Global Logistics

Build-to-Suit Takes Over European Logistics Expansions

September 27, 2013

Development activity in Europe's main logistics markets is at its highest level since the economic downturn in 2008, driven by build-to-suit and owner-occupied developments.

History Made as Vessel Becomes First Bulk Carrier to Transit Northwest Passage from Canada to Finland

September 27, 2013

Maritime Executive

For the first time ever, a bulk carrier is using the Northwest Passage as a transit trade lane, when transporting coal from Vancouver in Canada to Finland. The historic transit is shorter than traditional shipping routes and will not only save time, fuel and CO2, but also increase the load of cargo with 25 percent compared to the Panama Canal. Nordic Bulk Carriers A/S, the Danish pioneer, is once again behind the new business adventure.

Lufthansa Cargo Schedules New Boeing 777 Freighters

September 26, 2013

Lufthansa Cargo

Lufthansa Cargo will be adding Boeing 777 freighters to its fleet, beginning in November of 2013.

Meeting the Challenge of Complexity

September 26, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Complexity can be a headache for supply-chain managers, says Sanjiv Karani, head of global product marketing with Cincom Systems. But it can also be a good thing. He explains why.

Perishable Refrigerated Trade Increases Worldwide

September 26, 2013

Drewry Maritime Research

Worldwide perishable reefer trade increased by 52.1 million tonnes between 2002 and 2012, which represents a combined annual growth rate of 3.6 percent, according to Drewry's latest Reefer Shipping Market Annual Review and Forecast. Seaborne perishable reefer cargo has increased by a CAGR of 3.3 percent (25.6 million tonnes) from 66.8 million tonnes in 2002 to 92.4 million tonnes in 2012.

Saudia Cargo Increases Freight Capacity on Global Routes

September 25, 2013

Saudi Airlines Cargo Co.

Saudi Airlines Cargo Co. is increasing both belly and freight capacity on routes within its global network.

CaroTrans Launches Weekly NVO Service From Houston to Rio

September 25, 2013

CaroTrans

CaroTrans, a global non-vessel operating common carrier and ocean freight consolidator, has launched a direct weekly export service, handling both less-than-containerload (LCL) and full-containerload (FCL) cargoes, from Houston to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Amber Road Acquires Shanghai-Based EasyCargo

September 25, 2013

Amber Road

Amber Road, a provider of global trade management solutions, has acquired EasyCargo, a Shanghai-based GTM solutions provider specializing in complex Chinese trade regulations.

Oil Prices, Syrian Crisis Cause Airline Profits Forecast for 2013 to Be Revised Down

September 25, 2013

IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) revised its 2013 global industry outlook downwards to $11.7bn on revenues of $708bn. Airline performance continued to improve in the second quarter, but at a slower pace than was expected with the previous projection (in June) of $12.7bn. This reflects the impact on demand of the oil price spike associated with the Syrian crisis and disappointing growth in several key emerging markets.

Kewill Debuts MOVE Multimodal Transportation Solution

September 24, 2013

Kewill Inc.

Kewill Inc., a provider of multimodal transportation and logistics management solutions, announced the release of Kewill MOVE, a comprehensive platform for managing the complexities of transportation, logistics and trade compliance.

Global Logistics

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