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Friday, August 13, 2010

An economic state of confusion
So, I hear the economy is doing better. Wait—it isn’t? If this train of thought rings a bell, you are clearly not alone these days, when it comes to assessing how the economy is going, as well as its prospects for future growth.
Posted on 08/13 at 12:11 PM
Blogs • Permalink


Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach show strong July gains
As was the case in June, volumes at the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and the Port of Long Beach (POLB) were strong on a year-over-year basis.
Posted on 08/13 at 11:12 AM
News • Port of Los Angeles • Port of Long Beach • TEU • Permalink


Retail sales show slight increases, according to Commerce and NRF
A sputtering economy received a small dose of good news, with retail sales showing gains in July, according to data released by the United States Department of Commerce and the National Retail Federation (NRF).
Posted on 08/13 at 09:13 AM
News • Retail • National Retail Federation • Department of Commerce • Gary Locke • Permalink


UPS introduces new reverse logistics offering
UPS has rolled out a new consumer-to-business returns service, representing a step forward in reverse logistics.
Posted on 08/13 at 07:58 AM
News • UPS • Reverse Logistics • Parcel • USPS Parcel Return Service • United States Postal Service • Permalink


27th Annual Quest for Quality Awards
Which carriers and third-party providers soared above the crowd in terms of service performance over the past year? Our readers have cast their votes, and now it’s time to reveal the winners of the coveted Quest for Quality Awards.
Posted on 08/13 at 07:43 AM
News • Transportation • Shipping • 27th Quest for Quality Awards • Permalink


4PLs emerge
Traditional 3PL services like transportation and logistics don’t cut it when a company wants to enlarge its global footprint. That’s when value added, strategic advice of a 4PL may be needed. But who gets the call?
Posted on 08/13 at 07:39 AM
Features • Global Logistics • 3PL • Supply Chain • Transportation • Permalink


Freight Forwarding & Traversing the Red Tape
Moving freight across the U.S./Canadian border can be more problematic than most shippers realize. Our recent research study reveals the myriad complexities of the customs clearance process—and the downfalls of making the trip alone.
Posted on 08/13 at 07:37 AM
Features • Transportation Trends • Freight • Inventory • Exports • Deringer • Permalink


Lift trucks: Solving the financial puzzle
Own, lease, or rent? According to lift truck consultants, the method that businesses pay for lift trucks tends to be a sound economic indicator. Here’s how distributors are working to solve the complex needs of today’s fleet owner.
Posted on 08/13 at 07:34 AM
Features • Warehouse and DC • Lift Trucks • Assets • Permalink


YMS: Harmony
Today’s yard management systems offer improved synchronization of the first- and last-mile activities outside the four walls—and shippers are beginning to listen to the benefits.
Posted on 08/13 at 07:31 AM
Features • WMS • Warehouse Management • Yard Management Systems • Permalink


Thursday, August 12, 2010

AAR says weekly volumes are up compared to 2009
Following a week in which carload and intermodal volumes hit high marks for the year, volumes for the week ending August 7 were somewhat tempered, according to data from the Association of American Railroads (AAR).
Posted on 08/12 at 01:30 PM
News • Railroad • Intermodal • AAR • Carload • Permalink



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