Third-party logistics - Articles - Page 8

Accellos Issues Update of One Warehouse, Cloud-Managed Service for 3PLs

May 4, 2012

Accellos Inc. has developed version 6.4 of AccellosOne Warehouse, the vendor's warehouse-management system software.

State of Logistics Outsourcing Report Available from Capgemini

April 27, 2012

The world of consumer electronics is a rapidly evolving marketplace, one where manufacturers have to deal with product price erosion and the challenges that come with selling into many layered vertical markets.

To Fend Off Competitors, Port of L.A. Plans to Put Billions Into Infrastructure Improvements

April 27, 2012

JOC Sailings

The Port of Los Angeles will invest billions of dollars in transportation infrastructure to maintain its ranking as the largest U.S. container port, according to the 2012-2017 strategic plan it just released.

Three Cargo Brokers Join to Form Global Charter Alliance

April 27, 2012

Global Charter Alliance

Three cargo charter brokers have joined to form the Global Charter Alliance, reportedly the world's first consortium of independent brokers. Founding members are Pacific Airlift of Singapore, The Charter Store of the U.S., and NEO Air Charter of Germany.

Ryder Creates Website Aimed at Hiring More Veterans

April 27, 2012

Ryder System Inc.

Ryder System Inc. has launched a new military-recruiting website, to help veterans match their skills with open positions at the provider of commercial transportation and supply-chain management services.

Why No Interest in Low-Interest Loans for the Merchant Marine Fleet?

April 26, 2012

Tony Munoz, Editor-in-Chief, Maritime Executive and MarEx Newsletter

A recent S&P credit-rating report on the end-of-life of the U.S. merchant marine fleet over the next few years read more like an obituary than a financial analysis: "Weak credit quality, challenging capital market conditions and reduced access to government-guaranteed loans could spell doom for many U.S. shipowners," said S&P analyst Funmi Afonja.

Newgistics Adds Delivery, Return Services to Canada

April 26, 2012

Newgistics

Newgistics, a provider of small-parcel delivery, returns-management and freight-shipping services, is now offering delivery and return between the U.S. and Canada.

The Road to Recovery: It's Going to Be a Bumpy Ride

April 23, 2012

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Doesn't it seem as though we are forever plunging into recession, then clawing our way back to recovery? In recent months we've seen hints that the U.S. economy is on the mend, with unemployment levels dropping. At the same time, consumer confidence is once again on the decline. It's a mixed bag by anyone's measure, but we've yet to return to pre-recession numbers in key sectors.

There Could Be a Great 3PL in Your Future

April 23, 2012

Richard Armstrong, Chairman & CEO, Armstrong & Associates

Global third-party logistics had a mixed year in 2011, and 2012 could be more of the same. But the signs are highly promising, at least in certain areas, that the industry's fortunes are indeed looking up.