Global Logistics

NPI Sourcing in the Data Age

November 2, 2017

Opinion: How Container Shipping Could Reinvent Itself for the Digital Age

November 2, 2017

Steve Saxon and Matt Stone, McKinsey & Company

In 1967, the British Transport Docks Board (BTDB) commissioned McKinsey to assess a recent development from America: container boxes. The first ships built expressly for this new way of shipping goods had recently been launched, and a few U.S. lines carried them on their regular service. Our report advised the BTDB to rethink everything in light of this new disruption.

International Association Launches New Air Cargo Rating Platform

November 2, 2017

Air Cargo World

Before making dinner plans, it's become commonplace to vet restaurants via Yelp. Why shouldn't we do the same when it comes to airfreight?

E-commerce Disruption of Air Cargo Is Just Beginning, Report Says

October 25, 2017

Air Cargo World

We are only seeing the opening act of the e-commerce effect, according to logistics IT company Unisys.

Air Transport Health Check-Up: High Load Factors, Mixed Profit Margins

October 23, 2017

Air Cargo World

In its September report of the Airlines Financial Monitor, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted several indicators of financial health for global airlines - most notably that profit margins for European and Latin American airlines widened.

How Iceland Became the Proving Ground for Urban Delivery Drones

October 23, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Some believe that drones will never become a practical option for the delivery of packages in urban environments. But it's already happening.

The Packing Playbook

October 22, 2017

Commonwealth Supply Chain Advisors

Digital Disruptors Are Impacting All Industries, Analysts Say

October 19, 2017

Gartner

Digital disruptors are emerging in all industries, and the need for CIOs to embrace digital transformation is urgent, according to Gartner, Inc.

Intermodal Rail Investment Prepares Port for Higher Cargo Volumes

October 17, 2017

Challenge: Next generation ships carry more cargo than ever before. How can a port increase throughput in an environmentally sustainable manner while ensuring speed to market at destinations around the country?

Transportation Management Benchmark Survey

October 17, 2017

Descartes Systems

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.