Global Logistics

Shipping Lines Rewriting Contracts to Protect Against Problems Caused by Ebola

November 10, 2014

As Ebola persists in West Africa, shipping lines and traders are tweaking their contracts to protect themselves if the disease puts crews at risk of infection or prevents vessels calling at affected ports.

International Trade, Capital Flows Have Bounced Back from Economic Crisis, Index Shows

November 10, 2014

DHL

Global connectedness, measured by cross-border flows of trade, capital, information and people, has recovered most of its losses incurred during the financial crisis, according to the third edition of DHL's Global connectedness Index.

Closing the Loop on Recycling - And Making Money in the Process

November 10, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Even in the age of recycling, forward and reverse supply chains have tended to be treated as separate disciplines. Now the world's largest retailer is partnering with major consumer goods manufacturers to help erase that distinction.

SmartDrive, Convoy Technologies Team Up on Truck Safety

November 7, 2014

SmartDrive Systems

SmartDrive Systems, a vendor of technology to improve driving performance and boost fuel efficiency, is partnering with Convoy Technologies, LLC, a provider of camera systems for the transportation industry.

Are Manufacturers Lagging in Innovation?

November 7, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Manufacturers are becoming more diverse in their product mixes and geographic reach. But they haven't necessarily responded with the kind of initiatives that drive total integration across the supply chain, says Ben Yokell, principal for demand planning with Chainalytics.

Freight Forwarders Quickly Condemn N.Y. Governor's Proposal to Move Air Cargo From JFK to Former Military Base

November 7, 2014

Air Cargo World

In an announcement that sent waves of protest throughout the freight forwarding industry, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed a plan late last month to move most of the air cargo operations out of New York City's JFK International Airport and relocate them about 80 miles northwest to Stewart International (SWF) in the lower Hudson Valley. Negative reaction to the proposal was swift.

How Business Should Respond to the Ebola Epidemic

November 7, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The Ebola crisis has given rise to the usual epidemic of misinformation, overreaction and lack of preparedness by individuals and business. Will we ever learn?

AA Cargo, US Airways Combine Under Single Air Waybill

November 5, 2014

American Airlines Cargo

The cargo divisions of American Airlines and US Airways, which merged late last year, have combined under a single air waybill.

Suddath Global Logistics Expands in L.A., Dallas-Fort Worth

November 5, 2014

Suddath Global Logistics

Suddath Global Logistics has added warehouse capacity in the Los Angeles and Dallas-Forth Worth markets.

A Supply-Chain Made of Paper: Is It Sustainable?

November 3, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Don't tell anyone, but deep into the Electronic Age, we're still using paper.

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.