Global Logistics

Environmental Policy Will Shift From Land to Sea As Demand for Shipping Doubles

June 5, 2017

Environmental policy will see a clear shift from land to sea, as shipping is (and will remain) the most efficient way to transport vast amounts of goods long-distance, according to the Norwegian Shipowners' Association chief executive Sturla Henriksen.

Why Asia Is Accounting for Most of the Growth in Logistics Outsourcing

June 5, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Logistics outsourcing may be on the rise everywhere, but Asia is where the action is.

Orchestrating a Massive Move - Heavy Haul Ocean Transport

June 1, 2017

Challenge: The Liebherr LR11350 is one of the most powerful cranes in existence. To ship this 1,488 ton load from the factory door in Germany, through the Port of Hamburg and to the Port of Mobile, Alabama, every piece had to move together - which ultimately meant a heavy-haul ocean transport.

Drewry Price Index Indicates Ongoing Airfreight Recovery

June 1, 2017

Air Cargo World

Consider the airfreight recovery to be still alive and kicking.

Asia's First Fully Automated Container Terminal Is Up and Running

June 1, 2017

Maritime Executive

Qingdao New Qianwan Container Terminal in China has become Asia's first fully automated container terminal after servicing the 13,386 TEU Cosco France in May.

Preparing Your Logistics Strategy for Today's Advanced Manufacturing Practices

May 26, 2017

Purolator International

The ABC's of CBP's Single Window Initiative

May 26, 2017

Purolator International

From 'Free' Shipping to Product Returns: Understanding Hidden Costs in Your Supply Chain

May 26, 2017

Purolator International

Building Your E-Commerce Business: When Is It Time To Expand To Canada?

May 26, 2017

Purolator International

How (and Why) Ikea, Apple Extend Control Across Their Supply Chains

May 25, 2017

Environmental Leader

Companies like Ikea and Apple have been investing in their supply chains in order to avoid unknown and potentially environmentally damaging activities from their suppliers by purchasing forest, building wind farms, and taking over plastics recycling plants. Ikea has purchased forest in Romania and the Baltics, while Apple has invested in forest in the US, writes The Guardian.

Global Logistics

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