Logistics Outsourcing

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September 10, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

SupplyChainBrain and JobsInLogistics have joined forces in 2014 for the specialized purpose of:

Adept Launches Technology for Autonomous Mobile Robots

September 9, 2014

Adept Technology Inc.

Adept Technology Inc. has launched Acuity, proprietary technology for its Lynx line of intelligent, autonomous mobile robots.

Zenith Global Logistics Expands Facility in Texas

September 9, 2014

Zenith Global Logistics

Zenith Global Logistics, a specialist in the handling and movement of furniture, has opened a second facility in Flower Mound, Tex., near Dallas.

Orders for Class 8 Vehicles in August 'Atypically Robust'

September 9, 2014

ACT Research

Demand for commercial vehicles remained healthy in August as 43,100 total NA Classes 5-8 orders were booked. Over the course of the past 12 months, NA Classes 5-8 net orders have totaled 531,500 units, an improvement of 20 percent/90,000 units compared to the preceding 12-month period.

Canadian Shippers See Truckload Freight Costs Drop

September 8, 2014

Nulogx

Results published by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) indicate that the total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers slipped by 1.8 percent in June when compared with May results.

St. Lawrence Seaway Cargo Shipments Up 3 Percent Over 2013 Levels

September 8, 2014

Chamber of Marine Commerce

Total cargo shipments on the St. Lawrence Seaway have now surpassed 2013 levels despite one of the most difficult starts to the shipping season in years due to ice coverage. According to Seaway figures, total cargo tonnage from March 25 to August 31 reached 20 million metric tons, up 3 percent over the same period last year.

CEVA Logistics Expands Logistics Facility in San Diego

September 5, 2014

CEVA Logistics

CEVA Logistics, a third-party logistics and supply-chain management provider, has announced plans to expand its presence in the San Diego, Calif. market.

The Transportation Capacity Crunch: How Can Shippers Cope?

September 5, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Tom Sanderson, chief executive officer of Transplace, offers a picture of the current transportation landscape – one that's marked by tightening capacity and fewer options for shippers. He offers some advice on how to cope with the situation.

Globe Tracker Teams With Total Soft Bank on Marine-Terminal Tracking

September 4, 2014

Globe Tracker International ApS

Globe Tracker International ApS, a vendor of technology for asset tracking, monitoring and data sharing, has entered into a strategic partnership with Total Soft Bank Ltd. (TSB), a provider of global port and maritime information technology.

KMG Chemicals Hires a 3PL: A Case Study

September 4, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Ernie Kremling, vice president of operations with KMG Chemicals Inc., relates the story of how the company selected a 3PL, and what kind of issues it was out to solve in the process. He is joined by Frank McGuigan, president of transportation management with Transplace.

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.