Global Logistics

6 Global Supply Chain Trends to Watch in 2018

February 1, 2018

U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May Is Seeking a Free Trade Deal With China

February 1, 2018

Britain is seeking a free trade agreement with China, Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday as she flew to the country for talks with Chinese leaders, adding that more should be done immediately to open up market access for British firms.

Strategies for Today’s Distribution Center Labor Challenges

January 30, 2018

Fortna

Australia Aims to Break Into Top 10 of Global Defense Exporters

January 30, 2018

Bloomberg

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said his nation is aiming to break into the Top 10 of global defense exporters and is creating a A$3.8bn ($3.1bn) fund to help boost shipments.

The Put Wall: Versatile Facilitator of Omnichannel Distribution

January 29, 2018

Honeywell Intelligrated

World's First Electric Container Barges to Sail From European Ports This Summer

January 29, 2018

The Guardian

The world’s first fully electric, emission-free and potentially crewless container barges are to operate from the ports of Antwerp, Amsterdam, and Rotterdam from this summer.

Understanding the Freight Transportation Challenges of Mid-Market Shippers

January 25, 2018

Kane is Able

Small Chinese Shippers From Troubled Ports Seen Aiding North Korea Trade

January 25, 2018

The Wall Street Journal

Some of the Chinese ships U.S. authorities allege have helped North Korea evade trade sanctions sailed from ports like this, in Linhai, China, a depressed shipbuilding town.

Citing Bomb Risk, TSA Mandates Additional Security on Middle East Airfreight

January 24, 2018

Air Cargo World

Citing the increased threat of a bomb being smuggled on board an aircraft bound for the United States, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issued on Monday an emergency order requiring stricter scrutiny of air cargo.

The Art of Inbound: 11 Ways to Save Money and Increase Efficiencies on Your Inbound Freight

January 22, 2018

Kuebix

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.