Global Logistics

Forwarder Gets Off to Good Start with Fresh Technology

June 13, 2012

When forwarding industry veterans launched their own venture in 2008, among other things, they wanted to start out with brand-new solutions and systems.

time:matters Debuts Weekend Service for Agricultural Shippers

June 13, 2012

Time:matters

time:matters, a logistics service provider specializing in expedited shipments, has launched a Europe-wide Harvest Season Weekend Service for agricultural shippers.

Retailer Dresses Up Its Process for Buying Ocean Transportation

June 12, 2012

Russell Goodman, SupplyChainBrain

Low-cost apparel retailer Primark wasn't content with just a tool for capturing ocean transportation bids. It needed a reliable way to commit weekly business to select carriers so they would be available when it needed them prior to the peak holiday shopping season.

Garuda Indonesia Looks to Enter Full-Freight Service

June 12, 2012

AirWaves Weekly

Garuda Indonesia has developed an appetite for cargo in a fairly short period. The Indonesian carrier's ambitions have advanced from a desire to augment belly-hold revenue to a plan for full freighter flights to take off before 2013.

Daymon Worldwide Launches New Global Logistics Unit

June 12, 2012

Daymon Worldwide

Daymon Worldwide, a provider of brand-building and sourcing services for retail, has formed a new unit dedicated to transportation management and logistics support for retailers and suppliers.

Are You Ready for the Next Supply-Chain Disaster?

June 11, 2012

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Each disruption in global supply chains seems to bring a new surprise. On March 31 of this year, it was an explosion and fire at a chemical plant in Marl, Germany. The incident at the factory of Evonik Industries resulted in the deaths of two workers and caused damage that will take all summer to repair.

Data, Data Everywhere: But Most Manufacturers Aren't Using It to Improve Forecasting

June 11, 2012

ToolsGroup

By taking some small first steps with their existing data, manufacturers can make some giant leaps in their forecasting.

Virgin Atlantic Cargo Begins Flights to Vancouver, B.C.

June 8, 2012

Virgin Atlantic Cargo

Virgin Atlantic Cargo is now serving Vancouver, B.C., with flights from London's Heathrow International Airport every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Crowley Maritime Expands D.C. in Puerto Rico; Adds Service to St. Kitts, Nevis

June 7, 2012

Crowley Maritime Corp.

The Caribbean logistics unit of Crowley Maritime Corp. has nearly doubled the size of its distribution center in Puerto Rico, with acquisition of a second warehouse next to its existing 70,000 square-foot facility distribution center in Guaynabo.

Swiss WorldCargo Debuts Weekly Service Between Zurich, Tampa

June 6, 2012

Swiss WorldCargo

Swiss WorldCargo has introduced a weekly non-stop flight between Zurich and Tampa International Airport in Florida.

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.