Global Logistics

Lufthansa Converts to Fuel-Saving Containers

May 29, 2014

All of the LD3 containers used by Lufthansa Cargo are now the lightweight versions. The LD3 standard containers produced using lighter composite materials are helping to reduce fuel consumption and emissions at the airline.

Climate Change and the Impact on Supply Chains

May 29, 2014

E&T

As extreme weather impacts global supply chains, industries must keep resources moving. Be it the flow of goods, electricity, communications or oil and gas, today's governments, global manufacturers, aid relief organizations and insurance firms are worried sick over supply chain disruptions. And it's easy to see why.

Strategies for Mid-Market Supply Chain Analytics and Business Intelligence

May 28, 2014

Take Supply Chain

AA Cargo Adds Seasonal Widebody Capacity in Europe Service

May 28, 2014

American Airlines Cargo

American Airlines Cargo has beefed up its Europe service to accommodate seasonal requirements.

Is There Really an Integrated Asia-Pacific Supply Chain?

May 28, 2014

Manufacturing.net

Supply chains in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region pose a unique set of challenges for the organizations that rely upon them. With a land mass four times the size of Europe, transportation and distribution issues are complex and challenging. The region's diversity, in terms of regulations and political climate, as well as its sheer size makes it difficult to think of an integrated Asia-Pacific supply chain.

Industry Insights From NLDC Founder

May 28, 2014

Jim Bowes, Founder, NLDC

What You Need to Know Now About Continuous Move Planning

May 27, 2014

Paradox Software Consulting

SupplyPro Unveils New Inventory-Management Tool

May 27, 2014

SupplyPro Inc.

SupplyPro Inc. has introduced SupplyScale, a weight-based inventory-management tool that can be integrated into a new or existing SupplyPro system.

U.S. Risks Falling Behind Other Nations on Arctic Initiatives, GAO Study Says

May 27, 2014

Maritime Executive

The U.S. needs a better strategy to coordinate and prioritize its policies related to the Arctic region, according to a Government Accountability Office (GAO) study that was released by Reps. Rick Larsen, Tim Bishop, John Garamendi and Senator Lisa Murkowski.

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Adds Russian Port to Asia-Europe Service

May 22, 2014

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics has added Novorossiysk as an additional entry port into Russia, as part of its Asia-Europe service.

Global Logistics

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