Transportation & Distribution

Landmark Report Shows Scale of Shipping’s Harm on Environment

September 1, 2021

Europe’s first environmental impact assessment for the shipping industry shows the challenge it faces in reaching the goal of climate neutrality by the middle of the century.

‘Fit for 55’: How Europe's Climate Targets Could Change Supply Chains

September 1, 2021

Marc Meyer, SCB Contributor

The EU's latest plan for emission reduction puts massive pressure on shipping and logistics.

The Global Supply Chain Crisis, as Told by One Stuck Box of Fertilizer

August 31, 2021

Bloomberg

Somewhere in the world’s busiest port of Shanghai, a container of fertilizer sits among tens of thousands of boxes, waiting for a ride to the U.S. It’s been on the dock for months, trapped by typhoons and Covid outbreaks that have worsened major congestion in the global supply-chain network.

First Autonomous Cargo Ship Faces Test With 236-Mile Voyage

August 31, 2021

Bloomberg

The voyage will be the world’s first test of an autonomous ship in an area with heavy marine traffic.

New Orleans Goes Dark as Hurricane Ida Slams into Louisiana

August 30, 2021

Bloomberg

Tropical Storm Ida pummeled New Orleans and the Louisiana coast overnight with lashing rain and ferocious gusts, leaving much of the region without electricity and bracing for widespread floods.

U.S. Port Problems Reach Worst of Pandemic Amid Crush of Imports

August 29, 2021

Bloomberg

The number of ships waiting to enter the biggest U.S. gateway for trade with Asia reached the highest since the pandemic began, exacerbating delays for companies trying to replenish inventories during one of the busiest times of the year for seaborne freight.

The World Economy’s Supply Chain Problem Keeps Getting Worse

August 26, 2021

Bloomberg

A supply chain crunch that was meant to be temporary now looks like it will last well into next year as the surging delta variant upends factory production in Asia and disrupts shipping, posing more shocks to the world economy.

A Week at Least for World’s Third-Busiest Port to Return to Norm

August 26, 2021

Bloomberg

Operations at China’s Ningbo-Zhoushan port will take at least a week to return to normal after the facility was closed because a worker had COVID-19.

Dry Bulk Shipping Rates Soar as Commodities Rebound

August 24, 2021

Bloomberg

For a glimpse at how fast demand for commodities has rebounded in the wake of the coronavirus, look no further than the market for shipping them.

Walmart Debuts Business Delivery Service in Push Beyond Retail

August 24, 2021

Bloomberg

Walmart Inc. will start delivering goods for other companies, a bet that its logistics prowess will let the world’s largest retailer broaden its business.

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.