Remove Distribution Remove Freight Remove Louisville Remove Retail
article thumbnail

This Week in Logistics News (April 4-8, 2016)

Talking Logistics

MercuryGate Launches Global, Omni-modal Freight Procurement Solution. Amazon continues to set the bar on delivery, while other retailers try to keep up. Here’s a question: Does it make sense for retailers to chase Amazon in offering same-day delivery if they don’t have a Prime-like service of their own?

article thumbnail

Easier than reducing carbon footprint – 5 Steps to make a dent in the Huge and Hidden Cost of CPG Sustainability

GlobalTranz

WorldShipping.org cites data from The Network for Transit and the Environment that shows that measured by grams/kg/km air freight as the largest carbon footprint impact and steamships as the lowest. Public awareness and mass retailer initiatives have driven major sustainability efforts over the last two decades among CPG manufacturers.

article thumbnail

This Week in Logistics News (May 16-20, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Amazon Looking to License or Acquire Freight-Management Technology (WSJ-sub. Kewill Introduces SOLAS-Compliant Freight Forwarding Solution by Integrating INTTRA eVGM Service. and Fast Radius’ On Demand Production Platform™ and 3D printing factory in Louisville, KY.” UPS To Launch On-Demand 3D Printing Manufacturing Network.