Global Logistics

Ocean Carriers Improve Their On-time Performance

February 12, 2013

Ship-level and container-level key performance indicators showed significant quarter-on-quarter increases in reliability in the fourth quarter of 2012, according to Drewry's quarterly report Carrier Performance Insight, just published.

Four Priorities Identified to Securing Air Cargo Supply Chain

February 12, 2013

IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) identified four priorities to make air cargo more secure and urged stakeholders to move forward on the implementation of the Secure Freight principles. Secure Freight was initiated by IATA to promote global security standards in order to facilitate safe, secure and efficient operations of air cargo.

Canadian Shipping Company Supports 'Green Marine' Environmental Protection Program

February 11, 2013

Maritime Executive

An industry united on environmental issues will have greater impact than individual companies defining their own goals, says Daniel CÃ´tÃ©, environmental advisor for Canadian shipping company Transport DesgagnÃ©s. It's not just big talk for CÃ´tÃ©.

Alibaba to Create Its Own Logistics Network

February 11, 2013

China Daily

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., China's largest e-commerce company, plans to join with partners to build a logistics network across China that can support 10tr Yuan ($1.6tr) worth of transactions a year within the next decade.

Aerospace Supply Chain Companies in India on the Rise

February 11, 2013

Aviation International News Online

Slowly and steadily, a handful of Indian aerospace companies are getting absorbed into the global supply chain of OEMs. For instance, in the opto-electronics segment, the new Samtel-Thales Avionics joint venture "plans to become the first electro-optic house in the country," said executive director Puneet Kaura. By 2015, the company intends to supply the infrared search and track system as standard equipment for the Dassault Rafale fighter for the Indian Air Force. Meanwhile, the Thales-Bharat Electronics surface radar joint venture is on track and will be fully operational by March, said Eric Lenseigne, Thales's country head for India. "Offsets at a later stage could be a possibility."

Price Isn't Everything, But Supplier Auctions Still Make Sense

February 11, 2013

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

I've spent the last couple of posts urging procurement executives not to focus solely on price when they're choosing suppliers. Service, product quality, financial health, social responsibility and exposure to natural disasters and other potential disruptions are all elements that need to be factored into the mix. So you'd think this enlightened attitude would pretty much rule out the use of auctions for selecting vendors, right?

Transforming Logistics Outsourcing

February 8, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Greg Aimi, research director with Gartner, joins us in a discussion of new ideas in logistics outsourcing, including the move from transaction-based to strategic relationships between providers and their customers.

Highly Attractive Asia Pacific Logistics Market Is Transforming Quickly, Report Finds

February 8, 2013

Transport Intelligence

Asia Pacific's logistics industry continues to develop at a fast rate despite the economic weakness of its two largest trade partners - the EU and the U.S.

New HighJump App Enables EDI Data Tracking and Reporting

February 7, 2013

HighJump Software

The TrueCommerce EDI (electronic data interchange) application of HighJump Software allows for tracking and reporting on EDI data, with built-in transaction history and reporting features.

Infor Develops Version 10.2 of Supply-Chain Execution Tool

February 7, 2013

Infor

Infor has released version 10.2 of Infor Supply Chain Execution (SCE), software that supports warehousing and logistics management.

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.