Global Logistics

Globalization of the Lead Logistics Provider Model

July 26, 2013

The Lead Logistics Provider model is gaining traction in all areas of the world as companies that use multiple logistics providers look for help in managing that complexity, says Stefano Arganese, CEO of DHL Freight. He explains DHL's new branded service GreenLink that consolidates the company's LLP services.

Were Egypt Crisis to Close Suez Canal, Ships 'Sufficient in Number' to Sail Around Trouble

July 26, 2013

British International Freight Association

The latest issue of Drewry's Container Insight Weekly includes an analysis of how a Suez Canal closure would affect the container industry. Were social unrest in Egypt to disrupt shipping through the waterway, Drewry's concludes that there are enough vessels to move goods around Africa.

CMA CGM Upgrades Frequency of Round-the-World Panama Direct Service

July 25, 2013

CMA CGM

CMA CGM is upgrading the frequency of its Round the World Panama Direct Service from fortnightly to weekly, beginning Sept. 18.

APL, ANL, Hanjin Team Up on Weekly Intra-Asia Service

July 25, 2013

APL

APL, ANL and Hanjin Shipping are teaming up to provide a new weekly container service covering Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

Norbert Dentressangle to Acquire Forwarding Activities of Daher

July 23, 2013

Norbert Dentressangle

Logistics and freight-forwarding provider Norbert Dentressangle is acquiring the forwarding activities of the Daher Group.

CEVA Logistics Expanding to New Location in Richmond

July 23, 2013

CEVA Logistics

CEVA Logistics will expand to a new location in Richmond, VA in late summer of 2013.

Megatrends: What They Are and How They Can Help Businesses Prepare for the Future

July 23, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Megatrends are large, long-term changes coalescing today that will birth shorter-term business and societal trends of tomorrow, says Kas Kasravi, HP fellow with Hewlett-Packard. Kasravi points out a few of these megatrends and posits interesting possibilities for their impact.

Emirates SkyCargo Breaks Ground on Hub as It Prepares to Move Operations to Al Maktoum Airport

July 23, 2013

Air Cargo World

Construction has begun on Emirates SkyCargo's new cargo terminal and facilities at Dubai World Central Al Maktoum International Airport, which is set to become the home of its freighter operations in May 2014. Freighter operations are moving to Al Maktoum Airport from Dubai International Airport.

Globalization of the Lead Logistics Provider Model

July 23, 2013

Stefano Arganese, CEO for CE, South. Europe & Americas, ME & Africa, DHL Freight

Driving Innovation in 3PL Relationships

July 23, 2013

John Dillon, Director of Supply Chain Technology Solutions, APL Logistics

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.