Global Logistics

Freightos Launches 'FIFI' Aggregated Shipping Rates Index

March 3, 2017

For those interested in finding a snapshot of global freight pricing from week to week: Meet FIFI. Online freight marketplace Freightos has launched its Freightos International Freight Index (FIFI), a database of more than 250 million price points updated weekly, covering container pricing, price ranges on key lanes, historical pricing and volatility, and the ability to instantly estimate pricing on specific routes.

Can A More Modern Integrated Business Planning Process Actually Inspire Millennials?

March 1, 2017

Leon Dixon, Oliver Wight Americas

Learn How to Leverage Millennial Traits Through IBP

A Maker of Minibikes and Go-Karts Roars Into the U.S. With Domestic Production

March 1, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Monster Moto, a producer of economically priced off-road vehicles, shifts from offshore production to domestic assembly, a move made possible by cutting its transportation and logistics expense.

After Weak Demand, Global Airfreight Market to Take Off

March 1, 2017

SupplyChainBrain

Analyst Insight: International and domestic air cargo transportation services have shown tepid signs of recovery in the years following the recession, with estimated average price growth of only 0.2 percent and 0.3 percent each year from 2013 to 2016, respectively. While weak demand growth for shipping services and falling capacity utilization have cut into revenue and profit margins for the market's suppliers, the outlook for airfreight carriers is not quite as bleak as it is for other global shippers. - Ashley Cruz, Procurement Research Analyst, IBISWorld Inc.

Edible Drone to Offer Aid in Disaster Zones

February 28, 2017

Supply Management

A U.K. company has developed a lightweight edible drone that could deliver life-saving supplies to remote areas in times of disaster or conflict.

Customer Experience Is Top Priority in Supply Chain Operations, Study Says

February 28, 2017

Material Handling & Logistics

While most retailers understand the importance of providing a consistently positive customer experience, many struggle with legacy technology that fails to address customer experience needs, according to a study, Redefining Final Mile Delivery in the Age of the Customer, released this month.

Air Cargo Group Woos Millennials With 'Industry Immersion' Program

February 27, 2017

Air Cargo World

Millennials aren't flocking to the logistics business, prompting The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) to back a program of visits aimed at improving collaboration across the air cargo supply chain.

Wal-Mart's Online Sales Jump as It Competes Against Amazon

February 27, 2017

Los Angeles Times

The nation's largest retailer keeps working to make headway against the largest online seller.

New Carrier to Launch Trans-Pacific Service in April

February 27, 2017

Maritime Executive

Seoul-based SM Shipping says it will launch its first service string connecting Asia and the U.S. West Coast on April 21.

Hitting the Mark: Supply Chain Resilience

February 24, 2017

Rapid Ratings International

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.