Logistics Outsourcing

FedEx Partners With Self-Driving Car Startup Aurora in Texas

September 22, 2021

Aurora Innovation Inc. will help move cargo for FedEx Corp. in a pilot project in Texas that uses the startup’s technology in a self-driving Paccar Inc. truck.

Shippers Are Investing in Tech, Nearshoring to Bounce Back From Covid

September 20, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Stuck in a loop of fluctuating demand, capacity problems and ongoing disruptions, shippers and third-party logistics providers say they’re investing in technology that connects people, processes and information to navigate supply chain challenges, according to a new study.

Circle Logistics Launches Drayage Division to Alleviate Inland Port Pressures

September 16, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Circle Logistics (Circle), a third-party logistics (3PL) provider, officially announced that it has launched a drayage division to provide support at the Port of Detroit, the largest seaport in the state of Michigan.

TrueCommerce Acquires DiCentral

September 15, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

TrueCommerce Inc., a global cloud provider of supply chain and trading partner connectivity, integration and omnichannel solutions, announced that it has acquired DiCentral Corp., a global B2B and API solutions provider.

How Brokers and Shippers Can Work Together to Ensure Success

September 15, 2021

Aaron Galer, SCB Contributor

To freight brokerages and shippers alike, nothing is more important to success than good relationships.

Slync.io Introduces Booking and Allocation Management Solution

September 13, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Slync.io, a logistics technology provider, today unveiled its Booking and Allocation Management solution for logistics service providers (LSPs).

First GEODIS Aircraft Is Taking Off

September 7, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

GEODIS, a transportation and logistics service provider, upgrades its AirDirect services between Europe, the United States and Asia with its own leased A330-300 full freighter aircraft.

Five Ways to Achieve a Greener Last Mile

September 6, 2021

Daniel Sokolovsky, SCB Contributor

The transportation sector is the single most significant contributor of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S.

Walmart Debuts Business Delivery Service in Push Beyond Retail

August 24, 2021

Bloomberg

Walmart Inc. will start delivering goods for other companies, a bet that its logistics prowess will let the world’s largest retailer broaden its business.

Ryder and Waymo Enter Partnership Focused on Autonomous Truck Maintenance — Sights Set on Scaling Operations Nationwide

August 18, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Ryder System Inc., a logistics and transportation company, and Waymo Via, the trucking and local delivery unit of autonomous driving developer Waymo LLC, announce a partnership focused on providing maintenance for Class 8 autonomous trucks, in order to maximize vehicle up-time and ensure the reliability required to scale operations nationwide.

Logistics Outsourcing

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding logistics outsourcing and its impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering perishables and manufactured goods in a more timely and efficient manner than ever before using third party logistics providers (3PLs). New technologies that provide information during shipments are transforming the way companies work with these providers - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As 3PL services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using logistics outsourcing solutions to power their supply chains.