Global Logistics

ALK Adds Weather Alerts to Maps, PC-MILER Platforms

February 10, 2015

ALK Technologies

ALK Technologies had added a Weather Alerts visualization module to its GeoLogistics and navigation software.

A New Era in Global Supply Chain: Bridging Gaps with Advanced Technology

February 10, 2015

Erik Malin & Kevin Coomes, CarrierDirect

A long, long time ago, in a land not so far, far away, a world existed where logistics was linear: Pangaea. On this supercontinent, moving products from China to the United States, door to door, was simple. The goods would move over the road, heading southwest from lands where people spoke Chinese and stopped when people spoke American.

Growth Rates of Past 30 Years Said Not Likely to Continue at European Container Ports

February 10, 2015

Maritime Executive

European container ports are unlikely to be able to maintain the strong growth rates of the past three decades, Fitch Ratings says.

Top 5 Reasons S&OP Belongs in the Cloud: Integrating Cloud S&OP With ERP vs. Customizing ERP for S&OP

February 5, 2015

NeoGrid

Learn how cloud solutions improve forecast accuracy with demand-driven sales and operations planning.

Yusen Logistics Expands Operations in Sydney, Australia

February 5, 2015

Yusen Logistics Australia

Yusen Logistics Australia has opened its sixth warehouse facility in Sydney, Australia.

What the Transportation Industry Is Telling Us About the Economy Now

February 5, 2015

Benjamin Gordon, SCB Contributor

"An army marches on its stomach," Napoleon famously said. While the high-technology sector captures the headlines, the supply chain sector is responsible for the heavy lifting, behind the scenes. The books, clothing, and goods that we purchase are increasingly made in Asia or Mexico; transported through multiple modes including air, ocean, rail and truck; passed through warehouses or cross-dock facilities; and delivered to your home via a last-mile delivery company.

Grimaldi Group Launches Direct Service Between Rome, North America

February 4, 2015

The Grimaldi Group

The Grimaldi Group is launching a new direct maritime service between Civitavecchia, 50 kilometers north of Rome, and the North American ports of Baltimore, Md., and Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Manufacturers, Importers Losing Millions Due to West Coast Port Labor Problems

February 4, 2015

EBN

Roughly seven months into the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports slowdown with, unfortunately, no end in sight, and manufacturers in just about every industry, from electronics to home goods, are feeling the pain.

Limited Number of Supertankers Affects Oil Sales to Asia

February 2, 2015

Maritime Executive

The window to sell Western fuel oil to Asia is starting to close as demand for a limited fleet of supertankers to store cheap crude pushes freight rates to multi-month highs, shipping and trade sources said.

Why Can't Europe's Rail Industry Be Competitive in Every Aspect?

February 2, 2015

BIFA

The Centre on Regulation in Europe (CERRE) has published a series of studies designed to understand why competition in the European railroad industry has been successfully implemented in some cases but in others has led to a decline in the modal share for rail freight.

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.