Transportation & Distribution

Three Disasters Show Gaps in $1.7 Trillion Infrastructure Plan

May 24, 2021

Three times this year, major pieces of U.S. infrastructure have failed, and Biden’s $1.7 trillion infrastructure package wouldn’t necessarily have prevented them.

Could Houston and Savannah Help Alleviate West Coast Ports? Yes and No

May 23, 2021

Mike Klage, SCB Contributor

Are these two ports the balm for what ails the largest trade lane in the U.S.?

Five Ways Retailers Can Limit Risk in a Volatile Shipping Market

May 21, 2021

Angela Alexander Savino, SCB Contributor

COVID-19 and pandemic restrictions changed how our society purchases and transports consumer goods.

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Watch: The Private Sector’s Role in Biden’s Infrastructure Plan

May 20, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Liz Dubeck, project finance and development partner with the law firm of O’Melveny & Myers LLP, outlines the prospects for private-sector participation in infrastructure development called for in President Biden’s ambitious initiative.

The World Economy Is Suddenly Running Low on Everything

May 18, 2021

Bloomberg

A year ago, as the pandemic ravaged country after country and economies shuddered, consumers were the ones panic-buying. Today, on the rebound, it’s companies furiously trying to stock up.

There’s No Hidden U.S. Vaccine Stockpile Ready to Send Abroad

May 17, 2021

Bloomberg

America’s millions of unused doses aren’t an easy-to-ship surplus.

Colonial Pays $5 Million, Restarts Pipeline With Supply Chain Far From Normal

May 14, 2021

Bloomberg

The largest fuel pipeline in the U.S. restarted its entire system after a cyberattack nearly a week ago, but said it will take time for the supply chain to return to normal.

Over 700 Barges Stuck in Mississippi River From Bridge Crack

May 13, 2021

Bloomberg

A crack in a bridge over the Mississippi River has stranded more than 700 barges, cutting off the biggest route for U.S. agricultural exports when the critical waterway is at its busiest.

Cyber Hack Knocks Out Largest U.S. Fuel Pipeline for Third Day

May 10, 2021

Bloomberg

Fuel suppliers are growing increasingly nervous about the possibility of gasoline and diesel shortages across the eastern U.S. almost two days after a cyberattack knocked out a massive pipeline.

Coronavirus: What Do We Do About Risk Now?

On-Time Delivery Is a Battle Heating Up Between Brands and Retailers

May 6, 2021

Andrew Lynch, SCB Contributor

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced brands and retailers alike to adapt their business models and supply chain practices.

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.