Logistics

From Nairobi to Ningbo: The Supply Shocks Spanning Globe

September 29, 2021

From high-class problems to difficulties finding life’s necessities, the pandemic has convulsed global supply chains on such a scale that few industries, socio-economic classes or regions are immune.

An employee uses a smartphone to scan shipping labels.

Four Ways Mobile Apps Are Advancing Logistics

September 29, 2021

Paul Beavers, SCB Contributor

Supply chain digitization can’t be fully realized without a mobile component.

Johnson Burned Bridges With EU Truckers He Now Wants Back

September 28, 2021

Bloomberg

The U.K. wants to issue visas for truckers to ease a shortage that’s led to gasoline stations running dry and hit food supply chains. The hard part could be persuading drivers from eastern Europe, the biggest pool of labor in recent years, to come back.

How Timing and Luck Kept Product Flowing for Ricoma in the Pandemic

September 27, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

In the midst of the worst global supply chain crisis in recent memory, some businesses are finding creative ways to get around severe congestion at seaports and inland freight terminals.

Fuel Shortages Pile Pressure on Johnson as U.K. Crisis Escalates

September 27, 2021

Bloomberg

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is under increasing pressure to do more to ease a supply chain crisis in Britain after pumps ran dry at some gasoline stations because of panic buying.

Minimize Holiday Capacity Crunch With the Right 3PL

September 26, 2021

Mark Derks, SCB Contributor

COVID-19 and overwhelming consumer demand have made the upcoming holiday season difficult to predict and unlike anything the industry has experienced previously.

Containers Piling Up at U.S. Rail Yards Add to Port Strains

September 24, 2021

Bloomberg

To understand why more than 100 container ships are waiting to enter U.S. ports from Southern California to Savannah, Georgia, it helps to keep tabs on the congestion that’s building at another key junction of freight transportation: rail yards.

Thailand to Start Shipping Line to Boost Status as Logistics Hub

September 24, 2021

Bloomberg

Trade-reliant Thailand plans to launch a national shipping company next year to bolster its trade capabilities, reduce transport costs and become a bigger player in global logistics as the Malacca bypass opens.

How to Survive the U.S. Warehouse Squeeze

September 24, 2021

Samuel Parker, SCB Contributor

The U.S. supply chain is squeezed, with industry reports stating that the country needs to add at least 330 million square feet of warehouse space dedicated to e-commerce by 2025 in order to keep up with the current rate of demand.

FedEx Partners With Self-Driving Car Startup Aurora in Texas

September 22, 2021

Bloomberg

Aurora Innovation Inc. will help move cargo for FedEx Corp. in a pilot project in Texas that uses the startup’s technology in a self-driving Paccar Inc. truck.

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.