Logistics Management - October 2011

Special Report: Top 30 Ocean CarriersCompact scannersread dirty, damagedbar codesrequired. The scanners’ data handling capabilities execute a varieof configurable logic, outputdata filtering and sorting functions.SICK, 800-325-7425,A special supplement to logistics managementrecently gone up by 10 to 20 percent.”recession with both carrier profitability www.sickusa.com.and demandMeanwhile, on the supply side, scores of “mega figures recovering. But Drewry analysts raise the question:Have the carriers learned Wireless from their experience? remote controvessels” have been delivered into the Asia-Europetrade during 2011. BIMCO analysts say that spot “The fact that no major companies for stretch ‘went to wrappersthe wall’rates would not be returned to sustainable levels until still seems to have insulated the industry from the despairof 2009, and there is now n-Go the wire-feeling that perhapsThe Click-the Peak Season in the third quarter on main tradinglanes from Asia to Europe and the U.S. West Coast. the dark days did not happen,” less says remote Neil Dekker, editorof control the Drewry for Container“The fact that no major companies ‘went to the wall’ still seems to Forecaster. the supplier’sSimplehave insulated the industry from the In essence, Drewry observesstretch that wrap-its “back-to-nor-CLV650 despair and of 2009, CLV640 and compact there is bar Automationcode scanners use proprietary codenow the feeling that perhaps the dark days did not happen.”reconstruction algorithms and mal” pers operating enables conditionshigh-performance microprocessorsto read damaged and dirty the drivers biggest to carriers arefor fork the truck— Neil Dekker, editor, Drewry Container Forecaster market. “Perhapsbar codes. The CLV650 features place a pallet“To restore freight rates significantly over the comingquarter, idling of vessels ought to be considered ment technologies, an have market with share,” optics says Dekker. machine, “However, back the a few utopia feet away anhappiest with no long-term profitability as long as theyauto-focus and distance measure-load on theoption,” says Sand. “That is, however, not expected ideal for to applications of freight rate where stability space sought press by shippers a button seems to initiate a long wrappinhappen and that could jeopardize Peak Season is limited earningseven if solid consumer confidence is restored is required. and For and cost-effectivelyprofitability,” says Dekker. within reach of a lanyard, the sys-and way large off if depth carriers of abandon field their By eliminating short-lived prudence the need to stopreading high density codes, the tem gives operators increased prothe high unemployment figures start to come down.”CLV640 provides increased depth ductivity and flexibility in approaLondon-based Drewry Shipping Consultants of field when an external input —Patrick Burnson and placement. is Executive The Editor system of usesbelieves that the industry has emerged from the to global change the focus position is line-of-sight Logistics Managementtransmission and aCHiNAWe know all the best routes. Also serving250 other destinations worldwideAir/Ocean/Trucking/Import/ExportOnline instant quoting, booking, tracking 24/7Call 877-467-8601 • Fax 888-286-0772www.exfreight.comSTATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION1. Publication title: Logistics Management . 2. Publication No. USPS 801-860. 3. Filing date: September 14, 2011. 4. Issuefrequency: Monthly. 5. No. of issues published annually: 12. 6. Annual subscription price: US $119; CAN $149; MEX $149;FOR $259 7. Complete mailing address of known office of publication: Peerless Media, LLC , 111 Speen Street Ste 200, Framingham,MA 01701. 8. Complete mailing address of headquarters or general business office of publisher: Peerless Media LLC, a division ofEH Publishing, 111 Speen Street Ste 200, Framingham, MA 01701. 9. 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Percent paid and/or requested circulation (15C divided by F times 100) 98.19% 98.26%16. Publication of Statement of Ownership: Publication required and will be printed in the October 2011 issue of this publication.17. I certify that all information furnished on this form is true and complete. I understand that anyone who furnishes false ormisleading information on this form or who omits material or information requested on the form may be subject to criminalsanctions (including fines and imprisonment) and/or civil sanctions (including civil penalties).Charles Tanner (signed), Director of Audience Marketing , 9/14/11PPeerless Media Statement of Digital Circulation1. Publication Title: Logistics ManagementAverage No. Digital Copies No. Copies of SingleEach Issue During Issue PublishedPreceding 12 Months Nearest to Filing DatePrinted Circulation as reported on PS Form 3526, Line 15A 52,938 51,759Digital Circulation 18,910 19,561Total Circulation 71,848 71,320Charles Tanner (signed), Director of Audience Marketing , 9/14/1162S October 2011 • Logistics Management