Global Logistics

Swissport International Adapts Track-and-Trace Service for Mobile Phones

May 3, 2012

Swissport International Ltd., a provider of air-cargo handling services, is now offering its track-and-trace capability for cargo customers and their partners via mobile phones.

Use Caution in Regulating Mobile Payment, Retail Group Urges

May 2, 2012

National Retail Federation

The National Retail Federation has urged the Federal Trade Commission to move cautiously in establishing regulations for mobile payments, and said any rules that are adopted should parallel those for the underlying form of payment and not be specific to the technology.

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Hosts New IATA Cargo Training Center

April 30, 2012

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd.

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd. (Hactl) has become the site for the first authorized training center (ATC) to be established by the International Air Transport Association in Hong Kong.

State of Logistics Outsourcing Report Available from Capgemini

April 27, 2012

Capgemini

The world of consumer electronics is a rapidly evolving marketplace, one where manufacturers have to deal with product price erosion and the challenges that come with selling into many layered vertical markets.

To Fend Off Competitors, Port of L.A. Plans to Put Billions Into Infrastructure Improvements

April 27, 2012

JOC Sailings

The Port of Los Angeles will invest billions of dollars in transportation infrastructure to maintain its ranking as the largest U.S. container port, according to the 2012-2017 strategic plan it just released.

Ryder Creates Website Aimed at Hiring More Veterans

April 27, 2012

Ryder System Inc.

Ryder System Inc. has launched a new military-recruiting website, to help veterans match their skills with open positions at the provider of commercial transportation and supply-chain management services.

Why No Interest in Low-Interest Loans for the Merchant Marine Fleet?

April 26, 2012

Tony Munoz, Editor-in-Chief, Maritime Executive and MarEx Newsletter

A recent S&P credit-rating report on the end-of-life of the U.S. merchant marine fleet over the next few years read more like an obituary than a financial analysis: "Weak credit quality, challenging capital market conditions and reduced access to government-guaranteed loans could spell doom for many U.S. shipowners," said S&P analyst Funmi Afonja.

Kewill Adds Hosted Shipping App to Product Portfolio

April 26, 2012

Kewill plc

Kewill Plc has introduced Kewill Flagship Express, an application aimed at small and medium-sized businesses with parcel shipments of U.S. origin.

Newgistics Adds Delivery, Return Services to Canada

April 26, 2012

Newgistics

Newgistics, a provider of small-parcel delivery, returns-management and freight-shipping services, is now offering delivery and return between the U.S. and Canada.

The Road to Recovery: It's Going to Be a Bumpy Ride

April 23, 2012

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Doesn't it seem as though we are forever plunging into recession, then clawing our way back to recovery? In recent months we've seen hints that the U.S. economy is on the mend, with unemployment levels dropping. At the same time, consumer confidence is once again on the decline. It's a mixed bag by anyone's measure, but we've yet to return to pre-recession numbers in key sectors.

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