Global Logistics

U.K. Just Now Asks Business to Map Supply Chain Ahead of Brexit

May 15, 2018

The U.K. government has asked business groups to map their supply chains to flag the areas of the economy most at risk if Brexit imposes additional trading costs on exporters, two people familiar with the matter said.

U.S. Farmers Are Already Suffering From Lost Chinese Orders for Corn, Soybeans and Pork

May 14, 2018

The Wall Street Journal

The U.S.-China trade spat is cutting into the flow of soybeans, pork and other commodities from U.S. farms to one of the world’s biggest markets.

TSA Ruling May Allow Dogs to Give Air Cargo a Sniff

May 11, 2018

Air Cargo World

When you think of the future of air cargo security, high-tech innovations like blockchain and the internet of things (IoT) may come to mind.

Sears Deepens Amazon Partnership With Tire Installations

May 11, 2018

Fortune

Investors sure like the idea that Sears is looking beyond its struggling retail business to drum up new sources of revenue and places to sell products under its own brands.

Women in Supply Chain, 2018: A Conversation With Suzanne Judy

May 11, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

With every story of a woman succeeding in the male-dominated world of supply chain and logistics management, another door opens.

Opinion: Banning Chinese Phones Won’t Fix Security Problems With Our Electronic Supply Chain

May 10, 2018

Bruce Schneier, Washington Post contributor

Earlier this month, the Pentagon stopped selling phones made by the Chinese companies ZTE and Huawei on military bases because they might be used to spy on their users.

Following Gruesome New Footage, Veterinary Group Shares Recommendations for Live Exports

May 9, 2018

Maritime Executive

The question of how accurately sheep are counted as they are loaded on to livestock carriers has become a topic of discussion across Australia after whistle-blower footage from on board the Panama-flagged Awassi Express was aired on 60 Minutes last month. Now, more footage: “Boiled Alive,” deemed so confronting and horrific that commercial television would not show it, has been aired by Fairfax Media.

When the U.S. Goes It Alone, What Does the Rest of the World Do?

May 9, 2018

Reuters

Before the financial crisis hit more than a decade ago, the easy way to test the global outlook was to apply the maxim that when the U.S. sneezes the rest of the world catches a cold.

The Use — and Misuse — of Incoterms

May 8, 2018

John Vogt

When people say, “Incoterms are simple, pick one and use it in all your contracts,” it should be clear they really don’t understand them, and can’t use them to the advantage of their company.

Aerospace Suppliers Look to Blockchain for Parts Tracking

May 8, 2018

The New York Times

Aerospace suppliers are starting to explore blockchain technology to keep tabs on their supply chain, potentially tracking parts such as that at the center of a Southwest Airlines accident last month.

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.