Global Logistics

IT Efficiency Increased for UASC Shipping Line

June 10, 2014

A Middle East IT service management firm has helped one of the region's leading shipping companies improve efficiency by automating manual incident handling and service desk operations.

The Evolution of Boutique and Specialized 3PLs

June 10, 2014

Tim Hotze, Corporate Head of Logistics Competence Center NA, VP, Panalpina

Saudia Cargo Unveils New Product for Pharma; Launches Freighter to Doha

June 9, 2014

Saudia Cargo

Saudia Airlines Cargo has introduced a new product for the movement of temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals.

Air Cargo Struggles to Compete with On-Shoring

June 9, 2014

Air Cargo World

In contrast to robust growth in passenger traffic, air cargo has been in the doldrums since 2010, according to the International Air Transport Association's Economic Performance of the Airline Industry report. IATA launched this report during its 70th Annual General Meeting in Doha, Qatar. The report outlines how air transport is adding value for consumers, the wider economy, governments and investors.

Oxford Properties Plans to Double Industrial Portfolio by 2018

June 9, 2014

The Globe and Mail

Oxford Properties' industrial real estate portfolio has topped the 10 million-square-foot mark, and it intends to double its size by 2018.

LLamasoft Debuts Data Guru for Business Analysis

June 6, 2014

LLamasoft Inc.

LLamasoft Inc., a vendor of supply-chain design software, has introduced Data Guru.

Industry Insights from NLDC Founder

June 6, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

When Jim Bowes established the National Logistics & Distribution Conference 10 years ago his aim was to provide a small, non-sales oriented conference for senior supply chain executives. Bowes discusses how NLDC has evolved and what he thinks the future holds.

Kewill Enhances Multimodal Transportation Platform

June 4, 2014

Kewill Systems

Kewill Systems has enhanced its multimodal transportation platform, Kewill MOVE.

Maersk Awaits China's Decision on Proposed Alliance

June 4, 2014

Asian Business News

Maersk Line, the container-shipping unit of Danish conglomerate A.P. Møller-Maersk, expects the Chinese government to decide in June on the company's application for a shipping alliance with two other shipping operators, in a bid to reduce operating costs amid weak international trade.

Ocean Carriers Search for Best Emission Reduction Technology

June 3, 2014

Handy Shipping Guide

In a recent decision affecting ocean freight operators, the International Maritime Organization's Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) adopted amendments to the MARPOL Convention to set a date for the implementation of "Tier III" standards within emission control areas (ECAs) and to make the IMO Member State Audit Scheme mandatory.

Global Logistics

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