Logistics Outsourcing

CEVA Logistics Expands its Presence in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

September 3, 2019

CEVA Logistics has officially opened its new facility in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, doubling the size of its local operation.

Shared Assessments Announces Assessment and Monitoring Module of Third Party Risk Management Framework

August 27, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

The Shared Assessments Program, a member-driven leader in third party risk assurance, announced a new addition to its Third Party Risk Management framework covering the subjects of periodic assessments and continuous monitoring.

Uncertainty Looms Over Transpacific Shipping This Peak Season

August 20, 2019

Ali Ashraf, SCB Contributor

Here are five strategies that transpacific ocean shippers can use to prepare for the uncertainties of this year’s peak shipping season.

DHL Expands Connecticut Service Center Operations

August 19, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

DHL Express, a leading international express service provider, recently invested $4 million to expand its service center operation in Hartford, Connecticut, to accommodate further anticipated international trade growth as a result of the boom in e-commerce and other industries.

AIT Worldwide Logistics opens newest location in Mexico City

August 19, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

AIT Worldwide Logistics’ ongoing global expansion is continuing with the opening of a new location at Mexico City International Airport.

The SCB Podcast

Podcast | Surviving in the U.S. Transportation Market

August 16, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

A seasoned logistics executive returns to the U.S. and finds a market that’s familiar in some ways, and sharply different in others.

Cargo Chief Launches C4 2.0, a Comprehensive Database of Trucking Lane Intelligence for Freight Brokers

August 13, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Cargo Chief announced the release of the latest version of its C4 platform, version 2.0 — a complete and informative database of trucking carrier lane preferences and availability.

Amazon-FedEx Split Sets Battle Lines in E-Commerce Delivery Feud

August 8, 2019

Bloomberg

The common features for all involved: an ever-increasing flood of packages combined with greater pressure on profits.

Meeting Pharmaceutical Traceability Requirements Across the Globe

August 7, 2019

DMLogic LLC

Challenge: One of the world’s largest logistics providers was faced with shipping globally sourced drugs from its U.K. distribution centers, and tracking to countries with various regulations was an enormous challenge.

Platooning Is Transforming Trucking. Are You on Board?

July 31, 2019

HERE

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.