Transportation & Distribution

A BLUE CAR'S REAR WINDOW BEARS BOTH UBER AND LYFT STICKERS

Rideshare, App-Based Delivery Drivers Striking in the U.K. and the U.S.

February 14, 2024

Uber and Lyft drivers are holding daylong strikes in Chicago, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Miami, Orlando, Austin, Newark and several other cities.

A VIEW OF ASIA FROM OUTTER SPACE WITH SEVERAL LIGHTS SHINING ACROSS THE REGION.

APAC Air Freight Market Subdued, Shipping Continues to Struggle, Report Says

February 14, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

Dimerco said that ocean shippers in the APAC region should anticipate rates to increase for vessels going to the U.S. and Europe.

A ROW OF TRUCKS STANDS AGAINST A SUNSET SKY

Start-Up CDL 1000 Acquiring Competitor Next Trucking

February 14, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

CDL 1000 founder Andrew Sobko said that this acquisition, as well as the company’s purchase of Hickory Transportation Services in November, will allow the organization to expand its services nationwide.

A CUP OF TEA AND A BISCUIT SIT ON TOP OF A SAUCER PLATE THAT IS PLACED ON TOP OF A UNION JACK FLAG.

The Red Sea Crisis Could Disrupt the U.K.’s Tea Supply

February 13, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

The British Retail Consortium said that it had noticed a “temporary disruption” to some black tea lines, while an industry source suggested that some flavored lines had been delayed.

A PERSON'S HAND CAN BE SEEN ON THE GEAR STICK OF AN AUDI.

Audi India Says Red Sea Crisis Impacting Automotive Supply Chains

February 12, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

Balbir Singh Dhillon, the head of Audi India, said that the Red Sea situation is impacting the German carmaker’s deliveries to customers in India.

A FLEET OF THREE ORANGE TRUCKS DRIVE ON THE DOCK OF A PORT NEXT TO A LARGE CONTAINER SHIP.

C.H. Robinson Launches Touchless Appointment Technology

February 8, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

C.H. Robinson said that touchless appointments allow some users to save up to 7.4 hours on average in terms of being able to deliver products to market.

LOGISTICS OUTSOURCING

A Time to Reset: Escaping the Outsourcing Paradox

February 5, 2024

Kate Vitasek, Faculty, Center for Executive Education, University of Tennessee

Business leaders from both shippers and 3PLs must move beyond the conventional “what’s in it for me?” mindset, and make the shift to “what’s in it for we?”

TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

Don’t Let Your Transportation Data Go to Waste

February 5, 2024

Mark McEntire, CEO, Princeton TMX

While a TMS can provide access to operational and market data, effectively utilizing that information to optimize supply chain operations goes beyond simply implementing the right technology.

SUSTAINABILITY

How Sustainable is Your Supply Chain?

February 5, 2024

Shanton Wilcox, U.S. Manufacturing Lead, PA Consulting and Andy Prinz, Manufacturing Expert, PA Consulting

To overcome the challenges which have held back sustainability efforts, companies can employ new actions and approaches to improve results.

LTL/TL SERVICES

What Can Shippers Do When Their LTL/TL Carriers Go Out of Business?

February 5, 2024

Ryan Polakoff, President, Nexterus

Shippers should have contingency plans in place, maintain flexibility in their logistics strategies, and regularly assess their carrier partners' financial stability and performance.

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.