Transportation & Distribution

Yusen Logistics Expands Airfreight Forwarding Network in Mexico

August 23, 2016

Yusen Logistics

Yusen Logistics has expanded its airfreight forwarding network in Mexico, with the addition of a branch in Guadalajara.

In Wake of Hospira Acquisition, Pfizer Consolidating DCs

August 22, 2016

FiercePharma

Pfizer has decided that it does not need the legacy distribution sites that it got with the $15bn buyout of Hospira last year and so will close four facilities across the U.S., consolidating distribution into two Pfizer logistics centers next year. In the process it will whack 104 jobs.

Fast and Free: Can Smaller Online Retailers Meet Consumers' Delivery Demands?

August 22, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Amazon.com can meet e-commerce shoppers' demand for both fast and free delivery. But what about its smaller rivals?

Jump Technologies Releases New Software Module for Medical

August 19, 2016

Jump Technologies Inc.

Jump Technologies Inc., a software vendor specializing in applications for supply management in hospitals, has developed the new JumpStock module for operating rooms (ORs).

Why the Last Mile is a First Priority for Today's Retailers

August 19, 2016

Kees Jacobs & Sundip Naik of Capgemini

The "last mile" is a telecom term for delivering telephone, cable or internet services to the customer's location. With the most connections to make, it's the bottleneck of the system. It's also the most expensive and difficult to upgrade.

Administration Rolls Out New Fuel-Economy Standards for Trucks

August 19, 2016

The Washington Post

The Obama administration has finalized new fuel-economy standards for large trucks, buses and other heavy-duty vehicles, the latest in a series of efforts aimed at slashing greenhouse gas emissions and weaning the nation from its dependence on fossil fuels.

Yusen Logistics Sets up Temp-Controlled D.C. in Cambodia

August 18, 2016

Yusen Logistics

Yusen Logistics (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. has established a temperature-controlled distribution center in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Labelmaster Creates Anti-Static Drum Labels

August 18, 2016

Labelmaster

Labelmaster has developed anti-static drum labels to reduce the risk of labeling hazardous materials.

Slowdown Seen in Crude Oil Shipping

August 18, 2016

Drewry

A steep rise in refinery capacity in the Middle East, the world's crude oil production hub, will diminish oil trade growth and with it prospects for tanker shipping, according to the latest edition of the Tanker Forecaster, published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

Airfeight Trade Group Demands Immediate Lithium-Battery Regulation and Enforcement

August 18, 2016

Air Cargo World

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is tired of waiting for regulation and is turning up the heat on the lithium battery issue. Lack of regulation and enforcement in the lithium-ion battery supply chain poses serious security threats, IATA warned in a letter to Ministers of Trade, Industry and Transport, and Directors of Civil Aviation of the world's largest lithium battery manufacturing and export countries.

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.