Monday, September 24, 2012 · Jeff Berman
Earlier in 2012, many economists, analysts, and pundits predicted a “solid” second half of the year for the economy. But with the curtain quickly closing on September—and any real signs of meaningful growth ostensibly slowed down considerably—it is fair to share the…
Monday, September 17, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
The growth of U.S. exports, especially to countries such as China, has put a spotlight on the need for strategic inland ports across the United States, according to Jones Lang LaSalle in a new white paper exploring supply chain dynamics.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012 · Jeff Berman
While diesel prices increased for the tenth consecutive week, the pace of growth was subdued, rising 0.5 cents to $4.132 per gallon, according to the Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration
Tuesday, August 28, 2012 · Jeff Berman, Group News Editor & John D. Schulz, Contributing Editor
The Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently announced various changes it its much maligned government-mandated CSA program, which stands for “Compliance, Safety, Accountability.”
Tuesday, August 21, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
A strategic partnership between Damco and Exclusive Brands Logistics generates new opportunities for optimizing supply chains for fashion industry businesses expanding in the Americas
Thursday, July 19, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
Logistical help has been prevalent in the pharma industry for several years, as Merck’s partnership with United Parcel Service (UPS) in 2003 set the scene for business collaborations
Wednesday, July 18, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
The survey-based “Supply Chain Metrics Report” also suggests that supply chain managers may be expecting too much from transportation providers
Tuesday, July 10, 2012 · Jeff Berman
An ongoing trend of the economy flattening out was apparent in the most recent edition of the Cass Freight Index Report from Cass Information Systems
Monday, July 9, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
The expansion of the Panama Canal will have major implications for industrial real estate in the U.S., particularly in the Southeast.
Monday, July 2, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
A flurry of major service provider deals captured mainstream headlines in recent months, but the consequence of this activity has yet to be measured by domestic and international shippers. Meanwhile, the EU flounders, Asia remains strong, and emerging nations may represent the…
Thursday, June 21, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
In a collective effort to stem the flow of eroding freight pricing, ocean carriers are now competing on the two major global trade lanes – EU-Asia and the Transpacific – by focusing on value rather than rates
Friday, June 8, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
INTTRA, a portal-based ocean cargo technology provider, will be working with shipping analyst SeaIntel to produce a monthly report on key ocean carrier reliability measures
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