Global Logistics

Going Green: The SmartWay Transportation Partnership

December 19, 2013

Ashton Shaw, Sustainability Engineer, Menlo Worldwide Logistics

Basware Unveils E-Invoicing Adoption Program

December 18, 2013

Basware, a provider of electronic invoicing and purchase-to-pay technology, has launched an "E-Invoicing Switchover" initiative.

Lufthansa Cargo Begins Offering Real-Time Consignment Tracking

December 18, 2013

Lufthansa Cargo

Lufthansa Cargo is now offering customers real-time consignment tracking, through the use of GSM (Global System for Mobile communications) transponders.

Crowley's Puerto Rico Warehouse Receives Foreign Trade Zone Designation

December 18, 2013

Crowley Maritime

Crowley Maritime Corporation's Caribbean logistics unit has recently been granted reclassification of its Puerto Rico warehousing and distribution center to Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) status.

Cell Phones Enable Weigh Station Bypass Solutions

December 17, 2013

Food Logistics

While cell phones help everyone from truck drivers to fleet managers stay connected, they also offer a new way of doing business.

Manchester Logistics Development Moves Ahead

December 17, 2013

Supply Chain Digital

A four-million-square-foot logistics development in the Northwest of England has taken a further step forward. Leading UK regeneration specialist Harworth Estate has confirmed the outline planning approval already granted by the local authority (Bolton Council) for Logistics North, which will be the largest distribution, logistics and employment site in Greater Manchester.

Supply Chain Management: What You Don't See Can Hurt You

December 16, 2013

UPS

Trade Group Urges Enhanced Screening, Monitoring of Airfreight

December 13, 2013

British International Freight Association

A position paper from the Global Air Cargo Advisory Group (GACAG) says that effective air cargo screening technologies are an essential part of a multi-layered, risk- and threat-based approach to air cargo security.

American Airlines Cargo Expands Service in Twin Cities

December 12, 2013

American Airlines Cargo

American Airlines Cargo has begun offering full cargo service to and from Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn.

Ocean Shipping Industry Struggles with Profitability Despite Record Volume, U.N. Survey Finds

December 12, 2013

Maritime Executive

Driven by rising domestic demand in China and by increased intra-Asian and so-called South-South trade, international seaborne trade performed relatively well in 2012, with volumes increasing by 4.3 percent, reaching 9.2 billion tons for the first time ever, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development's Review of Maritime Transport 2013 reports.

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.