Metals man: Detective tracks scrap-cargo thieves DANA POINT, California–Hollywood may never make a movie about Ben Garcia, a civilian investigator at the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, but buyers, sellers and transporters of metal in Southern California have no better friend. “I chase stolen metal,” Garcia told the annual meeting of the American Copper Council […]
Read More →A DNA change for West Coast shippers
on May 7, 2015in Uncategorized
A DNA change for West Coast shippers Data such as West Coast-East Coast market share, volumes and growth rates will ultimately tell the story of how damaging the months-long longshore labor standoff was for West Coast ports. Was the nearly year-long stretch of disruption and uncertainty a one-time episode in the minds of shippers that […]
Read More →Overseas warehouses drive up Hong Kong e-commerce sales, eBay study finds
on May 7, 2015in Uncategorized
Overseas warehouses drive up Hong Kong e-commerce sales, eBay study finds HONG KONG — Hong Kong sellers using global e-commerce platform eBay have embraced overseas warehouses as a way of boosting sales and avoiding disruption and rising logistics costs during peak shipping seasons.By the end of last year, more than a quarter of Hong Kong […]
Read More →Container lines have role in China’s surging cross border e-commerce
on May 7, 2015in Uncategorized
Container lines have role in China’s surging cross border e-commerce HONG KONG — The speed to market requirement of online shopping means cross-border e-commerce has always relied on air transport, but easing import regulations at Shanghai’s free trade zone is allowing container shipping lines to participate in the fast growing sector.The port of entry is […]
Read More →Tüpraş Goes Live with Amber Road’s Restricted Party Screening Solution
on May 6, 2015in Uncategorized
Tüpraş Goes Live with Amber Road’s Restricted Party Screening Solution Amber Road (NYSE: AMBR), a leading provider of global trade management solutions (GTM), today announced that Tüpraş A.S., (Turkish Petroleum Refineries Co.) is live with Amber Road’s automated restricted party screening solution, following a six week implementation. Tüpraş, Turkey’s largest industrial enterprise, is part of […]
Read More →Global Logistics Provider Damco Opens New Commercial Office in Boston
on May 6, 2015in Uncategorized
Global Logistics Provider Damco Opens New Commercial Office in Boston Damco is pleased to announce the opening of a new commercial office in Boston, Massachusetts. The new office will better position Damco to serve its growing client base in the New England region and demonstrates a commitment to ever improving its customers’ experience in the […]
Read More →Yusen Logistics (Americas) Named Intermodal Carrier of the Year by Continental Mills
on May 5, 2015in Uncategorized
Yusen Logistics (Americas) Named Intermodal Carrier of the Year by Continental Mills Secaucus, NJ: Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. has been named the 2014 Intermodal Carrier of the Year by Continental Mills in recognition of its outstanding customer service, continuous improvement and exceeding monthly key performance indicator (KPI) measurements. This is the third year in a […]
Read More →Transcount Brings The Innovative Approach To Freight Forwarding
on May 5, 2015in Uncategorized
Transcount Brings The Innovative Approach To Freight Forwarding A new freight forwarding management system has just been made officially available for the logistics and freight forwarding professionals. This system, called Transcount, opens new possibilities for freight managing and helps to reach higher work efficiency in less time. Transcount brings innovative solutions and handy tools for […]
Read More →CEVA awarded ETIKA 2014 award: The Most Ethical Companies of Turkey
on May 4, 2015in Uncategorized
CEVA awarded ETIKA 2014 award: The Most Ethical Companies of Turkey CEVA Logistics, one of the world’s leading supply chain management companies, has been awarded the ETIKA 2014 award for the most ethical company by EDMAR (Ethical Values Center in Turkey). The award is designed to create awareness about ethics and business morals and to […]
Read More →LeanCor Supply Chain Group Opens New Atlanta Training and Consulting Office
on May 4, 2015in Uncategorized
LeanCor Supply Chain Group Opens New Atlanta Training and Consulting Office LeanCor Supply Chain Group has announced the opening of its new regional office for Lean training and consulting services in the Greater Atlanta Area. The office is located in the Westpark Suites building at 2002 Commerce Drive North in Peachtree City. LeanCor chose to […]
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