The Journal of Commerce: Technology

Easing of PTC Regulations Falls Short of Rail Hopes

dpulis — Mon, 21 May 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Railroads get some relief on positive train control, but not enough to offset an investment that will run in the billions Mark Szakonyi, Associate Editor Government + Regulation The Journal of Commerce Magazine

Consumer Technology Transforming Trucking

William B. Cassidy — Fri, 18 May 2012 21:13:49 +0000

At ALK summit, mobile apps seen changing how carriers, drivers use technology William B. Cassidy, Senior Editor Technology The Journal of Commerce Online

Wireless ‘Spectrum Crunch’ Looms, Xata’s Schenk Warns

dbrundage — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:21:59 +0000

Advanced smart phones, tablets seen eating up available U.S. bandwidth William B. Cassidy, Senior Editor Technology The Journal of Commerce Online

Global Chip Sales

dpulis — Mon, 14 May 2012 05:00:03 +0000

The Semiconductor Industry Association reported March worldwide sales of 23.3 billion, up 1.5 percent sequentially but off 7.9 percent year-over-year.

FedEx Custom Critical Adds Value With Technology

dpulis — Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 +0000

David Biederman Trucking The Journal of Commerce Magazine

S. California Ports Advance Programs to Cut Emissions

dpulis — Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 +0000

LA, Long Beach aren’t waiting for federal emissions rules to offer carriers incentives to use cleaner-burning engines

Bill Mongelluzzo, Associate Editor

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Railroads Profit by Marrying Capacity and Demand

dpulis — Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Railroads’ ability to match equipment supply with demand is a key component to pricing power and surging profits Mark Szakonyi, Associate Editor Logistics + Economy The Journal of Commerce Magazine

China’s Manufacturing Industry Looks Inward

dpulis — Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 +0000

With its export engine slowing and domestic demand surging, China’s manufacturing takes a turn for home

Bill Mongelluzzo, Associate Editor

China weathered the global financial crisis of 2008-09 better than most countries, but the downturn still had a profound effect on its export-led economic model.

Rising Labor Costs, Land Prices Challenge China’s Competitiveness

dpulis — Fri, 04 May 2012 14:30:00 +0000

Shifting production patterns increase demands on logistics companies. Finding suitable distribution facilities inland is just one of them. Mike King, Special Correspondent Logistics + Economy The Journal of Commerce Magazine

Port Productivity a ‘Game-Changer’

hgbutler — Wed, 02 May 2012 13:31:58 +0000

APM Terminals executive says 50 percent improvement possible Joseph Bonney, Senior Editor Ports/Terminals The Journal of Commerce Online

Modal Shift, 3PLs Transform LTL Trucking

cbrooks — Tue, 01 May 2012 01:00:24 +0000

3PLs play increasing role in determining mode, transport spend, CEOs tell NASSTRAC conference

William B. Cassidy, Senior Editor

Less-than-truckload motor carriers that survived the recession are struggling with challenges, including modal shift and rising costs, that are transforming their industry, a quartet of trucking CEOs

Top-to-Bottom Growth

dpulis — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:00:00 +0000

David Biederman Logistics + Economy The Journal of Commerce Magazine

Logistics Mergers Gain Momentum

dpulis — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:00:00 +0000

After slowing in late 2011, growth in M&A activity is expected this year. For those buying, reaching a deal is just the beginning of a complicated process.

David Biederman

Between 2004 and 2009, Agility Logistics acquired more than 40 companies.

Samsung Overtakes Nokia in Cell Phone Shipments

bwyker — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:21:55 +0000

Apple remains No. 1 supplier of smartphones, with Samsung in second spot Peter T. Leach, Senior Editor Global Trade The Journal of Commerce Online

The New Logistics of Disaster Relief

bwyker — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 14:34:52 +0000

Coordinated efforts and new technologies have transformed the humanitarian supply chain when catastrophe strikes

David Biederman

Earthquakes on multiple continents. Famine in drought-ridden countries. Hurricanes and typhoons in coastal regions, and flooding in remote, land-locked areas.

Vulnerability: Trade Security in the Cloud

bwyker — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:33:19 +0000

Susan Kohn Ross Commentary The Journal of Commerce Online

Zero-Emission Vehicles Vital for Southern California, Official Says

hgbutler — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:21:14 +0000

Region could lose transportation funds if it doesn't meet the standards Bill Mongelluzzo, Associate Editor Technology The Journal of Commerce Online

Matt Chasen Discusses uShip's Growth, JOBS Act Importance (Video)

dbrundage — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:01:13 +0000

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CEVA Looks to a New Century

dpulis — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:00:00 +0000

3PL hopes to convince customers of Century Program’s supply chain solutions David Biederman Logistics + Economy The Journal of Commerce Magazine

3PLs Build Platform for Growth

dpulis — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:00:00 +0000

In a global market roiled by increasing risk, 3PLs focus on speed, flexibility and consistency in technology David Biederman Logistics + Economy The Journal of Commerce Magazine

Building Bridges Through the MCC

dpulis — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Alan M. Field Logistics + Economy The Journal of Commerce Magazine

Transactional Transparency

dpulis — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:00:00 +0000

David Biederman Technology The Journal of Commerce Online

E-Commerce Booms Abroad

dbrundage — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 20:15:03 +0000

As it seems with most trends these days, the U.S. market for e-commerce will be big but China’s will be bigger.

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Mark Szakonyi, Associate Editor

US Manufacturing Technology Orders Rise 8.4 Percent

dbrundage — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:29:16 +0000

Technology orders totaled $401.69 million in January Mark Szakonyi, Associate Editor Technology The Journal of Commerce Online

MCC Transport Launches Smart Phone Products

bwyker — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:05:03 +0000

Intra-Asia container line offers shipment tracking ap and new mobile Web site Mike King, Special Correspondent Technology The Journal of Commerce Online

Customs' Winning Hand

dpulis — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 04:00:01 +0000

A year after being put on the endangered list, the Automated Commercial Environment is showing signs of progress. But ACE isn’t out of the hole yet.

R.G. Edmonson, Associate Editor

A dozen years after Congress first allocated funding, Customs and Border Protection’s Automated Commercial Environment isn’t fully delivering on the promises made to importers and brokers.

ILA @ #TPM2012

dpulis — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:14:46 +0000

Peter Tirschwell Commentary The Journal of Commerce Magazine

DHL Drives Deutsche Post Growth

cbrooks — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:38:32 +0000

Profit surges at express unit as German forwarder sees strong 2012 Bruce Barnard, Special Correspondent Freight Forwarders The Journal of Commerce Online

‘Multichannel’ Shoppers Challenge Retail Supply Chains

dbrundage — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:31:31 +0000

RILA-Auburn report finds consumers using more tablets, phones to place orders William B. Cassidy, Senior Editor Technology The Journal of Commerce Online

Helping Shippers See More Clearly

dpulis — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 05:00:00 +0000

New technologies help take the guesswork out of the supply chain, keeping goods and cash flowing David Biederman Logistics + Economy The Journal of Commerce Magazine

The Road to the Ocean

dpulis — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Solidly profitable LTL trucker ODFL is expanding its drayage operations, with an eye on the trans-Pacific

William B. Cassidy, Senior Editor

Old Dominion Freight Line is driving its trucks to the water’s edge and beyond, expanding its drayage and expedited less-than-containerload services.

Express Industry's Explosive Shake-up

dpulis — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 05:00:00 +0000

UPS’s multibillion-dollar bid to acquire TNT points to a consolidation in the international package delivery market Bruce Barnard, Special Correspondent Maritime The Journal of Commerce Magazine

Log-Net's Painter on supply chain visibility systems (Sponsored Video)

dpulis — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 17:00:00 +0000

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John Painter, vice president of sales and marketing, Log-Net, says visibility systems are a must for everyone, more automated and mobile-friendly tools for supply chain management on the horizon.

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Log-Net’s Painter on supply chain visibility systems

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CargoSmart's Le discusses importance of highly accurate sailing schedules (Sponsored Video)

dpulis — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 05:00:00 +0000

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The Journal of Commerce Online

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Kim Le, director of CargoSmart North America, says leveraging accurate sailing schedule data necessary during contract negotiations.

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De Well to Sell Ocean Capacity via JOC Exchange

mszakonyi — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:42:28 +0000

Logistics provider will sell space on the eastbound trans-Pacific trade lane Peter T. Leach, Senior Editor Container Shipping The Journal of Commerce Online

ATA Sides With Feds on Electronic Truck Log Recorders

mszakonyi — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 21:29:21 +0000

Owner-Operator Independent Drivers challenge FCMSA policies William B. Cassidy, Senior Editor Regulation The Journal of Commerce Online

Electronic Container Booking Growth Outpaces Industry

mszakonyi — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:14:09 +0000

INTTRA booking growth in 2011 was nearly four times that of industry expansion Peter T. Leach, Senior Editor Technology The Journal of Commerce Online

Truckload Carrier Swift Adds Capacity Online

mszakonyi — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:49:43 +0000

Pact with Internet Truckstop gives $3.3 billion Swift more access to spot market trucks William B. Cassidy, Senior Editor Truckload The Journal of Commerce Online

US Ports Aim for European Efficiency

mszakonyi — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:44:08 +0000

As waterfront land available for terminal development becomes scarcer and costlier, U.S. ports are beginning to resemble high-productivity ports in Asia and Europe.

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Advancing Technology - With Job Guarantees?

dpulis — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Automation plans may threaten peace on the waterfront

Joseph Bonney, Senior Editor

Shippers and carriers view this year’s East and Gulf Coast longshore labor negotiations with a sense of trepidation and an eye on the calendar.