In the coming weeks, the Port of Los Angeles will start construction on two major roadway projects that will improve the Harbor I-110 Freeway and nearby surface streets in San Pedro and Wilmington.
When the Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) stages its annual conference in Chicago April 27 – 30, 2014, seaport infrastructure will be top of mind, say organizers.
"Corporate social responsibility is no longer an optional activity for an organization's success," says Jess Kraus, CEO and Co-founder of Source Intelligence. In an interview with SCMR, he notes that transparency, accountability and responsible sourcing are just…
While Air cargo volumes have crept along at a snail’s pace during most of 2012. The year ended without a push for last minute electronics and other higher value retail goods to fill the space on cargo planes to capacity.
Leading firms now see the supply chain functional leader as the necessary executive to coordinate the end-to-end supply chain process, even though he or she does not control it all.
As always, the freight rate outlook for container shipping will vary by route and by direction and will depend on the length of contracts, say analysts for the London-based consultancy, Drewry Supply Chain Advisors.
Last night, Class I railroad carrier CSX reported fourth quarter earnings of $426 million-or $0.42 per share-which was down 5.2 percent annually from $449 million and $0.44 per share a year ago and was down slightly was Wall Street estimates of $0.43 per share.
The new year looks promising for the Port of Oakland, which has just announced the hiring of a distinguished industry veteran as its Director of Maritime.
Commerce reported that December retail sales at $431.9 billion were up 0.2 percent compared to November and up 4.1 percent compared to December 2012, and NRF reported that December retail sales, which exclude autos, gas stations, and restaurants, were up 0.4 percent on a…
When it comes to e-fulfillment, it's not enough to pick and pack the order. We need to remember that the process isn't complete until the customer gets the order.
Brooks Bentz, a partner in Accenture’s supply chain management practice says that intermodal shippers can shield themselves from unexpected rate hikes by negotiating contracts for a distribution network, rather than by picking lanes.
Stifel Nicolaus analyst John Larkin agrees that supply chain managers should take a look at the big picture and should closely monitor the “fiscal cliff” negotiations and broader economic data reports in early 2013.
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