How can a new company break into the venerable freight-forwarding business? Technology holds the key. For decades, freight forwarding was dominated by a host of smallish, regional firms, many of them family-owned and passed down through generations. Read More

There are countless ways in which a supply chain can go wrong. And most of the time, the culprit is poor risk management. From contaminated product to bad behavior on the part of employees, companies are constantly facing threats to the reputation of their brands, and the health and safety of their customers. Read More

It was only a matter of time before artificial intelligence was applied to the field of logistics. We're finally seeing the concepts of expert systems and A.I. brought to bear on the countless decisions that go into running a complex logistics operation. Read More

In the era of the Internet of Things, we're playing catch-up with the huge volume of data that the phenomenon is generating. Read More

It takes more than deep water to accommodate a modern-day containership. Sometimes you have to raise a bridge as well. Read More

The boom in e-commerce is a global phenomenon, but each country has its own unique requirements for ensuring the smooth flow of shipments to the buyer. Read More

Without effective freight-cost management, you're leaving millions of dollars a year on the table. Read More