Global Logistics

Asia-Pacific Airlines See Cargo Rebound in Late 2016

February 2, 2017

Preliminary airfreight figures for 2016 from the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) reaffirmed continued strength in the second half of the year, after a weak start.

ZIM to Provide Logistics Services in India

February 1, 2017

Zim

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services and Avvashya-CCI, a subsidiary of Allcargo Logistics Limited, India, have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at providing customers with comprehensive logistics services in India, according to the companies.

Industrial Electric & Controls Manufacturer Automates Warehouse and Mobilizes Oracle Data

January 31, 2017

Inovity

UPS Acquires U.K. Truck Brokerage Firm Freightex

January 31, 2017

MultiChannel Merchant

UPS says it has acquired British firm Freightex to gain entry into the European truck brokerage market - coming eight months after FedEx closed its acquisition of Netherlands-based TNT Express.

Airfreight Prices Fell in December, Despite Strong 2016 Closeout

January 31, 2017

Air Cargo World

Despite a strong finish of 2016 at airports, and reports of high volumes through December, airfreight rates fell $0.21, year-over-year, to $3.14 per kilogram in the month, according to Drewry's latest East West Airfreight Price Index report.

Mine or Yours? Should You Use Your Own WMS or Your 3PL's When You Outsource?

January 30, 2017

Port Logistics Group

Economists: Making Products in the U.S. Won't Be Cheaper

January 30, 2017

The Washington Post

President Trump met with business leaders last week to present a plan for keeping jobs in the United States. He offered a carrot - a dramatic cut in taxes and regulations - as well as a stick - a substantial tax on companies that decide to send their factories offshore.

More Piracy Near Philippines Forces Ships To Change Routes

January 27, 2017

Maritime Executive

A surge in piracy to the west of the Philippines is forcing shipowners to divert vessels through other waters, increasing costs and extending the time it takes to transport goods such as Australian iron ore to key Asian destinations, according to Reuters.

Hyperloop Cargo Transit Could Be Coming Soon To European Cities

January 26, 2017

Industryweek

A U.S. startup pursuing Elon Musk's vision for near-supersonic rail transport announced an agreement on a feasibility study for a hyperloop system connecting two European cities.

Container Shipping Market Uncertain For 2017, Analysts Say

January 26, 2017

Material Handling & Logistics

Although rates have risen from the historic lows of early 2016, uncertainty for the global container shipping market in 2017 will be uncertain, according to Xeneta, a company that provides market intelligence platform for containerized ocean freight.

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