Global Logistics

Retailers Imported More Than Expected During Holidays, Report Says

January 13, 2017

Imports at the nation's major retail container ports saw an unexpected increase during the industry's busy holiday season, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released this week by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

How Technology Is Improving The Returns Process

January 11, 2017

RIS News

Retailers prepare for months for the all-important holiday season. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), the holiday season can account for as much as 30 percent of an individual retailer's total sales. The NRF also notes that the holiday returns process accounts for about 24 percent of returns for the entire year.

SATO Launches New Group Companies In The Philippines

January 11, 2017

SATO

SATO, a global provider of Auto-ID tools, has announced it will launch two new group companies in the Philippines. By establishing SATO Philippines AIDC Solutions Inc. and SATO Philippines Auto-ID SP Inc., the SATO Group says it seeks to better serve customers in the country.

South Korean Shipyards Suffer 13-Year Low

January 11, 2017

Maritime Executive

The order backlog held by South Korean shipyards fell to the lowest level in over 13 years in December, according to Clarkson Research Services data.

November 2016 Sees Strongest Air Cargo Growth Since 2009

January 11, 2017

Air Cargo World

Dutch market research firm WorldACD has released strong monthly results for late 2016, calling the most recent peak season the most robust since 2009. November U.S.-dollar yields improved by 3.9 percent over the previous month while volumes increased by 6.9 percent, year-over-year (y-o-y), WorldACD reported.

Third-Party Sellers On Amazon Saw 2016 Boom

January 11, 2017

MultiChannel Merchant

Amazon shipped over 2 billion items worldwide in 2016 for third-party sellers on its marketplace using its fulfillment services - more than double the figure from 2015 - while FBA-shipped items grew 50 percent during the holiday season, the company reported.

Trading Inventory for Information: Supply Chain Visibility

January 10, 2017

Americold

Amazon Patents Flying Warehouse

January 10, 2017

Supply Management

Amazon has filed a patent for a flying warehouse that would deliver packages using a fleet of drones. The "airborne fulfilment centre", patented in the U.S., would consist of a giant airship that remains at high altitude while drones collect packages from it to deliver to locations on the ground.

First Freight Train From China to U.K. Sets Off

January 9, 2017

Supply Management

The first freight train has set off from China to the U.K. on the reintroduced historic Silk Road trade route.

Top 3PLs Of 2017

January 9, 2017

MultiChannel Merchant

As e-commerce continues to grow, so does the number of fulfillment options available to merchants. In particular, an increasing number of third-party logistics providers (3PLs) have emerged, handling all or some fulfillment operations for merchants who don't see it as a core competency.

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.