Transportation & Distribution

Hiring in Logistics, Transportation Rebounds in July from June Slump

August 11, 2016

United States transportation and logistics companies added 11,700 jobs for the month in July 2016, according to the latest preliminary data from the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

With Store Shelves Stocked for Back-to-School Sales, August Should Be Banner Month for Retailers

August 11, 2016

NRF

August should be the busiest month of the year for import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports now that retailers have stocked up for back-to-school and are getting a head start on holiday season merchandise. That's according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates, which said cargo volume for 2016 should end the year with a 1.6 percent increase over last year.

E-Commerce Magnifies Complexity of Wholesale Distribution

August 10, 2016

Industrial Distribution

The wholesale distribution (WSD) market is huge. At $4.8tr in annual revenues, WSD industry revenues are nearly 100 percent more than sales of consumer packaged goods, and slightly greater than U.S. retail sales revenues.

Strength in Numbers: Forwarder Network Taps CargoSmart's Carrier Data

August 10, 2016

SupplyChainBrain

With the goal of building up a worldwide network of medium-sized freight forwarders, BuyCo For Growth sought a link to ocean carriers that would provide instant access to schedules, rates and other data critical to the movement of its customers' cargo.

Controlling Carrier Spend: Blount Takes Chainsaw to Its Logistics Costs

August 10, 2016

SupplyChainBrain

Blount International, a maker of farm, forestry and gardening equipment, needed to get a handle on its global logistics spend. A performance-management tool from Trax Technologies cut costs and helped the company to take a long-range, strategic view of operations.

Keeping an Eye On Fresh Produce, Not Its Shipment

August 10, 2016

SupplyChainBrain

A broker of fresh fruits and vegetables was delighted when a 3PL took over everything having to do with real-time location and arrival of trucks loaded with the produce.

100 Great Supply Chain Partners: Something to Shout About!

August 10, 2016

SupplyChainBrain

If our annual 100 Great Supply Chain Partners is about anything, it's about sending a giant thank-you note, in a very public way, to a business partner that has demonstrably helped your business. Whether the partner you single out for recognition is involved in logistics and transportation, technology or in some other aspect of supply chain management, their efforts helped you immeasurably while you concentrated on your core business. And they deserve a shout-out and a public salute.

AAPA Honors Memory of Helen Delich Bentley

August 10, 2016

American Association of Port Authorities

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has paid tribute to Helen Delich Bentley, who died on Aug. 6 at the age of 92. Bentley was a former chair of the Federal Maritime Commission, a U.S. congresswoman from Maryland, a journalist and lobbyist.

FECR Partners With Logistical Labs on Intermodal Booking

August 9, 2016

Florida East Coast Railway

Florida East Coast Railway has partnered with Logistical Labs, a provider of cloud-based supply-chain software, to expand access to EZ Buy, its online portal for intermodal rates.

Website Devoted to Energy Efficiency in Maritime Projects

August 9, 2016

Maritime Executive

The IMO has launched Glomeep.imo.org, a website with information about energy-efficient technologies - covering areas such as machinery, propulsion systems, hull improvements and energy recovery.

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.