Global Logistics

Seven Key Issues to Watch This Week in U.S.-China Trade Talks

January 7, 2019

U.S. and Chinese officials are set to begin trade negotiations on Monday in the hope of reaching a deal during a 90-day truce between President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

U.K. Manufacturers Step Up Stockpiling — Again — Entering Brexit Year

January 3, 2019

Bloomberg

U.K. manufacturers are intensifying their stockpiling efforts as they brace for a potentially disruptive Brexit.

Why the U.S. Still Imports Natural Gas Despite Export Boom

January 2, 2019

Bloomberg

The U.S. may be exporting natural gas at a record clip, but that hasn’t stopped it from accepting new imports.

U.K. to Spend $137M for No-Deal Brexit Ferry Routes

January 2, 2019

Bloomberg

The U.K. has awarded contracts to charter extra ferries for freight shipments between southern England and the rest of Europe in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

Cargo Volumes Are Booming in Trump Trade-War Paradox

December 27, 2018

Bloomberg

The global economy has been chugging along nicely on one of the world’s busiest sea lanes.

Case Study

Pfizer Builds Breakthrough App for Global Visibility of Its Supply Chain

December 26, 2018

SupplyChainBrain

For a biopharmaceutical company as large as Pfizer, achieving truly comprehensive supply chain visibility is a mammoth undertaking.

Special Report

Trade Wars: Managing the New Supply Chain Landscape

December 26, 2018

Supplyframe

As industry sectors scramble to cope with an unknown trade landscape, digital supply chain management platforms can help.

Trading With China: What’s Going On Behind the Wall

December 26, 2018

Gary Barraco, SCB Contributor

If you’ve got business in China, there’s far more to follow than tariffs.

Tariffs and the Electronics Supply Chain: A Perfect Storm?

December 26, 2018

Maryliz Burns, SCB Contributor

A storm in the electronics industry is spreading into automotive, aerospace, healthcare industries and more — just about any supply chain that calls for electronic components.

The Most Innovative Supply Chains of 2018

The Top Five Supply Chain Innovations of 2018

A multinational manufacturer turns to cognitive computing to manage its sourcing.

December 19, 2018

Russell W. Goodman, SupplyChainBrain

This year's first-place entrant, Intel, is huge — and problems there can be just as big.

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.