Global Logistics

Trucking 'Eager' to Diversify; Maximizing Driver Miles 'Most Important' in Driver Retention

May 13, 2013

Truckload carriers continue to innovate to remain profitable, particularly through service diversification and driver retention, according to TMW Systems' first Transportation & Logistics Study - North America For-Hire Truckload Carrier Benchmarking Survey. Truckload carriers that are diversifying their businesses are adding new higher margin services, including brokerage, logistics, LTL-to-TL consolidation, dedicated services and intermodal services. Those looking to expand are exploring dedicated services first (27 percent), followed by brokerage services (21 percent). The majority of them are working on an accelerated schedule, within a one-year time frame.

Indonesia Is Very Attractive to Multinational Manufacturers and Investors

May 10, 2013

Supplychains

When Marcos Purty arrived here in 2011 as the chief of General Motors' Indonesian operations, he found a mothballed auto plant. Today, that plant is humming. About 700 people work in the facility, 16 miles east of Jakarta, compared with about 30 just 18 months ago. And next month, GM will start delivering its first Indonesian-built vehicle in years, the Chevrolet Spin.

UTi Unveils New Logistics Location in Taiwan

May 10, 2013

Marketwatch

UTi Worldwide, a global supply chain services and solutions company, has opened a multi-client logistics centre in New Taipei City, Taiwan.

Joint Venture to Benefit Rail Logistics

May 10, 2013

International Railway Journal

Logistics group Kuehne & Nagel and wagon leasing company VTG have announced plans to create a jointly-owned rail logistics business after signing a letter of intent at the end of April.

DHL Introduces Multimodal Link Connecting China, Europe

May 10, 2013

Supply Chain Digital

DHL has introduced a second road/rail multimodal routing option for its overland service connecting Asia and Europe. Customers based in Chengdu can now board DHL's once-a-week service, which departs every Friday from Chengdu to Europe along China's West Corridor rail line through Kazakhstan and via DHL's intermodal hub in Małaszewicze, Poland.

Airfreight Industry to Benefit from Sensor-Based Tracking

May 10, 2013

Handy Shipping Guide

Airfreight reliability and security took another step forward with the news that American Airlines Cargo will begin offering a one-time use program with FlightSafe, a leading GPS and sensor-based tracking device for air cargo shipments.

DB Schenker Constructing Innovative Hub in Switzerland

May 10, 2013

SHD Logistics

A groundbreaking ceremony marked the start of construction for one of Switzerland's most advanced logistics centres, built by Schenker Schweiz AG. The new logistics hub will include office buildings, on a 38,500 square-meter property in Pfungen, Canton Zurich.

Barcoding Inc. Expands U.S. Footprint and RFID Abilities

May 10, 2013

Market Wired

Barcoding Inc., a provider of enterprise-wide mobility solutions, has completed the acquisition of Miles Technologies Inc. in order to increase its presence in the central region of the United States and expand its radio frequency identification capabilities.

Virgin Atlantic Cargo Resumes Seasonal Flights to Chicago

May 9, 2013

Virgin Atlantic Cargo

Virgin Atlantic Cargo has resumed daily flights to Chicago, with the relaunch of seasonal services.

Maritime Group Wants Your Input on How to Lessen Your Paperwork Workload

May 9, 2013

Maritime Executive

A six-month consultation period is under way in which the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will seek widespread input on the administrative burdens that may result from compliance with IMO instruments.

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