Logistics Outsourcing

A 25-Year Retrospective on 3PL Research

December 10, 2014

Rosalyn Wilson, Joe Carlier and Dr. Robert C. Lieb

Extended Lean Supply Chains

December 10, 2014

Eric Lail, VP - Client Services & Continuous Improvement, Transportation Insight

Suppliers, Distributors Ready for Another Harsh Winter

December 9, 2014

Industrial Distribution

For states in the northern half of the country, particularly the Midwest and Northeast, tough winters are expected. Prolonged freezing temperatures and heavy snowfalls rarely catch anyone off guard in those regions.

Shipping Emissions Labeled Substantial, With Worst Rates in Chinese, Malaysian Ports

December 9, 2014

Maritime Executive

Shipping emissions in ports are substantial, accounting for 18 million tonnes of CO2 emissions, 0.4 million tonnes of NOx, 0.2 million of SOx and 0.03 million tonnes of PM10 in 2011, according to an International Transport Forum's report. Around 85 percent of emissions come from containerships and tankers. Containerships have short port stays, but high emissions during these stays.

Growth in Cross-border Freight

December 9, 2014

Julie A. Luna, Chief Commercial Officer, XPO Logistics, Inc.

Follow the Money: Where Investors Place Their Supply Chain Bets

December 9, 2014

David Beatson, CEO & Founder, Ascent Advisors, LLC

Truck Market 'Extremely Strong' as Class 8 Sales Remain Robust for Second Consecutive Month

December 8, 2014

FTR

FTR has released preliminary data showing November 2014 North American Class 8 truck net orders at 40,560 units indicating an extremely strong truck market. This is the second consecutive month above the 40,000 level. November order activity, similar to the previous month, was concentrated at a few OEMs with the remainder falling short of October order input. Class 8 orders have totaled an impressive 363,000 in the last 12-month period.

Fleet Management in Latin America Finally Moves Beyond Security Concerns

December 8, 2014

ABI Research

Compared to other regions, telematics in Latin America has historically been more focused on risk management. However, some markets like Brazil are beginning to mature while other new markets like Chile, Colombia, Peru and others are not as focused on security, proving that fleet management in Latin America is finally moving to other applications.

Canadian Retailer Testing Use of 60-Foot Container

December 5, 2014

Truck News

Canadian Tire is pushing the envelope and has developed a 60-foot container that has received government approval and will soon by deployed on multiple lanes.

The Role of the Cloud in Transportation Apps

December 5, 2014

Jay Douglass, Sales Director, Eyefreight

Logistics Outsourcing

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding logistics outsourcing and its impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering perishables and manufactured goods in a more timely and efficient manner than ever before using third party logistics providers (3PLs). New technologies that provide information during shipments are transforming the way companies work with these providers - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As 3PL services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using logistics outsourcing solutions to power their supply chains.