Global Logistics

Ship Crews Stuck in Lockdown Strain Global Supply Chains

April 8, 2020

Port restrictions and canceled flights are straining the ability to replace seafarers on board ships, further weakening global supply chains already snarled by the coronavirus pandemic.

Breakbulk Europe Moves to September

April 1, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Breakbulk Europe, the world’s largest event for the project cargo and breakbulk industry, has been postponed until September in light of the global novel coronavirus pandemic. The event will now take place at Messe Bremen in Bremen, Germany, from 29 September to 1 October 2020.

How Supply Chains Jumped From Business School and Into Our Lives

March 31, 2020

Bloomberg

The COVID-19 pandemic is playing out in ways that even the most rigorous corporate stress test would have likely missed in its scope and severity.

EDITOR'S Q&A

The Impact of the Coronavirus on Global Trade: Now and Tomorrow

March 24, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The coronavirus outbreak is having a serious ripple effect throughout global supply chains. Factories have shut down, product flow in many cases has come to a halt, and consumer purchases of all but the most essential items are plummeting.

It's Time to Address the Logistics Nightmare Still to Come

March 20, 2020

Adam Petrillo, SCB Contributor

When the pandemic ends, the logistical problems will not.

Foreign Trade Zones

March 20, 2020

Purolator International

Logistics efficiency, tax savings and enhanced cash flow lead the list of benefits available through foreign-trade zones.

Five Tips for U.S. Small Business Competitiveness in the Canadian Market

March 20, 2020

Purolator International

On-time deliveries, cost management and meeting customer expectations are just a few concerns that prevent small businesses from expanding to the Canadian market.

There Aren’t Enough Containers to Keep World Trade Flowing

March 19, 2020

Bloomberg

A shipping container shortage that’s left everything from Thai curry to Canadian peas idling in ports may be about to get a whole lot worse as China steps up its precautions on incoming vessels.

Warning Bells Sound for U.S. Economy As Virus Squeezes Ports

March 12, 2020

Bloomberg

While the global economy is reeling from the spreading coronavirus, seaports — which handle a hefty 90% of all world shipping — are a bellwether for trade.

Robots Boost Automation Capacity by 15%

March 10, 2020

IAM Robotics

Challenge: Slow-moving products were delaying order fulfillment and clogging existing automation systems for a large pharmaceutical distributor. Totes filled with outgoing products were backing up on conveyors — creating a bottleneck, diminishing throughput and ultimately underutilizing other automation systems down the line.

Global Logistics

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding global logistics and freight and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering perishables and manufactured goods faster and farther around the world than ever before through global logistics solutions. New technologies that provide information during 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 global logistics solutions to power their supply chains.