Logistics

CarrierDirect Report Provides Fresh Perspecitve on Supply Chain Issues

Tuesday, February 24, 2015 · SCMR Staff A new report from Chicago-based freight transportation and logistics consultancy CarrierDirect, entitled “Eat or Be Eaten: The Year of Separation in Freight,” takes a deep dive into various aspects of current market trends on freight transportation and logistics.

Air Forwarders on Positive Ground For 2015

Tuesday, February 17, 2015 · SCMR Staff Members convene in New Orleans to exchange ideas and learn more about future opportunities

Kintetsu World Express Buys APL Logistics

Tuesday, February 17, 2015 · SCMR Staff Ocean carrier returns to core business.

Saia Acquires LinkEx

Tuesday, February 10, 2015 · SCMR Staff Multiregional less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier Saia recently announced it acquired Dallas-based LinkEx Inc., a diversified, asset-light 3PL.

Lunar New Year to Usher in Higher Ocean Cargo Rates

Monday, February 9, 2015 · Patrick Burnson Container lines are forecasting significant increases in shoreside and inland rail, truck and equipment management costs during 2015 and beyond as demand remains strong, as cargo and equipment imbalances widen, and as locomotive, truck and equipment shortages in key locations…

U.S. Manufacturing Softens a Bit, But Remains Strong, Says ISM

Monday, December 1, 2014 · SCMR Staff The Institute of Supply Management (ISM) reported today that manufacturing activity for the month of November remained in a good spot.

Carriers not likely to change pricing models, say analysts

Tuesday, November 25, 2014 · SCMR Staff The ongoing themes of tight capacity and carrier pricing power are still in full effect, much to the dismay of shippers, based on the most recent edition of the Shippers Condition Index (SCI) from freight transportation forecasting firm FTR.

BNSF Becomes Big Spender

Tuesday, November 25, 2014 · SCMR Staff BNSF said that its 2015 capital expenditures will be allocated towards various areas of its business, including maintenance and expansion of the railroad to meet the expected demand for freight rail service, with 2015 representing the third straight year BNSF has invested a…

West Coast Port Situation Worsens For Supply Chain Managers

Friday, November 21, 2014 · SCMR Staff Just when shippers thought things could not get any worse with the West Coast port labor “slowdown,” dockworkers proved them wrong.

USPS To Commence 7-Day Delivery Through Christmas in Some Cities

Tuesday, November 11, 2014 · SCMR Staff United States Postal Service will offer 7 day delivery for the holiday shopping season.

DAT Forecasts Rate Hike For Holidays

Tuesday, November 11, 2014 · SCMR Staff While the holiday season is known to bring good tidings and cheer to all, it may also come with another thing that is not so pleasant: higher rate freights.

Supply Chain Managers Face Dockside “Slowdowns” Staged by Dockside Labor

Tuesday, November 4, 2014 · SCMR Staff Despite assurances that The International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) has been negotiating in good faith for a new contract, the ports of Seattle and Tacoma are reporting labor “slowdowns” in recent weeks.

Armstrong Advises 3PLs on 2015 Opportunities…Challenges

Monday, October 27, 2014 · SCMR Staff The summit is scheduled for October 28-30, 2014 at the University Center Conference and will attract C-level executives, major shippers and prominent industry analysts.

UPS Sends Mixed Message to Supply Chain Managers

Monday, October 27, 2014 · SCMR Staff Daily packages in the U.S. were 6.9% higher as demand from both B2C and B2B customers improved. International Export shipments increased 9.4% with strong growth in both Asia and Europe. UPS delivered 1.1 billion packages around the world, up 6.9% over the third quarter 2013.

Supply Chain Speak

Monday, October 27, 2014 · SCMR Staff The challenge is learning to speak the language of supply chain managers