Logistics

Boatloads of Cargo Off Los Angeles Grind Gears of World Economy

November 23, 2020

Bloomberg

The perfect storm is swamping the busiest gateway to the U.S. economy heading into the holiday season.

The Potential Impact of a Carbon Levy on Shipping Costs

November 20, 2020

James Morgan and James Campbell, SCB Contributors

It's been a year of big changes for the maritime and shipping industries.

Countries Criticize New Shipping Rules to Curb Industry’s Pollution

November 19, 2020

Bloomberg

The International Maritime Organization approved rules designed to curb the shipping industry’s carbon emissions, triggering criticism that its measures won’t do enough to help tackle climate change.

Maersk CEO Expects Biden Presidency to Soothe EU Trade Relations

November 19, 2020

Bloomberg

The chief executive officer of the world’s biggest container shipping company says trade relations between Europe and the U.S. will probably become more “collaborative” under the presidency of Joe Biden.

How COVID-19 Is Redefining the Logistics Workforce

November 18, 2020

Keith Garrett, SCB Contributor

As competition for temporary workers intensifies, employers are boosting wages and perks, and promoting more opportunities for full-time jobs.

Three Ways IoT Will Help Retail Supply Chains This Holiday Season

November 18, 2020

Hussain Suleman, SCB Contributor

Retailers are gearing up for a holiday season unlike any before.

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Watch: Distributing Millions of Doses of the COVID-19 Vaccine

November 18, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Bill Brooks, vice president of transportation with Capgemini North America, Inc., lays out the multiple challenges involved in manufacturing, storing and delivering millions of doses of the vaccine for COVID-19 in the coming months.

Black Friday Plus Covid Add Up to Crunch Time for Retailers

November 17, 2020

Bloomberg

The formula for retailers on Black Friday is usually pretty simple: Cut prices, stock shelves, prepare for crowds and make sure orders arrive on time. This year — like everything in 2020 — it’s anything but.

Meal-Kit Delivery Services Are Riding a Wave of Demand. But Will It Crash?

November 16, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Meal-kit delivery services, already on a steady growth curve prior to this year, have seen sales explode with the coming of COVID-19. Now they’re scurrying to keep pace with demand — and hang on to their customers.

Passenger Jets May Play Integral Role in Frozen Vaccine Airlift

November 13, 2020

Bloomberg

Passenger jets will be able to transport coronavirus vaccines at the required ultra-low temperatures as long as they are stored in specially made containers, according to Europe’s biggest cargo-only airline.

Logistics

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