Logistics

THE EXTERIOR OF A CANADIAN IKEA STORE. A GRAY WALKWAY PEPPERED WITH GREEN TREES LEADS TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE STORE.

Made4net Acquired by Ingka Group

June 2, 2023

Made4net will continue to operate as an independent subsidiary of Ingka Group, which owns and operates 482 IKEA stores in 31 countries.

Aptean Acquires TOTALogistix

June 2, 2023

SupplyChainBrain

TOTALogistix will give Aptean access to its transportation management systems solutions, allowing the company to expand its supply chain offerings.

GEODIS Announces Acquisition of Southern Companies

May 24, 2023

SupplyChainBrain

The French logistics company's acquisition will result in more than 80 Southern Companies employees across the United States joining GEODIS.

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Life Science Companies Underutilize Real-Time Data but Invest in ESG Initiatives

May 24, 2023

Matthew Gideon, Senior Editor

Less than 50% of life science companies currently have access to real-time data while less than a third use this data to make real-time business decisions.

UPS Healthcare Opens New Logistics Facility in Singapore

May 23, 2023

SupplyChainBrain

The new 93,646-square-foot facility located in Tuas, Singapore will be able to store healthcare products in temperatures ranging from -176 degrees to 77 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Adnoc Boosts Size of Logistics Unit IPO to $769 Million Amid Strong Demand

May 23, 2023

Bloomberg

Lower oil prices and concerns about slower economic growth globally have weighed on the market, and the MSCI GCC Countries Index has fallen almost 13% in the past year.

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THINK TANK

Strategies for Managing Port Congestion and Container Shortages

May 22, 2023

David L. Buss, SCB Contributor

Companies around the world must adopt new strategies to limit supply chain disruptions.

Shoppers carry Target shopping bags in front of a store in San Francisco, California, US, on Tuesday, May 10, 2022.

Target Earnings Flat as Shoppers Stick to Basics

May 18, 2023

SupplyChainBrain

Shoppers are pulling back on discretionary items like electronics and home projects and instead focusing on home essentials.

Large DB Schenker sign outside a warehouse

Deutsche Bahn Open to Strategic Buyer for Schenker

May 17, 2023

Bloomberg

Schenker is likely to attract bids from rival logistics companies, including Danish transport giant DSV A/S, Germany’s Deutsche Post AG and Switzerland’s Kuehne + Nagel International AG.

Maersk Innovation Center Opened in New Jersey

May 16, 2023

SupplyChainBrain

The center will concentrate on end-to-end supply chain visibility, supply chain resiliency, distribution data, climate change solutions, retail fulfillment and education/employee training.

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.