Global Logistics

Rockfarm Acquires Global Distribution & Logistics

February 16, 2016

Rockfarm Supply Chain Solutions

Rockfarm Supply Chain Solutions has acquired a majority interest in Global Distribution & Logistics LLC.

IATA Partners With Harris Corp. on Information-Exchange Tool

February 16, 2016

International Air Transport Association

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Harris Corp. have jointly developed a new collaboration tool.

Visit TransRussia

February 12, 2016

Russia’s largest exhibition of transport and logistics services and technologies: 19-22 April | Moscow

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo Receives Pharmaceutical Logistics Excellence Certificate

February 12, 2016

AF-KL Carg

The International Air Transport Association has awarded its Center of Excellence for Independent Validators certificate for pharmaceutical operations in Paris and Amsterdam to Air France KLM Martinair Cargo.

Shipping Rates for Chemicals Expected to Face Pressure This Year

February 12, 2016

Drewry

On the back of low bunker prices and more newbuildings to be delivered in 2016, chemical shipping freight rates for both contracts of affreightment and spot cargoes will be under pressure throughout 2016, as there are some new operators looking to break into the long-haul trade routes, according to the latest edition of the Chemical Forecaster, published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

U.S. Expected to See Retail Imports Grow 4.5 Percent in First Half of 2016

February 11, 2016

NRF

Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to decline year-over-year for the next few months, but the first half of the year should still amount to a 4.5-percent increase compared with the same period last year, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

Automatic Tracking of Medications Throughout Supply Chain Is Goal of RFID Technology

February 11, 2016

RFID Journal

RFID technology company eAgile is marketing a solution known as eSeal that aims to enable the automatic tracking of containers of medication from the point of manufacture to the drugstore counter or a patient's hospital bedside.

Integrated Planning and Control

February 11, 2016

Oliver Wight

Damco Unveils Service for E-Commerce Logistics in China

February 10, 2016

Damco

Damco has launched a one-stop management service for electronic-commerce logistics in China.

PLS Logistics Services Opens Branch in Charlotte

February 9, 2016

PLS Logistics Services

PLS Logistics Services, a provider of supply-chain and freight-brokerage services, has opened a new branch office in Charlotte, N.C.

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.