Logistics Technology News

E-commerce and the need for density in trade lanes is pushing expansion of the global network of C.H. Robinson Worldwide, the largest US logistics operator.

Damco has named a long-time executive as its new CEO as the company’s parent Maersk Group reorganizes itself.

Flexport, one of the many startups that has taken on the daunting task of digitizing freight transportation, got a cash infusion Monday.

Web-based technology that will help shippers get a clearer view of freight as it moves through less-than-truckload pipelines is being added to the SMC3 Platform.

Transportation and logistics firms are seeking to capitalize on new business opportunities emerging in Indonesia.

Growth in trans-Pacific volumes has been fairly static this year for non-vessel-operating common carriers, but consolidation, new alliances, and Hanjin’s collapse present new opportunities.

TNT's European road network, and its ability to handle profitable palletized freight, will be important to FedEx as it integrates global express operations.

FedEx raised revenue, profit in its first quarter as owner of TNT Express, despite integration costs following acquisition.

Wearable devices are emerging in warehousing and distribution to provide video, scanning, and other capabilities to increase productivity, reduce mistakes, and lower costs across the supply chain.

"Augmented reality" technology that blends the actual and the virtual is finding real-world uses beyond gaming, and the supply chain could benefit.

DB Cargo's second contract to move cargo between Germany and China rail this month underscores the rising popularity of this niche market competing against the dominant Asia-Europe sea route.

A $10.5 million infusion will help LTL-focused tech startup expand services and grow internationally.

Digital vulnerability and rapid technological advancement rank among the top concerns for transportation industry executives.

Wilhelmsen and Wallenius have unveiled plans to merge their three jointly owned ocean car carrier and roll on-roll off lines.

India’s leading logistics service providers are optimistic that the market will rebound over the course of the year.

Melbourne-based company gives C.H. Robinson Worldwide a direct presence in Australia and New Zealand.

Allcargo Logistics Ltd. unveiled a plan to combine all of its third-party logistics businesses into a single entity.

The hard first-half trading environment was reflected in Li & Fung results.

Kerry Logistics has a soft first half as weak trade growth puts the brakes on volume.

Tech firms are locked in a battle for the hearts and minds of freight forwarders and shippers as they develop online marketplaces aimed at streamlining the freight booking and rate management process.

DB Schenker veteran Jochen Mueller will join logistic provider Dachser.

Refinancing saves XPO Logistics money that can be reinvested in "optimizing" its global business.

Inttra’s continued breakneck growth may rest on whether the company can convince shippers to change with the times.

Damco’s recovery continued as it was the only Maersk Group unit to boost earnings in the second quarter of 2016.

Last year’s acquisition of APL Logistics continued to dent profit at Kintetsu World Express Inc.

Agility, the leading Arab Gulf logistics group, increased second-quarter earnings, but revenue declined.

CEVA Logistics posted lower revenue and earnings in the first half.

DSV’s second-quarter profit rose as it “neutralized” the operating deficit of recently acquired UTi Worldwide.

U.K. freight forwarders have pledged their support for a campaign to end container shipping surcharges by 2020.

XPO's North American LTL operations, the former Con-way, led the company's drive to its first quarterly net profit.

Deutsche Post DHL booked its strongest second-quarter result as the company said e-commerce continues to boom.

Data protection is emerging as a major hurdle in the push towards building a paperless and efficient cross-border supply chain.

Profits at two of Japan’s leading logistics companies fell in the first quarter of fiscal year 2016.

Mediterranean Shipping Co. has joined CMA CGM as a co-investor in Traxens.

The company is among North America’s largest providers of outsourced ocean container freight station services.

Automating the freight booking process may be a little closer with the launching of an online marketplace for China-U.S. shipments.

Panalpina’s profit stalled and revenue slumped in the first half.

Kuehne + Nagel managed to grow in a largely stagnant global freight environment.

A new start-up offers to make life easier for shippers of manufacturing machinery, from finding buyers to providing logistics.

New online sales events such as Amazon's Prime Day increase demand for last-mile capacity.