Transportation & Distribution

FedEx Rates Will Increase in January

October 11, 2016

FedEx Express, FedEx Ground and FedEx Freight, subsidiaries of FedEx Corp., will increase shipping rates effective Jan. 2, 2017.

Cold Chain Launches First Solid Phase Change Material for Drug Shipping

October 10, 2016

Cold Chain Technologies

Cold Chain Technologies has launched its first solid phase change material (PCM) to maintain the integrity of drugs and vaccines during transport.

CaroTrans Launches Atlanta-Nhava Sheva Service in Response to Market Demand

October 10, 2016

CaroTrans

CaroTrans, a global non-vessel operating common carrier and ocean freight consolidator, has begun a direct, weekly LCL service from Atlanta to Nhava Sheva, India to address increased demand from the U.S. Southeast and Gulf regions.

Southwest Airlines Prepares to Haul International Cargo

October 10, 2016

American Shipper

Southwest Airlines will haul cargo on international flights for the first time one year from now, according to Wally Devereaux, senior director of cargo and charters.

Big Trucks Will Have to Get Cleaner - And Industry Is Fine With That

October 10, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Federal regulators are mandating drastic reductions in emissions from heavy-duty trucks over the next 10 years. And truck manufacturers and big shippers alike are applauding the move.

Missing the Money Boat: How Supply Chains Fail to Optimize Working Capital

October 7, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Companies have a pretty good grip on the movement of physical goods in their supply chains. But they often overlook the accompanying flow of funds - and the opportunity to make better use of limited working capital.

Webinar Oct. 20 Explores Maximizing Use of Parcel in Transportation Management

October 6, 2016

SupplyChainBrain

The explosion of e-commerce and omnichannel fulfillment is resulting in expanded use of parcel by shippers. How the parcel industry has changed to meet the needs of today's supply chains, and how shippers can maximize parcel in their transportation plans is the topic of SupplyChainBrain's webinar Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, at 1 p.m. ET.

If Drones Aren't Answer to Last-Mile Delivery, Maybe Robotics Is

October 6, 2016

Computerworld

A drone alone can't make "last-mile" home delivery scale. But robots can.

Cin7 Launches in U.S Market With Cloud-Based Inventory Management

October 5, 2016

Cin7

Cin7, provider of cloud-based inventory-management software, has launched in the U.S. market.

Hanjin Failure Leaves Thousands of Containers, Chassis Stranded at L.A., Long Beach Ports

October 5, 2016

American Shipper

The Hanjin bankruptcy has created a shortage of chassis in Southern California at the busiest time of year for many shippers and their truckers.

Transportation & Distribution

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding transportation and distribution and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are shipping and delivering perishables and manufactured goods faster and farther around the world than ever before through transportation and distribution solutions. New technologies that provide information during local and global shipments via air, ground and sea are transforming the way companies do business - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using transportation and distribution solutions to power their supply chains.