Transportation

Purchase of Dutch parcel-delivery firm allows U.S. rival to expand in Europe.

Extends investment in real-time sensors to provide more value to customers' Supply Chain systems.

Volatility is a given for any gasoline price forecast as unpredictable geopolitical issues arise, as well as refinery outages and problems, and weather impacts production of products, and this year, GasBuddy forecasts several periods of significant volatility.

Bolstering energy security, cutting carbon pollution, saving money and supporting manufacturing innovation.

Daimler said the project, developed in partnership with engine maker Detroit Diesel and others, exceeded the company's expectations, achieving freight efficiency improvement of a remarkable 115%, far above DOE's own goal of a gain of 50%.

Being a Shipper of Choice is demonstrating a desire to partner with the carriers that support your business and in turn, allow you to support theirs.

When developing a strategy, it is crucial to solicit the thoughts of others to ensure that all priorities are documented and that all parties “buy in” to your ultimate goal. Implementing a Shipper of Choice practice for your transportation strategy is no different.

When it comes to order fulfillment, efficiency is critical. Watch the video to see how an automated fulfillment solution has helped one direct-selling company to enhance customer service levels.

eSolutions is tailored to customers’ specific needs, providing on-line booking, order management, high and detailed levels of visibility, proactive notifications, Track & Trace, KPIs, volume reports, document management, milestone management and vendor management, and EDI integration.

Penske Logistics announced it has reached an agreement to acquire Transfreight North America, a provider of third-party logistics and supply chain solutions, from Mitsui & Co., Ltd.

China, and its national railway operator China Railway Corporation (CRC), are in the midst of a particularly favorable environment towards reforming the rail intermodal sector.

Since 1998, freight container traffic in China has grown faster than the rate of economic growth - while container traffic on trucks and ships has increased, the use of trains for part of the journey, known as rail intermodal logistics, has decreased.

Practically speaking, since everyone is “time challenged,” it can be tempting to use short cuts when conducting bids.

There’s just an urban mythology out there that the app somehow changes the basic cost input of the logistics business or changes the patterns or the underlying business situation and that’s just not–that’s just incorrect.

Following the October 2014 unveiling of the AeroMobil 3.0 prototype, the company has been flight-testing its hybrid transportation option in real conditions since the fall.

The message, according to UPS, communicates the company’s problem-solving ability for everyone from small businesses to the largest global firms.

Jannine Miller, the newly appointed director of the Georgia Center of Innovation for Logistics, is well suited for her new role as the ultimate connector among the different players.

The greatest cost savings were achieved from the consolidation of goods at the cross-dock facility, but the cross-dock expansion led to reduced distribution costs throughout Energizer Holdings’ supply chain.

A portion of the busy Houston Ship Channel was shut Monday after two 600-foot ships collided in fog, causing a leak of flammable liquid.

The Center of Innovation for Logistics sits at the emergence of both the public and private sectors, and at the same time the merging of transportation, logistics and economic development.