Schlumberger saved millions on its inbound transportation spend once it decided to re-tool the way it paid its freight bills.

The growth of global trade, internalisation and externalisation of borders, and increased security threats to international supply chains are putting pressure on Customs organizations around the world.

Richard Bank and Lisa Harrington, directors of the Sustainable Supply Chain Foundation, bring us up to date on the group's efforts to introduce third-party verification of companies' sustainability programs.

DB Schenker Logistics has expanded its services to Ukraine.

The EU has recently announced the official launch of negotiations for a free trade agreement with Japan. The agreement would cover goods, services and investment, and would eliminate tariff and non-tariff barriers, and cover other trade-related issues, such as sustainable development, regulatory issues, competition and public procurement.

The freight-forwarding division of Norbert Dentressangle has set up a representative office in Vietnam.

Menlo Worldwide Logistics has established a new distribution center in Genk, Belgium.