Global Logistics

Customer Experience Is Top Priority in Supply Chain Operations, Study Says

February 28, 2017

While most retailers understand the importance of providing a consistently positive customer experience, many struggle with legacy technology that fails to address customer experience needs, according to a study, Redefining Final Mile Delivery in the Age of the Customer, released this month.

Air Cargo Group Woos Millennials With 'Industry Immersion' Program

February 27, 2017

Air Cargo World

Millennials aren't flocking to the logistics business, prompting The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) to back a program of visits aimed at improving collaboration across the air cargo supply chain.

Wal-Mart's Online Sales Jump as It Competes Against Amazon

February 27, 2017

Los Angeles Times

The nation's largest retailer keeps working to make headway against the largest online seller.

New Carrier to Launch Trans-Pacific Service in April

February 27, 2017

Maritime Executive

Seoul-based SM Shipping says it will launch its first service string connecting Asia and the U.S. West Coast on April 21.

Hitting the Mark: Supply Chain Resilience

February 24, 2017

Rapid Ratings International

DHL, Huawei Enter Supply Chain Automation Partnership

February 23, 2017

Air Cargo World

Deutsche Post DHL Group and Chinese technology conglomerate Huawei Technologies are collaborating on a range of supply chain services for customers using "industrial-grade internet-of-things hardware and infrastructure."

E.U. Shipping Emissions Vote Met With Industry Disapproval

February 23, 2017

Maritime Executive

By majority vote, the Members of the European Parliament have agreed to include shipping in the European Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) Directive as of 2023, unless there is a comparable system agreed under the auspices of the IMO by the end of 2021.

Port of NANSHA Emerges as the Jewel of the West Pearl River Delta

February 22, 2017

Port of NANSHA

Container Shipping Lines Sign Up With Alibaba to Offer Online Booking

February 22, 2017

The New York Times

Two container shipping lines, France's CMA CGM and Israel's Zim, have signed up with Alibaba to allow customers to book space on their vessels through the Chinese e-commerce giant, in a bid to boost sales as the sector battles a severe downturn.

E-Commerce Drives Booming Canadian Warehouse Market

February 17, 2017

MultiChannel Merchant

Canada's largest multi-tenant industrial landlord sees its future growth prospects in e-commerce, according to a report in Bloomberg.

Global Logistics

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