Global Logistics

Vent Manufacturer Adopts Cloud-Based TMS System

August 11, 2016

Moving from manual management of one's transportation requirements to an automated system brings many benefits, but just any old TMS won't do.

Cross-Border Trade Requires Robust Customs Broker

August 11, 2016

SupplyChainBrain

When a supplier of agricultural products went looking for an EDI provider, it found one that matched all of its best-in-practice requirements.

With Store Shelves Stocked for Back-to-School Sales, August Should Be Banner Month for Retailers

August 11, 2016

NRF

August should be the busiest month of the year for import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports now that retailers have stocked up for back-to-school and are getting a head start on holiday season merchandise. That's according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates, which said cargo volume for 2016 should end the year with a 1.6 percent increase over last year.

Strength in Numbers: Forwarder Network Taps CargoSmart's Carrier Data

August 10, 2016

SupplyChainBrain

With the goal of building up a worldwide network of medium-sized freight forwarders, BuyCo For Growth sought a link to ocean carriers that would provide instant access to schedules, rates and other data critical to the movement of its customers' cargo.

Controlling Carrier Spend: Blount Takes Chainsaw to Its Logistics Costs

August 10, 2016

SupplyChainBrain

Blount International, a maker of farm, forestry and gardening equipment, needed to get a handle on its global logistics spend. A performance-management tool from Trax Technologies cut costs and helped the company to take a long-range, strategic view of operations.

Website Devoted to Energy Efficiency in Maritime Projects

August 9, 2016

Maritime Executive

The IMO has launched Glomeep.imo.org, a website with information about energy-efficient technologies - covering areas such as machinery, propulsion systems, hull improvements and energy recovery.

DHL Opens New Service Center in Chicago; Pop-Up Shop in Greater Toronto

August 8, 2016

DHL

DHL has expanded operations in Chicago with the opening of a new service center.

Spot Freight Rates Have Recovered, Finally, on Asia-Europe Lanes

August 8, 2016

Drewry

The downwards trend line in Asia-Europe spot freight rates has finally been reversed, as data from World Container Index Shanghai-Europe reveals.

Dry Bulk Shipping Rates May Be Seeing Steady Recovery

August 5, 2016

Drewry

Increasing trade and contracting supply will support a recovery in charter rates on major dry bulk shipping routes, with the prospect of China importing more coal and iron ore to combat pollution and poor quality, according to the latest edition of the Dry Bulk Forecaster, published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

One-Year Extension Announced on Filing Information on Airfreight Destined for U.S.

August 4, 2016

American Shipper

Making it mandatory for airlines and freight forwarders to file advanced information about cargo loaded onto aircraft bound for the United States seemed like a foregone conclusion several years ago, but U.S. Customs late last month announced plans to extend a pilot program testing the concept for another year.

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.