Tim Voulopos grew up around transportation, majored in logistics and then worked his way up to an executive position at Cardinal Logistics Management. Today there is more technology and fewer drivers, which presents a real challenge, but the basics of trucking really haven't changed, he says.

PeopleNet, a provider of truck-fleet mobility technology, has made available a new analysis of the issues that fleet should consider in complying with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate, and the new law for tracking driver hours of service (HOS).

Sedex Global, a specialist in aiding companies in the development of responsible and ethical business practices within their supply chains, has partnered with the World Bank Institute to develop the Open Supply Chain Platform.

A £100m fund to help companies strengthen their domestic supply chains and bring manufacturing back to the UK has opened for bids.

According to Peter Quantrill, director general of the British International Freight Association, it was "hardly surprising" to hear the recent news that the U.S. has delayed new rules requiring all cargo containers entering the U.S. to be security scanned prior to departure from overseas for two more years, amid questions over whether this is the best way to protect U.S. ports.