Global Logistics

XPO Logistics to Acquire Norbert Dentressangle

May 5, 2015

XPO Logistics has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Norbert Dentressangle SA, a provider of contract logistics services with headquarters in Lyon, France.

Contract Logistics Market Saw 5.4 Percent Growth Last Year

May 5, 2015

Transport Intelligence

The global contract logistics market grew by 5.4 percent in 2014, to reach 177.6bn euro ($199bn), according to a report from Transport Intelligence. If prices and exchange rates were held constant at 2013 levels (real growth), then the market would have expanded by 4.4 percent. Overall, contract logistics growth of 5.4 percent compares favourably to growth of 2.8 percent in 2013.

Solutions for Changing A&D Supply Chains

May 4, 2015

At Southern Calif. Ports, the Battle Over Independent Truckers Rages

May 4, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Just when you thought it was safe to move a container through the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, another labor dispute boils up.

Robotics in Logistics: State of the Art

May 1, 2015

Zala Pogorelcnik, VP Business Development, Infinium Robotics

BNSF Logistics Acquires Vectora's Assets Related to Wind-energy Projects

April 30, 2015

BNSF Logistics

BNSF Logistics, LLC, a global multimodal transportation and logistics service provider, has acquired the wind-energy-related assets and contracts of Vectora Transportation, a Chicago based third-party logistics provider specializing in bulk commodities and dimensional cargo transport solutions.

Invoiceware Issues Supply-Chain Finance App for Latin America

April 30, 2015

Invoiceware International

Invoiceware International, a provider of tools for electronic invoicing and fiscal reporting in Latin America, has released a new supply-chain financing platform.

With Heightened Production, New Terminals Coming Online, U.S. to Become One of the Largest LNG Exporters

April 30, 2015

Maritime Executive

The United States is on track to saturate the global energy market with liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports by as early as this year, putting itself on course to become one of the world's largest LNG suppliers.

Janam Unveils Portable RFID Tag Reader for Rail

April 28, 2015

Janam Technologies LLC

Janam Technologies LLC, a seller of rugged mobile computers for scanning barcodes and communicating wirelessly, has launched its XM2-RFID for Rail device.

Of Water, Snakes and Alligators: The World of Supply-Chain Risk

April 27, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

So you think you've anticipated every possible disaster in your supply chain risk-management plan? How about snakes and alligators in your clean rooms?

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.