Global Logistics

Enterprise Labeling: An Imperative for the Electronics Industry

September 5, 2014

CEVA Logistics Expands Logistics Facility in San Diego

September 5, 2014

CEVA Logistics, a third-party logistics and supply-chain management provider, has announced plans to expand its presence in the San Diego, Calif. market.

CMA CGM to Launch Joint Australasia Service With CSCL, OOCL, PIL

September 5, 2014

CMA CGM S.A.

CMA CGM S.A. is joining with China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL), Orient Overseas Container Lines (OOCL) and Pacific International Lines (PIL) in a new service between Northeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

One Filing, 48 Agencies: Introducing the 'Single Window' for Trade Compliance

September 5, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

For international traders who are sick of filing documents with multiple regulatory agencies, help is on the way.

KMG Chemicals Hires a 3PL: A Case Study

September 4, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Ernie Kremling, vice president of operations with KMG Chemicals Inc., relates the story of how the company selected a 3PL, and what kind of issues it was out to solve in the process. He is joined by Frank McGuigan, president of transportation management with Transplace.

Singapore Post Buys F.S. Mackenzie Ltd.

September 3, 2014

F.S. Mackenzie Ltd.

Famous Holdings Pte Ltd., a subsidiary of Singapore Post Limited, has purchased the shares of F.S. Mackenzie Ltd.

Jacobson Companies Being Sold to Norbert Dentressangle

September 3, 2014

Jacobson Companies

Jacobson Companies is being sold by its current owner, Oak Hill Capital Partners, to Norbert Dentressangle, a publicly traded third-party logistics provider based in Lyon, France.

ALK Releases New Version of Maps Visualization Platform

September 3, 2014

ALK Technologies Inc.

ALK Technologies Inc. has released version 1.2 of ALK Maps, its interactive visualization platform.

American Airlines Cargo Breaks Ground on Pharmaceutical Hub in Philadelphia

August 29, 2014

Air Cargo World

American Airlines Cargo has started construction of a dedicated pharmaceutical handling facility in Philadelphia.

Airfreight Shows Slight Decline in August, Ocean Freight Picture Improves in Same Period

August 29, 2014

Transport Intelligence

Uncertainty in the global market continues as the latest Stifel Logistics Confidence Index indicates a dip of 0.4 points in the overall measurement to 55.7. While the present situation remained positive, gaining 1.2 points from July to 53.5, the expected situation for the next six months stumbled 2.0 points to 57.9. This decline was particularly noticeable within airfreight expectations, which declined 3.3 points to 54.7. The sea freight expectation component declined 0.7 points to 61.0.

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.