Global Logistics

Dubai World Central Pursues Investment from U.S. in MRO Sector

June 14, 2013

A delegation from Dubai World Central (DWC) recently concluded a roadshow in the U.S. that aimed to open discussions with key industry players and initiate the creation of an integrated maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services supply chain in DWC's Aviation District.

Kerry Logistics Continues to Open Distribution Centers in China

June 14, 2013

Handy Shipping Guide

Hong Kong-based freight forwarding group Kerry Logistics continues to expand in China, adding to a growing list of distribution facilities which it owns and operates in the country.

Marks & Spencer to Construct $311m Facility at DP World London

June 14, 2013

Trade Arabia

British retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) has signed an agreement with DP World London Gateway to build a major distribution centre at the new deep-sea container port and logistics park in South Essex at an estimated cost of $311m.

Using Metrics to Drive Performance Excellence in Distribution

June 14, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

John Hill, director of The St. Onge Company, explains why benchmarking one's performance in material handling is more important than ever before.

Purolator Unveils New B2C Service Between U.S., Canada

June 12, 2013

Purolator International

Purolator International has introduced a new business-to-consumer (B2C) shipping service between the U.S. and Canada.

Kenco Offers Dashboards to Measure Supply-Chain Sustainability

June 12, 2013

Kenco

Kenco, a third-party logistics services provider, has developed a set of dashboards to measure companies' sustainability efforts in their distribution, transportation and supply-chain activities.

Retailers Continue Cautious Stance on Merchandise Imports, Study Finds

June 12, 2013

NRF

Import volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to increase 1.1 percent in June over the same month last year, reflecting modest growth expectations as retailers head toward the back-to-school and holiday seasons, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

Kenco Offers Dashboards to Measure Supply-Chain Sustainability

June 11, 2013

Kenco

Kenco, a third-party logistics services provider, has developed a set of dashboards to measure companies' sustainability efforts in their distribution, transportation and supply-chain activities.

Tougher Agribusiness Logistics Costs Strike Brazilian Industry

June 11, 2013

World Poultry

2013 is likely to be a very difficult year for agribusiness logistics in Brazil, according to a report from Rabobank. Transport costs in the country have risen significantly due to three factors: new legislation impacting the working hours of truck drivers, a sharp increase in diesel prices and rising export volumes for major commodities.

SAP Reveals Plan to Acquire E-Commerce Software Vendor Hybris

June 10, 2013

SAP AG

SAP AG has announced that it plans to acquire Hybris AG, a Switzerland-based vendor of electronic-commerce software.

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