Logistics Outsourcing

RFID Thread Woven Into Products Is Designed to Stop Theft, Counterfeiting

April 1, 2014

Several industrial linen companies in the United Kingdom and France are testing a new RFID tag that is literally woven into a textile or fabric product, which could hamper counterfeiters and thieves.

Fleet Managers Must Balance Regulation, Costs and Customer Demands

March 31, 2014

Food Logistics

Today's fleet managers are confronted with multiple challenges, from ongoing driver shortages to complex and oftentimes restrictive state and federal regulations, and that's just for starters. Add to that the specific concerns of food shippers, and the picture becomes even more complicated.

Ottawa's Rail Grain Transportation Legislation 'Heavy-handed'

March 31, 2014

CN expressed disappointment with Canadian government legislation tabled by Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Transportation Minister Lisa Raitt to increase regulatory intrusion and oversight for rail grain transportation, and to introduce new rules for the extension of interswitching limits in the rail industry.

Chicago, Miami and L.A. Top List of U.S. Airports Fighting for Air Cargo Business

March 31, 2014

Jones Lang LaSalle

Top U.S. airports are engaged in a fight for a larger share of the challenged U.S. air cargo market, according to JLL's annual Airport Outlook Report. With world trade growing faster than demand for air cargo, both airports and air carriers face a significant challenge – how can they attract airfreight and fend off competition from other cheaper modes of transport such as intermodal and trucks?

The Air-Cargo Freighter as Endangered Species

March 31, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

It's getting harder and harder to keep air-cargo freighters profitably aloft.

A Forecast for the Cloud in Supply Chain and Logistics

March 31, 2014

Tom Boike, VP Supplier Management, UPS

Transportation Today: A Snapshot

March 31, 2014

Matt Harding, Principal, Chainalytics LLC

Yusen Logistics Completes Fourth Expansion at Port of Duisburg

March 28, 2014

Duisport

Yusen Logistics has completed the fourth expansion of its facility at the Port of Duisburg, Germany.

Risk of Financial Distress in Container Shipping Industry Rises for Third Straight Year, Study Finds

March 28, 2014

AlixPartners

Beset by continued sluggish demand, a growing mountain of debt and a radically changing marketplace, listed companies in the global container shipping industry as a whole face a greater risk of financial distress, including possible bankruptcy, than at any time since 2010, and that risk has grown in each of those past three years. That's according to a new study from AlixPartners, the global business-advisory firm.

When Will Same-Day Delivery Take Off?

March 28, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Same-day service: It's the ultimate goal of e-commerce retailers - and the ultimate desire of consumers. But is it really feasible?

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.