Logistics

Shipping Container Crunch Shows Signs of Easing

January 26, 2021

Bloomberg

A global shortage of shipping containers that’s sent ocean freight rates skyrocketing shows signs of easing.

Shippers Saw a Need for Bigger Vessels, But They Built Them Too Big

January 24, 2021

Bloomberg

Here's why the cost of shipping goods out of China is soaring right now.

Brexit Border Trouble Grows as Key Customs System Maxes Out

January 20, 2021

Bloomberg

A key U.K. government customs system has been overwhelmed within weeks of Brexit and threatens to trigger more disruption as freight traffic rebounds.

Piracy Surge Off West Africa Draws Maersk Call for Action

January 18, 2021

Bloomberg

Pirate attacks have pushed up insurance and other costs for shippers operating off West Africa, with some resorting to hiring escort vessels manned by armed navy personnel.

U.S. Officials Plead for More Use of Languishing Antibody Drugs

January 17, 2021

Bloomberg

U.S. health officials are pleading for more use of COVID-19 antibody therapies from Eli Lilly and Co. and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. that have been plagued by logistical issues, lack of efficacy data and insufficient reimbursement.

New Global Visibility App Sees Delays Before They Happen

January 14, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Organizations can’t manage what they can’t see, but a new application from supply chain software provider E2open is offering clarity.

Vector Announces Contactless Pickup and Delivery Supply Chain Solution

January 14, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Vector, a mobile-first workflow automation platform for enterprise shippers, 3PLs, carriers and retailers, recently announced enhancements to its catalog of contactless solutions, including document digitization, mobile workflow automation and contactless electronic bill of lading.

USPack Expands Pharmaceutical & Critical Parts Distribution Capabilities with Acquisition of Capital Delivery Systems

January 8, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

USPack, a national provider of high-speed final-mile logistics and a NewSpring Holdings platform company, recently announced the acquisition of Capital Delivery Systems, expanding its final-mile delivery capabilities and national footprint.

LSP Saves Customer $1.5 Million a Year With Kinaxis Global Inbound Management

January 8, 2021

Kinaxis Inc.

Challenge: A multinational oil and gas company relied on thousands of suppliers worldwide — including remote partners in Azerbaijan, Alaska and Angola — for time-critical materials. However, the company lacked adequate visibility and transportation management over it’s 60,000 purchase orders per year, resulting in incomplete deliveries, poor shipment-status insights and high administrative and process costs.

Ship Orders Slump 50% With Owners Unsure Which Green Fuel to Use

January 8, 2021

Bloomberg

Orders fell almost 10% in 2019 and then more than 50% in 2020 to the lowest in at least two decades, IHS Markit data show. If activity doesn’t pick up, that could lead to a dearth of vessels and a spike in freight rates in a few years.

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.