Global Logistics

ULA: Launching a World-Class Supply Chain

September 1, 2015

United Launch Alliance LLC is a joint venture of Lockheed Martin and The Boeing Co. Brad Houser, senior manager of supply chain operations, explains the company's mission, and how it crafts a supply chain that's geared toward absolute reliability in support of rocket launch services for government and the private sector.

Beverage Producer Improves Carrier Performance and Customer Satisfaction

August 31, 2015

Challenge: This leading producer of spirits and wine lacked visibility of its ocean shipments and carrier performance levels. The company relied on each partner's individual tracking system, a process made more difficult as exports and revenues grew.

Yusen Logistics Introduces Customs Clearance in Russian Federation

August 31, 2015

Yusen Logistics

Yusen Logistics Russia has become a federal customs license holder within the Russian Federation, allowing it to introduce a portfolio of customs-clearance services in Russia.

Are Makers of IoT Devices, Systems Obligated to Build in Anti-hacking Security?

August 31, 2015

ChainLink Research

With the current state of IoT security, we might call it the Internet-of-Vulnerable-Things. It's all the more alarming because of the types of physical machines/systems that are increasingly network-connected - traffic lights, airplanes, nuclear power plants, and other critical or potentially lethal systems.

Software Architecture Can Be as Important as Functionality

August 28, 2015

FORTE

Inttra Unveils Dashboards to Measure Shipment Reliability, Booking Speed

August 28, 2015

Inttra

Inttra, an ocean-shipping electronic marketplace, has introduced Inttra Marketplace Decision Support.

APL Logistics Opens Consolidation Center in Vietnam

August 28, 2015

APL Logistics

APL Logistics has opened a new consolidation center in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Port of Oakland Plans Terminal Operations on Saturdays

August 27, 2015

OakPass LLC

The Port of Oakland, in an effort to relieve weekday congestion, will initiate Saturday gate operations at four of its container terminals.

Container Port Growth Prompts Terminal Operators to Invest in Additional Capacity

August 26, 2015

Drewry

Rising global container port demand and ever larger vessels are driving terminal operators to make significant investments in additional capacity, according to the Global Container Terminal Operators Annual Report 2015 published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

Kuehne & Nagel Wraps Up Acquisition of ReTrans

August 25, 2015

Kuehne & Nagel Group

The Kuehne & Nagel Group has completed its acquisition of 100 percent of the shares of ReTrans Inc., a U.S.-based provider of multimodal transportation services.

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.