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MiX Telematics Launches its Latest Mobile AppMiX Telematics, a provider of vehicle tracking and fleet management solutions, has extended its innovative MiX Mobile suite of smartphone applications to its broad base of Fleet Manager (FM) customers with the new MiX Fleet iPhone application.
Crowley Adds Weekly Express LCL Service from Houston to Puerto RicoTo better serve customers shipping to Puerto Rico from the U.S. Gulf, Crowley Maritime Corp. will launch a new weekly express less-than-containerload (LCL) service from Houston in early February that will get shippers’ cargo to Puerto Rico in only 11 days.
Green Freight, Green EconomyA variety of freight logistics companies, freight carriers, industry associations, and manufacturers have met to sign a joint declaration entitled, “Private Sector Declaration on Green Freight in Asia towards a Green Economy.” The declaration will maintain Asia’s green freight initiatives and programs.
Dachser Expands China Logistics NetworkDachser Transport of America Inc., the U.S. division of one of a global logistics services provider, announced its parent company Dachser has opened a new warehouse in Shanghai to support growth of its contract logistics business in China.
Panalpina Expands Logistics Footprint in China Panalpina http://www.panalpina.com has opened a new logistics center in the Chinese city of Tianjin.
A New Focus on the Cloud To better serve the logistics and shipping industries, Four Soft Limited http://www.four-soft.com has increased its focus on cloud software usage and development. To meet more of its customers’ needs, the organization decided that all of its cloud solutions should be made available through its 4S LogiSaaS http://www.four-soft.com/logisaas_software_as_service.asp provider cloud application.
Estes Opens New Terminal in Dayton, OhioEstes Express Lines, a freight transportation provider, has opened a new, 36-door terminal in the Dayton, Ohio area to support a consistent upward trend in business levels in the region.
Why Do I Need a Diversified Supply Chain?The supply chains of today are filled with various levels of risk and complexity that supply chain experts need to manage. Here are some considerations to take into account while evaluating your supply chain.
Sustainable LogisticsThe ultimate goal is to provide a way to prove commitment to sustainability using objective standards.
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ProductsBlock and Brace with Logistick, Damage Prevention Specialists!Since 1991, Logistick has assured customer satisfaction by preventing damage of freight with a variety of one-way disposable cargo restraint systems. We have many patented products like... More 07/19/11
ServicesSerec of CaliforniaSEREC of California provides an exceptional array of fulfillment, retail compliance, import distribution, and warehousing services, within our state-of-the-art facilities. Additionally, SEREC has expanded its full service benefits to include... More
MultimediaVideosImage GalleriesExtreme LogisticsExtreme Logistics profiles the various ways that specialized cargo is transported around the world under demanding time, temperature, and handling requirements.
PodcastsFor the past 30 years companies have tried and failed to apply their ERP software to automate their supply chains. ERP was designed to work within a single company, not across companies. New cloud platforms apply a radically different information model to the supply chain and put entire value chains on the same information page.
Presented by: WT100 STOREFilled with proven operational solutions, it will guide managers as they develop a warehouse master plan, one designed to minimize the effects of supply chain inefficiencies as it improves logistics accuracy and inventory management - and reduces overall warehousing expense. Service of the WeekPacer has designed a unique and easy-to-use tool to help you determine the potential dollar savings and carbon emission reductions generated by using Pacer intermodal services versus trucking. Interactive Maps
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EventsFebruary 06, 2012
MODEX 2012MODEX 2012 is the industry's newest expo for the manufacturing, distribution and supply chain industries. MODEX 2012 will feature the best solutions and innovations the industry has to offer.
February 19, 2012
Retail's Supply Chain Conference - Logistics 2012Retail's Supply Chain Conference - Logistics is the industry's premier educational and networking event for retail supply chain professionals and their product and service suppliers.
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