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This Week in Logistics News (August 29 -September 2, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Online freight marketplace Freightos acquires Spain’s WebCargoNet (TechCrunch). ports and beyond, said shippers, importers and freight forwarders. China, Canada, Spain and elsewhere. Help With Shipping Crisis (WSJ – sub. Robinson Expands Global Network, Acquires APC Logistics. UPS Announces U.S. Rate Changes.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 27 – May 1, 2015)

Talking Logistics

UPS Freight Adds LNG Tractors. Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the 3PL industry remains hot, with another large deal announced this week: XPO Logistics is acquiring Norbert Dentressangle SA for €3.24 It serves both B2B and B2C customers in the United Kingdom, Spain and France. Con-way Inc. Talks on EU-U.S.

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REPOST: Beyond Cost Per Load with Felipe Capella

The Logistics of Logistics

Felipe believes that while cost per load will continue to be important, savvy shippers will look for 3PLs who use technology and people to bring additional value to the shipping function. Felipe Capella is President, COO and Co-founder of Loadsmart , a leading digital freight technology company. About Felipe Capella. About Loadsmart.

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Beyond Cost Per Load with Felipe Capella

The Logistics of Logistics

Felipe believes that while cost per load will continue to be important, savvy shippers will look for 3PLs who use technology and people to bring additional value to the shipping function. Felipe Capella is President, COO and Co-founder of Loadsmart , a leading digital freight technology company. About Felipe Capella. About Loadsmart.

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Transport collaboration starts with regional partners

Supply Chain Movement

Logistics service providers can of course play an important role in the consolidation of freight flows, but the most successful collaborative projects are initiated by shippers themselves. So claims the Smart Freight Centre, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), based on the International Transport Forum’s figures.

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YARD MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Questionnaire

The Lean Supply Chain

Actual Systems has successfully expanded beyond North America and penetrated Australia, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Ireland and Spain.  Who are the top vendors ( called “Best of breed” ) on the market? Logistics Providers, like Third Party Logistics (3PL) companies, use YMS, after a truck leaves the Warehouse.

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What Are the 5 Biggest Supply Chain Issues Today?

Stord

In fact, Brazil, Spain, and Japan saw the largest increases in online sales during the COVID pandemic. They might work with different trading partners, manufacturing partners, retail partners, and freight and parcel carriers. 1 - Huge E-commerce Growth More than ever, people are buying more and more online. E-commerce is here to stay.