Global Logistics

TNT Enhances Service to Nordics; Launches Road Route to Georgia

October 5, 2015

TNT has enhanced its service to Nordic countries, with improved air connections to Sweden and Finland, and additional last-mile delivery capacity in large business centers.

On the Cusp of the Third Robotics Revolution

October 5, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Robots have been working away in factories for more than half a century. But their full potential is far from being tapped.

Tighter Shipper-3PL Relationships Required, Study Mandates

October 2, 2015

Capgemini Consulting

Labor shortages coupled with an increasingly competitive landscape are driving the need for service innovation and enhanced shipper and 3PL provider relationships, according to the 20th Annual Third Party (3PL) Logistics Study from Capgemini Consulting, Penn State University, Penske Logistics and Korn/Ferry International.

3PL CEOs Like Where Their Companies Are Headed and Their Revenue Opportunities, Study Finds

October 1, 2015

Penske Logistics

CEOs of third-party logistics services providers are confident about the current state and future revenue growth potential of both their companies and the regional 3PL industries.

Cargo Shipping Rates on East-West Lanes Have Fallen Sharply Since Early 2014

October 1, 2015

Drewry

Ocean freight rates for cargo moving under contracts on the major East-West routes have seen a sharp reduction since the beginning of the year, according to Drewry's Benchmarking Club, a closed user group of multinational retailers and manufacturers who closely monitor their contract freight rates.

AMI U.K. Launches Online Cargo Portal for Freight Agents

October 1, 2015

Air Menzies International Ltd.

The U.K. arm of Air Menzies International Ltd. (AMI), a trade-only wholesaler of airfreight and express capacity, has launched an online Quote&Book portal.

Maker's Row Launches 'Made in America' Online Store

September 29, 2015

Maker's Row

Maker's Row, provider of a service that enables brands to locate manufacturers for the creation of products in the U.S., has launched a "Made in America" online store.

What Are the Advantages of Third Party Logistics?

September 28, 2015

Kenco

The ABCs of DCs -- Distribution Center Management: A Best Practices Overview

September 28, 2015

Kenco

Environmental Concerns Delay Start of Construction of Nicaragua Inter-ocean Canal

September 28, 2015

Maritime Executive

The Nicaragua Canal project has been dealt another setback amid reports that construction will not begin until the first quarter of 2016 due to environmental mitigation measures.

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