4 percent from the year before, but remaining at 8.5 percent of the U.S. gross domestic product, according to the 24th annual State of Logistics Report released by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals and presented by Penske Logistics.

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.