Global Logistics

Delivering a Competitive Advantage

February 27, 2015

Analyst Insight: When it comes to supply chain management, logistics has long been something of an afterthought. As companies look for more ways to win in the marketplace, and customers step up their demands for better service and delivery transparency, superior logistics is becoming a competitive differentiator. – Brett Cayot, Principal, PwC Advisory Practice; Sandra H Gosling, Director, PwC Advisory Practice; Thornton Hughes, Principal, Strategy&

C.H. Robinson's TMC Division Enters South American Trade

February 26, 2015

C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc.

TMC, the division of C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. specializing in managed transportation management system (TMS) services, has expanded operations to São Paulo, Brazil.

CMA CGM Debuts Logistics Platform in Cameroon; Creates Inland Transport Arm

February 26, 2015

CMA CGM Group

The CMA CGM Group has inaugurated a new logistics platform at its 3CTC container terminal in Douala, Cameroon.

Despite Somewhat Gloomy Forecast by Some, LPG Shipping Demand Continues to Be Robust

February 26, 2015

Drewry

LPG shipping earnings are forecast to remain buoyant on the back of low oil prices and the absence of fuel substitution, according to the latest edition of the LPG Forecaster, published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

NOL Agrees to Sell APL Logistics to Kintetsu World Express

February 25, 2015

Neptune Orient Lines Limited

Neptune Orient Lines Limited has agreed to sell its logistics arm, APL Logistics Ltd., to Kintetsu World Express, Inc. for $1.2bn.

Your Next Perfect Employee or Job Is Waiting

February 25, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

SupplyChainBrain and JobsInLogistics have joined forces in 2015 for the specialized purpose of:

The World of Extreme Supply Chains

February 25, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Steve Geary, president of Supply Chain Visions, shares stories of "extreme" supply chains in Afghanistan – and tells how those strategies and lessons can be applied in the U.S.

SCI Logistics Expands With Office in Atlantic Canada

February 24, 2015

SCI Logistics

SCI Logistics, a Canadian-based third-party logistics provider, has expanded its coast-to-coast network with the opening of a specialized transportation center in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

XPO Logistics Acquires UX Specialized Logistics

February 24, 2015

XPO Logistics Inc.

XPO Logistics Inc., a freight brokerage and transportation services provider, has acquired UX Specialized Logistics, a North American provider of last-mile logistics services for retail chains and e-commerce companies.

The M&A Market for Logistics Companies in 2015

February 24, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

John Anderson, advisory director of Greenbriar Equity Group LLC, explains why mergers and acquisitions are so popular in the logistics sector today. He offers an outlook for the M&A market, as well as advice for potential sellers, in the coming year.

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.