Global Logistics

Lloyd's Register, UK P&I Club Launch Life-Saving Checklist App

March 23, 2016

Lloyd's Register and the UK P&I Club have released a Life-Saving Appliances pocket checklist app.

Yusen Launches Services From Two Indonesian Airports

March 22, 2016

PT. Yusen Logistics Indonesia has launched a consolidation air freight-forwarding service from Semarang Airport (Achmad Yani International Airport) in Central Java, Indonesia.

PLS Logistics Opens Branch Office in Las Vegas

March 22, 2016

PLS Logistics

PLS Logistics has opened a new branch office in Las Vegas, NV. The site is PLS's 13th office nationwide.

Drewry Launches Model Stock Portfolio; E-Sourcing Service

March 22, 2016

Drewry

Drewry Maritime Equity Research has launched a model stock portfolio for the maritime sector.

CEVA Logistics Launches Direct China-to-Hungary LCL Service

March 21, 2016

CEVA Logistics

CEVA Logistics has launched a new weekly less-than-containerload (LCL) service from Shanghai, China to Budapest, Hungary.

Merck's End-to-End Supply Chain Vision

March 21, 2016

SupplyChainBrain

Andy Walker, head of supply chain strategy with Merck, details the company's new approach to collaborative planning - and how it headed off resistance from internal users to change.

Ocean Liner On-Time Average Slips to Worst Level in a Year

March 21, 2016

Drewry

Liner schedule reliability fell to its worst level in 12 months in February when the average on-time performance slipped by 7 percentage points to 62.7 percent, according to Carrier Performance Insight, the online schedule reliability tool provided by Drewry Supply Chain Advisors.

Schneider Opens New Warehouse in Port Reading, N.J.

March 18, 2016

Schneider

Schneider has opened a new warehouse in Port Reading, N.J., to serve shippers moving cargo through Northeastern ports.

ProShip Launches Automated Packing System in U.S.

March 17, 2016

ProShip, Inc.

ProShip, Inc. has launched its CVP-500 automated packing system in the U.S.

The Brave, New World for Shipping Lithium Ion Batteries by Air

March 16, 2016

Bob Richard, Vice President, Regulatory Compliance, Labelmaster

Has your company seen all the headlines about shipping lithium ion batteries by air? How are you supposed to keep up with what's compliant and what is not? Here's a concise overview on the lithium ion battery air transport regulations that will be effective April 1, along with a preview of what might be expected later in 2016.

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.