Logistics Outsourcing

Vaccine D-Day Begins With Rollout of First 2.9 Million Doses

December 13, 2020

The first COVID-19 vaccine arrived in record time, an essential step toward ending the pandemic. Now comes the hard part.

THE SCB PODCAST

Podcast | What It Takes to Make Direct-to-Consumer Fulfillment Work

December 11, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Retailers selling over the internet can’t hope to compete without a reliable and effective direct-to-consumer (DTC) model for fulfillment. But setting one up is anything but easy.

Airspace Technologies Announces International Expansion to Support Time-Critical Shipments

December 10, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Airspace Technologies, Inc., a specialist in air cargo and time-critical logistics, recently opened its first European office, with the launch of Airspace B.V.

Schneider Bulk Express Intermodal Service Expands to Canada

December 10, 2020

Schneider, a provider of trucking, intermodal and logistics services, is expanding its Bulk Express Intermodal service into Canada. Eight years after it helped pioneer the service in the United States, Schneider is now bringing its benefits to bulk shippers across North America.

Crane Worldwide Logistics Announces Contract Logistics Growth in Europe, Middle East and Africa

December 9, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Crane Worldwide Logistics recently announced that it would further extend its contract logistics footprint within Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

UPS Restricts Some Packages Amid Online Rush

December 3, 2020

Bloomberg

United Parcel Service is temporarily restricting some packages it takes from big retailers such as Nike, Gap and L.L. Bean as online orders spur record deliveries ahead of the holidays.

APL Logistics Expands OceanGuaranteed Service to Trans-Atlantic

December 2, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

APL Logistics recently announced the expansion of its OceanGuaranteed service in the trans-Atlantic trade lane, offering its expedited, day-definite LCL service from Europe to North America.

Swissterminal Announces New Barge Service to Rotterdam and Antwerp

November 25, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Swissterminal AG, a Switzerland-based integrated logistics provider, and DP World have announced the introduction of a regular barge service from Basel-Kleinhüningen and Basel-Birsfelden to various deepsea terminals at the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp.

DHL Expands San Juan Cold Chain Facility

November 23, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

DHL Global Forwarding, Deutsche Post DHL Group’s air and ocean freight specialist, is expanding its Certified Life Science Station in the city of San Juan, Puerto Rico by investing in additional cold storage space and technology for the life sciences and healthcare sector.

Averitt Expands North America Services With Laredo Distribution Center

November 23, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Averitt Express has expanded its facility in Laredo, TX with the addition of 35,000-sq.-ft of distribution and fulfillment space.

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.