Transportation & Distribution

Dachser Expands Warehouse Capacity in Europe

August 17, 2016

Dachser SE is building new warehouse facilities in Austria, France and Germany.

Truckstop.com Teams With Verisk to Combat Cargo Theft

August 17, 2016

Truckstop.com has entered into a strategic alliance with the CargoNet business of Verisk Analytics to combat cargo theft in the trucking industry.

Retail Copes With Changes Taking Place in Every Aspect of the Industry

August 15, 2016

SupplyChainBrain

Leaders have to be nimble and agile if they are to keep on top of the evolution, particularly in the technology arena, that is roiling their vertical.

Webinar Aug. 16: Designing a Transportation Network to Support Your Supply Chain

August 15, 2016

SupplyChainBrain

When it comes to moving goods, having an optimized transportation network can be a competitive advantage for your supply chain.

Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley Locus for E-Commerce Hubs Because of Proximity to NYC

August 12, 2016

Wall Street Journal

The rise of online shopping is forcing warehouse builders to redraw the map of logistics hubs on the East Coast.

Once Again, Russia, Iran, India Explore Transportation Route from Mumbai to Moscow

August 12, 2016

Maritime Executive

Iran, Russia and India have revived long-stalled discussions on a multimodal North-South Transportation Corridor linking Mumbai to the port of Bandar Abbas to Moscow. The 4,000-mile route would bypass the Suez Canal, cutting weeks off of the sea route from the Arabian Sea to the Baltic.

Ready-to-Please 3PL Wins Ready-to-Assemble Furniture Business

August 11, 2016

SupplyChainBrain

Just as complacency will kill a relationship, collaboration, cooperation and comprehensive services can make one successful for all parties.

Vent Manufacturer Adopts Cloud-Based TMS System

August 11, 2016

SupplyChainBrain

Moving from manual management of one's transportation requirements to an automated system brings many benefits, but just any old TMS won't do.

Cross-Border Trade Requires Robust Customs Broker

August 11, 2016

SupplyChainBrain

When a supplier of agricultural products went looking for an EDI provider, it found one that matched all of its best-in-practice requirements.

Continental Tires of Paper; Embraces EDI to Link Up With Suppliers

August 11, 2016

SupplyChainBrain

Ten years ago, Continental Tire realized that manual, paper-based communications with suppliers weren't getting the job done with efficiency and accuracy. So it turned to an EDI-based business network for help.

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.