Ocean Transportation

Logistics Is Strategic Resource in Georgia

May 14, 2010

The Georgia Center of Innovation for Logistics is unique in that it is a state-led and state-funded organization, created to foster logistics as a strategic resource for fueling competitiveness and economic development in the state. The Center is hosted by the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Analyzing Profitability for Motor Carriers

May 14, 2010

SupplyChainBrain

Activity-based costing (ABC) enables motor carriers to analyze different segments of their business for profitability, says Ken Manning, president of Transportation Costing Group. But pinning profitability down precisely can be very difficult in an industry where daily changes in the weather or road conditions or traffic congestion can push a shipment into the red.

Inttra Hosts Its First Ocean Freight Electronic Invoice

May 13, 2010

Inttra

LSPs Fill the Service Gap in a Down Economy

May 13, 2010

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Shippers are looking to turn over responsibility for logistics, and third parties are happy to oblige. But are they ready for what 2010 will bring?

Ocean Freight Rates Predicted to Continue to Rise in a Challenging 2010

May 12, 2010

Joe Cygan, Vice President of Business Development, ChemLogix

NVOs Move Closer to Private Rate Arrangements

May 11, 2010

JOC Sailings

What's On Shippers' List of Priorities for 2010?

May 7, 2010

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Managing costs and taking advantage of low freight rates, to be sure - but their real concern is maintaining a high level of customer service in a time of reduced demand.

Capacity Begins to Increase as Steady Recovery Seen in Global Shipping

May 7, 2010

HIS Global Insight

Logistics Companies Emerge from Recession Leaner, Wiser And Ready for Better Times

May 4, 2010

Jean V. Murphy, SupplyChainBrain

Logistics and transportation companies were hit early and hard by the economic downturn. Those that survived had to adapt operations and adopt new ideas and strategies. Many of those will remain and provide competitive benefits as the recovery takes hold.

Halifax Sets Supply Chain Performance Standards to Speed Up Imports

May 4, 2010

JOC Sailings

Ocean Transportation

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding ocean transportation and its impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering container shipments in a more efficient manner than ever before using new services and technologies that provide information en route - allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As ocean cargo services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using ocean shipping solutions to power their supply chains.