Global Logistics

Aljex Software Integrates With Post.Bid.Ship

December 17, 2015

Aljex Software, a vendor of applications for brokers, third-party logistics providers, carriers and other transportation companies, has integrated with Post.Bid.Ship, the transportation marketplace which allows shippers and brokers to offer loads, and carriers to bid on them.

FourKites Expands Platform With Driver FlipPhone Tracking

December 17, 2015

FourKites

FourKites has expanded its supply-chain visibility software platform to include real-time tracking of flip phones and other non-smartphones.

Merger of Chinese Ocean Lines to Create World's Fourth-Largest Container Shipping Company

December 17, 2015

Maritime Executive

China's cabinet has approved the merger of its two biggest shipping conglomerates, China Ocean Shipping Company (COSCO) and China Shipping Group Company (parent of CSCL), in the government's latest effort to make the industry more competitive globally.

Freightview Unveils Chrome App for Shipment Management

December 15, 2015

Freightview

Freightview, online freight-management software for small and medium-sized businesses, has launched a Google Chrome app.

ALK Adds Map Overlays to Improve Route Planning

December 15, 2015

ALK Technologies

ALK Technologies has enhanced its ALK Maps software with new overlays that allow for improved route planning.

U.S. Ports See Final Surge Before St. Lawrence Seaway Season Closes

December 15, 2015

Chamber of Marine Commerce

The number of vessels in the Great Lakes-Seaway system exceeds the five-year average as ships deliver much-needed supplies and make a final push to export grain before the St. Lawrence Seaway closes Dec. 30.

Retailers Say Imports Will Finish Strong Despite Sluggish Holiday Sales

December 15, 2015

Wall Street Journal

Retailers predict import volumes at the nation's major container ports will finish the year on a high note despite weak demand during this year's traditional peak shipping season.

Reduce Port Congestion By Expanding Container 'Free-Flow' Systems

December 14, 2015

Brett Parker, Co-founder & President, Cargomatic

Stakeholders at U.S. ports are spending $9bn a year to accommodate the next generation of super-sized container ships. But simply expanding physical infrastructure will not be enough to mitigate port congestion. With fewer vessels moving more containers per call, U.S. ports need to fundamentally change the way containers are moved in and out of terminals.

As Rule on Ocean Container Weight Approaches, Many Unprepared to Comply

December 14, 2015

Wall Street Journal

Retailers, manufacturers and farmers worldwide are protesting a new marine shipping safety rule they say will raise transport costs and cause delays at ports worldwide.

Combatting Rising Costs of Distribution

December 11, 2015

Eyefreight

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.