Logistics

Shippers Near Global Deal to Cut Greenhouse Gas Pollution

October 19, 2020

After two years of talks, almost 200 countries are nearing a legally-binding agreement to reduce pollution from the world’s cargo ships.

Modi’s Reforms Could Help Turn India Into Food-Export Powerhouse

October 16, 2020

Bloomberg

If Prime Minister Narendra Modi's move toward a free market for farm sales succeeds, India could not only feed itself, but become a major food exporter.

The Vaccine Cargo Cavalry Prepares for Historic Airlift

October 15, 2020

Bloomberg

The medical industry’s dash to produce the world’s first coronavirus vaccines in just a few months is heightening the urgency for the workhorses of global trade to be ready for the historic charge to defeat the disease.

Countries Rush to Hoard Food as Prices Rise, Covid Worsens

October 15, 2020

Bloomberg

Agricultural commodity buyers from Cairo to Islamabad have been on a shopping spree since the COVID-19 pandemic upended supply chains.

The Shifting Supply-Chain Demands of 2020

October 14, 2020

Zain Jaffer, SCB Contributor

New drivers of demand in the COVID-19 economy are making warehouse space more valuable than ever.

Four Essentials for a Greener Fulfillment Strategy

October 12, 2020

Paccurate

From smart cartonization to last-mile delivery and beyond, supply chains offer fertile ground for new technologies to improve sustainability by trimming wasted fuel, materials and time.

A Safety Net for Tender Rejection

October 11, 2020

Convoy

The freight industry hasn’t seen tender rejection rates this high since 2018. Here's how to navigate the tight market.

A New Approach to Primary Freight

October 11, 2020

Convoy

This approach to primary freight can cut transportation costs up to 19%, and offers 100% tender acceptance.

DispatchTrack Launches Pickup Logistics Optimization

October 9, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

DispatchTrack,a last-mile logistics technology company, recently announced a contactless pickup logistics optimization solution.

Amazon Study of Workers’ Covid Is Faulted Over Lack of Key Data

October 9, 2020

Bloomberg

Amazon’s analysis of COVID-19 infection rates among its workers has several flaws and falls short of assessing whether the world’s biggest online retailer did a good job protecting its workforce through the pandemic, according to infectious disease experts who track pandemics.

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.