Global Logistics

MHI Launches Supply Chain Awareness Campaign

November 18, 2015

"I work in the supply chain" is often followed by "what's that?" or "what do you do?" Or it can bring to mind negative stereotypes of workers spending endless hours in dark, dingy factories.

Businesses, Including Trucking Companies, Urged to Increase Cyber-security

November 17, 2015

Fleet Owner

The rapid evolution and growth of internet-connected "smart" devices and systems - from phones and tablets to commercial truck telematics networks - is exposing businesses and consumers alike to a higher risk of cyber-attack, one that small businesses may not prepared to meet, according to a new survey.

October Sees Spot Freight Rates Dip Seasonally

November 16, 2015

DAT

Spot market freight volume declined 9.7 percent in October, in a common seasonal pattern, according to the DAT North American Freight Index. Although volume fell below same-month levels of the past five years, total volume for the year to-date has exceeded the same period for every year prior to an atypical 2014.

As Feds Drag Feet, States Pick Up Tab to Dredge Harbors in Preparation for Bigger Ships

November 16, 2015

Bloomberg

Tired of waiting for Congress, states racing to deepen seaports before the opening of the enlarged Panama Canal next year are picking up the cost of what has traditionally been a federal duty.

Ports Experience 'Dramatic Difference' From Last Year as Holiday Merchandise Comes Ashore

November 13, 2015

NRF

Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to increase 8.3 percent this month over the same time last year as consumers begin their holiday shopping, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

Novigo Launches Asia-Pacific Operations in Australia

November 12, 2015

Novigo

Novigo, a provider of consulting services for SAP supply-chain execution applications, is launching Asia-Pacific operations, with Brisbane, Australia serving as its regional headquarters.

Nixing of Keystone Pipeline Could Be Boon for Railroad Transport

November 12, 2015

E&E Publishing

President Obama's decision to reject the Keystone XL pipeline could come with a heavy side of tank cars. Canadian energy companies need about a dozen crude-laden trains each day to replace the volume of oil that could have been transported through KXL.

Kuehne & Nagel Opens Office in Dominican Republic

November 10, 2015

Kuehne & Nagel International AG

Kuehne & Nagel International AG has opened its first office in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Understanding Your Total Cost of Ownership for Managing B2B Operations

November 9, 2015

OpenText

CaroTrans Expands China-U.S. LCL Import Network

November 9, 2015

CaroTrans

CaroTrans, a non-vessel operating common carrier and ocean freight consolidator, has launched 11 new, direct less-than-containerload (LCL) import services between China and the U.S.

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