Global Logistics

Choice Logistics Partners With Japanese Logistics Provider

October 23, 2013

Choice Logistics has enhanced its presence in Japan, through a new partnership with a Japanese logistics provider that focuses on time-critical delivery.

C.H. Robinson Joins CargoNet in Anti-Cargo Theft Effort

October 22, 2013

C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc.

C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. has joined CargoNet, the cargo-theft prevention and recovery network.

Freight Train Zooms Between China and Poland

October 22, 2013

Handy Shipping Guide

The Far East Land Bridge cargo cooperation, whose members aim to revolutionize rail connectivity along the Trans-Siberian route, has witnessed the first container freight train travel from Suzhou, China, to Warsaw, Poland. The 14-day transit resulted from a project among the government of the City of Suzhou in the Jiangsu Province, PKP Cargo (the Polish state railway) and RZD Logistics (part of Russia's rail behemoth).

Taking on Supply Chain Issues Through Collaboration

October 22, 2013

Just-Style

Efforts to increase supply chain transparency should include closer collaboration and partnerships with suppliers.

Gefco Group Expands Into Croatia, One of EU's Newest Members

October 21, 2013

Handy Shipping Guide

As one of the most recent members of the European Union, Croatia is seen by many logistics groups a potential growth market and that has been reinforced with the news that the Gefco group, which specializes in automotive and industrial product logistics, is opening up a new subsidiary in Zagreb.

Motorola Solutions Releases New Version of Connect Plus

October 21, 2013

Motorola Solutions

Motorola Solutions had issued the latest release of Connect Plus, the vendor's two-way radio digital trunking system under the Mototrbo brand.

Achieving Sustainability: From Waste Management to Light Bulbs

October 21, 2013

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Sustainability can involve a global effort to calculate carbon emissions across the entire supply chain. Or it can mean the changing of a few light bulbs.

Time Could Be 'Pot of Gold' That Big Data Brings

October 18, 2013

CFO

Simplifying the decision-making process is a fundamental goal for CFOs, given the competitive necessities of agility and speed. Unfortunately, many traditional planning, budgeting and forecasting systems see the business world as local and linear, not global and cooperative, frustrating this imperative.

American Airlines Cargo Expands Service in Orlando

October 17, 2013

American Airlines Cargo

American Airlines Cargo has begun offering full cargo service to and from Orlando, Fla.

K&N Opens First Distribution Center in Singapore

October 17, 2013

Supply Chain Digital

Kuehne + Nagel has opened a new control center for integrated logistics in Singapore, as it looks to strengthen its regional market position.

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