Global Logistics

Air Cargo Rates Expected to Start Rising on Runs to North America, Europe

October 31, 2014

Airfreight rates from Asia to North America and Europe are expected to rise through to the end of the year following four months of stable pricing, according to the recently expanded Sea & Air Shipper Insight report published by shipping consultancy Drewry.

As Many as 3,000 Air Freighters Expected to Be Needed Over Next 20 Years

October 30, 2014

Air Cargo World

Even in the worst-case scenario, there will be a rising demand for freighter aircraft over the next 20 years, according to the most recent forecast by Seattle's Air Cargo Management Group (ACMG).

Motorola Solutions Unveils Touch Computer for Logistics

October 28, 2014

Motorola Solutions Inc.

Motorola Solutions Inc. has introduced the Symbol TC70 touch computer.

MD Logistics Boosts Biologic Storage in Reno, Nevada

October 28, 2014

MD Logistics

MD Logistics, a third-party logistics provider, is increasing the biologic storage capabilities of its facility in Reno, Nev.

Apple's Supply-Chain Challenge: Keep It Secret. Then Tell the World.

October 27, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

In Stanley Kubrick's Cold War black comedy "Dr. Strangelove," the Soviets have developed a devastating "Doomsday Device," to be triggered by a nuclear attack on the U.S.S.R. It's supposed to act as a deterrent, but has been kept a secret. Asks an exasperated American president of the Russian ambassador: "Why didn't you tell the world?" To which the ambassador replies: "The Premier loves surprises."

Amazon Goes Brick-and-Mortar: What's It Mean for Retailing?

October 24, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Coming soon to a city near you - an Amazon.com store?

European Forwarders Confident About Freight Growth, at Least in the Short Term

October 23, 2014

Air Cargo World

Volumes are expected to be robust among Europe's freight forwarders through next month, according to Danske Bank's latest European Freight Forwarding Index report for September 2014.

New Head of European Shippers Council Pushes Green Logistics, Open Trade

October 23, 2014

Maritime Executive

Nik Delmeire, the newly appointed secretary general of the European Shippers' Council (ESC), has said it is time for businesses to measure, monitor and reduce emissions by freight transport. At the same time, the new European Commission should reduce existing trade barriers in the European Union. "Together these innovations can spur economic growth and create jobs," says Delmeire.

IGear Debuts 'Always On' Software Platform

October 22, 2014

IGear Online LLC

IGear Online LLC has developed Always On, a new software platform for global manufacturers.

W&H Systems Launches e-Commerce Site for Allied Products Division

October 22, 2014

W&H Systems Inc.

The Allied Products division of W&H Systems Inc., an integrator of material-handling systems, has created a new electronic-commerce website at WHEquip.com.

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