Global Logistics

Using Metrics to Drive Performance Excellence in Distribution

June 14, 2013

John Hill, director of The St. Onge Company, explains why benchmarking one's performance in material handling is more important than ever before.

Purolator Unveils New B2C Service Between U.S., Canada

June 12, 2013

Purolator International

Purolator International has introduced a new business-to-consumer (B2C) shipping service between the U.S. and Canada.

Kenco Offers Dashboards to Measure Supply-Chain Sustainability

June 12, 2013

Kenco

Kenco, a third-party logistics services provider, has developed a set of dashboards to measure companies' sustainability efforts in their distribution, transportation and supply-chain activities.

Retailers Continue Cautious Stance on Merchandise Imports, Study Finds

June 12, 2013

NRF

Import volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to increase 1.1 percent in June over the same month last year, reflecting modest growth expectations as retailers head toward the back-to-school and holiday seasons, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

Kenco Offers Dashboards to Measure Supply-Chain Sustainability

June 11, 2013

Kenco

Kenco, a third-party logistics services provider, has developed a set of dashboards to measure companies' sustainability efforts in their distribution, transportation and supply-chain activities.

Tougher Agribusiness Logistics Costs Strike Brazilian Industry

June 11, 2013

World Poultry

2013 is likely to be a very difficult year for agribusiness logistics in Brazil, according to a report from Rabobank. Transport costs in the country have risen significantly due to three factors: new legislation impacting the working hours of truck drivers, a sharp increase in diesel prices and rising export volumes for major commodities.

SAP Reveals Plan to Acquire E-Commerce Software Vendor Hybris

June 10, 2013

SAP AG

SAP AG has announced that it plans to acquire Hybris AG, a Switzerland-based vendor of electronic-commerce software.

TNT Express Creates Mobile Depot in Brussels for Parcel Delivery

June 10, 2013

TNT Express

TNT Express has created a mobile depot in Brussels, Belgium.

What Innovation Will Allow Ocean Container Shipping Lines to Lower Rates?

June 10, 2013

Maritime Executive

Over the course of the history of maritime transportation, the free market has consistently urged service providers to reduce the cost of transporting freight.

Top European Cities for Logistics Hub Activities Ranked

June 10, 2013

Air Cargo World

Antwerp, Rotterdam and Dusseldorf are the best logistics hubs in Europe, according to a report from Colliers International, global real estate advisers. Kiev, Istanbul and Bratislava were the top three ideal locations for cost-driven manufacturing activities, according to the report entitled Logistics Cities.

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.