Transportation & Distribution

The Power of Data in Negotiating Shipping Contracts

May 26, 2022

Josh Dunham, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

How Sustainability and Profitability Coexist in a Small-Business Supply Chain

May 26, 2022

Hitendra Chaturvedi, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Biggest U.S. Ports Rank as World’s Least Efficient for Containers

May 26, 2022

Bloomberg

The supply chain crisis that has clogged the U.S. logistics network has made the country’s two largest ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach the least efficient trade hubs for handling containers worldwide, a new report showed.

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.

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.