Global Logistics

Slight Improvement Reported in International Airfreight

December 10, 2013

There was a small improvement in airfreight growth in October, according to the International Air Transport Association. Compared to October 2012, global freight tonne kilometers rose four percent, with growth in all regions except Africa.

Finance Is Growing Battlefield in Supply Chain Sector

December 9, 2013

Supply Chain Standard

What is the fastest-growing phenomenon in supply chain? We all know about the impact of online shopping on strategies, but even so, there is a good case to be made for supply chain finance. A recent study by Demica suggested that such schemes have been growing at the rate of 40 percent a year and are set to continue growing albeit at a slightly less frenetic rate.

Labor Abuse in Asia: A Problem That Won't Go Away

December 9, 2013

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

It's no secret that working conditions in overseas factories are often miserable. Manufacturers and retailers, bombarded by decades of public outcry, have had plenty of time to do something about it. So why are we still having this discussion?

Yusen Expands Logistics Footprint in Indonesia

December 6, 2013

Supply Chain Digital

Yusen Logistics' warehousing facilities in Indonesia will hit 90,000 square meters in 2014, as it begins work on a 16,700-square-meter facility in February.

Lufthansa Cargo Deploys First Boeing 777 Freighter

December 4, 2013

Lufthansa Cargo

Lufthansa Cargo has deployed its first Boeing 777 freighter, with a flight to New York.

Don't Ignore the 'People' Part of S&OP

December 4, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

People and their corporate cultures are essential elements in crafting an effective sales and operations planning process, says Eric Kulikowski, senior director of supply chain optimization with Philips Home Healthcare Solutions.

Cost of Ground Transportation Inches Up in Canada

December 4, 2013

Nulogx

Results published by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) indicate that the total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers increased by 1.1 percent in September when compared with August results.

U-Freight Inks Partnership Pact With China Air Express Co. Ltd.

December 3, 2013

U-Freight Group

The U-Freight Group has signed a strategic partnership agreement with China Air Express Co. Ltd.

DHL First Firm to Occupy Manchester's Airport City

December 3, 2013

Manchester News

The Â£800m Airport City scheme delivered a major boost as logistics firm DHL was unveiled as the first firm to be based there. The company will house 150 staff at a purpose-built site set to form part of a World Logistics Hub at the development.

Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland to Manufacture Fully Built Commercial Vehicles

December 2, 2013

TransReporter

Traditional commercial vehicle manufacturers, such as Tata Motors and Ashok Leyland, are increasingly switching to providing vehicles fully built by them, rather than supplying only the chassis.

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.