Logistics

China’s Worse-Than-Suez Ship Delays Set to Widen Trade Chaos

June 18, 2021

The global shipping industry, already exhausted by pandemic shocks that are adding to inflation pressures and delivery delays, faces the biggest test of its stamina yet.

Trade War Costs Global Supply Chains 3-5 Years of Growth, UN Says

June 17, 2021

Bloomberg

Trade shocks fueled by unilateral tariffs between the U.S. and China have undone three to five years worth of growth among global value chains in affected countries, according to a UN policy brief.

A Retailer's Guide to Optimizing Post-Covid Labor and Operations

June 17, 2021

Christine Feuell, SCB Contributor

Adapting to the rapidly changing landscape will require many retailers and distributors to look twice at their tools, technologies and fulfillment strategies.

How Trump’s Trade War Built Shein, China’s First Global Fashion Giant

June 15, 2021

Bloomberg

Shein is upending a $36 billion industry by using a seemingly ingenious combination of supply-chain savvy, data-driven clothing design and tax loopholes that came to the fore during the U.S. and in China trade war.

Out-of-Control Shipping Costs Fire Up Prices From Coffee to Toys

June 14, 2021

Bloomberg

The costs are already being passed to consumers.

THE SCB PODCAST

Podcast | E-tailers Scramble to Keep Up With Population Shifts

June 11, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Shifting U.S. population patterns, caused in large part by the COVID-19 pandemic, are posing a new challenge for e-tailers looking to stay close to customers.

Top U.S. Maritime Regulator Sees Shipping Snarls Lasting to 2022

June 11, 2021

Bloomberg

The top U.S. maritime regulator said stretched global supply chains pushing ocean-freight rates to record highs may stay strained into 2022, raising concerns about whether small American companies can weather another year of a tangled transport system and much higher costs.

A Practical Approach to Cutting Supply Chain Transportation Emissions

June 11, 2021

Brett Wetzel, SCB Contributor

How can organizations obtain reliable data to measure and reduce emissions throughout their supply chains?

Waymo and J.B. Hunt to Test Self-Driving Freight in Texas

June 10, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

The test run will use Waymo’s autonomous Class 8 trucking unit to haul freight between facilities in Houston and Fort Worth.

Three Things to Look for in a Forklift Service Provider

June 10, 2021

Craig Bruns, SCB Contributor

Here are three numbers that can help determine if your service and maintenance program is performing in the ways you need.

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.