Global Logistics

Toymaker’s ‘War Room’ Goes 24/7 So Gifts Can Reach U.S. Stores

November 30, 2021

The journey of Tonka’s Mighty Dump Truck toy from its Asian factory to U.S. stores offers a window into what it takes for a small toymaker to survive 2021.

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Watch: Overcoming Global Supply Chain Bottlenecks

November 30, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Bill Brooks, vice president of North America transportation with Capgemini, delves into the multiple causes of the congestion that’s currently plaguing global supply chains, and speculates on some possible short- and long-term solutions to the crisis.

How to Get Started With International Shipping

November 22, 2021

Sidney Karnaja, SCB Contributor

Borderless e-commerce has become a profitable option for large and small businesses alike, but the opportunities can be overwhelming.

Port Congestion Eases in Asia While U.S. Battles Import Deluge

November 21, 2021

Bloomberg

Asia’s largest ports are showing signs that congestion is easing ahead of the holiday season, a potentially positive step for key trade gateways in the U.S. that are still battling an influx of imports.

U.S. Aims to Begin New Asia Framework in 2022, Raimondo Says

November 17, 2021

Bloomberg

The U.S. intends to initiate a new economic framework for the Indo-Pacific in 2022, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said, as the Biden administration aims to reinvigorate America’s standing in the region.

Container Shipping Rates May Take Two Years to Fall to Normal

November 17, 2021

Bloomberg

Ocean freight rates, which have pummeled retailers and manufacturers throughout 2021, may take more than two years to return to normal levels if past market cycles are any guide.

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Watch: The Global Impact of COVID-19 on Shipping Patterns

November 17, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Raul Alfonso, chief commercial officer with Port Tampa Bay, discusses how the pandemic and surge in consumer buying have motivated international shippers to seek alternative gateways, in order to avoid congestion at major port complexes.

Foldable Shipping Containers? New Design Seen as Cure for Logjams

November 16, 2021

Bloomberg

Few tools of the global economy have survived without major innovations as long as the shipping container. The supply ructions around the world are presenting an opportunity to test that incumbency.

Moderna Finds That Creating a Covid Vaccine Was the Easy Part

November 8, 2021

Bloomberg

More than 10 months after U.S. regulators first authorized its potent shot, Moderna is finding that inventing a COVID-19 vaccine was actually a relatively straightforward task compared with what would come next: ramping up vial-filling operations on multiple continents and distributing the vaccine to countries around the world in the middle of a devastating pandemic.

Ships Queues Worsen Port Delays From Singapore to Piraeus

November 3, 2021

Bloomberg

The pileup is the latest logistical knot in global supply chains, with satellite shipping data allowing for real-time monitoring of port issues globally.

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.