Impact of High Speed Rail on Logistics in China
September 01, 2017.
Logistics Publications
With the rapid expansion of high-speed railway (HSR) in China, railways gradually speed up and bridge the speed gap between railway and civil aviation, thus, impose a great impact on the logistical competitiveness of civil aviation. High-speed rail service in China was introduced April 18, 2007, and has become immensely popular. With...
Read MoreHurricane Harvey Update
August 31, 2017.
Logistics Publications
The impact of Hurricane Harvey on the Houston area continues to be felt. There is still flooding in Texas and Louisiana, and it should continue for the rest of the week. Houston’s two main airports Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Hobby (HOU) opened at 4 p.m. Wednesday 8/30, but...
Read MoreNASCAR and Logistics
August 30, 2017.
Logistics Publications
The National Association of Stock Car Racing (NASCAR), hailed by many fans as not only an interest but a lifestyle as well, can be a nightmare in the world of logistics. To the casual fan, the logistics of bringing a race car to the track is simple: the team loads...
Read MoreCargo Theft - Tips to Reduce Your Risk
August 22, 2017.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
Believe it or not, cargo theft is a multi-billion dollar problem every year for shippers and carriers. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, that number also continues to grow. Thieves are drawn to the fact that trucks and warehouses can contain very expensive goods, producing high returns for fairly...
Read MoreThe Future of Truck Platooning
August 18, 2017.
Logistics Publications
Truck platooning, which uses technologies that allow for two or more trucks to communicate wirelessly while remaining in close proximity, has the touted benefits of reducing congestion, cutting down on accidents caused by human-error and significantly decreasing CO2 emissions by making use of tailwind drafts leading to reductions in fuel...
Read MoreAvoiding Common Incoterms Mistakes
August 08, 2017.
Logistics Publications
Incoterms provide a set of international guidelines used to designate the responsible party in trade interactions. They were created to make international trade easier and to provide standardized terms to be used across the board. And while most in the trade industry have had training on Incoterms, they are continually...
Read MoreMore Updates to Allyn's ALA Touch Mobile App
July 27, 2017.
Logistics Publications
Allyn International's Allyn Logistics Application (ALA) has long been one of the most efficient and useful TMS software solutions available, due to its comprehensive functionality and flexibility. And while ALA's standard functionality provides in depth tracking information a number of ways, via email tracking reports and an...
Read MoreIndia, Samples, and Export Paperwork
July 11, 2017.
Logistics Publications
Most people in the export industry are aware of the complications regarding shipping goods to India. While many businesses operate globally and have facilities in the United States and India, concerns still arise with customs, duties, and requirements for additional paperwork. Indeed, shipping no-cost items to India has...
Read MoreALA Touch Update: Premium Approval
July 05, 2017.
Logistics Publications
The newest release of Allyn’s ALA Touch mobile application allows premium freight authorizations to be processed through the application. Once a premium freight request is submitted, the approver will get a notification indicating that they have a pending approval request. To complete the approval process, open the application...
Read MoreMaersk Still Dealing With Effects of Cyberattack
June 29, 2017.
Logistics Publications
Maersk Line, which was hit by the Petya Cyberattack on June 27th, is still working to get all operations back to normal. The attack on the world’s biggest container line initially crippled the IT infrastructure of the company and forced them to shut down IT systems company-wide....
Read MoreThe New Ocean Alliances
June 15, 2017.
Logistics Publications
On April 1, 2017, the four ocean carrier alliances (2M/CKYHE/G6/O3) became three alliances (2M/Ocean Alliance/THE Alliance). Here is how each new alliance is comprised: 1. 2M Alliance: Maersk Line and MSC along with a cooperation agreement with HMM and Hamburg SUD 2. Ocean Alliance: CMA, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL, APL 3....
Read MoreLogistical Challenges and One-Man Logistics Operations
June 14, 2017.
Logistics Publications
Logistics is known as “the detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies” (Waite, 2013), often related to business operations and the movement of items from one location to another. When the logistics coordinator, specialist, or manager is considered, the question is raised as...
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