Transportation

The Global Air Freight Logistics industry primarily transports commercial cargo as well as time-sensitive freight and mail; however, because the industry moves goods throughout the world, it is dependent on the level of international trade between countries. For these reasons, industry research firm IBISWorld has updated a report on the Global Air Freight Logistics industry to its growing report collection.

UPS commissioned research with comScore for the second consecutive year on what elements of the online shopping customer experience drive brand preference, customer loyalty, and recommendations.

comScore, a leader in measuring the digital world, and UPS released the second UPS Pulse of the Online Shopper™: A Customer Experience Study, a report analyzing e-commerce preferences including mobile trends, social media impact and the integrated buying experience of shopping in physical stores and online - also known as omnichannel retailing.

Starting on July 9, 2013, liquidated damages of $5,000 per violation will be issued for inaccurate, incomplete, or untimely filings. CBP may also withhold the release or transfer of cargo for which an ISF has not been filed. Noncompliant cargo will also be subject to further inspections.

Mail Call delivered a courier solution to equip their drivers, riders and delivery guys with the tool they need to complete deliveries accurately with no down time. Watch the Mail Call case study video, achieving efficiencies to improve their business through an Intermec & BCDS solution.

When looking for the right printer, HAVI Logistics found exactly what they were looking for from Intermec. And it was not just the high quality of its products that impressed the project managers. The PX6i high-performance thermal transfer printer printhead replacement program was another significant reason why Intermec was chosen.

Earhart Petroleum had several goals they hoped to achieve as a result of the technology investment. They looked to improve delivery efficiency (as measured by gallons delivered per truck/per day) by 20 percent, minimize inventory shrinkage, reduce staff overtime and improve invoice turnaround time by three business days.

VISA Global logistics recognised that the existing platform was outdated and unreliable. It had a slow internet connection (GPRS) and unreliable GSM module that was causing frustration amongst the truck drivers. The existing version of Windows mobile (PocketPC 2003) was no longer supported by Microsoft and many workarounds needed to be implemented to keep the platform running.

This white paper identifies the features that save time for users, and those that simplify integration and management for IT support staff, so the printer will return maximum value for long-term, low-cost reliable operations.

This report shows how a commitment to continuous improvement in logistics operations can provide value for companies and their customers.

This white paper highlights how LTL carriers, courier services, 3PLs and other transportation & logistics companies have married technology and process changes to reduce costs, provide more visibility and increase efficiency, and presents other ideas for how companies can innovate to produce business value using technology solutions that are available today.

With recent expansion into both Quebec and British Columbia, Noble now has more than 200 delivery trucks and 24 hour service. With growth came the need for a better proof of delivery (POD) system. The company also looked to automate its shipping and receiving process to streamline overall operations using Intermec's CN50 rugged mobile computer.

Alicia Dale, Sales and Marketing Coordinator with IDS Logistics interviews Shelli Austin on what her thoughts and takeaways were on the MARS event, why Intermodal is 'Exploding', and why it's become a huge industry focus, and why IDS offers a unique Intermodal solution to our clients.

Rail and intermodal continue to improve service and create value for shippers despite an uneven economy engulfed in an atmosphere of political uncertainty. Our panel of top analysts maintains that the railroads are only looking at extending their lead.

JDA Software Group, Inc., The Supply Chain Company, today announced the release of its integrated product roadmap following the merger with RedPrairie.

Evolving economic conditions, rapidly changing global and industry dynamics and the maturing of the industry suggest the capabilities and uses of 3PLs have evolved considerably over the sixteen years of this study. To assess these changes, the study team uses four complementary channels of research.

Dr. C. John Langley initiated this study in the mid-nineties as to capture the evolution of the third-party logistics providers as they worked to transition from vendors of individual services to logistics partners offering integrated services and building meaningful, collaborative relationships with their customers. Today, seventeen years later, the capabilities of both shippers and 3PLs have improved significantly.

The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that it will begin the liquidated damages phase of the Importer Security Filing (ISF) on July 9, 2013. These ISF enforcement phases are designed to help CBP make more informed targeting decisions regarding high-risk US-bound cargo.

There is increasing pressure on both U.S. gateways and inland transportation to meet growing freight transportation needs. However, U.S. transportation infrastructure is fast approaching its capacity, and capability to invest in this critical sector is limited. Added to the infrastructure capacity constraints are escalated fuel prices and growing concern about climate change.