Global Logistics

Air Transport Health Check-Up: High Load Factors, Mixed Profit Margins

October 23, 2017

In its September report of the Airlines Financial Monitor, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted several indicators of financial health for global airlines - most notably that profit margins for European and Latin American airlines widened.

How Iceland Became the Proving Ground for Urban Delivery Drones

October 23, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Some believe that drones will never become a practical option for the delivery of packages in urban environments. But it's already happening.

The Packing Playbook

October 22, 2017

Commonwealth Supply Chain Advisors

Digital Disruptors Are Impacting All Industries, Analysts Say

October 19, 2017

Gartner

Digital disruptors are emerging in all industries, and the need for CIOs to embrace digital transformation is urgent, according to Gartner, Inc.

Intermodal Rail Investment Prepares Port for Higher Cargo Volumes

October 17, 2017

Challenge: Next generation ships carry more cargo than ever before. How can a port increase throughput in an environmentally sustainable manner while ensuring speed to market at destinations around the country?

Transportation Management Benchmark Survey

October 17, 2017

Descartes Systems

My Bow Wave Just Ate My Hockey Stick

October 17, 2017

David Goddard, Principal, Oliver Wight Americas

Infrastructure Issue Bridges Gap Between Forwarders, Integrators

October 17, 2017

Air Cargo World

A decade-old major highway bridge collapse in Minneapolis still serves as a deadly reminder of the price our nation pays for lack of transportation infrastructure investment.

Enterprise Labeling for Dummies

October 16, 2017

Loftware

Trucking Problems Are Still Slowing Aid Delivery in Puerto Rico

October 13, 2017

Maritime Executive

The relief and recovery effort in Puerto Rico continues to pose unique difficulties for aid organizations and businesses alike: the destruction of the island's electrical grid and communications infrastructure has made routine tasks much more difficult, adding friction to every point of the shoreside supply chain.

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.