Global Logistics

India Initiates Movement for Direct Sea, Air Connections to Latin America

March 13, 2013

India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is moving to set up a direct sea and air link between India and Latin America, as Indian corporations line up significant investments in the oil, mining, IT and pharmaceutical sectors there.

New Shipping Lane Through North Pole Possible

March 13, 2013

Supply Chain Digital

Melting polar ice could create a new shipping lane through the North Pole by 2050, according to research by the University Of California at Los Angeles. In the future, melting sea ice could mean that ordinary shipping vessels will be able to navigate parts of the Arctic Ocean which were previously inaccessible, without the use of icebreakers to clear their route.

DHL Express Devises New "Carbon-Neutral" Envelope

March 13, 2013

DHL Express

DHL Express has introduced a "carbon-neutral" envelope for U.S. customers.

Small, Mid-sized Manufacturers Project Strong Revenues for 2013

March 13, 2013

Prime Advantage

Small and mid-sized manufacturers are optimistic about revenues as spring approaches, and plan to retain or even grow their labor forces, according to buying consortium Prime Advantage's 11th semi-annual Group Outlook Survey.

Kuehne & Nagel Restructures in Effort to Increase Efficiency in Europe

March 12, 2013

Supply Chain Digital

Global logistics giant Kuehne + Nagel have announced the restructuring of their European operations in the first step of a "comprehensive programme for increases in efficiency". In an online statement released on their website, KN explained it will optimize its regional structure beginning July 2013, beginning by merging the current organisational units of central Europe, northwest Europe and southwest Europe into one central region.

Port of Rotterdam Offers Incentives for Sustainable Shipping

March 12, 2013

Handy Shipping Guide

In the EU, the recent commitment to opening up both the shipping and road haulage industries to cleaner power sources, has been reinforced by one of the world's premier container and general shipping ports with the announcement that the Port of Rotterdam is stepping up its sustainable shipping policy by rewarding the operators of liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers with a discount on port charges.

Consumer Demand to Boost Electronics Supply Chain

March 12, 2013

Engineering Capacity

According to the latest report from global business consulting firm Frost + Sullivan, a robust demand for connected devices is boosting the future of the electronics supply chain.

South Africa Latest Nation to Show Concern over Meat Supply Chain Findings

March 12, 2013

IOL News

Three of South Africa's biggest supermarket chains have moved to reassure the public that their meats are safe after news that top local researchers had found "fraudulent meat products" across the country.

Manufacturing Supply Chain Funding 'Will Create Thousands of Jobs' in UK

March 12, 2013

Fresh Business Thinking

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg announced Â£213m of joint Government and industry investment to strengthen UK advanced manufacturing supply chains "” creating over 11,000 new jobs and safeguarding another 5,000.

Department of Defense Gets Stern About Supply Chain Security

March 12, 2013

Washington Technology

Federal contractors are going to be hearing the words "supply chain" a lot over the next 18 months. Having a certifiably secure supply chain will eliminate a potential mark against your selection as a source, just as having the appropriate contract vehicles eliminates friction.

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