Global Logistics

Government Extends Airfreight Screening Program for Another Year

August 5, 2014

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that it has extended the Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) pilot program for an additional year.

Trends in Inventory Optimization

August 5, 2014

John Sharkey, Sr. VP of Supply Chain Consulting, Spinnaker

A 3PL View of Customer Relationships

August 4, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

As chief customer officer at OHL, Scott McWilliams spends a lot of time building customer relationships. He shares insights on how to nurture those relationships and how to recognize when things are going south and turn those situations around.

Aviation Trade Groups Lambaste Attack on Malaysian Airliner, Seek Governments' Protection

August 1, 2014

Air Cargo World

Several passenger and airfreight trade organizations have jointly condemned use of weapons against civil aviation.

Container Ship Safety Forum Launched by Group of Carriers

July 31, 2014

Container Ship Safety Forum

A group of ocean carriers has founded the Container Ship Safety Forum (CSSF), a global business-to-business network that will address safety and management practices in the container-shipping industry.

Yusen Logistics Launches Double-Deck Container Transport Service

July 31, 2014

Yusen Logistics

Yusen Logistics has launched an ocean-transport service that allows for the double stacking of product inside ocean containers, through the installation of specialized decks.

JDA Concentrates Focus on Global 3PL Market

July 31, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

JDA Software recently formed a new global 3PL business unit to focus on sales and product development for this market sector. Unit leader Peter van Merode discusses the strategy behind this move and shares views on the global 3PL market.

Getting the Kids Hooked on Supply Chain Management

July 30, 2014

EBN

How do you explain business situations and supply chain management practices in a way that gets kids excited? You make a game of it. Business on the Move has done just that.

Cryoport Partners With DHL Unit for Cold Chain Offering

July 29, 2014

Cryoport Inc.

Cryoport Inc., a provider of cryogenic logistics services, is partnering with LifeConEx, part of DHL Global Forwarding.

Purolator Launches Integrated Logistics Services Arm

July 29, 2014

Purolator International

Purolator International has launched Purolator Logistics, offering a broad range of services that include warehousing, fulfillment and returns processing for U.S.-based companies doing business with Canada.

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.