Global Logistics

7 Methods that Improve Forecasting Accuracy

January 4, 2013

Forecasting Best Practices for Varying Supply Chain Scenarios

Logistics Networks Form ELITE to Represent Independent Forwarders

January 4, 2013

A new industry body has been formed to represent the independent freight-forwarding sector, with creation of the Elite Association of Logistics Networks.

Air Cargo Not Keeping Up with Growth in Passenger Traffic

January 4, 2013

Air Cargo World

There is a growing mismatch between the performance of the passenger and cargo sides of the airline business, IATA has revealed. A 5.3-percent growth in passenger numbers in 2012, with a 3-percent improvement in yield, contrasts sharply with the 2-percent fall in both freight tonne-kilometers and cargo yield.

Logistics Service Providers Tackle Market Challenges

January 4, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

When companies encounter a conflict between cost-efficiency and customer responsiveness, something's got to give. Marc J. Heeren, vice president of strategic sales with Damco, lays out the factors involved in striking the right balance.

'We Want to Be True Supply Chain Enabler,' CN CEO Says

January 4, 2013

The Globe and Mail

In discussing how the business model at Canadian National Railway has changed over the last 10 years or so, Claude Mongeau, CEO at CN, recognized the importance of the supply chain.

UK Government Postpones Action on Aviation, Ocean Shipping Carbon Emissions

January 4, 2013

Maritime Executive

The UK government will defer a decision on whether to include international aviation and shipping emissions in carbon budgets until the setting of the fifth carbon budget in 2016, by which point there should be more clarity on how aviation emissions will be tackled at an EU and global level.

DB Schenker Adds Lead Logistics Services; Expands in U.K.

January 3, 2013

DB Schenker Logistics

DB Schenker Logistics has broadened its product portfolio with addition of a lead logistics service.

Environmental Impact of Panama Canal Expansion on U.S. Ports Remains Unclear

January 3, 2013

Environmental Defense Fund

The current expansion of the Panama Canal, expected to be completed by early 2015, creates tremendous opportunities for the global freight transportation industry and may have significant effects on many ports in the United States, particularly in Houston and other Gulf areas. The environmental implications of the expansion are less clear.

E-commerce Expected to Result in New Wave of Acquisitions in Logistics Industry

January 3, 2013

Transport Intelligence

The drive by e-retailers to create comprehensive, end-to-end supply chain operations will trigger a new round of acquisitions in the logistics industry in 2013, says Cathy Roberson, senior analyst at research firm Transport Intelligence and author of the North American e-commerce Logistics report.

Remanufacturing: A Strategy for Lowering Supply-Chain Costs

January 2, 2013

Don Olson, Sr. Director - Business Operations, Alcatel-Lucent

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.