Logistics outsourcing - Articles - Page 288

Report From ProMat 2013

March 28, 2013

The Next Wave of Logistics Outsourcing

March 27, 2013

Blanc, managing partner of The Triangle Group, shares her views on the trends that are driving yet another surge in global logistics outsourcing.

Improved Cargo in International Air Transport Association's Forecast

March 27, 2013

Air Cargo World

In 2013, IATA expects cargo demand to grow by 2.7 percent and cargo yields to be flat - an improvement over the last two years, which has seen cargo demand and yields decline.

DHL Offering New Life Science Packaging in Singapore

March 26, 2013

Cargo News Asia

Logistics giant DHL has a new range of temperature-controlled packaging as part of its DHL Medical Express services in Singapore. The latest service offering completes the series of Thermo Packaging, which is now available to life sciences and healthcare clients here.

DB Schenker Logistics Offers Reefer Service; Opens Facility in Poland

March 26, 2013

DB Schenker Logistics

DB Schenker Logistics is starting up a new temperature-controlled service for the export of wine from France to global destinations.

Shippers Conditions Index for January Continues to Fall Further Into Negative Territory

March 26, 2013

FTR Associates

FTR Associates' Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) for January slipped an additional two points, falling to a reading of negative 7.1, reflecting deteriorating conditions for shippers in the early months of 2013. The SCI is forecast to continue to move downward as the year progresses and is expected to reach negative double-digit levels by year-end, indicating very difficult conditions for shippers.

Graybar Opening Branches in Three Additional Locations

March 25, 2013

Graybar

Graybar, a distributor of electrical, communications and data-networking products, as well as a provider of related supply-chain management and logistics services, is expanding operations to three additional locations in the U.S.

Infor Issues Implementation Accelerator for Fashion Industry

March 25, 2013

Infor

Infor has made generally available the Infor Implementation Accelerator for Fashion.

Maersk Looks to Get Its Vessels Under Way with Alternative Fuels

March 25, 2013

Maritime Executive

Danish oil and shipping group A.P. Moller-Maersk said it has entered into an agreement to explore biofuel as an alternative energy source for its ship fleet.

Navevo Introduces New Transport Planning System Extension

March 22, 2013

SCE Magazine

Navevo, developers of satellite navigation for heavy-goods vehicle (HGV) drivers, has announced the launch of its Line of Route technology, a navigation system specifically designed for fleet operators that can significantly cut down on wasted journeys and lost man hours, saving thousands of pounds every year.