Logistics

Global Shipping Turmoil Expected to Calm Down by Mid-Year

February 11, 2021

Trade disruptions that have sent freight rates soaring and overwhelmed major ports may start to ease after the first quarter, Maersk said — disappointing investors but signaling eventual relief for cargo shippers.

Emerging From the Pandemic: Where Do We Go From Here?

February 8, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

For global supply chains, there’s no going back. To borrow a tagline from any number of movie sequels, 2020 was The Year That Everything Changed.

U.S. Dockworkers May Get Better Vaccine Access, Easing Port Risk

February 7, 2021

Bloomberg

Dockworkers at the busiest U.S. gateway for trade with Asia may soon have better access to coronavirus vaccines, as officials on the West Coast battle congestion blamed on shortages of labor and equipment needed to handle a record influx of cargo.

DB Schenker to Open New Facility in Ireland

February 5, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

DB Schenker, a global logistics service provider, has recently announced the launch of a new logistics center in Shannon, Ireland.

Shipping Container Crunch Shows Signs of Easing

Freight-Cost Pain Intensifies as Pandemic Rocks Ocean Shipping

February 5, 2021

Bloomberg

Soaring freight rates and delivery delays have sparked a global backlash by companies frustrated about the destructive mix of deteriorating service and higher ocean shipping costs.

Transfix Launches Fleet Planner 2.0, Offers Direct Booking and Automated Communications Capabilities

February 4, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Transfix, a transportation solutions provider, has announced enhancements to Fleet Planner, its free, online tool that grants small and mid-sized carriers access to a centralized platform for managing fleets, streamlining operations and scaling their businesses.

New Class of Online Grocery Shoppers Brings Fresh Industry Demands

February 4, 2021

Rajesh Midha, SCB Contributor

Food retailers are in a prime position to capitalize on Covid-related changes in purchasing behavior, and these three digital strategies will help retain customer loyalty in the long term.

UPS’s E-Commerce Bonanza Amps Up Dependence on Amazon

February 4, 2021

Bloomberg

UPS used a pandemic-fueled boom in online shopping to post record sales last year. The surge also increased the courier’s dependence on its biggest customer: Amazon.com.

How Automation Can Curb the Cost of E-Commerce Returns

February 3, 2021

Lior Elazary, SCB Contributor

Along with the rise of e-commerce comes more returns and greater logistics challenges.

Five Shipping Challenges That Put Vaccine Delivery at Risk

February 3, 2021

Brad Rollo, SCB Contributor

The pandemic has exposed a flaw in the delivery industry that existed long before the hampered vaccine rollout: an inability to scale fleets quickly and affordably during demand surges.

Logistics

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding logistics and freight and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering perishables and manufactured goods in a more timely and efficient manner than ever before through logistics solutions. New technologies that provide information during local and global shipments are transforming the way companies do business - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As transportation and distribution services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using logistics and cargo solutions to power their supply chains.