Transportation & Distribution

IAG Cargo Launches Emergency Shipment Service

October 4, 2016

IAG Cargo has launched Critical, an emergency shipment service.

Qualified Ocean Carriers Can Now Pre-Clear Customs Day in Advance of Arrival in Port

October 4, 2016

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has expanded its fast clearance plan for ocean freight, the Advanced Qualified Unloading Approval (AQUA Lane) program, which started with a pilot test in four ports late last year.

Ocean Transportation Remains 'Too Manual, Inefficient and Opaque'

October 3, 2016

Maritime Executive

While sensor-laden containers, smart ships and 3D printing have grabbed the headlines, the start-ups making the biggest inroads are those working on something more basic - streamlining the interaction between shippers, freight forwarders and those actually transporting the goods.

DHL to Take Over UK's Largest Mail, Parcel Carrier

October 3, 2016

American Shipper

Deutsche Post DHL Group will acquire UK Mail Group plc for 242.7m pounds ($315.63m), the company said. DHL said it expects the company's directors to make a unanimous recommendation that UK Mail shareholders accept the offer.

Walmart Buys E-Commerce Startup Jet.com - But Can It Catch Amazon?

October 3, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. might be running a distant second to Amazon.com Inc. in the e-commerce race, but it's spending billions of dollars to close the gap.

Canadian Shippers See Slight Increase in Ground Transportation Cost in July

September 30, 2016

Nulogx

Results published by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) indicate that the total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers increased by just 0.15 percent in July, as compared with June results.

Confidence in Ocean Transportation Industry Begins to Resurface

September 30, 2016

Transport Intelligence

A weak trend of improvement in the Stifel Logistics Confidence Index is evident, though the Index is still short of the neutral 50 point mark.

Warning: Your Drone Can Be Hacked, Directed to Crash

September 30, 2016

Infosecurity

Insurance giant Allianz has warned that the increasing volume of drones in our skies could present a major cybersecurity threat, potentially even resulting in loss of life.

North American CEOs Pleased With Recent Growth, Project Even More, Study Finds

September 30, 2016

D’Amore-McKim Business School

All CEOs of 14 North American 3PLs say their companies were profitable in 2015 and believe the regional 3PL industry had also been profitable for the year. Moreover, each sees the bottom line continuing to be positive over the next three years.

3PLs Transition from Providers to Collaborative Partners, Study Says

September 30, 2016

Penske Logistics

Today's rapid pace of change is adding complexity to the roles of shippers and their logistics providers, so many 3PLs have evolved from tactical service providers to collaborative partners that take on greater accountability and control. Providers have also increased their technology expectations, and 3PLs are responding with increased capabilities.

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.