Global Logistics

Quality Barcode Printing Is Vital to Successful Supply Chains

August 17, 2015

Barcodes are indispensable for the exchange of vital data. It's time we recognized the important contribution that barcode printers make to the success of a company's supply chain – and to its bottom line.

Managing SKU Variety and Warehouse Flow-Through in the Automotive Supply Chain

August 17, 2015

Navigating “The Golden Age of Aerospace”: The Need for Supply-Chain Transformation

August 17, 2015

Transportation, Logistics Company Merger Deals Heat Up in Second Quarter 2015

August 14, 2015

Air Cargo World

A rash of "mega-deals" during the second quarter of 2015 have made transportation and logistics one of the hottest mergers and acquisitions sectors, boosting the average deal value to $564m, according to a recent study by PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Quite Aside From Unmanned Aerial Vehicles - What About Drone Cargo Ships?

August 14, 2015

Maritime Executive

Drone ships may be the next generation of shipping. Rolls Royce recently launched a $7.2m autonomous ship project intended to pave the way for drone vessels.

Imports Expected to Top Those at U.S. Ports This Time Last Year

August 13, 2015

NRF

Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to increase 3.6 percent this month over the same time last year as retailers begin to bring in merchandise for the holiday season, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. Imports for the year are expected to be up 4.2 percent over 2014.

Egypt Opens Expanded Suez Canal, Hopes to Double Number of Ships Transiting Daily

August 13, 2015

Maritime Executive

Just one year after its announcement, Egypt's expanded Suez Canal is open for business. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi led the inauguration ceremony, which was attended by several Middle Eastern and European world leaders. The publicly-funded expansion cost about $8.5bn.

Legacy Supply Chain Services Issues Grader Tool

August 12, 2015

Legacy Supply Chain Services

Legacy Supply Chain Services, a North American third-party logistics provider, has released a grader tool designed to help retailers evaluate their supply-chain performance, and identify opportunities for improvement.

Refrigerated Containership Fleet Grows While Specialized Reefer Vessels Decline in Number

August 12, 2015

Drewry

The specialised reefer fleet is shrinking and shows no signs of reversing in the future. However, the reefer containership fleet has increased by 15 percent year-on-year and is set to grow 20 percent by 2018, according to Drewry's latest Reefer Shipping Market Annual Review & Forecast.

B&H Worldwide Launches Critical Logistics Centre

August 11, 2015

B&H Worldwide

B&H Worldwide, a provider of logistics services for the aerospace industry, has launched a Critical Logistics Centre.

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.