Global Logistics

3Gtms Combines With Transite Technology for Mid-Market TMS

March 20, 2013

3Gtms, a vendor of transportation software, has acquired Transite Technology, a developer of transportation-management system (TMS) applications.

Data Shows February Imports Were Unusually High Year Over Year

March 20, 2013

Zepol Corp.

U.S. vessel imports are down 5 percent from January but up 15 percent from February of 2012, even with one less day this year. The total twenty-foot-container (TEU) count was over 1.4 million and total shipments were over 720,000. February imports have not reached this level for four years, which is a similar stat to what we saw in January. It appears that import levels are indeed reverting back to the numbers seen before the recession.

Despite Shortfall in Current Volumes, Freight Forwarders Hopeful of Market Turnaround

March 20, 2013

Transport Intelligence

The Stifel Logistics Confidence Index increased for the fifth consecutive month in March, according to the latest survey undertaken by Transport Intelligence. The index for the current and expected situation combined was up 0.4 points to 52.5 in March compared with 52.1 in February.

Supply Chain Relocation Allows for New Freight Forwarding, Multimodal Options

March 19, 2013

Handy Shipping Guide

Supply chain and logistics service provider ModusLink Global Solutions plans to move its operations in The Netherlands from Apeldoorn to a new location in Venray.

BollorÃ© Logistics Looks to Unlock Africa

March 19, 2013

Bloomberg

Bollore SA, an investment company controlled by French billionaire Vincent Bollore, is competing to expand its African unit to operate five more port terminals and is eyeing similar growth in Asia and Latin America.

Aramex Signs Agreement for UAE National Railway

March 19, 2013

Arabian Business

Global logistics giant Aramex has signed an agreement to use the UAE's planned national railway network, its operator Etihad Rail has announced. The signing of the memorandum of understanding comes at a time of rapid growth for the Middle East's transport and logistics market.

DB Schenker Logistics Expands Temp-Controlled Air Freight Services

March 19, 2013

DB Schenker Logistics

DB Schenker Logistics has increased the number of its service locations with Qualified Envirotainer Provider (QEP) accreditation, geared toward serving the pharmaceutical and chemical industries.

Four Major Trends in Transportation Management to Keep Close Tabs On

March 19, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Analyst Insight: In 2013, four trends will become hot topics for transportation operations in companies large and small: transportation continuity planning, fuel efficiency and the move to alternative fuels, driver shortages, and transportation category management. - Mario Hegewald and Jim Osborne, Senior Managers in Ernst & Young LLP's Supply Chain Advisory Practice

Horizontal Collaboration and its Impact on Transportation, Sustainability, Service and Profits

March 18, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Analyst Insight: Lately, activity in horizontal collaboration has increased. Although this is still not a scalable practice, the number of studies and pilot projects are growing. While many variations of collaboration exist, all significantly impact transportation management. - Bill Loftis, Senior Principal, Tompkins International

Maersk to Halt Asia-U.S. East Coast Transit Through Panama Canal

March 18, 2013

Maritime Executive

Maersk Line, the world's biggest container shipping company, will stop plying through the Panama Canal to move goods from Asia to the U.S. east coast as bigger ships help the company move it profitably through Suez Canal.

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