All Articles
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Roadrunner to Acquire Active Aero Group
Aug 13, 2014
Roadrunner Transportation Systems has announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire Active Aero Group
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eft Weekly Newsletter 7th August 2014
Aug 7, 2014
Labor Disruptions and the Supply Chain; Must Big Data Have Big Costs; U.S. Economy Rebounds
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Acquisitions in the Life Sciences Industry and the Impact on Supply Chain Management
Aug 7, 2014
eft have consolidated the most significant M&A deals to have taken place in the life sciences industry in 2014, providing a visual snapshot of where the industry currently stands and what the impact on supply chain of M&A activity could be
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CEVA Holdings LLC Results for the Second Quarter
Aug 5, 2014
CEVA Holdings LLC, one of the world’s leading non‐asset based supply chain management companies, today reported results for the three months ended 30 June 2014.
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U.S. Economy Rebounds Despite International Unrest
Aug 4, 2014
John Wagner accompanies his latest set of figures from the industry with some brief commentary and his opinions about the statistics
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Must Big Data have Big Costs: Understanding your Supply Chain
Aug 4, 2014
After his immensely popular, 3 part, Internet of Things article, Steve Brady offers his latest thoughts on Big Data and the importance of understanding its role in operations today.
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Strategic Acquisition in the USA by Norbert Dentressangle
Aug 1, 2014
Norbert Dentressangle and the private equity firm Oak Hill Capital Partners announced today that they have signed an agreement to acquire all the shares of the U.S. logistics and transport company Jacobson.
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eft Weekly Newsletter 31st July 2014
Aug 1, 2014
Women In Logistics Video Part 2; Reverse Logistics Opportunities; Social Media and Supply Chains
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Reverse Logistics – the Opportunities Outweigh the Challenges
Jul 30, 2014
Mark Millar looks at reverse logistics, suggesting how the problems generated by customers returning products can be remedied and even turned into advantages.
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Video: Women In Logistics – Lean In Moment Part 2
Jul 30, 2014
eft is proud to present the second part of its video focusing on women in logistics. This second instalment provides insight on 'Lean In' moments from the careers of Susan Kichuk, SVP Corporate Development, DB Schenker, and Kelli Saunders,...
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How to Defend Against Boycott With a Strong Business Network
Jul 30, 2014
Vivek Sood's latest article examines how IKEA through the use of powerful business networks and getting behind the iron curtain, managed to beat a boycott led by Sweden's National Association of Furniture Dealers
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XPO Logistics to Acquire New Breed Logistics and Completes Acquisition of Atlantic Central Logistics
Jul 30, 2014
XPO Logistics, Inc. ("XPO Logistics" or "XPO" or the "Company") (NYSE: XPO) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire New Breed Holding Company
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Social Media Solving Your Supply Chain Problems
Jul 29, 2014
Tony Martins, soon to be a regular columnist on eft shares his thoughts on the power of social media.
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Echo Global Logistics Reports Q2 2014 Results; Revenue Up 36% Year Over Year
Jul 28, 2014
Echo Global Logistics, Inc., a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services, reported today financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2014
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Norfolk Southern Reports Record Second-Quarter 2014 Results
Jul 28, 2014
For the second quarter of 2014 Norfolk Southern reported record net income of $562 million, 21 percent higher compared with $465 million in second-quarter 2013.
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eft Weekly Newsletter 24th July 2014
Jul 25, 2014
5 Great Industry Infographics; Top 25 LTL Carriers 2013; July Figures From Georgia Logistics
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Found 3-7% For Your Net Margin Hiding in Freight Settlement Processes
Jul 25, 2014
eft & Hexaware are collaborating to bring you an insightful complimentary webinar on digitization & automation of your freight settlement processes
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Top 25 LTL Carriers 2013
Jul 24, 2014
This article from G-Force Shipping & Consulting lists the 25 top LTL Carriers of 2013
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ICS appeals to Paris MOU
Jul 24, 2014
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has written to the Paris MOU (memorandum of understanding) in order to draw attention to the global shipping industry's serious concern with respect to the sulphur emission control area (ECA) implementation
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British International Freight Association Names New Director General
Jul 22, 2014
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has named Robert Keen as its new Director General to succeed Peter Quantrill who retires from the trade association in August.
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A Quick Glance Into The Logistics Market - July 2014
Jul 21, 2014
Georgia Logistics compiles a monthly set of facts and figures regarding the Logistics Markets. We selected a few facts to share with you :-
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Slow and Steady, Recovery Pushes On
Jul 21, 2014
John Wagner Jr. looks at figures from across the logistics industry and how they point to a slow but steady recovery for the US economy
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5 Great Infographics About the Trucking Industry
Jul 18, 2014
Svetlana Guineva from Cerasis has compiled 5 insightful infographics on the trucking industry.
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eft Weekly Newsletter 17th July 2014
Jul 17, 2014
Lufthansa Cargo speak IT; Electronics Supply Chain Trends Released; Logistics Aquisitions
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Q&A: What’s Old is New Again
Jul 15, 2014
Andrea Obston interviews CLDA Board Member Jason Burns on what has stayed constant in the rapidly changing business of customized logistics