Global Logistics

Case Study

Global Logistics Renovation: How a U.S. Furniture Maker Rebuilt Its Supply Chain

October 16, 2018

Thanks to cheap labor, U.S. wood-furniture manufacturers like Bassett Furniture Industries often import their products from Asia — making logistics providers crucial partners.

Q&A | Why the Reshoring of U.S. Manufacturing Hasn’t Taken Off

October 12, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Higher labor costs in China and political pressures were supposed to drive U.S. manufacturers to bring production home. We’re still waiting for that to happen.

Trump Is Rerouting the World's Oil Tankers

October 11, 2018

Bloomberg

U.S. President Donald Trump is redirecting global oil flows.

100 Great Supply Chain Partners of 2018

October 10, 2018

SupplyChainBrain

Here are our readers’ most-nominated business partners in technology, logistics and supply chain management.

Shipping Industry Stares Down New Fuel Restrictions

October 10, 2018

The New York Times

Tens of thousands of cargo ships, tankers, container ships and cruise liners belch noxious sulfuric gases and fine particles that drift over cities and cover them with smog.

Will Nissan Stay Once Britain Leaves? How One Factory Explains the Brexit Dilemma

October 5, 2018

The Guardian

In the 1980s, Thatcher’s government sold Britain as “a gateway to Europe.” Nissan came to Sunderland and thrived — but now its future is uncertain.

Nafta by Any Other Name Is Just Fine With Corporate America

October 4, 2018

Bloomberg

The sky isn’t falling. That’s the message coming from Corporate America after President Trump reached a deal to revise the North American Free Trade Agreement.

Carmakers Trigger Brexit Contingency Plans as 'No Deal' Fears Grow

Carmakers in Britain have triggered some Brexit contingency plans, such as certifying models in the EU, and are working on redrawing production schedules and stockpiling more parts to defend against any loss of unfettered trade after Brexit.

October 1, 2018

Reuters

Carmakers in Britain have triggered some Brexit contingency plans, and are working on redrawing production schedules and stockpiling more parts.

Shipping’s New Arctic Routes May Not Thaw Cold Economic Reality

When the Venta Maersk sailed out of Vladivostok late last month, the container ship was laden with far more than just a load of seafood.

September 28, 2018

The Wall Street Journal

When the Venta Maersk sailed out of Vladivostok late last month, the container ship was laden with far more than just a load of seafood.

How to Stay Sane in an Unsettled Trade Environment

September 27, 2018

Amber Road

It’s no surprise to anyone that these are uncertain times for global trade. Countries are levying new tariffs on commodities like aluminum, steel, clothing and more. Manufacturers, retailers and distributors are starting to feel the crunch of rising commodity and product costs and they’re concerned that these new tariff “wars” will upset and in some cases destroy the trading ecosystems that have flourished under a decades-old free-trade business environment.

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.