Transportation & Distribution

Hydrogen Fuel Is Changing the Future of Logistics

July 12, 2021

Cody Bateman, SCB Contributor

The hydrogen economy is upon us, and growing demand for the zero-carbon fuel has far surpassed supply.

Top U.S. Ship Regulator Pledges to Keep Pressure on Carriers

July 11, 2021

Bloomberg

President Biden’s targeting of shipping lines in a crackdown on uncompetitive industries should be welcome news to American companies paying record-high rates for ocean freight, a market that a growing number of importers complain is dominated by just a few big players.

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Watch: The Shortfall of Project Professionals for Infrastructure Work

July 9, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The global economy will need 25 million new project professionals to carry out infrastructure development initiatives by 2030. Joe Cahill, chief customer officer with the Project Management Institute, discusses solutions to the shortfall.

Shipping Chaos Kills 1,800 Cows, Fueling Calls for Animal Ban

July 8, 2021

Bloomberg

The pandemic has worsened conditions for the roughly 2 billion cows, sheep, goats, pigs and chickens that are exported each year, and epidemiologists have joined the calls for reform.

Bipartisan House Group Backs Biden-Senate Infrastructure Deal

July 6, 2021

Bloomberg

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers on Tuesday publicly endorsed President Biden’s $579 billion infrastructure deal with a group of Republican and Democratic senators, giving the compromise fresh momentum at the start of a crucial month for the administration’s agenda.

Industry Bosses See Price Hikes as Shortages Hamper Rebound

July 5, 2021

Bloomberg

European companies are pushing up prices as supply disruptions lift costs and hamper their ability to match surging demand, according to executives.

Three Trends Shippers Can Expect Yet This Year

July 5, 2021

Oleg Yanchyk, SCB Contributor

While Covid's shipping woes look to be reaching a plateau, businesses are still working hard to ensure they’re in the best position to recover and handle any unexpected logistics challenges.

Transforming Your Supply Chain Into an Opportunity Center

Four Risks Most Supply Chains Face, and Six Ways to Manage Them

July 5, 2021

Cory Levins, SCB Contributor

There’s a wide variety of risks that international supply chains face. Here’s a look at what — and how — companies are managing today.

Alphabet's Drone Delivery Business Has Been Cleared for Takeoff

Alphabet Jumps Into Drone Air-Traffic Control With Flight App

June 30, 2021

Bloomberg

Alphabet Inc.’s drone-delivery venture, Wing, is releasing free software for U.S. drone users to get permission to fly near sensitive areas such as airports.

Packages are unloaded from a FedEx Corp. truck in New York City.

How E-Tailers Are Greening the Last Mile

June 30, 2021

Matt Huckeba, SCB Contributor

Demand for last-mile delivery services is booming around the world — expected to jump nearly 80% globally in the next decade. Here are a few ways e-commerce and logistics companies are aiming to reverse their environmental impact.

Transportation & Distribution

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding transportation and distribution and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are shipping and delivering perishables and manufactured goods faster and farther around the world than ever before through transportation and distribution solutions. New technologies that provide information during local and global shipments via air, ground and sea are transforming the way companies do business - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using transportation and distribution solutions to power their supply chains.