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May 10, 2013 - Expedited Shipping: When Time is Not Your Friend
Many third party logistic companies, including us, offer a shipping service known as “expedited shipping”. What does that mean, and more importantly, how can it help your business?

May 06, 2013 - What can Langham do for you?
At Langham Logistics, we like to partner with companies who share a similar mind-set and use forward thinking as part of their innovative strategies.

Apr 26, 2013 - Langham's New Hire
Welcome Dan Straus

Apr 22, 2013 - A Look Back at Langham’s 25 Years: 2003 President George Bush Visit To Langham

Feb 19, 2013 - Port Strikes Loom In Brazil:
Union representatives and government officials in Brazil are scheduled to resume negotiations on Monday, Feb. 18, in an attempt to avert a nationwide port strike as early as Wednesday, Feb. 20.

Feb 11, 2013 - US Airway Merger Vote Coming Monday:
American Airlines creditors are planning to meet Monday to vote on a merger agreement between the Fort Worth, Texas-based airline and US Airways Group Inc., which operates its largest hub in Charlotte, Reuters reports.

Feb 04, 2013 - US Maritime Alliance and International Longshoremen’s Association Agreement
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Director George H.Cohen issued the following statement today on the labor negotiations between the United States Maritime Alliance and the International Longshoremen’s Association:

Jan 17, 2013 - CN and Indiana Rail Road to launch all-rail service for containerized Trans-Pacific imports/exports between west-coast Canadian ports and Indianapolis
CHICAGO and INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 16, 2013 — CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) and the Indiana Rail Road Company (INRD) announced today an agreement on the construction of an intermodal terminal in Indianapolis and their plan to offer Indiana importers and exporters an all-rail option for containerized products moving to/from Asia.

Jan 14, 2013 - Langham Logistics adds news Business Development Manager
INDIANAPOLIS, January 14, 2013 – Langham Logistics continues its commitment to being one of the region’s top logistics management resource by adding a new and highly experienced logistics professional to its leadership team.

Oct 30, 2012 - Site Selection: An All-Star Lineup of Logistics Hot Spots
U.S. manufacturers and distributors rely on a roster of locations ideally situated for quick turnaround and efficient transportation to points across the globe. These sites step to the plate with geographic, workforce, economic, transportation access, and business climate benefits that give local companies a home field advantage.

Oct 25, 2012 - Rail Intermodal: Where Rail Meets Road
Double Stack APL train heading East on the Gila Sub between Yuma and Tucson Arizona. Intermodal solutions gather steam as shippers track the financial and efficiency benefits of combining truck and rail transport.

Oct 17, 2012 - US Port Strike: Talks Making Good Progress
The U.S. Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) said on Sunday that labour negotiations between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the U.S. Maritime Alliance over a master contract covering some 14,500 jobs on the U.S. East Coast are "making good progress," but no deal has yet been reached.

Oct 01, 2012 - Crossdocking Streamlines Freight Movement
How can an organization eliminate or reduce waste and increase speed in their supply chain? One answer is to replace warehouses and/or manufacturing locations with crossdock facilities or "landing pads."

Sep 25, 2012 - ILA Strike Update!
Statement by FMCS Director George H. Cohen on East Coast Ports Labor Negotiations

Sep 04, 2012 - The Best Companies Get This Right First
One out of every two Inc. 5000 CEOs surveyed has the qualities of a "Creative Builder CEO" (see Inc.'s 2012 CEO survey). If you match those characteristics, you are similar to iconic leaders like Steve Jobs, not the worst company to keep for sure. However...

Aug 30, 2012 - Possible ILA Strike Update
With a Sept. 30 contract expiration now just weeks away, prospects of a strike by the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) against 14 East Coast and Gulf ports represented by the United States Maritime Alliance (for some reason abbreviated as USMX) went nowhere last week, with reports that discussions broke down in just 20 minutes.

Aug 21, 2012 - Diesel Prices Exceed $4 Per Gallon
Prices jumped 6.1 cents in the sixth consecutive increase in weekly prices . The average cost of diesel in the United States rose to more than $4 per gallon for the first time since May, as prices climbed 6.1 cents in the week ending Aug. 20.

Aug 15, 2012 - Ban on night-Time flights partly to blame for cargo volume slide at FRA Airport
In October, the Hesse Administrative High Court ordered the cessation of all flights between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. at FRA, a ruling that a higher court upheld in April. It was a move many in the industry deemed damaging to cargo.

Jul 31, 2012 - Japan to Extend Punitive Tariffs Against US
Tariffs to be extended for an additional year in response to Byrd amendment. Japan has decided to extend, for another year, punitive tariffs on tapered roller bearings imported from the U.S. in retaliation against a U.S. anti-dumping trade law known as the Byrd amendment.

Jul 24, 2012 - Diesel Prices Rise at Sharpest Pace Since Late February
Average U.S. price of diesel jumps 8.8 cents to $3.783 . Diesel prices in the U.S. rose at the fastest pace since late February, jumping 8.8 cents in the week ending July 23 as oil prices finished Monday trading at their lowest point in four days.

Jul 13, 2012 - A.P. Moller Family Fund Sells Some Stock
Sale related to costs associated with estate of grandchild, company says: The fund of the family that controls A.P. Moller-Maersk sold series B shares in the Danish shipping and oil group for about $55.5 million to cover tax and other costs, the company said on Friday.

Jun 22, 2012 - South Carolina OKs $146.9 Million for Port Investments
The South Carolina State Ports Authority approved $146.9 million in capital spending during its fiscal year beginning July 1 and forecast Charleston’s container volume will rise 8 percent during the next 12 months.

Jun 22, 2012 - Insurer Withdraws Coverage for Ship Carrying Cargo to Syria
U.K. marine insurer Standard Club has withdrawn coverage for a Russian cargo vessel said to be transporting attack helicopters and arms to Syria.

Jun 22, 2012 - Diesel Prices Hit Nine-Month Low
Diesel prices in the U.S. hit the lowest point since October, falling 6.5 cents in the week ending June 11 as oil prices rose to nearly $85 a barrel.

Apr 30, 2012 - Lufthansa Cargo offers new express service for shipments of all sizes
Lufthansa Cargo AG has created a new express service for the most urgent shipments. Dubbed Courier.Solutions, the offering provides shippers with the carrier’s fastest transit and shortest delivery times. It is supplemented by constant surveillance and custody of consignments. The service has no weight limits;...

Apr 24, 2012 - 10 Tips for Effective Decision-Making in Managing Your Supply Chain
For managing the many variables affecting supply chain performance, Dr. John Simon, Associate Professor of Operations Management at Governors State University in University Park, Illinois, offers these 10 tips.

Apr 11, 2012 - Langham Logistics adds Director of Intermodal and Brokerage

Apr 11, 2012 - New Panama Locks Opening Faces-Three Months Delay
The Panama Canal’s new locks will probably not be ready for their scheduled opening in October 2014, but will be ready for a trial run by a vessel in December, said Jorge Quijano, the engineer in charge of building the canal’s third set of locks.

Apr 05, 2012 - Schneider National Terminal Hit by Tornado
A Schneider National truck terminal is among the properties damaged by one of at least two tornadoes that ripped through the Dallas area Tuesday afternoon.

Feb 22, 2012 - Langham Now on Google +
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Feb 07, 2012 - The Story Behind the Big Game
If you think it's tough to do business in this economy, try raising $25 million. That's exactly what Cathy Langham, president of Langham Logistics, Inc. and vice chair for the Super Bowl host committee did.

Feb 07, 2012 - Tackling a Super-Sized Logistics Challenge
Before the high-profile athletes and rabid fans arrive at a major professional sports event, superstar logisticians and planners perform their own feats of greatness to ensure the big game goes off without a hitch.

Jan 11, 2012 - Congratulations Cathy for being inducted into the Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame!

Jan 05, 2012 - Indianapolis Airport Authority awards a multi-year contract to Langham Airport Logistics
INDIANAPOLIS, January 9, 2012 – Langham Airport Logistics LLC (LAL), a subsidiary of Langham Logistics, was recently awarded an exclusive multi-year contract to provide logistics support services for the Indianapolis International Airport, including all concessionaires, the....

Jan 05, 2012 - Langham signed a huge 3 year contract with Toyota!
INDIANAPOLIS, January 16, 2012 – Langham Logistics has agreed on a 3 year contract with Toyota Motor Sales, Inc. to manage a logistics operation in Los Angeles

Nov 14, 2011 - Super Women Super Cure
Indianapolis' Super Bowl provides a prime opportunity to raise awareness about the Komen Tissue Bank

Nov 14, 2011 - Conexus Indiana Logistics Council Information
Langham Logistics is a proud member of the Conexus Indiana Logistics Council, and would like you to check out there website for a little more inside on what Conexus is and what they do.

Oct 03, 2011 - 9th Annual Indiana Logistics Summit

Sep 27, 2011 - Langham Music Video
Calm, Cool, Delivered!

Sep 21, 2011 - Happy Birthday Margaret Langham
Today Langham is celebrating the 50th birthday of Margaret Langham!



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