Logistics Outsourcing

Trump Personally Pushed Postmaster General to Double Rates on Amazon, Other Firms

May 22, 2018

President Trump has personally pushed U.S. Postmaster General Megan Brennan to double the rate the Postal Service charges Amazon.com and other firms to ship packages, according to three people familiar with their conversations, a dramatic move that probably would cost these companies billions of dollars.

Legacy Systems: The Problem or the Solution?

May 22, 2018

Michael Pedersen, Yusen Logistics

Legacy systems often get a bad rap as old software that is outdated and difficult to replace. There has always been a belief that somewhere there exists one superior logistics platform that can replace aging systems and transform technical capabilities, providing an advantage over your competition. But perhaps there’s a better solution — working with a third-party logistics provider that’s already developed a solution.

Chinese Port Trials Autonomous Tractor-Trailers

May 21, 2018

Maritime Executive

Chinese robotics company TuSimple plans to use port automation as a proving ground for over-the-road autonomous trucks. By the end of this year, it will have 20 of its self-driving vehicles carrying containers around the port of Caofeidian, China.

China Tech Giants Bet on Untangling Logistics of Indonesian E-Commerce

May 21, 2018

Reuters

In a warehouse on the outskirts of Indonesia’s capital, supervisors at e-commerce company Lazada use bikes or electric scooters to zip around a floor the size of four soccer fields, where up to 3,000 staff pack and dispatch goods around the clock.

The Impact of Organizational Factors on Reverse Logistics (Infographic)

May 18, 2018

APQC

Deloitte Blockchain Boss Departs to Build Ethereum Supply Chain

May 18, 2018

Forbes

The man who helped turn Deloitte’s global blockchain practice into a $50m operation has left the company.

Trump Said Amazon Cost the USPS ‘Billions.’ But the Post Office Has a Different Explanation.

May 18, 2018

The Washington Post

The U.S. Postal Service says that its large financial losses are caused by market forces and governmental constraints but not Amazon.com, in a release of its quarterly statistics that stood in contrast to pointed statements made by President Trump.

New Law Will Force 3,000 Big Companies to Show They Are Stamping Out Slavery

May 18, 2018

The Guardian

The Australian federal government will force 3,000 big companies to explain how they are stamping out modern slavery, a move welcomed by anti-slavery campaigners.

FedEx Sees Blockchain as `Next Frontier' for Logistics

May 17, 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

Convinced that blockchain is on the brink of transforming the package-delivery business, FedEx Corp. is testing the technology to track large, higher-value cargo.

U.S. Fines Cargo Ship Operator $1M for Polluting Waters

May 16, 2018

The Wall Street Journal

Some ship operators are still looking for ways to skirt an international ban on the release of oily waste into ocean waters, in some cases using a tool known as a “magic pipe” to bypass cleaning devices, despite a crackdown on the practice.

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.