Logistics

Traditional Freight Contracts Aren't Working in Today's Market

June 3, 2021

Felipe Capella, SCB Contributor and Amy Li, SCB Contributor

As technology moves in, the logistics industry is shifting from static freight contracts to more dynamic pricing models.

Supply Chain Essentials Every CEO Should Know

Four Tips for Adding LTL Services to Your Brokerage

June 3, 2021

JP Wiggins, SCB Contributor

Ready to go bigger in your truckload brokerage this year? It might be time to think smaller.

Five Eco-Friendly Ways to Scale Up Your Logistics

May 30, 2021

Craig Powell, SCB Contributor

Scaling up operations doesn't have to be environmentally detrimental.

Three Pitfalls of Last-Mile Delivery — and How to Avoid Them

May 30, 2021

Lukas Kinigadner, SCB Contributor

The three biggest pain-points for e-commerce consumers can be summarized as a lack of visibility, control and accountability. While these concerns are far-reaching, the solutions are manageable for last-mile carriers willing to adopt new innovations to regain customer confidence in the short, medium and long term.

Green Hydrogen Seen Fueling Heavy Trucks by 2030

May 26, 2021

Bloomberg

Long heralded as the clean energy fuel of the future that will play a key role in decarbonization, attractive hydrogen prices could finally be in sight.

Three Disasters Show Gaps in $1.7 Trillion Infrastructure Plan

May 24, 2021

Bloomberg

Three times this year, major pieces of U.S. infrastructure have failed, and Biden’s $1.7 trillion infrastructure package wouldn’t necessarily have prevented them.

Could Houston and Savannah Help Alleviate West Coast Ports? Yes and No

May 23, 2021

Mike Klage, SCB Contributor

Are these two ports the balm for what ails the largest trade lane in the U.S.?

Delayed Second Dose Turns Into a Win for Vaccine-Starved Places

May 21, 2021

Bloomberg

Faced with a limited supply of shots, more countries are turning to an initially controversial strategy that’s now been vindicated by scientific studies: doubling or tripling the intervals between the first and second Covid vaccine dose.

How the Pandemic Will Bring Permanent Change to Retail

A Blueprint for Supply Chain Resiliency in the 'Never Normal'

May 20, 2021

Val Hoge, SCB Contributor

These five steps will help supply chain managers to flex during unpredictable times.

Forklift Driving Becomes a Desk Job in Phantom-Mitsubishi Deal

May 19, 2021

Bloomberg

The software fits a need that has become acute during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.