Global Logistics

Global Supply Chains Brace for Impact as Omicron Reaches China

January 12, 2022

An omicron outbreak in China is sending jitters through supply chains as manufacturers and shippers brace for disruption inside the world’s-biggest trading nation if it can’t contain the fast-spreading variant.

Firms Hit by New Brexit Red Tape as IT System Stops Trucks

January 4, 2022

Bloomberg

U.K. traders are falling foul of a new IT system policing goods crossing the English Channel, as companies grapple with a fresh wave of post-Brexit red tape.

From Covid's Legacy to Containers Falling Overboard: These Are Our Top Stories of 2021

December 27, 2021

Jess White, SupplyChainBrain

Here’s a look back at our most-clicked stories this year — which showcase the worst of the crisis, new ideas that it spurred, and a glimpse at how we got here.

How to Manage Cross-Border E-Commerce Costs to Booming Latin American Market

December 20, 2021

A.J. Hernandez, SCB Contributor

Latin America's e-commerce market offers great potential for international retailers, but comes with a complex, cross-border learning curve.

Vanishing Ships Underscore Supply Woe: Crisis Peak Is a Mirage

December 10, 2021

Bloomberg

A line of more than 80 container ships waiting to dock at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, California, was cut in half in late November — or so it seemed. Turns out the vessels disappearing from the queue were merely hiding from it, loitering in the Pacific out of reach of the official count.

Once-Stuck Ship Gets Another Chance for Passage Through the Suez Canal

December 9, 2021

Bloomberg

Less than nine months after getting stuck in the Suez Canal, the Ever Given appears ready to give the northbound passage another try.

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

November 30, 2021

Bloomberg

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.

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.