Global Logistics

SupplyPro Unveils New Inventory-Management Tool

May 27, 2014

SupplyPro Inc. has introduced SupplyScale, a weight-based inventory-management tool that can be integrated into a new or existing SupplyPro system.

U.S. Risks Falling Behind Other Nations on Arctic Initiatives, GAO Study Says

May 27, 2014

Maritime Executive

The U.S. needs a better strategy to coordinate and prioritize its policies related to the Arctic region, according to a Government Accountability Office (GAO) study that was released by Reps. Rick Larsen, Tim Bishop, John Garamendi and Senator Lisa Murkowski.

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Adds Russian Port to Asia-Europe Service

May 22, 2014

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics has added Novorossiysk as an additional entry port into Russia, as part of its Asia-Europe service.

Airfreight Continues Growth Pattern Worldwide Except on U.S.-to-Europe Lanes

May 22, 2014

Transport Intelligence

Improving signs for the overall airfreight market are growing as the combined airfreight logistics confidence index increased for the first time in four months.

C.H. Robinson Launches Robinson Fresh for Produce Shippers

May 20, 2014

C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc.

C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. has launched Robinson Fresh, a new service aimed at the produce industry.

Echo Global Logistics Acquires One Stop Logistics

May 20, 2014

Echo Global Logistics Inc.

Echo Global Logistics Inc. has acquired all of the assets of One Stop Logistics, Inc., a transportation brokerage headquartered in Watsonville, Calif.

Transplace, Celtic Expand Intermodal Services in Mexico

May 20, 2014

Transplace

Transplace has joined with Celtic International in expanding their cross-border and intra-Mexico intermodal services.

Prologis Unveils Plans for Facilities in Japan

May 20, 2014

Zacks

Industrial real estate investment trust Prologis Inc. disclosed that it will develop three inventory logistics facilities in Japan. These facilities will span 3.2 million square feet of space and offer its clientele central distribution to Tokyo and the neighboring metropolitan area.

Emirates Unveils Dubai Cargo Terminal

May 20, 2014

Supply Chain Standard

Emirates SkyCargo's freighter fleet has started operating from its new cargo terminal at Dubai World Central’s Al Maktoum International Airport.

In the UK, Freight by Rail Said to Save $4.5m Daily

May 20, 2014

Railnews

The benefits of rail freight are being highlighted in an industry report, which claims that businesses are saving $4.5m (£2.7m) a day by using trains to transport their goods.

Global Logistics

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