Global Logistics

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

April 27, 2015

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?

TNT Opens New 'Super Hub' in Sydney, Australia

April 24, 2015

TNT has opened a new "super hub" in Sydney, Australia.

Grappling With the Unknown in Global Business Planning

April 24, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Can we ever really know the Unknown? Or are we doomed to be forever surprised by economic, political and diplomatic upheavals?

CaroTrans Offers New Weekly Service From New York to Finland

April 23, 2015

CaroTrans

CaroTrans, a global non-vessel operating common carrier and ocean freight consolidator, has launched a weekly less-than-containerload (LCL) service from New York to Helsinki, Finland, a hub for consolidations into northwestern Russia.

Airfreight Theft in EMEA Region Valued at $80M in 2014

April 23, 2015

Air Cargo World

In 2014, losses in Europe, the Middle East and Africa as a result of cargo theft totaled $80m, according to the Transported Asset Protection Association. TAPA reported an average of three major cargo crimes occurred each day in 2014, targeting high-value, easy-to-steal goods in the supply chain, with an average loss of $221,000 each day.

The Waveless Warehouse: Why Wave Picking Might Not Be the Best for Your Distribution Center

April 22, 2015

Viastore Systems, Inc.

OnTrac's DirectPost Added to Kewill Flagship Module

April 22, 2015

OnTrac

The DirectPost mail product of OnTrac, a regional carrier providing parcel service in eight western states, has been added to the Kewill Flagship OnTrac Module.

Your Next Perfect Employee or Job Is Waiting

April 22, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

SupplyChainBrain and JobsInLogistics have joined forces for the specialized purpose of:

CMA CGM Announces New Gulf, Caribbean Services; Launches Tracking App

April 21, 2015

CMA CGM Group

The CMA CGM Group has launched a new service linking the Mediterranean with the U.S. Gulf and Caribbean.

GE Capital Fleet Services Unveils BrightWorks Analytics Platform

April 21, 2015

GE Capital Fleet Services

GE Capital Fleet Services has introduced BrightWorks Insights, a fleet-analytics platform.

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.