Transportation Management

How Iceland Became the Proving Ground for Urban Delivery Drones

October 23, 2017

Some believe that drones will never become a practical option for the delivery of packages in urban environments. But it's already happening.

Shortage of Drivers May Weigh on Earnings of Trucking Companies

October 20, 2017

The Wall Street Journal

Trucking companies are convincing shippers to pay more to move freight, but difficulty finding drivers could weigh on earnings.

End of the Road: Will Automation Put an End to the American Trucker?

October 18, 2017

The Guardian

Jeff Baxter's sunflower-yellow Kenworth truck shines as bright and almost as big as the sun. Four men clean the glistening cab in the hangar-like truck wash at Iowa 80, the world's largest truck stop.

Too Many Happy Returns: The Struggle to Predict Reverse Logistics

October 13, 2017

Air Cargo World

The mostly unwanted gifts are piled in the corner, the relatives have slowly made their way to the airport and a mountain of dishes awaits attention in the kitchen. This is what late December looks like for most American consumers. But for logisticians, the holiday work is only half done - it's time for gift returns season.

Trucking Problems Are Still Slowing Aid Delivery in Puerto Rico

October 13, 2017

Maritime Executive

The relief and recovery effort in Puerto Rico continues to pose unique difficulties for aid organizations and businesses alike: the destruction of the island's electrical grid and communications infrastructure has made routine tasks much more difficult, adding friction to every point of the shoreside supply chain.

Worldwide Air Cargo Volumes Soared Through August

October 11, 2017

Air Cargo World

By all metrics, air cargo enjoyed another great month in August with a 12.9 percent year-over-year increase in volumes for the month alongside even higher direct tonne kilometer (DTK) growth of 14.6 percent, with WorldACD noting the average distance between origin and destination points for airfreight shipments continues to grow.

Amazon Is Testing Its Own Delivery Service to Rival FedEx and UPS

October 11, 2017

Bloomberg

Amazon.com Inc. is experimenting with a new delivery service intended to make more products available for free two-day delivery and relieve overcrowding in its warehouses, according to two people familiar with the plan, which will push the online retailer deeper into functions handled by longtime partners United Parcel Service Inc. and FedEx Corp.

Big-Rig Orders Post Another Monthly Increase on Improving Freight Market

October 10, 2017

The Wall Street Journal

Trucking companies accelerated big-rig orders for the fourth consecutive month, bolstered by strong manufacturing activity and an improving freight market.

Here Are the Top 5 Perishables With the Fastest-Growing Demand for Air Cargo

October 9, 2017

Air Cargo World

During the current period of robust demand for air cargo services, some of the hottest commodities sold have come in the form of perishable goods. The exotic nature of some foods, plus a critically short shelf life, has made them the darlings of the airfreight world.

Google and Rolls-Royce Are Partnering on Autonomous Ships

October 9, 2017

Maritime Executive

Rolls-Royce has signed a deal with Google to develop Rolls-Royce's intelligent awareness software, which is already in use on ships today and will play a central role in the company's drive towards autonomous vessels.

Transportation Management

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding transportation management systems (TMS) and their impact on supply chain management. Today’s companies are moving goods across more suppliers, vendors and customers than ever before, and transportation management is critical in the overall supply chain. New technologies are optimizing productivity, increasing efficiency and cutting costs. Learn how companies around the world are improving supply chain operations through their strategic use of transportation management systems and software.