Global Logistics

Logistics Clusters Drive Value and Growth

November 21, 2012

Professor Yossi Sheffi, director of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics, describes the development of logistics clusters and their considerable economic advantages, which include the creation of steady, well paying jobs for both blue- and white-collar workers.

U.S. Xpress Expands U.S.-Mexico Cross-Border Services

November 21, 2012

U.S. Xpress Enterprises Inc.

U.S. Xpress Enterprises Inc. plans to expand its offering of U.S.-Mexico cross-border services through two new deals with Mexican providers.

Is This the Unlikeliest Place to Put a Manufacturing Plant?

November 19, 2012

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

What does it take to convince a manufacturer to locate a plant in the U.S.? How about in California, one of the most highly regulated and difficult states in which to operate? (It ranked 40th in CNBC's latest survey "America's Top States for Business." What about the San Francisco Bay Area, with its prohibitive cost of living, high population density and even more onerous regulatory environment?

Canadian Pacific Donates $1M to Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts

November 19, 2012

Railway Age

Canadian Pacific is donating $1m to various organizations active in relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Sandy in New York and New Jersey.

Is This the Unlikeliest Place to Put a Manufacturing Plant?

November 19, 2012

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Logistics, Freight Forwarding Market in Recovery, Survey Says

November 16, 2012

Transport Intelligence

Logistics service providers and freight forwarders are optimistic that the economy will continue to grow, and provide opportunities for expansion in 2013, according to a survey by Transport Intelligence, a global logistics research firm, and Kewill, a provider of trade and logistics software.

U.S. Vessel Imports Drop 6.8 Percent in October

November 16, 2012

Zepol Corporation

U.S. import volume in October, measured in twenty-foot-containers, is down 6.8 percent from September and another 4.8 percent from October of last year. This is total of 1,433,446 containers imported.

Using TMS to Become Your Carrier's Best Customer

November 15, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

In today's volatile transportation environment, it's more important than ever before to solidify relationships with one's core carriers, says Elie Hiller, director of sales and marketing for North America with Transwide. A good transportation-management system is key.

CargoSmart Launches Newsletter on Ocean Shipment Delays

November 15, 2012

CargoSmart

CargoSmart Limited, a software-as-a-service shipping and logistics solutions provider, has launched a monthly, complimentary e-newsletter designed to provide shippers, logistics service providers, and ocean carriers insight about cargo delays around the globe.

Synchronet Intermodal Debuts Door-to-Door Service for Ocean Containers

November 13, 2012

Synchronet Intermodal Services, Inc.

Synchronet Intermodal Services Inc. has launched a new door-to-door service for ocean containers.

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.