Global Logistics

W&H Systems Launches e-Commerce Site for Allied Products Division

October 22, 2014

The Allied Products division of W&H Systems Inc., an integrator of material-handling systems, has created a new electronic-commerce website at WHEquip.com.

Champ Cargosystems Forms Forwarding Subsidiary

October 21, 2014

Champ Cargosystems

Champ Cargosystems has formed a new subsidiary, Champ Forwarding Systems DA.

Blue Star Now Selling Handheld Laser Scanner

October 21, 2014

BlueStar Inc.

BlueStar Inc., a global distributor of ADC, mobility, point-of-sale, radio frequency identification, digital signage and security technology, is now offering the Granit 1280i, a handheld laser scanner.

Kool Pak LLC Offers Expanded Services in Northern California

October 20, 2014

Kool Pak LLC

Kook Pak LLC is expanding its chilled and frozen storage services on the U.S. West Coast, through an agreement with Sierra Pacific in Patterson, Calif.

Crowley Joins With Seaboard Marine in New Vessel-Sharing Pact

October 20, 2014

Crowley Maritime Corp.

The liner services group of Crowley Maritime Corp. and Seaboard Marine Ltd. have entered into a new vessel-sharing agreement.

Ending Ban on Export of U.S. Crude Oil Would Benefit Manufacturing, Study Claims

October 17, 2014

Maritime Executive

The manufacturing sector, already a leading component of the U.S. economy, would benefit significantly if the crude oil ban were lifted, according to a new study.

Retail Imports Predicted to Set Record in Final Surge Before Holidays

October 16, 2014

National Retail Federation

Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to see a final surge and set a new monthly record in October as the holiday season approaches, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

Rates May Be Tumbling, But Ocean Carriers Are Still in the Black, Report Says

October 16, 2014

Maritime Executive

Carriers can still make money despite falling freight rates, according to Drewry's latest Container Annual Review & Forecast 2014/15. Surprisingly, some medium-sized lines retain unit cost advantages.

Extending the Life of Your WMS

October 16, 2014

Bob Kennedy, DMLogic

Yusen Logistics Adds Warehouse in Guangzhou, China

October 15, 2014

Yusen Logistics China

Yusen Logistics China has expanded services in China with the opening of a warehouse in Guangzhou, the capital and largest city of Guangdong province in South China.

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