Logistics

U.S. Retailers See Millions in Sales Delays Amid Shipping Logjam

February 28, 2021

Overwhelmed U.S. ports, elevated freight costs and accidents that sent goods plunging to the bottom of the ocean are causing headaches for U.S. retailers already reeling from the pandemic.

How Retail Has Adapted to COVID-19 and the Rise of E-Commerce

February 28, 2021

Deborah Marotta, SCB Contributor

Curbside pickup, "insourced" delivery and full-time dark stores are here to stay.

Ocean Cargo Snarls Force Global Commerce to Look Outside the Box

February 23, 2021

Bloomberg

An ongoing surge in the cost of shipping goods around the world is prompting manufacturers and their customers to scramble for cheaper solutions.

AscendTMS And Uber Freight Announce Strategic Partnership

February 19, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Uber Freight, an on-demand freight provider, and AscendTMS, a global TMS provider, have recently announced their integration.

Ship Giant Maersk Bids Farewell to New, Fossil-Fuel Only Ships

February 19, 2021

Bloomberg

A century after the global shipping fleet ran largely on coal, the world’s largest shipping line is taking a historic step toward not using fossil fuels for propulsion.

Seven Last-Mile Lessons That Could Improve Vaccine Distribution

February 18, 2021

Khaled Naim, SCB Contributor

To clean up the logistical nightmare, organizations should look to best practices in last-mile delivery.

Seattle Ports Offer Relief for L.A. Bottlenecks

February 18, 2021

Bloomberg

The trade gateways in the U.S. Pacific Northwest are standing out for their calm relative to the congestion bedeviling ports from Los Angeles to Savannah, Georgia.

Four Ways Blockchain Could Advance the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

February 17, 2021

Sachin Misra, SCB Contributor

Cold chains built on a blockchain ledger would allow vaccine producers to contract out manufacturing and distribution — while ensuring the final product arrives to communities safely.

Medical Drone Startup to Begin Vaccine Delivery in April

February 17, 2021

Bloomberg

Zipline Inc. has built a system that can deliver ultra-low temperature medical supplies, including COVID-19 vaccines.

Ocean-Cargo Boom Fuels $10 Billion Spree for New Container Ships

February 17, 2021

Bloomberg

Some of the world’s largest container-shipping lines are ordering new vessels amid surging demand for ocean-cargo services, giving a long-awaited boost to the outlook for shipyards in Asia.

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.