Global Logistics

China's Economy, Exports Continue Their Downward Slide

July 11, 2013

China's economic picture darkened in June as exports posted their biggest monthly drop since the recession. The unexpectedly weak June data, reported by Chinese officials, suggests that the world's second-largest economy is still facing sluggish demand for its goods and could slow further than government and private forecasts.

Adapting Manufacturing Strategies for Distribution Center Management

July 10, 2013

Niraj Singh, Director, and John Lowe, Manager, Cognizant Business Consulting

The new global marketplace has brought many benefits for consumers, while also ushering in new levels of expectations for manufacturers, which can complicate the delivery of products.

A Look at the Freight-Payment Vendor Landscape

July 10, 2013

Eric Johnson, IT Editor & Research Director, American Shipper

UPS Launches Monitoring Service for High-Value, Temp-Controlled Shipments

July 9, 2013

UPS

UPS has launched a monitoring and risk-management service for high-value and temperature-sensitive shipments.

GAC USA Acquires U.S. Customs Broker's License

July 9, 2013

GAC USA

GAC USA, a global provider of shipping, logistics and marine services, has obtained a customs broker's license.

Voice Grows Up: The Next Evolution in the Warehouse

July 9, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Jennifer Lachenman, vice president of product strategy with Lucas Systems, reveals the "hidden value" of voice technology in the distribution center.

How to Create an Operationally - Resilient and Efficient Transportation Policy

July 8, 2013

Manhattan Associates

Incorporating variability into transportation modeling

Just How Much Inventory Is Out There, Anyway?

July 8, 2013

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Hamish Brewer, chief executive officer of JDA Software, was giving a speech at the Economic Club of Phoenix last year, when the topic of global inventory levels came up. The question he posed: How much stuff is currently in transit or socked away in warehouses the world over? The answer: Nobody really knows.

Crowley Launches LCL Service From Chicago to Caribbean, Central America

July 8, 2013

Crowley Maritime Corp.

The logistics group of Crowley Maritime Corp. is launching a weekly less-than-containerload (LCL) service from Chicago to the Caribbean and Central America.

Uncertainty Impacts Shippers with Volatility in General Rate Increases

July 8, 2013

The Loadstar

A series of general rate increases on the Asia-North Europe trade have gone into effect as container shipping lines once again attempt to force freight rates up to break-even levels, amid warnings from shippers and analysts that pricing volatility is set to continue - and possibly worsen.

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