Global Logistics

Extra Logistics Launches Web-Based Booking for Ocean and Air Freight

May 28, 2013

Extra Logistics LLC, an international provider of logistics and freight-forwarding services, has launched Web-based ocean and air-freight booking services.

Industrial Estates Key to Thailand Becoming Major Global Manufacturer

May 28, 2013

Industry Week

A country of only 66 million people doesn't become the 17th-largest global manufacturer without careful planning. Thailand is the second-largest producer of light pick-up trucks. Carefully constructed strategies along with tangible incentives created this robust manufacturing economy.

Can Index-Linked Contracts Bring Sanity to the Liner Trades?

May 28, 2013

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

On October 13, 2011, the Federal Maritime Commission launched a rulemaking that proposed to allow rate levels within oceangoing service contracts to be linked to industry freight indices. Some carriers and shippers had pushed for the change in hopes of achieving greater rate stability in the notoriously uncertain liner trades.

Understanding the Benefits of EDI to the B2B Marketplace in China

May 24, 2013

IBM Smarter Commerce

Developing a strategy for B2B integration success

A Real ROI Case for Improving Supply Chain Visibility and Responsiveness

May 24, 2013

IBM Smarter Commerce

Supply chain complexity is rising due, in large part, to globalization.

Mid-Market Companies Don't Understand the Complexity of B2B Integration!

May 24, 2013

Mid-Market Enterprises need transformational change as multi-channel, multi-tier and multi-business operations continue to expand.

IAS Logistics Expanding to Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami

May 24, 2013

IAS Logistics Inc.

IAS Logistics Inc., a specialist in linking over-the-road and air-freight services, is expanding its Texas trucking operation.

Rickmers-Linie Adds Tenth Vessel to Round-the-World Service

May 24, 2013

Rickmers-Linie

Rickmers-Linie has added a tenth vessel to its eastbound Round-the-World Pearl String Service.

The Value of Freight Bill Auditing

May 24, 2013

Allan Miner, President, C.T. Logistics

Insights on Transportation Spend Management

May 24, 2013

Rick Erickson, Global Transportation Product Director, Syncada

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.