Global Logistics

Are There Enough Workers to Support U.S. Manufacturing Growth?

June 19, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

What if manufacturing came back to the U.S., and there weren't enough people to fill the jobs?

The Changing Role of Logistics Service Providers

June 16, 2017

SupplyChainBrain

Logistics providers discuss how they're adjusting to major changes brought about by concerns over the economy, shifts in trade policy, the complexities of the omnichannel, rising customer service demands, and the arrival of a new generation of supply-chain managers.

Upgrading Your Enterprise OS & Apps eBook

June 15, 2017

BlueStar Inc.

'Enforce' Safety Rules for Dangerous Goods Shipment

June 15, 2017

SupplyChainBrain

Regulations are on the books for safe shipment of containerized dangerous goods, advocacy group says, but compliance and enforcement often are lax.

DHL to Expand India Warehouses on E-Commerce Boom, New Sales Tax

June 14, 2017

Bloomberg

India's bustling e-commerce transactions and a planned new national tax system that's expected to boost freight movement are prompting Deutsche Post DHL Group to expand warehouse capacity in one of the world's fastest growing major economies.

Annual Global Supply Chain Intelligence Report

June 13, 2017

BSI

The Changing Role of Logistics Service Providers

June 13, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, Managing Editor, SupplyChainBrain

Ocean Transportation and Its Role in Supply Chain Optimization

June 13, 2017

SupplyChainBrain

Shippers who have experienced disruptions in their international freight shipments know that ocean transportation, inland rail and intermodal are highly complex, maybe overly so. In any event, complexity in global freight transportation is the new normal. Adrienne Bailey, chief strategy officer for Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc., took a moment to speak with SupplyChainBrain editors about that situation.

Mining Giant BHP Eyes Autonomous Cargo Ships

June 12, 2017

Bloomberg

BHP Billiton Ltd., the world's biggest mining company, is studying the introduction of giant, automated cargo ships to carry everything from iron ore to coal as part of a strategic shift that may disrupt the $334bn global shipping industry.

Hacking GPS: How to Steal a Ship

June 8, 2017

Maritime Executive

In 2013, professor Todd Humphries of the University of Texas made news by demonstrating how he could take over navigation of a large yacht by co-opting its navigation system with false GPS signals. Even though the captain and crew knew what was going to happen, the vessel was out of sight of land - and the changes in course were too subtle for them to detect.

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.