Global Logistics

Iran Sees Growing Number of Foreign Ships Docking at Its Southern Port

July 3, 2014

Despite sanctions, Iran says the number of foreign trade vessels berthing at the country's southern port of Shahid Rajayee has considerably increased.

CargoSmart Updates Sailing-Schedule App for Mobile Phones

July 2, 2014

CargoSmart Limited

CargoSmart Limited has developed a new version of its ocean sailing schedules application for Android and iPhone.

New Sailing Schedules Application Launched for Ocean Carriers

July 1, 2014

Market Wired

CargoSmart Limited, a global shipment management software solutions provider that leverages big data for greater visibility and benchmarking, announced SSM+, a new version of its sailing schedules application for Android and iPhone.

Goodman Continues Expansion Into Germany Freight Village

June 30, 2014

Property-Magazine.eu

Goodman continues to invest in key logistics hubs across Europe, with the expansion of its activities at the Port of Hamburg, where it has acquired a 35,000-square-meter property in the Altenwerder Freight Village – one of Germany's main logistics hubs in the immediate vicinity of the container terminal. It also plans to develop 12,000 square meters of new logistics space at the 81,000-square-meter site.

Can Trade and Logistics Boost Florida's Fortunes?

June 30, 2014

Brookings

Florida took a beating during the Great Recession. Like many of its Sun Belt peers, the prominent roles of real estate, tourism and financial services led to more than 650,000 jobs lost between 2007 and 2010. Many of the state’s largest metro areas remain thousands of jobs below their peak levels.

More Adventures in Sustainability: Keurig Green Mountain

June 30, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The latest sustainability report from Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. finds a green company getting even greener.

Are Manufacturers Lagging in Innovation?

June 30, 2014

Ben Yokell, Principal, Demand Planning, Chainalytics

ProSight, SmartDrive Partner on Risk Management for Transportation

June 27, 2014

ProSight Specialty Insurance

ProSight Specialty Insurance has partnered with SmartDrive Systems to offer SecureFleet, a complimentary risk-management application developed for ProSight's niche transportation customers.

DB Schenker Expands African Footprint

June 27, 2014

TransReporter

DB Schenker Logistics is expanding its presence in Africa. Former partner Bochimar Lda. has been integrated into the DB Schenker network, after nine years of a strong and growing partnership.

Forging Sustainable Supply Chains: It's No Easy Task

June 27, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Without question, creating sustainable global supply chains is a daunting challenge. But the biggest roadblock might be at the retail shelf.

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.