Mobility & Logistics news
Risk Mitigation in the Era of New Trade Tensions
Economists and industry leaders are largely pointing to ongoing trade tensions with China as the driver behind the decline of U.S. manufacturing, there are still steps supply chain managers can …
An Enterprising Change
A small change in Inbound Logistics’ tag line – from logistics to enterprises – recognizes the massive business shift in the way shippers drive excellence. …read more Via: Inbound Logistics
JetBlue Ups Its Cargo Game
As part of its plan to gradually expand cargo operations, JetBlue will partner with Miami-based consultancy Aeronex Cargo. …read more Via: Inbound Logistics
Pitney Bowes Parcel Shipping Index highlights strong growth for global parcel volumes
In 2018, the report said that global parcel volume came in at 87 billion, which was up 17% compared to 2017′s 74 billion and the highest ever recorded since the …
STB Tackles Rail Demurrage Issue Head On
Agency proposes a new policy and two new rules to address complaints of railroad abuse. …read more Via: Logistics Today Most Recent
DHL Global Forwarding expands service offerings in El Paso, Texas facility
DHL Global Forwarding, an air and ocean subsidiary of Deutsche Post DHL Group, said it has expanded its El Paso, Texas-based facility, with the addition of air freight, ocean freight, …
Shippeo se renforce dans l'informatique embarquée
Shippeo, spécialiste de la visibilité supply chain, annonce le lancement d’un programme de partenariat avec les principaux fournisseurs d’informatique embarquée, à commencer par Trimble et Volvo Trucks France. Shippeo s’est …
Holiday retail sales poised for gains, says NRF and Salesforce
NRF said it expects holiday retail sales to rise between 3.8%-to-4.2% to between $727.9 billion and $730.7 billion. Salesforce said it expects U.S. digital commerce revenue growth to rise 13% …
Velux vise une qualité de service de 98,5 % en France
Par la centralisation et l’internalisation de sa logistique à Feuquières-en Vimeu dans la Somme, le fabricants de fenêtres Velux se fixe plusieurs objectifs : l’amélioration de sa qualité de service …
Global trade compliance main focus of upcoming maritime logistics forum
The 12th Annual Maritime Transportation Forwarding Logistics & Global Supply Chain Workshop will be staged by ABS Consulting in Miramar, Florida October 16 & 17. A major focus of the …
IMO 2020 is being addressed by handful of innovative transport providers months before deadline
GP Global has marked a milestone with the successful delivery of the first International Maritime Organization (IMO) 2020 compliant bunker load of low sulphur fuel oil (LSFO). …read more Via: …
Non-manufacturing remains on growth path in September, reports ISM
The index ISM uses to measure non-manufacturing growth—known as the NMI—was 52.6 in September (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth is occurring), which is a 3.8% decrease compared …
Non-manufacturing sees mild decline in September but still growing
The index ISM uses to measure non-manufacturing growth—known as the NMI—was 52.6 in September (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth is occurring), which is a 3.8% decrease compared …
Optimizing Coca-Cola Consolidated’s Post-Expansion Distribution Network
Red Classic created a complex regional transportation solution to optimize Coca-Cola Consolidated’s distribution network following a multi-year expansion effort. …read more Via: Inbound Logistics
The Value of a Trucking Company Offering 3PL Services
Combining trucking assets with 3PL services is not an entirely new concept — but it’s one that’s been refined and improved to give shippers a freight model that outperforms past …
Trucking Strategies for Whichever Way the Wind Blows
While there are more trucks in the marketplace now than there were a year ago, carriers and others warn against freight capacity complacency. They recommend three essentials for making sure …
UPN welcome three new members
UPN has just announced three new members for its high-quality UK Pallet Network with the announcement that D&D Transport, Cross Country Carriers, and Three Legged Transport have signed membership agreements. …
Plastic Tax drives more towards recycled pallets
Goplasticpallets.com – The Responsible Plastic Pallet Company – has witnessed a strong increase in demand for its recycled plastic pallets as customers take their environmental responsibilities more seriously. Government’s plans …
Kite Packaging donates to Stars Bereavement Charity
Kite Packaging’s regional distribution centre in Letchworth has nominated its 2019 charity to donate a fantastic £1000 to – local charity Stars. The team at Kite Packaging’s Regional Distibution Centre …
Bernard Molloy
Bernard Molloy sadly passed away in May this year. Liverpool City Region LEP invite the business community to remember and celebrate Bernard’s great work in global logistics; his energy and …