Global Logistics

CaroTrans Launches Weekly NVO Service From Houston to Rio

September 25, 2013

CaroTrans, a global non-vessel operating common carrier and ocean freight consolidator, has launched a direct weekly export service, handling both less-than-containerload (LCL) and full-containerload (FCL) cargoes, from Houston to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Amber Road Acquires Shanghai-Based EasyCargo

September 25, 2013

Amber Road

Amber Road, a provider of global trade management solutions, has acquired EasyCargo, a Shanghai-based GTM solutions provider specializing in complex Chinese trade regulations.

Oil Prices, Syrian Crisis Cause Airline Profits Forecast for 2013 to Be Revised Down

September 25, 2013

IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) revised its 2013 global industry outlook downwards to $11.7bn on revenues of $708bn. Airline performance continued to improve in the second quarter, but at a slower pace than was expected with the previous projection (in June) of $12.7bn. This reflects the impact on demand of the oil price spike associated with the Syrian crisis and disappointing growth in several key emerging markets.

Kewill Debuts MOVE Multimodal Transportation Solution

September 24, 2013

Kewill Inc.

Kewill Inc., a provider of multimodal transportation and logistics management solutions, announced the release of Kewill MOVE, a comprehensive platform for managing the complexities of transportation, logistics and trade compliance.

Holistic Supply Chain Management: A Focused Approach to Supply Chain Management through the Lens of Working Capital Management

September 20, 2013

GT Nexus

Conditions, Confidence in European Freight Forwarding Market Improve

September 20, 2013

Transport Intelligence

Increasing confidence in the outlook for the transport and logistics sector helped raise the overall Stifel Logistics Confidence Index 0.6 points to 53.0. This is the eighth consecutive month the index registered above the 50 threshold, indicating improving conditions in the overall European freight forwarding market.

Global Healthcare Executives Drive Supply Chain Transformation to Reach New Markets

September 20, 2013

UPS

Changing regulatory environments, new customer demands around the globe, challenges around product security and increasingly complex products are driving healthcare executives to make strategic supply chain investments, according to findings from the sixth annual UPS "Pain in the (Supply) Chain" healthcare survey, conducted by TNS. New technology investments and go-to-market models are top of mind as healthcare executives drive business and logistics transformations to meet evolving industry needs.

Cloud Information Technology: A Model for the Networked Company

September 19, 2013

GT Nexus

A Look at the Impact of Cloud Technology Platforms on the Role of IT, Illustrated through the Lens of Global Supply Chain Management

What Does Cloud Technology Bring to the Table When Disaster Strikes?

September 19, 2013

GT Nexus

Five Ways to Plan for and React to Supply Chain Disruptions with Cloud Technology

Five Steps to a High-Performance Supply Chain

September 19, 2013

GT Nexus

A Guide to Reaching New Levels of Agility by Enhancing ERP Software with Collaborative Cloud Technology

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.