Global Logistics

News That Trio of Ocean Shipping Giants to Join Forces in Mid-2014 Causes Some Concern

March 26, 2014

An alliance of the world's top three container shipping firms which could control more than a third of the market is likely to start operating in mid-2014, No.1 player Maersk Line said after the tie-up was approved by U.S. regulators.

Dynamic Pricing Comes to the Supply Chain

March 26, 2014

Tom Bacon, Consultant, Revenue Optimization

Arena Reduces Wi-Fi OEM's ECO Cycles by Over 70 Percent

March 25, 2014

Arena Solutions

Interroll Opens Regional Center of Excellence in Georgia

March 25, 2014

Interrol

Interroll, a provider of products and services for managing internal logistics, has opened a new Regional Center of Excellence in Hiram, Ga.

Your TMS Must Support Air Cargo and Ocean Transportation to Be Truly Multimodal

March 25, 2014

Logistics Viewpoints

The definition of transportation management systems (TMS) continues to evolve. In the early days of TMS solutions, the primary goal was to manage truck-based freight. Over time, point solutions were developed to support particular modes for particular industries such as ocean and airfreight.

Menlo Freight Brokerage Debuts in Europe

March 24, 2014

Menlo Logistics Europe

Following a year-long trial operation, Menlo Freight Brokerage has launched services across Europe.

Paper Planes: What's Keeping Air Cargo Carriers From Automating?

March 24, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Fast and innovative: that's the image conveyed by the air cargo industry. So why is it lagging so badly when it comes to automating documentation and standardizing key procedures?

Accellos Integrates With MS Dynamics GP; Issues WMS Update

March 21, 2014

Accellos Inc.

AccellosOne Ship, the shipping module from Accellos Inc., has been integrated with AccellosOne Collect for Microsoft Dynamics GP.

Who Needs An American Merchant Marine?

March 21, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Should we allow U.S.-flag merchant shipping to go the way of the passenger pigeon, the wooly mammoth and the Great Auk?

Yusen Logistics Expands Operations in Cambodia, Thailand

March 20, 2014

Yusen Logistics

Yusen Logistics (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. has acquired a customs license from the Cambodian Ministry of Economy and Finance, allowing the company to offer customs clearance for Cambodian imports and exports.

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.