Global Logistics

New Software Tool Designed to Help Companies Automate Trade Compliance, Control Costs

August 23, 2013

Livingston International has released TradeSphere, software designed to automate trade compliance and reduce human error in the highly regulated and complex world of international trade.

All-Terrain Vehicle Parts Supplier Zips Through U.S., Canada Customs

August 23, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Consolidating multiple shipments of vehicle accessories and replacement parts, some quite heavy, into one movement has saved a U.S. distributor a lot of money and really given the gas to its business growth in Canada.

How Sweden's Procurator Got a Handle on Its Inventory

August 23, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

The manufacturer of industrial safety products and cleaning supplies "didn't have a clue" about what was in its warehouses - until it implemented a new system for forecasting, purchasing and inventory control.

Reliance on Small Subset of Suppliers Increases Risk, Study Finds

August 23, 2013

Resilinc Corp.

Leading global supply chains have become dependent on the same small group of sub-tier suppliers - concentrating the risk and increasing the potential for crippling supply chain disruptions, according to Resilinc, which provides solutions for supply chain mapping, visibility and event monitoring.

A 3PL Copes With Complexity as Wine Retailer Goes Online

August 22, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

When a key customer opted to embrace the internet, the U.K.'s Europa Worldwide Logistics had to step up with new software to manage the intensified demands for order management and customer service.

Canada 'Missing Out' on Arctic Shipping Lanes

August 22, 2013

Winnipeg Free Press

Canada may be missing the boat on using Arctic shipping to encourage development at the same time Russia steams ahead on its own northern waters.

Cattle Trade Expanding Into China Markets

August 21, 2013

Beef Central

Among the many potential growth markets for Australian live cattle exports into Asia, China easily stands as potentially the most promising.

UTi Expands into New London Operations Center

August 21, 2013

SF Gate

UTi Worldwide Inc., a global supply chain services and solutions company, officially opened its new London operations in Heathrow, United Kingdom.

New Option Available for Air Freight Customers

August 21, 2013

Handy Shipping Guide

Virgin Atlantic Cargo has become the first British airline to accept the new Sentry FlightSafe tracking device, developed by Texas-based airborne asset tracking solutions company OnAsset Intelligence, on its aircraft.

Quicker Parts Delivery Helps Motorcycle Maker Ride to the Top

August 21, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Italika, the top-selling brand of motorcycle in Mexico, improves on-time delivery of parts sourced from China by changing port-to-port ocean routing and land transportation.

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.