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Air transport is improving cold chains for pharmaceuticals

Temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals are a rapidly expanding market segment but shifting standards are other regulatory challenges need to be met to realize market potential.

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Schneider makes room for furniture logistics

Schneider National, Inc. based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, recently acquired less-than-truckload (LTL), Watkins & Shepard Trucking, Inc. and final mile furniture delivery specialist Lodeso Logistics, Inc. This blockbuster deal underscores the need for specialized first to final mile transportation services of high value over dimensional goods for the e-commerce markets. The combination of these furniture logistics companies was years in the making.

Wayfair and Dermody build new E-commerce facility in Kentucky
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US FTZs provide a new deal for exporters

The US Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) programs have been around since the “New Deal” and a new wave of industries is utilizing the benefits.

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Vietnam economic growth challenges transportation and logistic services

Vietnam’s export oriented economy is growing fast. The challenge is for transportation and logistics services to keep pace.

New bridge will link Hong Kong-Zhuhai and Macao
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Vietnam infrastructure projects paving way for growth

Improving the infrastructure is the key to economic growth in Vietnam. As Robert Wallack reports from Hanoi there is a lot of construction under way in Vietnam to address the infrastructure issues. But Vietnam has a long road to travel before the infrastructure delivers to the economy.

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China’s E-commerce growth brings change to logistics

China’s E-commerce growth could forever change the logistics business.

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Asia Logistics and Maritime Conference brings industry experts to Hong Kong

The Asia Logistics and Maritime Conference (ALMC) gathered over 1,600 industry experts from 32 countries to present and discuss current issues of logistics, supply chain management and maritime services on November 18-19 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center.

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Mongolia: Taking action on import and export prospects

What is the future of Mongolia, a landlocked country wedged between Russia and China? AJOT correspondent Robert Wallack writes from Ulaanbaatar about the challenges and future for one of Asia’s most remote nations.

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