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Global Economy, Middle East, Asia, Intermodal, Air Cargo, Utilities, Latin America
Global Logistics—October 2010
Russia developing a super-heavy cargo plane; Suppliers cannot meet Northern Europe's demand for wind power equipment; United Arab Emirates top re-exporter of rice; Outsourcing grows in Brazil; FedEx Express expands expedited offerings in China; Luxembourg-based 3PL introduces new multimodal hanging garment container to Australian apparel industry.
Global Economy, Middle East, Asia, Global Logistics, Latin America
As the World Turns, Supply Chains Spin
As multinational companies in the United States and around the world are increasingly influenced by changes in the international economy, global distribution networks must be fluid enough to accommodate unpredictability.
Ports, Middle East, Asia, Rail, China, Air Cargo
Global Logistics—December 2014
United Kingdom establishes national training center for fracking; China and Jamaica team up on logistics training initiatives; UK port constraints push freight flows north; Middle East air cargo carriers show robust growth
Ports, Global Economy, Middle East, Asia, Ocean, Green Logistics
Global Logistics—November 2010
Heineken implements inland barge distribution in Europe; CMA CGM, MSC, and Maersk Line partner to fight piracy; PepsiCo UK and Ireland help farm suppliers cut carbon emissions and water usage; New Dubai Logistics Corridor facilitates UAE trade; Japanese economy shows signs of rebound; Taiwan launches project to improve logistics performance.
Ports, Intermodal, Rail, 3PL, Site Selection, Distribution, Supply Chain Management, Transportation Infrastructure, Air Cargo, Utilities, Ocean, Trucking, Warehousing, Economic Development
Memphis: America’s Aerotropolis
Geography, transportation infrastructure, and a strong distribution sector make Memphis a natural logistics hub.
Global Economy, Asia, Global Logistics, China, Canada, Latin America
Global Logistics–July 2010
UK duties hit air freight; Prince Rupert's improved performance, Garuda Indonesia rebuilds long-haul international network, Vietnam experiences trade success, US and Switzerland Eye Open Skies pact, New Canadian coalition explores opportunities to build a replacement rail tunnel under the Detroit River; German organizations join forces to support "Cargo Needs the Night" initiative; UPS Lauds US-South Korea free trade agreement, Caterpillar constructs foothold in Brazil, China looks to consolidate air cargo carriers
Supply Chain Management, Global Economy, Manufacturing, Logistics, Green Logistics, Latin America
Eelco de Graaf: Four-Continent Career
Eelco de Graaf, vice president, supply chain operations at Lewis-Goetz and Company, is responsible for purchasing, shipping, manufacturing, and operational excellence.
Supply Chain Management, Global Economy, Rail, Mexico, China, Transportation, Safety, Logistics, Latin America
Global Logistics—January 2015
United States gives Mexican truck drivers the green light for cross-border moves; Uber pilots cargo service in Hong Kong; Latin American rail freight market ripe for investment; Panama Canal Authority restructures its toll system; Turkey and Iran toil over truck fees; Global airfreight market set for steady growth; Lithuania railroad faces antitrust inquiry over competitive switching practices
Supply Chain Management, Ports, Global Economy, Intermodal, Rail, Logistics, Ocean
Global Ports: A Boatload of Opportunity
Facing a number of challenges and constraints, the global port industry is addressing concerns and capitalizing on new opportunities.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Ports, Global Economy, Middle East, Panama Canal, Transportation
Global Logistics—November 2014
North Korea,South Korea,and Russia team up to test new trade partnership,GS1 global registry sets new standard with 15 million products,Middle East airports face growing congestion problem,Puerto Rico makes Panama Canal transshipment play with Port of the Americas project,Britain introduces supply chain slavery bill.
Materials Handling, Asia, Global Logistics, E-commerce, Canada, Latin America
Global Logistics—July 2014
CeMAT 2014 showcases the latest materials handling innovations; Alibaba buys stake in Singapore Post; Paris looks to reduce city speed limits; Canadian rail industry begins phasing out DOT-111 tankers amid crude-by-rail boom; EU and China sign Customs agreement; Chinese food imports continue to grow; Nigeria looks to resurrect defunct national steamship line; Latin America is the world’s fastest growing market for software; Maersk Line voice support for Nicaragua Canal proposal.
Canada, Manufacturing, Reverse Logistics, Transportation Infrastructure, Ports, Asia, Global Logistics, Cross-border Trade, China, Labor Management, Latin America, Retail, Economic Development
Global—February 2014
China and Taiwan depend on one another; Emirates targets multimodal transportation infrastructure investment; Chile port strike ends, concerns remain; Free online returns stoke Canadian consumption but place onus on U.S. retailers; Europe looks to United States for re-shoring inspiration; Mondelez debuts new GS1 standard
3PL, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Middle East, Asia, Risk Management, Global Logistics, Panama Canal, China
Global Logistics—January 2014
Global dry-bulk commodity trade reveals rate growth, steadying inflation in China; Preparations for 2022 World Cup trigger DC explosion in Qatar; Supplier risk analysis will become more complex as companies expand into new global markets; Pakistani protests force U.S. military drawdown to consider $1 billion airfreight alternative; Asia truck bans taking toll on logistics industry; Africa’s piracy problem shifting to continent’s west coast; Trans-Pacific Partnership pact stalls, 2014 ratification expected; China’s Nicaraguan Canal stirs intrigue; Tesco acquires stake in “Asia’s Amazon”
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Rail, Global Logistics, Air Cargo, Ocean, Green Logistics, Latin America
Global Logistics—November 2013
Aviation climate emissions agreement signals major progress; Latin American economic growth expected to accelerate despite hinterland connectivity issues; IMO’s container weight verification amendment irks some shipper advocates; Rolls-Royce developing hybrid wind-powered ship; Spain and Portugal seek rail freight harmonies
Supply Chain Management, Asia, Risk Management, Cross-border Trade, Mexico, Manufacturing, Latin America
Shoring up Sourcing Strategies
Shifting manufacturing operations in Asia back to North America provides companies more control of their supply chains, says Steve Sensing of Ryder Supply Chain Solutions.
Asia, Global Logistics, Cross-border Trade, Mexico, Trucking, Latin America
Global Logistics—May 2013
Hong Kong strike threatens port’s reputation, shakes up competition; DUBAL turns to SAP for inbound control; NAFTA cross-border trade grows for second consecutive year amid recurring safety concerns; Texas pushes for heavier produce trucks from Mexico
Southeast Asia: Region on the Rise
Southeast Asian nations – particularly Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand – represent a region of rapid economic growth, thanks to high U.S. import volumes. Infrastructure and regulatory challenges could impede progress, however.
Security, Global Economy, Middle East, Rail, Global Logistics, Import, China, Canada
Global Logistics—December 2010
Dubai makes progress on its first aerotropolis, Starbucks partners with China to set up its first coffee bean farm, Canadian National accelerates auto imports, United Kingdom and France work to counter terrorism, Marks & Spencer accelerates supply chain improvement plan
3PL, Global Economy, Import, Export, Cross-border Trade, Mexico, Latin America
Capitalizing on Mexico’s Economic Growth
Jose Fernando Nava, president, DHL Supply Chain, Latin America shows shippers how to capitalize on Mexico's attraction as a growing consumer market.
Health Care Logistics, Agriculture Logistics, Transportation Infrastructure, Global Economy, Global Logistics, Import, Export, Cross-border Trade, Mexico, China, Air Cargo, Ocean, Green Logistics
Global Logistics—September 2010
Mexico Taxes U.S. Imports, Audi's carbon friendly cars and carbon friendly transportation, Australia labors over transportation expansion, UPS opens health care logistics hubs in Singapore and China, U.S. football imports from China
Ports, Global Economy, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Rail, Global Logistics, Panama Canal, Ocean, Trucking, Green Logistics, Latin America
Trends—September 2010
News briefs: U.S. Ports Dig Panama Gold, Reducing the Carton Footprint, SaaS to the Rescue, BNSF Brings Shortlines On Line, Truckers Tackle Credit Crunch
3PL, Supply Chain Management, Intermodal, Rail, Air Cargo, Ocean, Trucking
Trends—July 2010
21st annual State of Logistics Report: Beating the Recession; Making dollars and Sense out of Jabulanis and Vuvuzelas; Mergers and Acquisitions Show signs of Recovery
Supply Chain Management, Global Economy, Canada, Logistics, Specialized Logistics
Oil, Gas, and Energy: Down Goes the Boom
Volatility in the oil, gas and energy business is forcing producers and industry to confront a legacy of poor logistics execution.
3PL, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Global Economy, Freight Forwarders, Customer Service, Logistics, Technology
The Kings of ACE
When it came time to face the ACE, HW St. John bet on an automated solution that streamlines processes and deals customers a winning hand.
Intermodal, Cross-Docking, Loading Dock, Logistics, Forklifts, Warehousing
Fine-Tuning Your Warehouse Layout
Developing an efficient and safe warehouse can be challenging. Use this advice to get the most out of your warehouse.
Supply Chain Management, Ports, Global Economy, Global Logistics, Panama Canal, Canada, Logistics, Ocean
Global Logistics—August 2014
United States and Canada are investing $7 billion in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence system; Changing political relations between the United States and Cuba could signal new trade opportunities; UK faces a truck driver shortage among younger people; Panama approves new port development
Supply Chain Management, Global Economy, Logistics, Education & Careers
How to Close the Supply Chain Talent Gap
All logistics and transportation stakeholders must work together to eliminate the supply chain talent gap.
Supply Chain Management, Last Mile Delivery, Transportation, Logistics, Intermodal, Trucking
Trucking From the Driver’s Seat
From first mile to last mile and every mile in between, truck drivers are the lifeblood of your supply chain. Meet some of these dedicated professionals.
Supply Chain Management, Intermodal, Rail, Mexico, Canada, Logistics
Rail Freight: What’s Coming Down the Track?
We hit the road this past fall to get an up close view, around the bend, of where the railroad industry is tracking in 2015 and beyond.
Manufacturing, Utilities, Warehousing, Green Logistics
Five LED Lighting Myths Debunked
Five common misconceptions about LED lighting in industrial and hazardous facilities.
3PL, Lean, Rail, Air Cargo, Ocean, Trucking
Reducing Freight Costs
As transportation prices rise, shippers are engaging in smart planning to reduce logistics costs.
3PL, Transportation Infrastructure, Mexico, Latin America
3PL Partnerships Can Ease Burden on LATAM Manufacturers
Latin America is fast becoming the destination of choice for companies looking to expand their global footprint, and 3PLs with knowledge and regional expertise will be valuable partners.
Intermodal, Rail, Transportation
Intermodal Transportation’s Solution to Our Evolving Supply Chain Demands
Intermodal transport provides cost savings, increased reliability, greater capacity, and green and safety advantages.
3PL, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Intermodal, Transportation, Trucking
Understanding Capacity Constraints
The trucking industry faces capacity constraints, but there are solutions available to help shippers minimize the impact.
Ports, Intermodal, Rail, Transportation
Shippers Get Creative With Multimodal Solutions
Creative use of intermodal and multimodal options enables cost-effective transportation, boosts capacity, and reduces highway congestion delays.
3PL, Supply Chain Management, Transportation Infrastructure, Rail, Transportation, Air Cargo, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Trucking, Warehousing, Education & Careers, Economic Development
Memphis: America’s Multimodal City
Memphis supports global supply chains through highway, rail, airport, and inland port assets, and a qualified workforce.
Modal Harmony in a Discordant Market
Intermodal solutions can have significant returns, but there are challenges to consider.
Transportation, Supply Chain Management, Transportation Infrastructure, Ports, E-commerce, Customer Service, Air Cargo, Logistics I.T., Ocean, Trucking, Retail, Economic Development
Trends—October 2014
UPS makes major improvements to save Christmas; PANYNJ invests $5.5 billion to streamline port operations
Asia, Partnership, Global Logistics, China, E-commerce, Customer Service, Canada, Retail
Global Logistics—October 2014
Pilot program uses drones to deliver time-sensitive goods; Canadian government lines up two new bilateral trade agreements; Labor rights causing supply chain disruption; Using social media to understand carrier usage.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Ports, Intermodal, Rail, Ocean, Trucking
Intermodal: Too Much of a Good Thing?
As intermodal grows, so do its challenges. Increasing cargo volumes create bottlenecks and congestion; while the capacity shortage has everyone scrambling. How are shippers and service providers coping? This article helps solve the dilemma.
Supply Chain Management, Mexico, Latin America
Nearshoring: Mexico – Is It Time?
Mexico presents an attractive option for U.S.-based companies moving all or a portion of their supply chains closer to home.
Supply Chain Management, Asia, Risk Management, Global Logistics, E-commerce
Global Logistics—September 2014
Plan now to avoid supply chain disruptions from the latest Icelandic volcano eruption; Australia struggles with home delivery challenges; EU and China sign landmark customs agreement.
Site Selection, Supply Chain Management, Utilities, Economic Development
Utilities and Site Selection: Power Players
Site selection teams get help from energy providers looking to boost local economic development.
Transportation Infrastructure, Global Logistics, Panama Canal, Transportation, Ocean, Latin America
Panama: Leveraging Opportunities Beyond the Canal
Leverage Panama’s developments into your distribution hub for a more streamlined, efficient, and profitable bottom line.
Global Economy, Global Logistics
Global Logistics—June 2014
Turkey and China working on major transport infrastructure projects; Eurotunnel reduces freight rates to increase rail traffic; Port Metro Vancouver debuts GPS truck tracking program; French protectionism threatens foreign investment; First standardized emissions calculation methodology comes to Australia; Obama Administration weighs changes to Russia’s preferential trade status
Latin America, Economic Development
Latin American Logistics: The View to the South
U.S. companies trading with Latin America face opportunities and challenges, but logistics service providers can help.
Site Selection, Intermodal, Rail, Economic Development
Keeping Intermodal In Your Sites
When selecting manufacturing and distribution sites, companies should ensure rail/intermodal accessibility.
Global Logistics, Air Cargo, Ocean
Global Logistics—May 2014
U.S. industry looks to Europe for materials handling and omnichannel innovation; Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport pilots new remote scanning program; Ocean carriers struggle with schedule reliability; WTO projects an uptick in global trade for 2014; Falling freight rates help Brazilian sugar exporters seize market share.
Asia, Global Logistics, Economic Development
Managing Complex Supply Chains in Emerging Asia
Asia’s rapid growth presents challenges of its own, especially in the area of supply chain management.
Site Selection, Utilities, Economic Development
Logistics Leadership: The New Spirit of St. Louis
For site selection teams, the St. Louis area’s logistics advantages make it ideal for storing and moving product.
Global Economy, Rail, Global Logistics, Import, Export, China, Canada
Global Logistics—April 2014
U.S. government aims to create single-window, paper-less Customs process; Deutsche Post predicts positive growth for global express business; China looks to develop more logistics centers upstream on the Yangtze River; Canada-Mexico trade imbalance tops NAFTA summit; Mexican railroads object to proposed reform bill
Asia, Global Logistics, Logistics I.T.
Untangling the Complications of Free Trade Agreements
Companies that effectively integrate trade agreements will gain a competitive edge in the marketplace.
3PL, Supply Chain Management, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation, Inland Barge, Air Cargo, Trucking, Economic Development
Heading North: Navigating Alaska’s Supply Chain
Alaska’s extreme weather and geography create logistics challenges for shippers moving cargo to, from, and in the state.
3PL, Site Selection, Supply Chain Management, Transportation Infrastructure, Ports, Intermodal, Ocean, Warehousing, Economic Development
Georgia: Logistics Sweet Spot
Georgia offers manufacturers and distributors superior access to logistics providers and transportation infrastructure.
Ports, Intermodal, Transportation, Trucking
How the Changing Chassis Market Affects Your Supply Chain
Rapid changes in the chassis market mean shippers must ensure they are creating value from the chassis they use.
3PL, Site Selection, Supply Chain Management, Global Logistics, Cross-border Trade, Mexico, Manufacturing, Latin America, Economic Development
Cross-Border Trade: Made in Mexico
U.S. companies stand to gain from establishing manufacturing operations in Mexico – if they manage the challenges.
3PL, Temperature Controlled, Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Global Logistics, Packaging, Food Logistics, Air Cargo
Perishable Logistics: Cold Chain on a Plane
Air cargo shipments of perishable goods such as produce, flowers, and seafood require careful handling.
3PL, Site Selection, Supply Chain Management, Ports, Intermodal, Global Logistics, Import, Export, Transportation, Ocean, Warehousing
FTZ Basics & Benefits
Foreign Trade Zones can help global shippers cut operational costs and speed customs clearance for imports and exports.
Security, Transportation Infrastructure, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Intermodal, Rail, Industry Associations, Transportation, Safety
Rail Trends Recap: Shared Strategies, Mixed Signals
The 2013 Rail Trends conference addressed issues of rail safety and regulation.
Supply Chain Management, Partnership, Global Logistics, Cross-border Trade, Mexico, Manufacturing, Latin America
Maximize Nearshoring Value to Minimize Supply Chain Complexity
Shifting production closer to the U.S. can benefit supply chains, but nearshoring also presents obstacles.
Supply Chain Management, Global Economy, Global Logistics, Panama Canal
Panama Canal Expansion: Changing the Channel
The Panama Canal expansion, opening in 2015, may alter shippers' sourcing and routing decisions.
Asia, Global Logistics, Cross-border Trade, Canada, Ocean
Global Logistics—December 2013
Infrastructure remains India's greatest supply chain challenge; Canadian e-commerce market is catching up to speed; Maersk, Mediterranean Shipping Co. and CMA CGM form P3 Alliance
Supply Chain Management, Expedited Shipping, Air Cargo, Trucking
Time-Critical Transport: Devising a Master Plan
Expedited shipping modes are a crucial part of shippers’ planned transportation strategies.
How to Take Advantage of Intermodal Transportation
Mixing truckload, less-than-truckload, and rail options allows shippers to create efficient intermodal solutions.
Supply Chain Management, Transportation Infrastructure, Intermodal, Health Care Logistics, Automotive Logistics
Trends—November 2013
Regulatory compliance is top supply chain challenge for healthcare executives; Ohio’s transportation funding plan pays dividends with bridge repair program; GM saves $40 million a year by co-locating stamping and assembly facilities; Collaboration is the key to sustained procurement savings; U.S. domestic intermodal surpasses international as growth driver.
Cross-border Trade, Mexico, Manufacturing, Latin America
Nearshoring in Mexico: The Benefits of Shared Borders
Manufacturing in Mexico gives U.S. companies quality control, lower transportation costs, and faster transit times.
Intermodal, Rail, Ocean, Trucking
Intermodal Efficiencies
Intermodal allows shippers to cut transportation costs without sacrificing service.
Intermodal, Rail, Transportation Management, Ocean, Trucking
All Aboard a Modal Conversion
Exploring intermodal transportation's potential.
Utilities, Economic Development
Utilities & Site Selection: Powering U.S. Manufacturing Growth
Site selection teams get help from energy providers looking to boost local economic development.
Get Airborne with Asset Tracking
GPS tracking devices give shippers shipment visibility, even when cargo is in the air.
Intermodal Transportation's Strategic Advantage
Intermodal shipping offers benefits such as reduced transportation costs, reduced carbon emissions, and safety.
Choosing the Right Airfreight Forwarder
When choosing an airfreight forwarder, consider transport and tech capabilities, service records, and professionalism.
Global Logistics, Latin America
Global Logistics—July 2013
Brazil shipper turns to sea shipping amid truck theft concerns; Global trade key to SMB success; FedEx makes strategic acquisition in Africa; Amazon faces labor unrest in Germany and legal constraints in France; China plans canal through Nicaragua; CN critical of Canada’s Fair Rail Freight Service Act
Middle East/North Africa: MENA at Work
Transportation and logistics investment is the cornerstone to economic growth in the Middle East and North Africa.
Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Air Cargo, Logistics I.T.
Sensor-based Logistics: Monitoring Shipment Vital Signs in Real Time
Sensor-based logistics solutions monitor factors like temperature and humidity to protect perishable shipments.
Latin American Logistics: Keeping Up With the Latin Beat
Companies see supply chain expansion opportunities in Latin America’s improving infrastructure and trade policies.
3PL, Site Selection, Transportation Infrastructure, Intermodal, Rail, Economic Development
Site Selection: The Rise of Intermodal
Transporting goods via truck and rail services offers shippers economy and efficiency benefits. Site selection teams evaluating intermodal sites also consider factors such as labor, transportation infrastructure, and utility costs.
Ports, Intermodal, Transportation Management
Sharing the Load
Transloading shipments allows shippers to reduce touches and costs, and create greater flexibility to respond to changing demand in global shipments.
Global Economy, Import, Export
To Rebuild America’s Economy, Keep Products at Home
Rebuilding the U.S. economy through trade requires enabling domestic manufacturers to regain home markets, writes Alan Tonelson of the U.S. Business and Industry Council.
Global Economy, Economic Development
Emerging Markets Break Through
Growth in overseas manufacturing spurred a boom in transportation of goods to and from developing nations. New emerging markets require shippers to reconsider their global operations.
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Logistics I.T., Latin America, Retail
Cloud-Based WMS Fires Up Supermercados Supply Chain
Peruvian supermarket chain drives DC network realignment with a new cloud-based software as a service (SaaS) warehouse management system (WMS).
Site Selection, Asia, Economic Development
St. Louis: New Gateway to Asian Markets
For new businesses or those seeking to grow trade relationships, St. Louis represents a gateway to Asian markets, writes Tim Nowak of the World Trade Center St. Louis.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Intermodal, Rail
Resilient…Responsive…Determined: Rails Focus on the Future
At the annual RailTrends conference, industry experts shared insight on trends, opportunities, and challenges facing North American railroads.
Air Freight Collaboration and Agility
By implementing collaborative and flexible logistics practices and remaining agile, managing air freight today can be a win-win process for both shipper and forwarder, writes Horst von Kanel of Damco USA.
Expedited Shipping, Air Cargo, Trucking
Expedited Transport: It’s All in the Timing
Expedited services transport cargo by air, sea, or ground to meet shippers’ demands for consistent, on-time delivery with short lead times.
Intermodal, Rail, Transportation, Trucking
Rail Intermodal: Where Rail Meets Road
Shippers such as Ste. Michelle, Welch’s, and Michaels Stores are using intermodal transportation to move freight quickly, efficiently, and sustainably.
Utilities & Site Selection: Energized for Success
For many businesses selecting sites for new distribution centers and warehouses, ensuring adequate and affordable energy to power the facility is a challenge. Smart companies enlist the help of local resources to explore the cost of utilities in municipalities they are considering for new locations.
Risk Management, Cross-border Trade, Mexico, Latin America
Beating the Odds in Latin America
Multinational corporations are gambling on the Latin American market's growth potential. But meeting the region's supply chain challenges requires an understanding of local markets, strategic planning, and strong partnerships.
Air Cargo’s Future: Ready for Anything
The airfreight industry is depending on the new efficiencies promised by new freighters, e-commerce, and updated air traffic control systems to offset economic uncertainties and increasing regulatory requirements.
Intermodal: More Than Roads and Rails
Intermodal rail facilities located around the United States allow shippers to save transportation costs and move goods efficiently. Transportation infrastructure, a skilled workforce, logistics service providers, and affordable utilities support the manufacturing and distribution facilities located in these intermodal hubs.
Site Selection, Global Logistics, Mexico, Latin America
Nearshoring Latin America: A Closer Look
Factors such as labor costs, transportation time and costs, and infrastructure may make Latin America the best global location for manufacturing operations.
Air Cargo, Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
Trying on a Tailor-made TMS
Ralph Lauren’s transport operations team lacked the ability to dynamically route international air freight according to real-time best service and cost options, and it showed in inflated shipping costs. When a market search found no suitable transportation management system (TMS) for international air freight, the company decided to create its own, with help from solutions provider Acuitive Solutions.
Scrutinizing Supply Chain Security
The logistics sector is using new approaches, mandates, and technologies to support global supply chain security.
Intermodal Inroads
Carriers, port authorities, and other service providers are working to keep intermodal going strong. Here’s a look at some of the newest developments in intermodal transportation around North America.
Site Selection, Utilities, Economic Development
Strategic Logistics Sites: In the Right Place At the Right Time
Discover the logistics advantages of the Buffalo Niagara region; Joplin, Missouri; Southern California; and Nebraska.
Improving Rail Infrastructure: On the Right Track
Railroads continue to ramp up capital spending on infrastructure and equipment, leading to new intermodal services that prompt more shippers – and motor carriers – to adopt multimodal approaches.
Intermodal: A Means, Not an End
Intermodal shipping reduces transport costs by rationalizing long-haul bulk moves between road, barge, rail, and occasionally air, writes Editor Felecia Stratton.
Is Intermodal Right For You?
ChemLogix’s Stephen Hamilton explains why limited truck capacity and fuel costs make intermodal an attractive transportation alternative.
Utilities & Site Selection: A Powerful Partnership
Energy resources often spell the difference between an adequate location and a great one. Energy utilities may therefore serve as a valuable partners in the site selection process.
Optimizing Air Cargo Shipments
Scott Aubuchon of UPS offers tips to help shippers make the most of their air cargo shipments.
Security, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Air Cargo
Trends—May 2011
As You Sow asks P&G and General Mills to recycle post-consumer waste; PepsiCo and Coca-Cola make bottles out of plants; Air cargo industry raises concerns about the Transportation Security Administration’s 100-percent screening mandate; Truckers report increasing volumes and rates; TMS market shows signs of rebound; CN invests in new intermodal equipment, new customers; Amazon vacates S.C. DC over sales tax
Site Selection, Intermodal, Rail
U.S. Intermodal Gets a Lift: America’s Great Rail Sites & Services
Intermodal connections help shippers move product quickly and efficiently. Get on track with some locations, utilities, and service providers that are helping intermodal grow.
Global Economy, Logistics I.T.
The Future Ain’t What It Used to Be
Globally interconnected supply chains face challenges such as natural disasters and currency fluctuations, but benefit from the latest logistics technology.
Supply Chain Management, Global Economy
Managing Risk in a Chain of Fire
Man-made disruptions and natural disasters have a radiating effect on global supply chains. Inbound Logistics Editor Felecia Stratton discusses ways of coping.
Global Economy, Transportation Management
Five Market Concerns Driving Shipper Cost Increases
John Haber, NPI, outlines five market concerns that will have the biggest impact on shipper spending in the near future.
Asia: Manufacturing Dynamo or Consumer Powerhouse?
Asia today is not just about manufacturing; it's also emerging as a consumer powerhouse. To seize the opportunity, manufacturers and retailers alike are rewiring their global supply chain strategies.
Transportation Infrastructure, Intermodal
Northern Exposure: Navigating the Alaskan Supply Chain
Intermodal transportation stitches together Alaska's 663,268 square miles of rugged terrain, presenting challenges and opportunities for intrepid shippers.
Global Air Service That Inspires Customer Confidence
Choose a global air transportation services provider that both you and your customers can trust to deliver time-sensitive inventory on schedule.
Global Economy, Global Logistics, Import, Export
Supply Chain Gain: Global Growth
Contingency suppliers, sourcing differentiation, special incentives, and a host of other strategies generate improvements in supply chains that reach around the world.
Global Economy, Mexico, Economic Development
Ask the (M)experts 2011
Supply chain leaders and economic development experts provide insight on what's new in security, infrastructure, and manufacturing in Mexico.
Supply Chain Management, Security, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Safety, Air Cargo
Trends—December 2010
U.S. Department of Transportation pursues ban on cell phone use while driving; Proposed air cargo screening legislation enhances security measures; U.S. retailers place increased emphasis on supply chain management
Tapping Into the Power of Supply Chain Integration
Jeremy Woods of Summit Realty Group explains how an orchestrated strategy to integrate supply chain, energy use, and real estate costs can help save money.
Expedited Shipping, Air Cargo, Trucking
Supply Chain Velocity: Shifting Into Overdrive
When expediting shipments, visibility, communication, and customer service get into gear.
Intermodal, Rail, Temperature-Sensitive Goods
How to Leverage Rail/Intermodal For Refrigerated Freight
The emergence of refrigerated container units provides more cost-effective rail and intermodal shipping for perishable and temperature-sensitive goods.
Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation Management, Air Cargo
How to Ship Air Freight in Alaska
Moving cargo by air in Alaska requires expertise in transportation and logistics management.
Currency Events
Inbound Logistics Publisher Keith Biondo considers how today\'s foreign currency values will impact global product flow.
3PL, Site Selection, Supply Chain Management, Transportation Infrastructure, Utilities, Economic Development
Great Logistics Sites: Supply Chain Central
Here is a look at the attributes that rank high on the list for any company seeking a location for supply chain activities.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Intermodal, Rail
Reassessing Rail Reregulation
Will rail reregulation untie captive shippers but tie up rail productivity?
Supply Chain Management, Transportation Infrastructure, Air Cargo, Ocean
Trends—October 2010
U.S. transportation spending lags, according to Transportation Performance Indexes; International air cargo traffic increases; Ocean volumes rise; Large corporations band together to help smaller suppliers sell goods and services to global companies.
3PL, Global Economy, Global Logistics, Import, Export
Locating a Global Distribution Hub
10 tips for what companies should consider when locating and choosing a global distribution hub.
Site Selection, Distribution, Utilities, Warehousing, Economic Development
Energy Security for the Future
When selecting a site for a new warehouse or distribution center, there's a second infrastructure that demands attention: the power generation and delivery system.
Middle East, Military Logistics
Amazing Race: Questions & Answers with Brigadier General John O’Connor
Inbound Logistics goes behind the scenes of a five-month pursuit to move the U.S. military from Iraq to Afghanistan with Brigadier General John O’Connor, director of logistics, Third Army, and commanding general of the Army Materiel Command.
Supply Chain Management, Security, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Global Economy, Global Logistics, Logistics I.T.
Digitizing the Global Supply Chain
Global supply chain visibility and detail can only be achieved by modern electronic data transmissions that are already available and can reduce the costs of international cargo movement.
3PL, Supply Chain Management, Global Logistics, Freight Forwarders, Transportation Management, Air Cargo
Freight Forwarders: The Vital Link in Logistics Communication
A professional freight forwarder that represents the interests of all supply chain participants can serve as the missing link in supply chain communication.
Giving Intermodal the Green Light
A combined truck-and-rail transport approach cuts costs and offers environmental benefits, writes John Patton of Trinity Transport Inc.
Global Economy, Risk Management, Global Logistics
Trends—May 2010
Faced with transportation interruptions caused by the April 2010 eruption of an Icelandic volcano, European express carriers TNT and DHL activated contingency plans; LCD television manufacturers control spending by bringing production in-house; Inventory-in-sales ratios rise across the supply chain; Wholesaler Arrow Electronics acquires reverse logistics companies; Google helps consumers match demand to in-store supply
Wind Logistics: A Mighty Wind
Rapid change follows rapid growth in the wind power industry. Here's how logistics providers are working to go any way the wind blows.
Intermodal, Rail, Specialized Logistics
On the Road | Morris, Illinois: Plastics, Pellets, and Pallets
A&R Logistics' Morris, Ill., dry bulk intermodal facility specializes in hauling plastics. Inbound Logistics Senior Writer Joseph O'Reilly tours the operation.
Security, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Air Cargo
Gearing Up for 100% Air Cargo Screening
The Transportation Security Administration's air cargo screening requirements create challenges for airports and shippers, writes Robert F. Caton of AMB Logistics.
Trends—January 2010
Regional shortline railroads introduce intermodal shippers to marine rail solutions; Highway report ranks state highway systems; UPS exec offers insight on supply chain trends for 2010; FedEx Freight partners with Vision Industries to test a hybrid heavy-duty tractor; Clorox address hazardous materials concerns; Import cargo volumes rise at retail container ports
On the Road | Elizabeth, New Jersey: On the Waterfront
Inbound Logistics Senior Writer Joseph O'Reilly visits New Jersey's Port Elizabeth, one of the East Coast's busiest intermodal ports.
Transportation Infrastructure, Air Cargo
On the Road | Piedmont Triad, North Carolina: Visions of an Aerotropolis
Inbound Logistics Senior Writer Joseph O'Reilly tours North Carolina's Piedmont Triad, home to a new FedEx hub and growing Aerotropolis.
Business Intelligence: The Key to Success in Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific companies can implement sophisticated supply chain management solutions quickly and effectively via cloud computing, creating visibility to generate logistics business intelligence data.
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