Global Logistics

Double-digit growth in Asia Pacific logistics set to continue

Thursday, August 18, 2011 · Patrick Burnson The dynamism and complexity of the Asia Pacific transport and logistics market offer investors and operators the industry’s best prospects for growth and returns

Matson rebrands logistics units as “Matson Logistics”

Friday, July 22, 2011 · Patrick Burnson The Matson name represents ocean transportation, domestic and international rail intermodal service, long haul and regional highway brokerage, supply chain services, LTL transportation, specialized hauling, and company-operated warehousing and distribution

Panjiva data points to seasonal growth pattern in global trade

Wednesday, May 18, 2011 · Jeff Berman Coming off of a 4 percent gain in United States-bound waterborne shipments from January to February, shipments from March to April saw a 7 percent bump with 959,364 shipments, said Panjiva. And the number of global manufacturers shipping to the U.S.—at 139,337 was up 6 percent.

Security in the supply chain still a major U.S. concern

Wednesday, May 4, 2011 · Patrick Burnson Americans are significantly more concerned about nearly all aspects of their security compared to six months ago, according to new research conducted by Unisys Corporation.

Manufacturing in America far from dead, industry experts maintain

Friday, April 29, 2011 · Patrick Burnson While many Americans believe that the United States has lost its longtime global edge in manufacturing, one prominent supply chain management consultant maintains that global competition from emerging markets has actually sharpened it