Logistics Technology

In-depth coverage of the latest shipping technology news.

Commentary

 
CEO Frank Blake's discussion of Home Depot’s online strategy underscores the depth to which e-commerce is impacting the supply chains of major shippers such as those included on this week’s annual JOC ranking of Top 100 Importers and Exporters.

News & Analysis

Maher Terminals, Port of New York and New Jersey
 
18 Jun 2013
Maher Terminals reports progress in recovery from severe delays that accompanied glitches in a new computer system, but CEO Gary Cross said additional ship calls may be subcontracted to other terminals this week in the Port of New York and New Jersey.
 
14 Jun 2013
North American truckload pricing in May increased 1.4 percent from the same month in 2012, but fell 2.4 percent from April, according to the Cass Truckload Linehaul Index.
 
12 Jun 2013
Amber Road has opened an office in Munich to serve as headquarters for its Europe, Middle East and Africa region.
Maher Terminals crane
 
11 Jun 2013
Maher Terminals in the Port of New York and New Jersey will extend container free time and freeze demurrage charges through Wednesday as it clears a backlog caused by computer glitches during the changeover to a new terminal operating system.
 
10 Jun 2013
Ask a 3PL and a technology provider to define what a supply chain control tower is and you’ll likely get two different answers. But while the definition may vary, there’s no doubt that the concept is attracting growing interest from 3PLs and technology providers alike amid increasing signs that a stronger economic recovery is approaching.
 
07 Jun 2013
If shippers want to blunt rising transportation costs, and carriers want more sustainable profits, they need to learn to connect not just the dots but also the bytes.
 
05 Jun 2013
CUSTOMS Info Global Data Mining has promoted Matt Gersper to chairman of the board.
 
05 Jun 2013
Contargo, a terminal operator and inland shipping services provider in the Rhine corridor, has affiliated its terminal network with the Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands with InlandLinks.
 
30 May 2013
CUSTOMS Info Global Data Mining has promoted Jennifer Harris to chief operating officer, following the merger and reorganization of CUSTOMS Info and Global Data Mining.
 
29 May 2013
Unisource Corporate, a holding enterprise that acquires third-party logistics service providers and logistics technology providers, has appointed Jordan Serlin as its new chairman and CEO.