Global Logistics

Xplore Technologies Corp., Blank-it Develop Customized Tablet

November 5, 2013

Xplore Technologies Corp. has teamed up with blank-t to create a customized tablet for operators of heavy machinery in warehousing and distribution environments.

Emissions and Safety Complement Each Other

November 5, 2013

Handy Shipping Guide

There is frustration from the Freight Transport Association, which has complained that, whilst its members who operate road haulage fleets are spending hundreds of thousands of pounds retrofitting existing equipment to improve visibility in order to lessen the danger to cyclists, the pace of change from the relevant authorities to allow better designed heavy goods vehicles has been lamentably slow.

UK Retailers Find International Expansion Demands Supply Chain Efficiency

November 5, 2013

Retail-Week

International expansion has become an established route to generating revenue growth for UK retailers, but the logistics of moving products across the globe can often put a strain on efficiency and profits.

Jacksonville to Get LNG Fuel Terminal for Trucking, Rail, Maritime Industries

November 5, 2013

Maritime Executive

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced that it has placed a purchase contract on property where it hopes to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel terminal in Jacksonville, Fla. This would be the first LNG facility on the Eastern seaboard to specifically supply LNG for the maritime, heavy-duty trucking and rail industries.

Tremendous Growth in Use of 40-Foot High-Cube Containers Creates Shipping Problems

November 4, 2013

British International Freight Association

Shipper demand for 40-foot high-cube containers is still increasing, creating stowage problems for ocean carriers and analytical difficulties for trade forecasters using TEU measurements.

Extended Product Attribute Guidelines Introduced for Retail Industry E-commerce

November 1, 2013

GS1 US

New implementation guidelines for leveraging GS1 standards in apparel and general merchandise ecommerce have been released by GS1 US. The Voluntary Guidelines for Exchanging Extended Attributes for eCommerce were developed in collaboration with more than 15 retailers, vendors and solution providers participating in the GS1 US Apparel and General Merchandise Initiative and are available at www.gs1us.org/eCommerceExtendedAttributes.

ShockWatch Unveils Web-Based Management of Cold-Chain Shipments

October 31, 2013

ShockWatch

ShockWatch, a vendor of tools for supply-chain monitoring, has introduced the TrekView Data Management System (DMS) for control of temperature-sensitive products.

Carrier Transicold Offers Power-Saving Mode for Container Reefer Units

October 30, 2013

Carrier Transicold

Carrier Transicold is now offering a Quest II power-saving mode for its container-refrigeration units.

CaroTrans Expands Trans-Pacific Service for Fiji, China

October 30, 2013

CaroTrans International

CaroTrans International, a global non-vessel operating common carrier and freight consolidator, has inaugurated direct less-than-containerload (LCL) export service from Los Angeles to Suva, Fiji.

Descartes Updates Home-Delivery App for Retailers

October 29, 2013

Descartes Systems Group

Descartes Systems Group has launched an updated home-delivery application for retailers.

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.