Managing mountain of data a challenge to visibility, IT experts say LONG BEACH , California — The quality, availability and management of data has to improve if the supply chain is to efficiently handle the mountain of information that is now available to carriers and their customers, panelists said at the 15th annual TPM Conference […]
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on March 4, 2015in Uncategorized
Interior China shippers face transport hurdles to tap cheaper labor
on March 3, 2015in Uncategorized
Interior China shippers face transport hurdles to tap cheaper labor LONG BEACH, California — The challenges are abundant for second-tier suppliers moving west into China’s interior, a massive region rife with cheap labor but lacking necessary infrastructure and reliable transportation. The only way to confront those challenges is to make a clear appraisal of the […]
Read More →Brazilian truckers end Santos blockades, but protests continue
on February 27, 2015in Uncategorized
Brazilian truckers end Santos blockades, but protests continue After 10 days of “spontaneous” protests, many independent truck drivers in Brazil have agreed to government-inspired peace talks aimed at preventing the South American country from grinding to a halt. But road blockades and protests by truckers angered by rising fuel prices and low freight rates continue […]
Read More →GLP to build on leases as US logistics platform deal signed off
on February 27, 2015in Uncategorized
GLP to build on leases as US logistics platform deal signed off HONG KONG — Singapore-based Global Logistic Properties Limited (GLP) has completed the acquisition of one of the largest logistics platforms in the U.S. for $8.1 billion. The transaction provides immediate scale in the U.S., growing GLP’s fund management platform in the world’s largest […]
Read More →Home Depot says stores supplied despite West Coast delays
on February 24, 2015in Uncategorized
Home Depot says stores supplied despite West Coast delays Retailer Home Depot said its import shipments have been delayed by West Coast port delays, but that it has been able to adjust its supply chain to keep stores supplied. Executives of Home Depot, the largest home-improvement retailer, commented during an analysts’ call Tuesday following announcement […]
Read More →Japan Post to pay premium price in $5 billion Toll takeover
on February 18, 2015in Uncategorized
Japan Post to pay premium price in billion Toll takeover HONG KONG — The decision by Japan state postal service to take over regional logistics operator Toll Holdings for $5.07 billion is the second mega-logistics acquisition involving Japanese companies in as many days, and another exceptional price.Japan Post agreed to a cash payment of $9.04 […]
Read More →Logistics vs. procurement: Redrawing battle lines
on February 17, 2015in Uncategorized
Logistics vs. procurement: Redrawing battle lines Logistics and procurement teams often end up in conflict about how ocean and air freight transport should be procured. Battle lines within major companies are being drawn between these internal groups as the contracting season gets into full swing shortly. But logistics and procurement teams should stop to consider […]
Read More →TNT Express sinks into the red on restructuring charges
on February 17, 2015in Uncategorized
TNT Express sinks into the red on restructuring charges TNT Express slumped to a 137 million euros [US $156 million] net loss in the fourth quarter of 2014 from a 32 million euros profit in the same period in 2013, driven mainly by restructuring charges tied to an abortive takeover bid by its larger rival, […]
Read More →Ferrulli named president-North America of Unicon Logistics
on February 17, 2015in Uncategorized
Ferrulli named president-North America of Unicon Logistics Amir Maghami, CEO of Unicon Logistics, has announced the appointment of Gary Ferrulli as president of North America for the Los Angeles-based NVOCC and logistics services provider. “Naming Gary Ferrulli as president of North America gives us access to his vast experiences as a senior manager in […]
Read More →NOL sells APL Logistics to Kintetsu for $1.2 billion
on February 17, 2015in Uncategorized
NOL sells APL Logistics to Kintetsu for .2 billion HONG KONG — Neptune Orient Lines has sold APL Logistics to Kintetsu World Express for $1.2 billion in a stunning deal that gives the Singapore-listed group a net gain of more than $900 million.The proceeds will go towards strengthening the group’s balance sheet after four consecutive […]
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