A leading supplier of reusable packaging containers seeks to boost visibility and cut down on losses within a network of millions of units, with a method that makes economic sense. Roambee provides the innovative solution.

Fortunately, shippers can defend themselves against these forms of transport theft.

Estes Express Lines achieves “clear line of sight” with a new visibility application, tailored to customer preferences defined by WWEX, a third-party logistics provider specializing in serving small to medium-sized shippers.

School officials in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Washington state said they were preparing for the shortage.

Fleet performance can make a financial and competitive difference for distributors. Route planning is an essential element in that performance.

When consumers are informed about the carbon cost of shipping and the environmental impact of their choices, they are empowered to make decisions that align with their values.

Ultimately, mesh networks can handle fluctuations in supply and demand, optimize routes, and create transparency and accountability in the supply chain.

The company says the program has been so successful, it intends to expand it, adding more participants over the next 12 months.

The role of plastic in logistics cannot be boiled down to "friend or foe." Instead, plastic should be seen as a dynamic material that requires continuous evaluation and improvement.

Jey Yokeley, vice president sales with TransImpact, details the way that technology — especially in the form of artificial intelligence and machine learning — is aiding how both parcel carriers and shippers make key decisions in an increasingly complex industry.