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Top Suppliers of Transportation Execution and Visibility

Logistics Viewpoints

When it comes to executing mode-specific freight moves from origin to destination efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively, transportation execution and visibility solutions play a critical role. Transportation execution solutions allow shippers to connect to multiple carriers and then tender, track, and pay in the system.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 18-22, 2013)

Talking Logistics

TomTom launches toll reporting to help transport companies manage costs. And HighJump Software announced a new partner in the Middle East, Dubai-based Norq Solutions that provides mobility solutions for warehouse management, field service, retail, and other industries. Robinson Enters Switzerland Marketplace. UPS Sets 2014 Rates.

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Ocean Freight Routing Terms Explained

Material Handling & Logistics

This acronym stands for All Water Service, which is one of the most cost-effective ways to ship your cargo, and also one of the most eco-friendly ; however, it’s also one of the slowest forms of freight transportation. Simply put, understanding the terms that describe shipment routing makes you a better-informed importer. .

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Greg Lehmkuhl Named President of Con-Way Freight

Supply Chain Network

He subsequently earned his MBA from Oakland University in Rochester, Mich. billion freight transportation and logistics services company headquartered in Ann Arbor, Mich. For more information about Con-way, visit www.con-way.com. He is a graduate of Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mich., About Con-way Inc. Con-way Inc.

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Rapidly Rising Minimum Wages Will Significantly Increase Your Warehouse and 3PL Costs: Effective Strategies to Combat Their Impact on Your Bottom Line

GlobalTranz

Seattle, San Francisco, Oakland and Chicago have already moved to raise their wages and there are proposals for minimum wage increases across the country including in New York City, Washington, D.C. and Kansas City, MO. . How will this Impact my Business and 3PL Costs? a katz / Shutterstock.com.

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3 Reasons to consider upskilling your TMS

Locus

And when it comes to managing your logistics and transportation operations, having a cutting-edge Transportation Management System (TMS) is the key to success. The challenge lies in shippers leveraging a standalone Transportation Management System (TMS) for multiple logistics operations.