ChemLogix LLC has added GeoMetrix rail logistics guidance technology as part of its transportation management solutions set.

Lufthansa Cargo AG has created a new express service for the most urgent shipments. Dubbed Courier.Solutions, the offering provides shippers with the carrier's fastest transit and shortest delivery times. It is supplemented by constant surveillance and custody of consignments.

Damco has launched a new service allowing customers easily to re-plan shipments in line with changes in delivery date, product cost or carbon footprint.

LogFire, a provider of warehouse-management system (WMS) software in the cloud, has created new transload and deconsolidation functionality, designed to meet the warehouse-management needs of third-party logistics providers.

Webgistix Corp. has unveiled SmartFreight, a package of software and services aimed at mid-sized electronic-commerce retailers.

Flash Global, a provider of services for critical parts and products, has moved into its new Flagship Parts Distribution Center at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport.

Parcel Service Inc. has reached agreement to acquire TNT Express N.V., in an all-cash offer valued at approximately $12.56 per ordinary share. Total value of the transaction was set at $6.77bn.

Mexico, the United States' southern neighbor offers transportation distances a fraction of those from Asia, a labor force a good deal cheaper than domestic workers, and a country causing fewer headaches about intellectual property and other trade concerns. But in recent years, drug-related violence along the border has caused some manufacturers to be more cautious about making the move to Mexico.

Determining the best way to store and ship products is a crucial part of your business. There are a number of options for doing so, and two of these are becoming increasingly popular: drop shipping and third-party order fulfillment.