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  • Supply Chain Analytics Becoming More Important

    Third-party logistics providers, or 3PLs, such as Panalpina are increasingly applying supply chain analytics methodologies. Sophisticated assessment tools and benchmarking applications are used to compare individual supply chain performance to a wider set of industry peers. The objective is to provide customers with value-added services and strategic guidance in regards to supply chain design and execution.

    import | 08 November 2011

  • Viraj Uses Logi-Sys To Manage Export, Import

    Softlink announced that Viraj Profiles has selected Logi-Sys to manage Export and Import operations (self clearance). This investment in the Softlink’s logistics ERP solution for managing its Customs clearing operations complements the existing solu…

    import | 30 June 2011

  • Inttra Reports Increases in E-Transactions for Import Volumes in Asia

    Inttra has seen a 33.8 percent increase in growth in ocean e-commerce usage in the past 12 months, nearly three times the rate of global container market growth of 12.4 percent, according to Drewry Container Forecaster. With more than 350,000 co…

    import | 14 September 2010

  • SINGAPORE STRESSES IMPORTANCE OF LOGISTICS SECTOR

    Attracting and retaining the best talents in the logistics industry is one of the aims of Singapore Logistics Association's newly launched "We Can Movement". This is spearheaded by the We Can identity, which is symbolic of the logistics industry's e…

    import | 01 September 2010

  • UPS Gives Importers More Control

    UPS launches UPS Import Control, a technology tool that puts control over inbound logistics and costs in the hands of the importer rather than the exporter. The service reduces delays to the shipping process due to incorrect or incomplete docume…

    import | 01 September 2010

  • MOL Selects Descartes for European Import Control System

    MOL has selected Descartes to help manage its container division’s European Union (EU) Import Control System (ICS) customs filings. MOL selected Descartes to help manage import security filings into Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, UK, France, …

    import | 17 July 2010

  • TNT Introduces Online Import System

    TNT Express has announced the worldwide launch of its Express Import system which gives customers complete control over their import shipments. This web-based tool allows companies to order the collection of import shipments from around 170 count…

    import | 19 March 2010

  • GT Nexus Renews Supply Chain Software Agreement with Charming Shoppes

    Charming Shoppes has renewed and expanded its commitment to using a GT Nexus Web-based data platform for the former’s import management. Delivered via the software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, the platform supports and automates a range of processes fo…

    import | 31 December 2009

  • Kuehne + Nagel Manages Retail Logistics for Benetton in Russia

    The service offered by Kuehne + Nagel ranges from forwarding of merchandise to Russia by road and air, import customs clearance, storage and order deliveries to the Italian brand's more than 150 shops throughout the country. In addition, the serv…

    import | 28 September 2009

  • Flash Global Logistics Adds Locations in China to Global Network

    Flash Global Logistics has added 66 locations to its network in China to enhance existing distribution, customs clearance and Importer of Record (IOR) capabilities. “Meeting aggressive service level agreement targets across global borders involv…

    import | 30 June 2009