Logistics

Four Reasons Why Supply-Chain Managers Need Location Technology

September 26, 2019

Detailed location technology can have a significant impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of supply chains. Here are four ways in which the technology can prove critical to business operations.

Vietnam Becomes a Victim of Its Own Success in Trade War

September 19, 2019

Bloomberg

Vietnam is finding it’s hard to win a trade war even when businesses are trying to hand you victories.

Saudis Race to Restore Oil Output After Aramco Attacks

September 16, 2019

Bloomberg

Saudi Arabia is racing to restore oil production after a brazen drone strike on a key Aramco facility slashed its output by half, removing about 5% of world supply.

Time:matters Introduces Urgent Transports of Dangerous Goods

September 13, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Time:matters, a provider of Special Speed Logistics, is now offering urgent transports of dangerous goods, Urgent transports of time-critical goods in hazard classes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9 can now be facilitated.

DHL Announces Opening of New Americas Innovation Center in Chicago

September 13, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

DHL, the world’s largest logistics company, recently opened its Americas Innovation Center in Chicago, expanding its global innovation to the Americas.

DHL Supply Chain Partners with Convoy and Turvo to Advance Digitization Efforts for Transportation Operations

September 13, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

DHL Supply Chain, a leader in contract logistics and part of Deutsche Post DHL Group, recently announced partnerships with Convoy and Turvo, advancing its transportation digitization strategy and implementing robotic process automation.

Schneider to Launch New ETA Technology, Offers New Tracking API Over the Next Year

September 13, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Schneider, a provider of transportation and logistics, has recently piloted new estimated time of arrival technology to provide more accurate, up-to-date arrival times to customers in the freight transpiration industry.

Walmart Is Testing a Fulfillment Service for Vendors to Match Amazon

September 13, 2019

Bloomberg

Looking to generate more profit from its online unit, Walmart wants to start storing and shipping products for third-party vendors for the first time — just as rival Amazon.com has done for years.

U.K. Warns of Protests, Chaotic Border Scenes in ‘Worst-Case’ Brexit Report

September 12, 2019

Bloomberg

The full scale of the damage a no-deal Brexit could cause to the U.K. was revealed when Boris Johnson’s government published its worst-case scenario — a document it tried to keep secret.

Trump Plans Crackdown on Fentanyl Shipments From China, Others

September 11, 2019

Bloomberg

A draft executive order would target foreign shippers routing deliveries through the U.S. Postal Service — not the two-largest U.S. couriers United Parcel Service Inc. and FedEx Corp.

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.