Transportation & Distribution

Coffee Shipped by Sailboat Is the Whimsical Way These Companies Are Cutting Emissions

May 23, 2022

Bloomberg

There’s never been a more dreamy way to have your coffee delivered than a sailboat across the Atlantic.

How 'PUDO' Boosts Last-Mile Efficiency

May 22, 2022

Dan O'Connor, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

As shipping rates soar, more retailers are embracing pickup and drop-off fulfillment.

Online Shoppers Willing to Sacrifice Speed for Sustainability, Research Shows

May 22, 2022

Chris Jones, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

In a time of increasing awareness of climate change and the environment, no part of the supply chain is under greater scrutiny than home delivery.

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Watch: Load Planning: Solutions to the Capacity Squeeze

May 22, 2022

Russell W. Goodman, SupplyChainBrain

Proper transportation management and data leverage overcome the capacity constraints brought on by the pandemic, says Jason Lockard, senior vice president of BlueGrace Logistics.

Three Steps to Building Sustainable Supply Chains

May 18, 2022

Ann Sung Ruckstuhl, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

With the expansion of global trade and evolution of omnichannel retail, supply chains have become increasingly critical, complicated and challenging, spotlighting the impact of globalization and fulfillment of commerce on the environment.

Port Automation Is Hot-Button Issue in West Coast Labor Talks

May 13, 2022

Helen Atkinson, Senior Editor

While all parties have expressed confidence that an agreement will be reached between dockworkers and employers without disruption, they conceded there will be “difficult” issues. Among these are certain to be the wrangle over automation.

Eight Steps Toward Greener Trucking

May 12, 2022

Shaman Ahuja, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

To make the transportation industry more sustainable, carriers and fleets need to increase efficiency within their processes.

Supply Chain Professionals Can Lead on Green Freight

May 11, 2022

Jason Mathers, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Companies need to take a proactive approach to addressing the environmental and social impacts caused by shipments moving through their global supply chains.

How Companies Can Make a Difference in Reducing Trucking’s Carbon Footprint

May 11, 2022

Ken Sherman, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Companies are zeroing in on trucking operations as an important means of achieving sustainable supply chains.

Supply Chain Industry Faces a Sustainability Crossroad

May 11, 2022

Mark Casiano, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Achieving sustainability in transportation and global supply chains, once an option for socially aware businesses, has now become a must.

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.