Transportation & Distribution

Maersk Innovation Center Opened in New Jersey

May 16, 2023

The center will concentrate on end-to-end supply chain visibility, supply chain resiliency, distribution data, climate change solutions, retail fulfillment and education/employee training.

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Daimler Launching Medium-Duty Electric Truck Brand in the U.S.

May 16, 2023

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Rizon will offer three model variants of its Class 4 and Class 5 trucks in the United States starting during the third quarter of 2023.

Trans.eu and project44 Launch Spot Transport Tracking Tool

May 12, 2023

SupplyChainBrain

Trans.eu agreed to a partnership with project44 to launch enhanced "spot" freight tracking capabilities on both companies’ supply chain platforms.

Emirates SkyCargo Launches Two New Healthcare Products

May 11, 2023

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Emirates SkyCargo launched Emirates Vital and Emirates Medical Devices May 9 as part of its Life Sciences and Healthcare product range.

North American Distribution and Supply Chain Projects Decreased in April

May 5, 2023

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Only 167 major new construction projects were planned for the North American distribution and supply chain sector in April 2023, a 19% drop compared to March 2023.

An Airbus A350 XWB passenger aircraft stands on the final assembly line at the Airbus factory in Toulouse, France. Photo: Bloomberg

Airbus Vows Faster Year-End Deliveries After Slack First Quarter

May 5, 2023

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Airbus SE's shipments totaled 127 planes during the first quarter of 2023, a 9% drop compared to the first quarter of 2022.

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Biden Administration Ramping Up Data Exchange Program for U.S. Supply Chains

May 3, 2023

SupplyChainBrain

The Freight Logistics Optimization Works program has seen its membership increase from 18 businesses in 2022 to 53 firms in 2023.

Roadie Launching Same-Day Delivery Tool for Oversized Products

May 3, 2023

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Roadie announced it will be launching RoadieXL, a logistics tool that specializes in the same-day delivery of oversized items weighing up to 300 lbs.

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Seven New Collaborators Join the Scheduling Standards Consortium

May 1, 2023

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Arrive Logistics, Blue Yonder, Coyote Logistics, e2open, Echo Logistics, One Network and Oracle have all joined the Scheduling Standards Consortium.

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Japan Adopts New Ocean Policy to Bolster Maritime Security

May 1, 2023

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The new five-year policy aims to strengthen Japan's maritime security in response to increased assertive actions from China and other nations.

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.