Logistics Outsourcing

DB Schenker Develops a No-Touch Signature Capture Feature for Deliveries

June 9, 2020

DB Schenker recently developed a no-touch signature capture feature for deliveries, enabling safe documentation of deliveries while ensuring that everyone involved maintains the required coronavirus distance.

Three Benefits of Collaborative Freight Technology in a Pandemic

June 3, 2020

Nick Darmanchev, SCB Contributor

The COVID-19 crisis is creating a sharp divide between the haves and have-nots of cloud-based logistics management.

The Race to the Freezer: Europe’s Food Glut Has Nowhere to Go

June 1, 2020

Bloomberg

Demand for cold-storage space has surged after bars, restaurants and sports venues closed, leaving their suppliers hunting for new customers or somewhere to store the unsold food. Products like vegetables and meat that are usually sold fresh are now competing with frozen food staples for the same storage space.

SAP Logistics Business Network Integrates with InstaFreight

May 27, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

SAP SE recently announced the integration of InstaFreight’s service offerings with SAP Logistics Business Network to support fast and efficient handling of road shipments in Europe.

Peak-Ryzex Partners with ShipTrack to Address Growing Demand for Last Mile Delivery Services

May 27, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Peak-Ryzex, Inc., a provider of digital supply chain and mobile workforce solutions, has announced a partnership with ShipTrack, a cloud-based logistics management platform for business use cases in last mile, postal parcel delivery, regulated goods, pharmacy, mailroom, agents, contractors and partners.

Echo Global Logistics Partners with TruckPark to Add Benefits for Members of Its EchoDrive Preferred Rewards Program

May 26, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Echo Global Logistics, a provider of technology-enabled transportation management services, and TruckPark Inc., a truck parking and travel guidance service, today announced a partnership that offers EchoDrive Preferred members access to TruckPark's network of overnight, commercial truck parking resources at a discounted rate.

Ryder Expands E-Commerce Fulfillment Network with Food-Grade Capabilities and Additional Locations

May 26, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Ryder System, Inc., a specialist in supply chain, dedicated transportation and commercial fleet management solutions, announced that it has added food-grade capabilities to its e-commerce fulfillment network, including a new facility near Philadelphia, as well as added food grade capabilities to two additional facilities within the network.

FedEx, Microsoft Join Forces Against Amazon for Package Shipping

May 20, 2020

Bloomberg

FedEx and Microsoft are teaming up to provide commercial shipping customers with early warnings of delays from weather, traffic and other mishaps, giving the courier and the software maker another weapon as each competes with Amazon.

DACHSER adds charter flights from China to U.S.

May 12, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

As the airfreight capacity crunch continues, Dachser is adding dedicated charter flights from China to the U.S.

CEVA Logistics launches its Truck – Rail – Truck service in Asia

May 8, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

CEVA Logistics has announced the launch of aTruck-Rail-Truck solution to keep customers’ freight moving across Asia during the COVID-19 crisis.

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.