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Global Economy, Asia, Intermodal, Panama Canal, Global Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain
Panama Canal Expansion Re-Routes Logistics for U.S. Businesses
The expansion of the Panama Canal promises significant changes in trade patterns and increased global trade. Here are three ways companies can leverage this opportunity.
Global Economy, Import, Panama Canal, Global Logistics, Ocean, Ports
Panama Canal Expansion to Spur East Coast Shipping Boom
Here's why the Panama Canal expansion is set to spur a realignment in which eastern ports take on a new and larger role in the continental supply chain.
Global Economy, Panama Canal, Canada, Global Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain Management
Global Logistics—August 2014
United States and Canada are investing $7 billion in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence system; Changing political relations between the United States and Cuba could signal new trade opportunities; UK faces a truck driver shortage among younger people; Panama approves new port development
Air Cargo, Green Logistics, Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Ocean, Rail, Latin America
Global Logistics—November 2013
Aviation climate emissions agreement signals major progress; Latin American economic growth expected to accelerate despite hinterland connectivity issues; IMO’s container weight verification amendment irks some shipper advocates; Rolls-Royce developing hybrid wind-powered ship; Spain and Portugal seek rail freight harmonies
Asia, Intermodal, Global Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain, Trucking
Amid Hanjin Backlog, Shippers Can Turn to Port Strike Strategies
Shippers will be feeling the ripple effects of Hanjin Shipping’s bankruptcy for weeks or months to come. Here's how looking at a past disruption can inform strategies for this current backlog.
Economic Development, Asia, Import, Panama Canal, Global Logistics, Ocean, Ports
How the Panama Canal Expansion Will Shake Up U.S. Shipping
The Panama Canal expansion, completed on June 26, 2016, will have an ever-widening impact on cargo flow across North America. Here's how the culmination of this decade-long expansion project will rewrite the rules of shipping.
Panama Canal, Global Logistics, Logistics, Intermodal, Ocean, Rail, Supply Chain, Transportation
Global Trade Game Changer
As the Panama Canal's $5.25-billion expansion nears completion, how are shippers and ports preparing?
Intermodal, Ocean, Ports, Rail, Trucking, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Intermodal : Making the Connection
Railroads, ocean carriers, and ports are investing in new equipment and technology innovation to move freight from trucks to rails and attract intermodal shippers.
Global Economy, Intermodal, Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Rail, Supply Chain Management
Global Ports: A Boatload of Opportunity
Facing a number of challenges and constraints, the global port industry is addressing concerns and capitalizing on new opportunities.
Intermodal, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Ocean, Ports, Rail, Trucking
Intermodal: Too Much of a Good Thing?
As intermodal grows, so do its challenges. Increasing cargo volumes create bottlenecks and congestion; while the capacity shortage has everyone scrambling. How are shippers and service providers coping? This article helps solve the dilemma.
3PL, Economic Development, Distribution, Retail, Ocean, Site Selection, Ports, Rail, Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Star Search: Discovering the Best Site for Your Business
Determining the best location for a new or expanding business in an increasingly competitive and global marketplace is challenging. These locations offer a number of advantages when it comes to meeting today’s logistics and supply chain needs.
E-commerce, Cross-border Trade, Canada, Global Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Rail
Global Logistics—August 2014
DB Schenker tests silent brake blocks; India changes policy for e-commerce foreign investment; Canada opens Customs Self Assessment preferences to U.S. shippers; Global steamship lines raise rates; European ports struggle with congestion and larger ships
Panama Canal, Global Logistics, Ocean, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation, Latin America
Panama: Leveraging Opportunities Beyond the Canal
Leverage Panama’s developments into your distribution hub for a more streamlined, efficient, and profitable bottom line.
Green Logistics, Global Economy, Middle East, Asia, Ocean, Ports
Global Logistics—November 2010
Heineken implements inland barge distribution in Europe; CMA CGM, MSC, and Maersk Line partner to fight piracy; PepsiCo UK and Ireland help farm suppliers cut carbon emissions and water usage; New Dubai Logistics Corridor facilitates UAE trade; Japanese economy shows signs of rebound; Taiwan launches project to improve logistics performance.
Air Cargo, 3PL, Economic Development, Intermodal, Distribution, Utilities, Ocean, Site Selection, Ports, Rail, Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Memphis: America’s Aerotropolis
Geography, transportation infrastructure, and a strong distribution sector make Memphis a natural logistics hub.
Air Cargo, Green Logistics, Global Economy, Import, Export, Cross-border Trade, Mexico, China, Health Care Logistics, Agriculture Logistics, Global Logistics, Ocean, Transportation Infrastructure
Global Logistics—September 2010
Mexico Taxes U.S. Imports, Audi's carbon friendly cars and carbon friendly transportation, Australia labors over transportation expansion, UPS opens health care logistics hubs in Singapore and China, U.S. football imports from China
Intermodal, Ocean, Ports, Rail, Transportation
Alternative Port Strategies: Getting In With The In Crowd
Inland ports provide shippers with new global trade strategies and relief from capacity issues facing North America’s deepwater container ports.
Panama Canal, Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain, Transportation
Panama Canal Expansion: Locks and Load
As larger vessels make their way through the expanded section of the Panama Canal, experts weigh the influence of the canal’s new capacity on global shipping.
Asia, Global Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Risk Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Global Logistics—October 2016
South Korean ocean liner Hanjin Shipping files for bankruptcy protection in a dozen countries; Few respondents to a GT Nexus survey say they have a chief supply chain officer on hand who would be equipped to deal with supply chain disruptions; Maersk splits its transportation and oil businesses
Intermodal, Ocean, Ports, Rail, Transportation
Houston, We've Got a Problem
The September 2016 Intermodal EXPO provides the setting for a thoughtful discussion on the ocean shipping sector: its prospects and how it impacts the intermodal industry.
Global Logistics, Ocean, Ports
Make Port Dray Street-turns Mainstream to Reduce Supply Chain Costs
When shippers pair an import transport move with an export transport move inland, without returning empty to the port, they get a matchback or street-turn. Optimizing these street-turns can improve supply chains.
Cross-border Trade, Canada, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Cross-Border Trade is On a Roll
U.S.-Canada cross-border trade continues to be a mutually beneficial partnership between nations with a long history of friendship.
Panama Canal, Global Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation
Panama Canal Expansion: Four Keys to Unlocking its Potential
The Panama Canal expansion is finally complete. How will the increased capacity of this global maritime crossroads play out in your shipping and logistics strategy?
Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Import Express LCL Service
Using an import express less-than-container service, particularly from China, offers cost savings and faster transit times over traditional consolidated LCL services.
Green Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Sustainability, Transportation
10 Greenest Ports in America
These ports have utilized various initiatives to ensure the ultimate impact of sustainability outweighs its costs.
Air Cargo, Economic Development, Logistics, Intermodal, Ocean, Site Selection, Rail, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Alaska: The Vast Frontier
By offering air, barge, ocean carrier, rail, and trucking services, logistics providers are minimizing the risks involved with transporting goods to, from, and within Alaska.
Economic Development, Global Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Site Selection, Ports, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
Panama’s SEA Change Boosts Access to Global Markets
Due to the Panama Canal expansion, the country is quickly being crowned the business capital of Latin America.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Refugees Cause Price Hike for EU Shippers
Refugees cause price hike for European Union shippers; East-West shippers see sharp decline in contract rates; technology innovations to transform competitive landscape in global freight forwarding market; home delivery in the United Kingdom
Panama Canal, Ocean, Ports, Transportation
Top 10 U.S. Container Ports
Inbound Logistics dredges up data on the leading U.S. container hubs.
Careers, Panama Canal, Retail Logistics, Global Logistics, Freight Forwarders, Ocean, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Tim Thoma Brings It In
Tim Thoma, international logistics and compliance manager at Northern Tool and Equipment, is responsible for moving product purchased from overseas.
Distribution, Logistics, Site Selection, Ports, Rail, Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
Great Logistics Sites: Prime Destinations, Unmistakable Results
The pursuit of perfection may seem an impossible goal. But, with the right combination of key elements, four regions in the United States have achieved logistics greatness.
Economic Development, Global Logistics, Manufacturing, Logistics, Ocean, Trucking, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Global Logistics—October 2015
Slovenian Post acquires logistics network to diversify business; Ontario cap-and-trade threatens Great Lakes-St. Lawrence shipping; China looks to build modern logistics cities; UAE manufacturing potential exposes labor market flaws; Nicaraguan Canal financing faces fresh skepticism in light of stock market crash.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Intermodal, Ports, Rail, Trucking, Transportation
Driver Shortage Threatens to Slow Intermodal Growth
The shortage of qualified drivers threatens the continued growth of the intermodal industry.
Air Cargo, 3PL, Logistics, Ocean, Rail, Trucking, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Freight Transport in Alaska: The Haul of the Wild
Challenging weather and a remote location make delivering freight to and from Alaska a complex operation. To simplify operations, many shippers turn to transportation companies and logistics service providers that have the expertise to make sure freight flows smoothly despite the complexities.
Green Logistics, Global Economy, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Latin America
Eelco de Graaf: Four-Continent Career
Eelco de Graaf, vice president, supply chain operations at Lewis-Goetz and Company, is responsible for purchasing, shipping, manufacturing, and operational excellence.
Global Economy, Mexico, China, Logistics, Rail, Safety, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Latin America
Global Logistics—January 2015
United States gives Mexican truck drivers the green light for cross-border moves; Uber pilots cargo service in Hong Kong; Latin American rail freight market ripe for investment; Panama Canal Authority restructures its toll system; Turkey and Iran toil over truck fees; Global airfreight market set for steady growth; Lithuania railroad faces antitrust inquiry over competitive switching practices
Air Cargo, 3PL, Lean, Ocean, Rail, Trucking
Reducing Freight Costs
As transportation prices rise, shippers are engaging in smart planning to reduce logistics costs.
Global Economy, Middle East, Panama Canal, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Ports, Transportation
Global Logistics—November 2014
North Korea,South Korea,and Russia team up to test new trade partnership,GS1 global registry sets new standard with 15 million products,Middle East airports face growing congestion problem,Puerto Rico makes Panama Canal transshipment play with Port of the Americas project,Britain introduces supply chain slavery bill.
Air Cargo, E-commerce, Economic Development, Customer Service, Retail, Ocean, Logistics I.T., Ports, Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Trends—October 2014
UPS makes major improvements to save Christmas; PANYNJ invests $5.5 billion to streamline port operations
Global Economy, Import, Export, China, Canada, Global Logistics, Rail
Global Logistics—April 2014
U.S. government aims to create single-window, paper-less Customs process; Deutsche Post predicts positive growth for global express business; China looks to develop more logistics centers upstream on the Yangtze River; Canada-Mexico trade imbalance tops NAFTA summit; Mexican railroads object to proposed reform bill
Economic Development, Asia, Cross-border Trade, China, Canada, Reverse Logistics, Global Logistics, Labor Management, Manufacturing, Retail, Ports, Transportation Infrastructure, Latin America
Global—February 2014
China and Taiwan depend on one another; Emirates targets multimodal transportation infrastructure investment; Chile port strike ends, concerns remain; Free online returns stoke Canadian consumption but place onus on U.S. retailers; Europe looks to United States for re-shoring inspiration; Mondelez debuts new GS1 standard
3PL, Intermodal, Import, Export, Global Logistics, Ocean, Site Selection, Ports, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Warehousing
FTZ Basics & Benefits
Foreign Trade Zones can help global shippers cut operational costs and speed customs clearance for imports and exports.
3PL, Expedited Shipping, Global Logistics, Ocean, Materials Handling, Site Selection, Risk Management, Trucking, Security, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
163 Ways to Supercharge Your Supply Chain
Actionable tips help you revitalize your warehousing, 3PL, trucking, and global logistics operations.
Global Economy, Panama Canal, Global Logistics, Supply Chain Management
Panama Canal Expansion: Changing the Channel
The Panama Canal expansion, opening in 2015, may alter shippers' sourcing and routing decisions.
Optimized Operations Are Green Operations
Ocean shipping lines have made significant progress to optimize operations, leading to reduced costs and environmental impact.
Intermodal, Ocean, Rail, Trucking
Intermodal Efficiencies
Intermodal allows shippers to cut transportation costs without sacrificing service.
Intermodal, Ocean, Rail, Transportation Management, Trucking
All Aboard a Modal Conversion
Exploring intermodal transportation's potential.
Asia, Cross-border Trade, Mexico, Global Logistics, Trucking, Latin America
Global Logistics—May 2013
Hong Kong strike threatens port’s reputation, shakes up competition; DUBAL turns to SAP for inbound control; NAFTA cross-border trade grows for second consecutive year amid recurring safety concerns; Texas pushes for heavier produce trucks from Mexico
Global Economy, Middle East, Asia, Global Logistics, Latin America
As the World Turns, Supply Chains Spin
As multinational companies in the United States and around the world are increasingly influenced by changes in the international economy, global distribution networks must be fluid enough to accommodate unpredictability.
Green Logistics, Rail, Trucking
Green on the Ground
When looking for environmental sustainability solutions, which ground transport mode -- truck or rail -- is greener?
Global Economy, Middle East, Import, China, Canada, Global Logistics, Rail, Security
Global Logistics—December 2010
Dubai makes progress on its first aerotropolis, Starbucks partners with China to set up its first coffee bean farm, Canadian National accelerates auto imports, United Kingdom and France work to counter terrorism, Marks & Spencer accelerates supply chain improvement plan
Ocean, Logistics I.T., Ports, Trucking, Supply Chain Management
Trends—November 2010
David Bennett of Schneider Logistics addresses how shippers, ocean carriers, and trucking companies are struggling with responsibility for providing chassis for cargo container units at ports; Boeing appoints new VP to handle 787 Dreamliner delays; companies restructure outsourced technology contracts.
Global Economy, Asia, China, Canada, Global Logistics, Latin America
Global Logistics–July 2010
UK duties hit air freight; Prince Rupert's improved performance, Garuda Indonesia rebuilds long-haul international network, Vietnam experiences trade success, US and Switzerland Eye Open Skies pact, New Canadian coalition explores opportunities to build a replacement rail tunnel under the Detroit River; German organizations join forces to support "Cargo Needs the Night" initiative; UPS Lauds US-South Korea free trade agreement, Caterpillar constructs foothold in Brazil, China looks to consolidate air cargo carriers
Air Cargo, 3PL, Intermodal, Ocean, Rail, Trucking, Supply Chain Management
Trends—July 2010
21st annual State of Logistics Report: Beating the Recession; Making dollars and Sense out of Jabulanis and Vuvuzelas; Mergers and Acquisitions Show signs of Recovery
3PL, Cloud Computing, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Transportation
Today's Competitive Supply Chain: Digital, Smaller, More Resilient
As consumers demand a greater personal experience and more sophisticated product, the digital revolution will prove a competitive advantage to those who embrace it.
Economic Development, Logistics, Ocean, Site Selection, Ports, Supply Chain, Technology
Georgia: Setting the Pace in the Logistics Race
From location to infrastructure and from workforce to technology, Georgia sets the pace in the logistics race.
Mexico, Global Logistics, Freight Forwarders, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation
Global Logistics—February 2017
Mexican border wall becomes issue in trade negotiations, e-commerce companies making headway in logistics services marketplace, Agility Emerging Markets Index shows bleak future for free trade.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Trends—January 2017
A closer look at Amazon’s trucking app, Trump’s infrastructure plan may bring much-needed funding, Maersk acquisition of Hamburg Süd faces regulatory hurdles, Congress repeals portion of 34-hour restart requirements, States making progress on FAST Act projects, Foxconn targets U.S. expansion, Self-driving truck makes first successful delivery, Amazon Go cuts check-out lines out of retail process, manufacturers prep for Made in America push, UPS tests artificial intelligence customer service program; Ocean Alliance receives FMC approval
Import, Export, Mexico, Global Logistics, Supply Chain, Latin America
Latin American Logistics: Learning the Tricks of the Trades
Working with a specialist can smooth the sometimes troubled logistical waters between the United States and Central and South America.
Global Economy, Import, Export, Cross-border Trade, Global Logistics
Why Global Trade Needs a Rebrand
Visibility into the supply chain is clearer than ever, dramatically cutting the time from order to production and shipment. To bring the same transparency and efficiency to global trade, we need common sense changes. Find out how shippers can benefit.
Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation
Global Logistics—December 2016
Korea Line Acquires Hanjin Asia-to-U.S. business; President-Elect Trump follows through on campaign promises to kill trade deals; London Heathrow gets third runway.
Economic Development, Global Economy, Global Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure
Trump Presidency Is Reality. Let’s Talk Supply Chain Implications.
Supply chain professionals are concerned: Would the new president implement the protectionist measures he campaigned on, or were those statements made primarily to appeal to an audience? Here are four supply chain predictions.
Air Cargo, Pharmaceutical Logistics, Global Logistics, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Latin America
What’s Driving the Air Freight Industry Today?
These developments are helping the transportation industry to continually evolve.
Import, Export, Global Logistics, Ports, Supply Chain
Cargo Becomes Intelligent So Do Ports
Having all supply chain players connected to an intelligent cargo system maximizes the use of port infrastructure and keeps everyone informed on the “where is my cargo?” question. Accessing and sharing information on cargo through new technologies will not only smooth flows but it will also secure them.
Global Trade Management, Ocean, Logistics I.T., Ports, Technology , Transportation, Visibility
Stop the Free-Flowing Expenses of Demurrage and Detention
Effectively mitigate demurrage and detention fees by taking an integrated approach to logistics, contract management, and supply chain visibility using a global trade management system.
Global Economy, Global Logistics, Manufacturing, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain
Global Logistics—September 2016
India-based textile manufacturer accused of providing fraudulent products; Iran seeks to strengthen trade relationships in Latin America; British manufacturers get small boost in wake of Brexit referendum
Mexico, Global Logistics, Logistics, Rail, Supply Chain, Transportation
Global Logistics—August 2016
U.S./Mexico Unified Cargo Processing removes border wait times; CRBC struggles to win local support in Kenya; PwC releases Q2 Transportation and Logistics M&A report
Intermodal, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Rail, Visibility
Optimizing Freight Rail Supply Chain Visibility
Freight rail has become an integral part of many global supply chains, driving the need for complete visibility across modes and giving rise to a new suite of technologies. Shippers who know how to make effective use of these technologies gain an advantage.
Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Global Logistics—July 2016
Brexit shakes up global supply chain; Amazon invests $3 billion in India; Hyperloop targets Russia as site for science fiction-like transit tube; Australian truckies want better working conditions; Despite the best-laid plans by multinational companies to establish trade compliance, there’s a costly risk gap between knowing and doing that may lead to fines and incarceration.
Project Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Rail, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics, Transportation
Project Logistics: Going the Distance
When logistics professionals are tasked with a special project, no matter how enormous, no matter how infeasible, they’re expected to go the distance.
Global Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain
SOLAS Container Weight Verification: What Shippers Need to Know Now
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) implemented the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) requirement to verify container weight as a condition to load marine cargo into a ship. It recently issued a memo on how to enforce the requirement for three months after July 1, 2016 when it will go into effect. How should shippers interpret this update?
Big Data, Global Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation
INTTRA CEO John Fay: Trading Stocks for Ships
Profile of John Fay, CEO of the electronic supply chain platform, INTTRA.
Economic Development, Education & Careers, Site Selection, Rail, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Meet Me in St. Louis
The St. Louis region offers an ideal transportation infrastructure to move goods, skilled labor to meet the peaks and valleys of industrial demand, and the availability of highly qualified IT personnel to manage staff and facilities.
Economic Development, Intermodal, Site Selection, Ports, Rail, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
Intermodal Rail: Moving in the Right Direction
As the demand for supply chain efficiency and speed rises, companies are investing in intermodal rail infrastructure and repairs throughout the United States.
Air Cargo, Distribution, Lean, Logistics, Packaging, Rail, Pallets, Supply Chain, Trucking, Sustainability, Transportation, Warehousing
Creating a Lean and Green Culture
Launching a cost cutting, productivity-enhancing, or sustainability initiative creates efficiencies with environmental benefits and cost reductions.
Global Economy, Asia, Import, Export, Global Logistics
Shippers Should See Positives from the Trade Promotion Act
The Trade Promotion Act (TPA) allows U.S. companies to expand into markets that would normally be out of reach due to trade barriers. It forges the path toward competitive opportunities and overall success in global markets for U.S. shippers.
Global Logistics, Ocean, Transportation
Three Imperatives for Managing Carrier Rates
Use these tips to ensure your global shipments are contracted with a cost-effective and reliable provider.
Economic Development, Intermodal, Rail, Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
Intermodal Transportation: Rise and Shine
The use of intermodal transportation by shippers continues to grow. Here’s how shippers use intermodal to cut costs and mitigate risk.
Global Logistics, Ocean, Transportation
2016 Port Report: Great Expectations
Inbound Logistics predicts the top U.S. ports for business in 2016, based on volumes, efforts to improve infrastructure, and innovation.
Intermodal, Ports, Rail, Transportation
Supply Chains that Rock Around the Clock: Everybody's Doing the Locomotion
This story follows the progress of an intermodal container during its three-day, round the clock trip from the Port of Los Angeles/Long Beach to a distribution center in Dallas.
Education & Careers, Global Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation
Al Morris: Perfect for the Part
Al Morris, director, global supply chain at TERiX, reviews accounts to determine what parts to buy and where to stock them to ensure the right part is always available.
Global Economy, Mexico, China, Global Logistics, Risk Management, Sustainability
Global Logistics—January 2016
Shippers unprepared for supply chain disruptions; China wants pirate hunting base in Horn of Africa; bringing cargo into Kenya; India ramps up transportation infrastructure development; air cargo carriers seek to cut costs without sacrificing growth; Amazon invests in India; China’s greenest supply chains; international shrimp supply chain linked to human trafficking and slavery; World Trade Organization rules to abolish agricultural subsidies; Mexico and U.S. sign liberalized air transport deal; global manufacturers shift production to Bangladesh, Thailand, Korea and Vietnam
Global Economy, Global Logistics, Global Trade Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Spring Clean Your Trade and Compliance Processes
Companies should reevaluate its compliance processes to look at previous set plans and get programs ready for upcoming developments.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Partnership, Rail, Supply Chain, Trucking, Sustainability, Transportation
Realizing the Power of a Leveraged Platform
One way a manufacturer can mitigate the effects of increasing regulations and demand volatility is by working with a third-party logistics provider with a leveraged platform.
E-commerce, China, Food Logistics, Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Retail, Logistics, Trucking, Specialized Logistics, Transportation
Trends—September 2015
New York State minimum wage directive may be a tipping point for automation in the fast food industry; Organic food recalls are on the rise; Alix Partners reports that nearshoring trend continues to grow; Pro truck interests take weight restriction fight in new direction; 2015 holiday shoppers are looking for options; The cash handling supply chain is poised to move from manual processing to scanning technology, thanks to the new GS1 US Cash Visibility Discussion Group.
Air Cargo, 3PL, Global Economy, China, Freight Forwarders, Third-Party Logistics, Ocean, Transportation
Seven Tips for Finding the Right Chinese Partner
Use these seven tips to find a partner in China that is right for your company.
3PL, Logistics Solutions Providers, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Ocean, Logistics I.T., Trucking, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology , Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Trends—August 2015
3PLs tout IoT as top disruptive innovation in the supply chain; Hyundai and Accenture team up to design smarter ship; TMS use has tripled over the past decade; new sustainability web platform helps shippers assess key trends and best practices.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Ports, Technology , Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Latin America
A Fresh Route for Latin American Produce
Latin American perishable exports have grown dramatically in recent years, but there are still some logistical shortcomings preventing maximum cold chain efficiency.
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Global Trade Management, Ocean, Logistics I.T., Ports
How to Make Ship Arrival Analytics and Predictions More Precise
Automatic Identification System (AIS) can provide analytics that enable companies to more accurately predict ship arrival times.
Economic Development, Global Economy, Asia, China, Logistics, Ports, Partnership, Supply Chain Management
Global Logistics—July 2015
Port of Hamburg unveils new traffic light system; CEVA Logistics TireCity in Italy demonstrates interest in sector-specific supply chain collaboration; China debuts longest freight rail route in the world; TPP agreement raises concerns about traceability in the seafood supply chain; Africa capital investment heats up; New G6 Alliance rotation features Polish port; Indian 3PL uses containers as mobile logistics classrooms; Intel eyes Asia for IoT ecosystem.
Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Start Now to Leverage the Benefits of the Panama Canal Expansion
The Panama Canal expansion will provide many businesses with opportunities for growth on a global scale.
3PL, Global Economy, Middle East, Asia, China, Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain Management
Global Logistics—June 2015
Middle East countries show signs of regional collaboration around transportation and logistics; China’s “red supply chain” threatens Taiwanese semiconductor industry; India looks to Korea as both a model and partner for its economic modernization program; U.S. fashion industry supports extension of African Growth & Opportunity Act; Cuba’s Port of Mariel attracts investment from CMA CGM; China looks to replicate U.S. rail freight model
Education & Careers, Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Trends—May 2015
Martin Associates report points to the importance of continuing U.S. port investment; Henry Ford College introduces associates degree in supply chain management; Freight Can't Wait program encourages Congress to earmark funding exclusively for freight infrastructure projects; Manufacturers are finding better ways to engineer and prototype products using 3D printing technology; McDonald's pledges to lessen impact on global deforestation throughout its entire supply chain.
Global Logistics, Chemical Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Global Logistics—April 2015
Larger container ships pose new risks and liabilities... Peel Group invests in oil and gas business while European interests dry up... Scientists raise concerns about Nicaragua canal environmental impact.
Global Economy, Asia, China, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain Management
A Supply Chain World Tour
Companies doing business globally are learning to be more flexible to adapt quickly to uncertainty without sacrificing economy, speed and service.
Asia, China, Global Logistics, Logistics, Rail, Supply Chain Management
Global Logistics—March 2015
Port of Beirut plan for transshipment expansion irks truckers; New treaty greenlights Ghent–Terneuzen Canal lock upgrade; China-Europe rail development continues with UTi and Changjiu partnership; Global suppliers still laggard when it comes to environmental mitigation; Hong Kong looks to ease industrial real estate regs to create more warehouse capacity.
E-commerce, Global Economy, Mexico, China, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain Management
Rethinking the Global Supply Chain
Shifting global dynamics and internal business process changes are compelling manufacturers and retailers to challenge the status quo and reinvent their supply chains.
Retail, Logistics, Rail, Trucking, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Trends—January 2015
Texas places three locations among ATRI’s top-10 congested roadways; Truck size and weight debate is a divisive topic for the transportation and logistics industry; Truck driver shortage raises new concerns and costs for shippers and carriers; Electronics supply chain poses new challenges; Demand planning is still a pain point for shippers
3PL, Food Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Rail, Trucking, Specialized Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Warehousing
Regulatory Update: Playing by the Rules
Mark our words: Legislative and regulatory resolutions could spell trouble for shippers and carriers in 2015.
Air Cargo, Middle East, Asia, China, Ports, Rail
Global Logistics—December 2014
United Kingdom establishes national training center for fracking; China and Jamaica team up on logistics training initiatives; UK port constraints push freight flows north; Middle East air cargo carriers show robust growth
Chasing The Horizon: Countdown to Panama Canal Expansion
As the Panama Canal expansion nears completion, several trends and trade dynamics will determine the impact on U.S. shippers and consignees.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Retail, Rail, Trucking, Transportation
Trends—November 2014
Reciprocal switching debate casts a cloud over railroad industry collaboration; Procurement execution gap costs U.S. businesses $1.5 billion per year; Holiday consumers plan to shop sooner to avoid last-minute parcel problems; Trucking costs continue to soar as driver shortage worsens; Amazon Supreme Court case will set a precedent for how companies secure facilities and compensate workers.
Modal Harmony in a Discordant Market
Intermodal solutions can have significant returns, but there are challenges to consider.
Intermodal, Ports, Rail, Transportation
Shippers Get Creative With Multimodal Solutions
Creative use of intermodal and multimodal options enables cost-effective transportation, boosts capacity, and reduces highway congestion delays.
Air Cargo, 3PL, Economic Development, Education & Careers, Rail, Trucking, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Warehousing
Memphis: America’s Multimodal City
Memphis supports global supply chains through highway, rail, airport, and inland port assets, and a qualified workforce.
Military Logistics, Chemical Logistics, Labor Management, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics I.T., Ports, Safety, Trucking, Supply Chain Management
Trends—September 2014
OSHA issues updates to its Hazard Communication Standard; HP’s Dave Thomas addresses the importance of data quality; Ohio Trucking Association debuts military exhibition class at truck driving competition; Companies fail to use procurement in a strategic way; Shippers planning ahead for labor disruptions.
E-commerce, Asia, Canada, Global Logistics, Materials Handling, Latin America
Global Logistics—July 2014
CeMAT 2014 showcases the latest materials handling innovations; Alibaba buys stake in Singapore Post; Paris looks to reduce city speed limits; Canadian rail industry begins phasing out DOT-111 tankers amid crude-by-rail boom; EU and China sign Customs agreement; Chinese food imports continue to grow; Nigeria looks to resurrect defunct national steamship line; Latin America is the world’s fastest growing market for software; Maersk Line voice support for Nicaragua Canal proposal.
Green Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Trucking
Could New Fuel Efficiency Standards Lead to Transportation Cost Savings?
New federal emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks may prompt fleet operators to invest in new equipment.
Logistics I.T., Partnership, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Trucking, Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
SaaS TMS Facilitates Carrier Management
SaaS TMS solutions allow shippers, carriers, suppliers, and consignees to conduct business on a single platform.
Global Economy, Global Logistics
Global Logistics—June 2014
Turkey and China working on major transport infrastructure projects; Eurotunnel reduces freight rates to increase rail traffic; Port Metro Vancouver debuts GPS truck tracking program; French protectionism threatens foreign investment; First standardized emissions calculation methodology comes to Australia; Obama Administration weighs changes to Russia’s preferential trade status
Green Logistics, Retail, Trucking, Supply Chain Management
Trends—May 2014
TOTO’s sustainability commitment covers its entire supply chain; Congestion on U.S. roadways costs the trucking industry $9.2 billion, 141 million hours of lost productivity; US tabbed “rising star,” ranks second to China for manufacturing competitiveness; Supply chain strategy and business strategy integration is key to cost reduction and customer service; Amazon explores last-mile delivery network
Air Cargo, Global Logistics, Ocean
Global Logistics—May 2014
U.S. industry looks to Europe for materials handling and omnichannel innovation; Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport pilots new remote scanning program; Ocean carriers struggle with schedule reliability; WTO projects an uptick in global trade for 2014; Falling freight rates help Brazilian sugar exporters seize market share.
Automotive Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Ocean, Ports, Partnership, Specialized Logistics
Trends—March 2014
New Jersey’s salty tale misplaces blame on the Jones Act; UPS unveils new hazmat shipping protocol; Automakers collaborate to map the auto supply chain
Green Logistics, 3PL, Partnership, Trucking
A Strategic Approach to Strengthening Supply Chains
Partnering with third-party logistics providers offers shippers numerous advantages for stronger supply chains.
Import, Export, Cross-border Trade, Global Logistics, Ports, Risk Management, Supply Chain Management
Steering Clear of Supply Chain Disruptions
Companies make contingency plans to prepare for possible supply chain disruptions caused by port labor negotiations.
3PL, Economic Development, Intermodal, Ocean, Site Selection, Ports, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Georgia: Logistics Sweet Spot
Georgia offers manufacturers and distributors superior access to logistics providers and transportation infrastructure.
Green Logistics, Finance, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Rail, Safety, Security
Trends—February 2014
Hunter Harrison documents the culture change that has contributed to Canadian Pacific’s rail renaissance; Global companies more concerned about climate risk than emissions reductions; Deadline for new ISO17712:2013 high-security seal standards is fast approaching; Lack of collaboration between supply chain and finance hurts the bottom line
Intermodal, Ports, Trucking, Transportation
How the Changing Chassis Market Affects Your Supply Chain
Rapid changes in the chassis market mean shippers must ensure they are creating value from the chassis they use.
3PL, Economic Development, Cross-border Trade, Mexico, Global Logistics, Manufacturing, Site Selection, Supply Chain Management, Latin America
Cross-Border Trade: Made in Mexico
U.S. companies stand to gain from establishing manufacturing operations in Mexico – if they manage the challenges.
Green Logistics, Global Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain Management
Weathering Climate Change and Supply Chain Risk
Supply chains must develop strategies for reducing risk related to climate change, such as drought and extreme weather.
Cross-border Trade, Mexico, Global Logistics, Manufacturing, Partnership, Supply Chain Management, Latin America
Maximize Nearshoring Value to Minimize Supply Chain Complexity
Shifting production closer to the U.S. can benefit supply chains, but nearshoring also presents obstacles.
Demand Planning, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Ocean, Logistics I.T., Trucking
Trends—January 2014
SKU proliferation tops demand forecasting trends; U.S. government creates National Maritime Domain Awareness Plan; Trucking industry documents HOS impacts; 10 manufacturing and supply chain trends to keep an eye on in 2014; 5 tips for mapping the supply chain; Spot market demand stays high into 2014; Logistics sector adopts big data
3PL, Middle East, Asia, Panama Canal, China, Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Risk Management
Global Logistics—January 2014
Global dry-bulk commodity trade reveals rate growth, steadying inflation in China; Preparations for 2022 World Cup trigger DC explosion in Qatar; Supplier risk analysis will become more complex as companies expand into new global markets; Pakistani protests force U.S. military drawdown to consider $1 billion airfreight alternative; Asia truck bans taking toll on logistics industry; Africa’s piracy problem shifting to continent’s west coast; Trans-Pacific Partnership pact stalls, 2014 ratification expected; China’s Nicaraguan Canal stirs intrigue; Tesco acquires stake in “Asia’s Amazon”
Asia, Cross-border Trade, Canada, Global Logistics, Ocean
Global Logistics—December 2013
Infrastructure remains India's greatest supply chain challenge; Canadian e-commerce market is catching up to speed; Maersk, Mediterranean Shipping Co. and CMA CGM form P3 Alliance
Belgium Travelog: Dispatched from Flanders
Inbound Logistics recently joined Flanders Investment & Trade on a tour of Belgium’s ports and distribution facilities.
Global Logistics, Latin America
Global Logistics—July 2013
Brazil shipper turns to sea shipping amid truck theft concerns; Global trade key to SMB success; FedEx makes strategic acquisition in Africa; Amazon faces labor unrest in Germany and legal constraints in France; China plans canal through Nicaragua; CN critical of Canada’s Fair Rail Freight Service Act
Natural Gas For Long-Haul Trucking: Working Together to Get It Right
Natural gas fuel can help the trucking industry reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but only if gas leaks are minimized.
CNG as a Transportation Fuel: A Fuel Manager's Perspective
While it promises supply chain sustainability gains, using compressed natural gas as a transportation fuel requires multi-step capital and operating considerations, writes Casey Whelan of U.S. Energy Services.
Panama Canal, Ports, Transportation Infrastructure
Ports and Shippers Prepare for the Post-Panamax Age
The Panama Canal expansion, to be completed in 2015, will impact global commerce and affect trade patterns to the U.S. East Coast. Ports such as PortMiami are preparing themselves to accept the new class of mega cargo ships, says Bill Johnson of PortMiami.
Panama Canal: More Questions Than Answers
As Panama Canal expansion nears completion, global shippers gain a viable alternative for shipping ocean cargo from Asia to U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast ports.
Intermodal, Rail, Trucking, Transportation
Rail Intermodal: Where Rail Meets Road
Shippers such as Ste. Michelle, Welch’s, and Michaels Stores are using intermodal transportation to move freight quickly, efficiently, and sustainably.
Economic Development, Panama Canal, Ports, Transportation Infrastructure
Southeast Ports: What’s on the Horizon?
Looking out to 2015, anticipation is swirling about the Panama Canal's expansion and impact on U.S. trade. Among southeastern ports and shippers, that wave of anticipation has already made landfall.
Mexico, Global Logistics, Site Selection, Latin America
Nearshoring Latin America: A Closer Look
Factors such as labor costs, transportation time and costs, and infrastructure may make Latin America the best global location for manufacturing operations.
Intermodal Inroads
Carriers, port authorities, and other service providers are working to keep intermodal going strong. Here’s a look at some of the newest developments in intermodal transportation around North America.
Switching to Emissions-reducing Fuel Technologies
Shipping and logistics professionals facing stricter emissions regulations and rising diesel prices will have an opportunity to take control of their fleets and realize the fuel and cost savings selective catalytic reduction brings, writes Chad Dombroski of Yara North America.
The Perfect Storm: Weathering a Chassis Crisis
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Roadability Rule has shifted responsibility for obtaining and maintaining chassis to shippers and drayage companies.
Global Economy, Import, Export, Global Logistics
Supply Chain Gain: Global Growth
Contingency suppliers, sourcing differentiation, special incentives, and a host of other strategies generate improvements in supply chains that reach around the world.
Air Cargo, Global Economy, Middle East, Asia, Intermodal, Utilities, Latin America
Global Logistics—October 2010
Russia developing a super-heavy cargo plane; Suppliers cannot meet Northern Europe's demand for wind power equipment; United Arab Emirates top re-exporter of rice; Outsourcing grows in Brazil; FedEx Express expands expedited offerings in China; Luxembourg-based 3PL introduces new multimodal hanging garment container to Australian apparel industry.
3PL, Global Economy, Import, Export, Cross-border Trade, Mexico, Latin America
Capitalizing on Mexico’s Economic Growth
Jose Fernando Nava, president, DHL Supply Chain, Latin America shows shippers how to capitalize on Mexico's attraction as a growing consumer market.
Green Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Trucking
First They Came For Our Trucks
Is there a war on trucking? CSA 2010, cap and trade, and Hours of Service changes are challenging the ability of truckers to operate profitably in America, says Inbound Logistics Publisher Keith Biondo
3PL, Global Economy, Import, Export, Global Logistics
Locating a Global Distribution Hub
10 tips for what companies should consider when locating and choosing a global distribution hub.
Education & Careers, Forklifts, Ocean, Materials Handling, Ports, Supply Chain Management
Trends—August 2010
Gulf ports maintain container volumes despite Deepwater Horizon oil spill; Supply chain leaders climb the corporate ladder; Toyota Material Handling engineers work with MIT scientists and the U.S. Army to develop a remote-operated fork lift
Global Economy, Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics I.T., Security, Supply Chain Management
Digitizing the Global Supply Chain
Global supply chain visibility and detail can only be achieved by modern electronic data transmissions that are already available and can reduce the costs of international cargo movement.
Global Economy, Global Logistics, Risk Management
Trends—May 2010
Faced with transportation interruptions caused by the April 2010 eruption of an Icelandic volcano, European express carriers TNT and DHL activated contingency plans; LCD television manufacturers control spending by bringing production in-house; Inventory-in-sales ratios rise across the supply chain; Wholesaler Arrow Electronics acquires reverse logistics companies; Google helps consumers match demand to in-store supply
Trends—January 2010
Regional shortline railroads introduce intermodal shippers to marine rail solutions; Highway report ranks state highway systems; UPS exec offers insight on supply chain trends for 2010; FedEx Freight partners with Vision Industries to test a hybrid heavy-duty tractor; Clorox address hazardous materials concerns; Import cargo volumes rise at retail container ports
Global Economy, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Global Trade Management
USMCA: A Bright Light for Shippers
Many businesses around the country are suffering due to the economic impacts of COVID-19. However, there may be some light at the end of the tunnel. The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will create opportunities for countless companies doing business with Canada and Mexico.
Global Economy, Global Trade Management
Tipping the Scales on International Trade
Several key events, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. presidential election, and the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) implementation, can directly impact international trade in 2020.
Global Logistics, Global Trade Management, Technology
Global Trade Goes Digital
Freight forwarders and shippers can book sea, land, and air cargo shipments to and from anywhere in the world with the rollout of DP World's online logistics tools and services.
Helping Shippers Make Efficient and Effective Truckload Decisions
Read how HNRY Logistics boosted its truckload brokerage offering with Logistical Labs' LoadDex, accelerating response rates and letting shippers initiate rate requests.
Finance, Trucking, Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
How to Manage LTL Spend with a TMS
Partnering with a 3PL that offers a comprehensive transportation management system can help your enterprise take control of the LTL spend.
Global Logistics, Insurance, Risk Management
COVID-19 Pandemic: Do Your Shipments Have the Right Protection?
With the right risk-management plan, shippers can better understand the risks facing their supply chain operations and make sure their business is prepared by protecting the value of goods shipped globally.
Global Economy, Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain
Disruptions in Today's Economy: How Can Supply Chains Prepare?
How can we better prepare to minimize the risks that disruptions present and mitigate their impact? Here’s how to build a more flexible and agile supply chain.
Alaska: Rewarding the Resilient and Resourceful
Logistics providers in Alaska are on top of the world, literally and figuratively. They are a special breed prepared for every challenge the Last Frontier poses.
Demand Planning, Trucking, Supply Chain Management
Replenishing the Fuel Supply Chain During COVID-19
With the demand for fuel changing so quickly, how can organizations manage their fuel supply chain in the wake of a crisis like the COVID-19 outbreak?
E-commerce, Global Economy, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
Flexing Muscle on China Trade Compliance
Inbound Logistics publisher Keith Biondo discusses whether e-commerce shipment enforcement will ensure that China complies with Phase 1 of the U.S.-China trade deal signed in January 2020.
Economic Development, Global Economy, Global Logistics
2020 Global Logistics Guide
Inbound Logistics' 2020 Global Logistics Guide provides an around-the-world look at the issues, opportunities, and concerns likely to affect global supply chain networks.
4 Steps to Ensure Port Resiliency After a Critical Incident
Ports across our country must be prepared to support tenants and other partners. Doug Wheeler, president and CEO of Florida Ports Council, explains how ports can achieve long-term recovery.
Inland Ports: An Efficient Alternative
For many U.S. manufacturers and distributors scouting new locations, inland ports are emerging as a commercially viable solution.
Green Logistics, Distribution, Technology
Noted: The Supply Chain in Brief
Take a look at notable good works, green projects, acquisitions, and more from February 2020.
Global Economy, Risk Management, Supply Chain
The Global Economic Impact of COVID-19
When dealing with high-risk global events like COVID-19, manufacturers should first pay attention to the supply side, such as inventory, alternative energy, or shipping, and mitigate the impact of high-risk disruptions.
Freight Forwarders, Trucking, Transportation
Atlanta Hits the Spot
Atlanta, Georgia, is the easiest market to find spot truckload van freight in 2019, according to a DAT Solutions report. Take a look at the top 10 markets for outbound truckload freight by equipment type.
Green Logistics, Sustainability, Technology
Saving Green While Going Green
Climate change is influencing how consumers decide to purchase products and choose partnerships. How can supply chain leaders incorporate green practices while maintaining profit margins?
Autonomous Ship: Maiden China?
China's first unmanned cargo ship completed its test voyage in December 2019, marking a significant milestone in autonomous shipping.
Small Ports, Big Benefits
Smaller ports can often save time, lower costs, and provide superior customer service than larger coastal ports. Here are seven hidden advantages offered by ports off the beaten water path.
Global Economy, Supply Chain, Technology
Charging the Electronics Supply Chain
Electronics suppliers, distributors, and retailers address high-voltage challenges–from shorter product life cycles to price erosion and unpredictable tariffs—with technology and changing business processes.
Global Economy, Trucking, Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
Scale to Meet Your Needs
Now more than ever before, shippers should consider working with an experienced managed transportation service provider that has a large, dedicated network of carrier partners and deep relationships with these partners.
Green Logistics, Food Logistics, Retail Logistics, Manufacturing Logistics
Are You Ready to Join the Circular Supply Chain?
Companies and consumers are becoming more environmentally aware and shifting from a traditional linear supply chain to a circular one. By reducing the demand for manufactured products, we can reduce the toxicity and volume of waste that end up in landfills.
What Does FMCSA Increase To 50% Random Drug Testing Rate Mean For Fleets And The CDL Clearinghouse?
For the last four years the random drug testing rate has stayed at 25%. Now that more than 1% of drivers have tested positive in their FMCSA random testing, on January 1st, 2020, the rate automatically reverts to the 50% random testing rate.
Green Logistics, Supply Chain, Sustainability
Noted: The Supply Chain in Brief
New and notable events in the supply chain
Import, Export, Global Logistics, Ports
Great Lakes Ports Stay on Course
U.S. Great Lakes ports are on pace to beat 2018 cargo volumes following a robust September handling road salt, cement, stone, petroleum, and wind energy components, and supporting the region's construction activity and energy needs.
FMCSA to Announce Two-Year Delay in ELDT Rule
Federal trucking regulators are nearing completion of a formal notice that they plan to delay implementation of the Entry Level Driver Training rule by up to two years after it was set to go into effect on a limited basis February 7th.
Global Logistics, Ports, Supply Chain
Maritime Logistics in Ship Shape
While the prospect of higher tariffs and the cost of requirements to use low-sulfur fuel pose concerns for the maritime industry, it’s forging ahead with bigger, more automated seaports, as well as technology that improves visibility, reduces its environmental impact, and streamlines operations.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Rail, Supply Chain
Why Freight Rail Needs Reform
Questionable demurrage policies and charges and the move toward Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR), are making freight rail a less desirable option.
Florida and Mexican Seaports Sign Agreement to Enhance Trade
The Florida Ports Council has entered into a Letter of Intent with the Coordination of Ports and Merchant Marine of Mexico to maintain relations that promote international commerce and economic development.
Global Economy, Global Logistics, Supply Chain
Take the Current When It Serves
Supply chain managers face known and unknown challenges—with a certainty that they can and will succeed no matter the impediments.
S.C. Ports makes a $63.4 billion annual economic impact on S.C.
South Carolina Ports Authority has long been a powerful economic engine for South Carolina, and as container volumes have doubled over the past decade, the Port’s positive economic impact on the state has significantly increased.
Driving the Efficiency of the U.S. Supply Chain
As the economy adjusts to a new level of output, improving the efficiency of the U.S. supply chain is essential to continued economic growth. Here's what you need to know.
Global Economy, Global Logistics
2019 – The Year of Brazilian Trade
Brazil has catapulted to the front of the international trade frontier, with three key exports in particular shaping Brazilian trade: machinery, sustainable agriculture, and aerospace.
Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
2019 Trucking Perspectives
Inbound Logistics' exclusive survey of shippers and truckers reveals where the wind is blowing in the trucking industry today.
Carriers Cough Up Hiring Fee
As part of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) new Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse rule, trucking companies soon will be required to pay the agency a fee prior to hiring each driver—in addition to an annual fee for currently employed drivers.
Maersk, Blackbuck Create Containerized Trucking Platform
To help India’s government reach its goal of reducing logistics costs from 14% of the GDP to less than 9% by 2022, integrated container logistics company Maersk is partnering with BlackBuck, India’s largest online trucking marketplace.
Intermodal, Logistics, Trucking
2019 Top 100 Truckers
The 2019 Top 100 Truckers list offers a snapshot of the trucking segment—from large truckload and LTL carriers with global inroads to niche-specific regional haulers that get their white gloves dirty delivering to the final mile.
The Value of a Trucking Company Offering 3PL Services
Combining trucking assets with 3PL services is not an entirely new concept — but it’s one that’s been refined and improved to give shippers a freight model that outperforms past models in the marketplace.
Sourcing/Negotiations, Trucking, Transportation
Trucking Strategies for Whichever Way the Wind Blows
While there are more trucks in the marketplace now than there were a year ago, carriers and others warn against freight capacity complacency. They recommend three essentials for making sure shippers get the capacity they need now and later.
Partnership, Trucking, Transportation
How to Maintain Composure During Trucking Capacity Shifts
What do you do when trucking capacity shifts? Keep your spend in check and your partnerships tight.
Solving the Trucking Labor Shortage
Transportation and logistics professionals must act quickly to avoid disrupting the supply chain and ultimately losing customer loyalty. There are several strategies that can help curb the driver shortage moving forward and ensure customers remain satisfied.
Global Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
How to Manage Global Shipping Contracts and Transport Systems Directly
With a cloud-based logistics management platform, BCOs can streamline and optimize their global supply chain with greater visibility into each shipment.
Cross-border Trade, Ports, Supply Chain
Going Dockside at West Coast Seaports
Here's an overview of the current West Coast seaport environment and a snapshot look at how top ports are accommodating and embracing growth.
Southeast Ports Close in Advance of Hurricane Dorian
Southeast ports prepare for the worst as Hurricane Dorian inches toward the U.S.
Green Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Sustainability
75 Green Supply Chain Partners
Inbound Logistics’ annual G75 features a carefully curated list of 75 logistics companies that go above and beyond to maintain sustainable, eco-friendly supply chains and operations.
Logistics, Trucking, Transportation
Getting the Yard in Ship Shape
When Newell Brands Inc. experienced truckload loading issues, costly shipping and driver detention rates, transportation inefficiencies, and a lack of electronic logging device (ELD) data analysis it turned to Echo Global Logistics Inc.
How to Get Profitable Insights from Fleet Data
Fleets today deal with a huge volume of data — more than they’ve ever collected before — pouring in from ELDs, dashcams and other trucking technology. It’s a double-edged sword. Data has become indispensable because it provides key insights that help inform critical business decisions and, used properly, can boost productivity and minimize expenses.
Transportation Management, Trucking, Transportation
Securing Truckload Capacity
Practical steps that shippers can take to improve their success in securing capacity.
Global Economy, Global Logistics, Supply Chain
2019 Global Logistics Guide
Inbound Logistics' 15th annual Global Logistics Guide provides an around-the-world look at the issues, opportunities, and concerns likely to affect global supply chain networks.
Global Logistics, Global Trade Management, Supply Chain
Global Trade Resilience
Global trade analysts predicted the sky was falling, but that is not currently the case. How did they get the projections so wrong?
Cross-border Trade, Global Logistics, Logistics
Trade War Threatens Sourcing Ethics, Quality Control
The U.S.-China tariff standoff in 2018 triggered challenges to global sourcing and there may be subsequent threats to ethics and quality control.
Global Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Is Technology the Solution to Global Supply Chain Complexity?
As global trade continues to transform the way companies are producing, moving, buying, and selling goods across borders, it's important for supply chain leaders to know about trade trends that can help them benchmark their company against the leaders and laggards.
Air Cargo, Global Logistics, Transportation
Virgin Atlantic, Delta Cargo Fly Away Home to Heathrow
Virgin Atlantic Cargo and Delta Cargo are poised for takeoff to their new home: the new purpose-built dnata City East, London Heathrow's state-of-the-art cargo facility.
Transportation Management, Trucking, Transportation
Walmart Rolls Back Driver Shortage Concern
Even the mighty Walmart is not immune from the challenges of recruiting and retaining qualified drivers.
Retail Logistics, Global Logistics, Retail
Canada Bupkus on BOPIS
Canada is still ahead of the United States when it comes to Buy Online Pickup In-Store (BOPIS) options.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Brexit: Supply Chain Opportunity or Threat?
The UK leaving the European Union is not an uncertainty anymore. Bexit is a reality that businesses around the world have to face and prepare for.
Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain
Port of Wilmington's Darling Clementines
The Port of Wilmington, Delaware, has set a record for the largest single shipment of fresh Moroccan citrus received by the port, with more than 1.75 million boxes of cargo.
Panama Canal, Global Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Ports
Panama Canal Keeps the Faith
The Panama Canal welcomed its 5,000th Neopanamax vessel through the waterway, reaffirming the value and impact the route has had on global maritime trade.
Global Economy, Global Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain
A New Day for U.S. Ports
A robust economy and capital investments help buoy record cargo volumes.
Intermodal, Rail, Transportation
NS Makes Tracks to Atlanta
Norfolk Southern Corporation plans to move its headquarters from Virginia to Fulton County, Atlanta, joining other transportation heavyweights such as Delta Air Lines and UPS in leveraging Atlanta's major transportation hub. NS is investing $575 million in the move, which it says will create 850 new jobs.
Air Cargo, Global Logistics, Logistics
FedEx Abandons Cuba Airfreight Service
Improved relations between the United States and Cuba have hit an impasse, leading FedEx Corp. to drop a plan to begin cargo flights to the communist country.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Ocean
Collapsing High Container Costs
The global shipping sector has a container problem. To be precise, it has a $30-billion container problem, and that price tag is increasing every year. In addition to their financial costs, empty containers congest deck spaces and crowd ports.
Import, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Tariffs Sting U.S. Supply Chains
The tariffs President Donald Trump imposed on Chinese goods have caused sharp increases in expenses for some companies, and even businesses that have yet to feel the sting of the duties on imported Chinese goods are taking a closer look at their supply chains to see how they can minimize the damage.
Distribution, Logistics, Safety, Trucking
The Secret to Combatting the Hidden Costs of Detention Time
Dock appointment scheduling solutions enable shippers, carriers and consignees to avoid decreases in annual earnings and improve driver safety.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
Drivers Need Some TLC
With the American Trucking Associations projecting a shortfall of 174,00 truck drivers by 2026, it is important for organizations to understand and address driver concerns in order to retain a strong workforce and attract new talent.
Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Warehousing
Driver Shortage or Lack of Innovation?
Here are a few ways to think differently about the truck driver shortage to make the industry more efficient and technology friendly.
Global Economy, Global Logistics, Supply Chain
Asia Pacific Companies: Green Giants
China Post and Lufthansa Cargo announce strategic cooperation; LLamasoft survey finds that nearly half of manufacturers are considering alternate suppliers and are concerned about increased operational costs thanks to taxes and duties; Survey finds shipping industry concerned about impact of trade protectionism and cyber threats but mostly optimistic about growth; Global supply chain disruptions continue to grow at an alarming rate and the potential for financial or revenue impacts is the highest in three years; Top UK imports; automated storage and retrieval systems market to witness double-digit growth
Logistics, Trucking, Transportation
Old Dominion Freight Line To Carry On MLB Fan Cherished Ritual
This year, Old Dominion will partner with the Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Angels, Kansas City Royals, New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies for their Spring Training send-offs.
Global Logistics, Global Trade Management, Logistics
Six of One: Merger Creates UK's Largest Logistics Provider
China Post and Lufthansa Cargo announce strategic cooperation; LLamasoft survey finds that nearly half of manufacturers are considering alternate suppliers and are concerned about increased operational costs thanks to taxes and duties; Survey finds shipping industry concerned about impact of trade protectionism and cyber threats but mostly optimistic about growth; Global supply chain disruptions continue to grow at an alarming rate and the potential for financial or revenue impacts is the highest in three years; Top UK imports; automated storage and retrieval systems market to witness double-digit growth
Global Economy, Global Trade Management, Logistics, Supply Chain
Economic Nationalism Challenges Global Supply Chains
China Post and Lufthansa Cargo announce strategic cooperation; LLamasoft survey finds that nearly half of manufacturers are considering alternate suppliers and are concerned about increased operational costs thanks to taxes and duties; Survey finds shipping industry concerned about impact of trade protectionism and cyber threats but mostly optimistic about growth; Global supply chain disruptions continue to grow at an alarming rate and the potential for financial or revenue impacts is the highest in three years; Top UK imports; automated storage and retrieval systems market to witness double-digit growth
Logistics, Trucking, Transportation
Keeping Truckers Safe on the Road
How supply chain managers can identify risky drivers, reduce liability, and protect their truck drivers.
Global Economy, Global Trade Management, Supply Chain
Trade Wars, Cyber Threats Top Maritime Concerns
China Post and Lufthansa Cargo announce strategic cooperation; LLamasoft survey finds that nearly half of manufacturers are considering alternate suppliers and are concerned about increased operational costs thanks to taxes and duties; Survey finds shipping industry concerned about impact of trade protectionism and cyber threats but mostly optimistic about growth; Global supply chain disruptions continue to grow at an alarming rate and the potential for financial or revenue impacts is the highest in three years; Top UK imports; automated storage and retrieval systems market to witness double-digit growth
Logistics, Trucking, Transportation
Wait Loss Program
3PLs and tech providers can empower ethical supply chains, winter warehouse tips, what is most important to carriers when working with shippers, Fleet Advantage 2018 benchmarking survey reveals fleet operators pulse about rising fuel and maintenance and electric trucks, female high school students, findings from 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study, Forrester forecasts that companies will spend $434.9 billion to run IoT solutions by 2023, startup aims to make robots safe around factory workers, conditions ripe for multistory warehouses, automated material handling equipment market to exhibit significant growth during 2018–2024
Global Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain
Panama Canal in the Zone
The New NAFTA winners and losers; shippers need larger customs bonds; Panama Canal sets record annual cargo tonnage in fiscal year 2018; South Korea trade growth remains positive in Q4 2018; the EU countries importing the most coffee; Feelunique partners with SEKO Logistics for cross-border growth into China; first global network of ocean-bound plastics supply chains
Logistics, Trucking, Technology , Transportation
Self-Driving Trucks Are Set to Transform Trucking and Logistics
While much of the attention surrounding autonomous vehicles (AVs) is focused on self-driving cars, the real impact will be felt in the shipping, trucking and logistics industries, where AVs will have a dramatic effect.
Global Economy, Global Logistics, Logistics
New NAFTA Winners and Losers
The New NAFTA winners and losers; shippers need larger customs bonds; Panama Canal sets record annual cargo tonnage in fiscal year 2018; South Korea trade growth remains positive in Q4 2018; the EU countries importing the most coffee; Feelunique partners with SEKO Logistics for cross-border growth into China; first global network of ocean-bound plastics supply chains
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Take a Load Off Your Fleet
3PLs and tech providers can empower ethical supply chains, winter warehouse tips, what is most important to carriers when working with shippers, Fleet Advantage 2018 benchmarking survey reveals fleet operators pulse about rising fuel and maintenance and electric trucks, female high school students, findings from 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study, Forrester forecasts that companies will spend $434.9 billion to run IoT solutions by 2023, startup aims to make robots safe around factory workers, conditions ripe for multistory warehouses, automated material handling equipment market to exhibit significant growth during 2018–2024
Logistics Solutions Providers, Logistics, Trucking, Transportation
How to Become a Shipper of Choice
As shippers, carriers and logistics service providers prepare for a busy Q4, here are some ideas for easing the capacity crunch, controlling costs, and becoming a “shipper of choice.”
Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain
The Last Mile
Compact, watertight, and easily soundproofed, used shipping containers get a second job as building blocks in some exciting new projects.
Education & Careers, Education, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
The New Faces of Trucking
3PLs and tech providers can empower ethical supply chains, winter warehouse tips, what is most important to carriers when working with shippers, Fleet Advantage 2018 benchmarking survey reveals fleet operators pulse about rising fuel and maintenance and electric trucks, female high school students, findings from 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study, Forrester forecasts that companies will spend $434.9 billion to run IoT solutions by 2023, startup aims to make robots safe around factory workers, conditions ripe for multistory warehouses, automated material handling equipment market to exhibit significant growth during 2018–2024
Logistics, Ocean, Transportation
Alaska Marine Lines expands Western Alaska service to Arctic ports
Alaska Marine Lines, an Alaska marine transportation company, is expanding its service from Seattle and Anchorage to the Arctic Region in 2019.
Global Economy, Import, Export, Global Logistics, Global Trade Management
Strong Im/Ex Market Fuels South Korea Trade Growth
The New NAFTA winners and losers; shippers need larger customs bonds; Panama Canal sets record annual cargo tonnage in fiscal year 2018; South Korea trade growth remains positive in Q4 2018; the EU countries importing the most coffee; Feelunique partners with SEKO Logistics for cross-border growth into China; first global network of ocean-bound plastics supply chains
Global Logistics, Global Trade Management, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain Management
It’s Supposed to Be, But ACE Isn’t Simple
The aftermath of the overhaul of U.S. customs admissibility program – Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) – has created a heavier administrative burden on importers, not a lighter one. Find out how it misses the mark in this key area.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology
Truck Driver Shortage: When Will Autonomous Trucks Fill the Gap?
Self-driving trucks will result in supply chain disruption; the question is “When?” Here are the essential breakthroughs that have to occur first and how many years it will take before autonomous trucks can help address the driver shortage.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
Trucking Shortage:
Buckle Up for Worsening Conditions
Rates will continue to increase for two reasons. Here’s why and what to do about it.
Global Economy, Global Logistics, Global Trade Management
Getting the Most Out of Foreign Trade Zones
Any business that imports products should investigate the benefits offered by taking advantage of Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs). Here’s how they work.
Automotive Logistics, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
K Line, Agunsa Drive KAR
To leverage rising automotive import traffic in Latin America, particularly in Chile, multinational logistics agency Agunsa has partnered with Japanese shipping firm "K" Line to create a dedicated automotive logistics company.
E-commerce, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Do Buy, Says Dubai
E-commerce is booming and everyone wants a piece of the pie, including Dubai .
Finance, Logistics, Trucking, Transportation
A Resurgence in Trucking Investments Presents Opportunities for Shippers
In light of a strengthening economy, business owners, controllers, and chief financial officers (CFOs) at companies in need of shipping solutions should evaluate their fleet needs and understand their equipment and financing options.
E-commerce, China, Automotive Logistics, Global Logistics
U.S.-Cuba Trade: Where Do Sanctions, Sourcing, and Compliance Meet?
U.S.-Cuba trade–The intersection of sanctions, sourcing and compliance; Chilean multinational logistics agency Agunsa has teamed up with Japanese shipping firm K-Line to form a dedicated automotive logistics company, KAR Logistics; UPS and SF Holding joint venture receives regulatory approval in China; Dubai introduces e-commerce center
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
H.O.W. | How to Manage Your Carrier Relationships After the ELD Mandate
The implementation of the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate will affect shippers’ supply chain capacity. Shippers and receivers can help with the transition and beyond by understanding the limitations that drivers face.
Global Logistics, Ocean, Ports
Panama Canal Expansion Hits the Big Time
Panama Canal welcomes largest capacity container vessel to date through expanded locks; latest research shows a drop in international retailers offering free returns; The global forecast for the refrigerated transport market through 2022; what does the future of marine technology hold
The Red Wings Beneath My Feet
The Red Wing Shoe Company gets customers to share how their boots are serving them—and the supply chain—well.
Global Logistics, Ocean, Technology
Water Works
Unmanned surface and underwater vessels will dominate maritime activity in the United Kingdom and across Europe over the next decade. Peek into the future of autonomous maritime systems.
Logistics, Ports, Supply Chain
Florida Seaports Weather the Storm and Thrive through Meticulous Emergency Response Preparedness - Florida Ports Council
The preparations made by Florida seaports allowed them to perform efficiently and safely before, during, and after Hurricane Irma.
Economic Development, Logistics, Rail
Reliable Rail Service Hinges on Reform
By letting market forces dictate rates and improving service, we can achieve freight rail competition.
Freight Forwarders, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation
Forming an Alliance with Ocean Shipping
In early 2017, major ocean cargo carriers further consolidated from four alliances to three that dominate global trade. Because this change impacts shippers in a number of ways that include lanes and ports of call, it’s important to know how best to work with them to minimize risks. Experts share best practices that will help.
Economic Development, Mexico, Canada, Global Logistics
NAFTA: Should We Stay or Should We Go?
Find out what Americans really think of NAFTA.
Global Logistics, Ocean, Logistics I.T., Technology
Supply Chain Commentary: The Future of Blockchain in Ocean Shipping
As ocean shipping becomes increasingly digitized, blockchain will play a key role, providing authenticated data and bringing costs down. Here’s what SMBs should be doing now to get ready for a blockchain future.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
Supply Chain Commentary: 3 Ways to Prepare for the ELD Mandate
The upcoming electronic logging device (ELD) mandate affects more than just the carriers and owner/operators that will be directly responsible for using the devices in their trucks. Here’s how to adjust your truckload strategy.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
2017 Trucking Perspectives
Inbound Logistics' exclusive annual trucking market research report delivers shipper and trucker insights into industry challenges and trends.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
Supply Chain Shout Out: In Appreciation of Truck Drivers
The supply chain that is supported by professional drivers often includes three or more cogs to eventually get the product safely, and on time, to the end user. When an interruption occurs within the supply chain, the professional drivers are the individuals who step up and make sacrifices to get the gears back in line.
Logistics, Trucking, Transportation
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Celebrates Our Unsung Heroes of the Road
This week presents a good opportunity to recognize the 3.5 million trucking professionals across the country whose work is some of the most personally demanding and economically significant in the United States.
Transportation Management, Trucking, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Transportation
Supply Chain Commentary: Managing the Coming ELD Capacity Crisis
All fleets will have to adopt electronic logging devices (ELDs) starting Dec. 18, 2017. The result will be a tightening of capacity for shippers. Here’s how to prepare.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
Trucking Industry Celebrates National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
More than 80 percent of U.S. communities rely exclusively on truck drivers to deliver their goods and commodities. National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, September 10-16, highlights the efforts of professional truck drivers.
Intermodal, Global Logistics, Technology
Does Multimodal Logistics Have a Future in Europe?
When it comes to multimodal logistics moving freight by combining two or more transport modes Europe still lags the more advanced U.S. market, but has made steady progress, according to Colliers International's latest industrial research for the EMEA.
Air Cargo, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Global Supply Chain Suffers Disruptions Amid Diplomatic Crisis
Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation
Could Self-Driving Ships Become Reality by 2020?
Could self-driving ships become reality by 2020? Global supply chain suffers disruptions amid diplomatic crisis
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Report: Multimodal Transportation Has a Future in Europe
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Autonomous Vehicle Revolution Is Upon Us
The advent of autonomous vehicles is nothing short of a revolution. For the logistics world, it could mean a near end to human-caused accidents and could single-handedly eliminate the driver shortage problem.
Freight Forwarders, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain
No-show Fine Could Cause Nightmares for Freight Forwarders
Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain
PortMiami Welcomes Largest Container Ship to Call Florida
MAERSK SHANGHAI, a 10,081 TEU container ship, the largest to ever call a Florida deep-water port was at PortMiami.
Green Logistics, Lean Logistics, Lean, Logistics, Supply Chain, Sustainability
19 Steps to Creating a Lean and Green Supply Chain
Developing greener and more sustainable supply chains reduces the legal, financial, and reputational risks to which most companies are exposed, and has a positive impact on the bottom line.
Global Economy, Asia, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
India and Southeast Asia: Land of Opportunity and Challenges
India and Southeast Asian countries–Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Taiwan– represent an attractive region for many companies looking to expand and build their global customer bases.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
Penske Truck Leasing Agrees to Acquire Old Dominion Truck Leasing
Penske Truck Leasing announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Richmond, Virginia-based Old Dominion Truck Leasing.
Panama Canal, Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain
Port Everglades to Purchase Three Super Post-Panamax Container Gantry Cranes
Port Everglades' three low-profile Super Post Panamax container-handling gantry cranes will meet demands from current customers and new services anticipated from the port's expansion program.
Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain
Georgia Ports Authority Breaks Container Volume Record
Larger vessels and additional container services calling Georgia's ports coupled with a positive economic forecast ushered in an all-time record month for container volume.
Panama Canal, Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain
Port of Baltimore Planning for Bigger Ships and More Containers
Asia, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Asia Accelerates Contract Logistics Growth
The overall contract logistics market grew by approximately 3.9 percent in real terms in 2016, according to TI's Global Contract Logistics 2017 report.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Rail, Supply Chain, Transportation
New Rail Service Will Link the UK and China
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Spot Truckload Rates Trending Up
National average spot truckload rates for van and flatbed freight rose during the week ending May 20 while the rate for spot refrigerated freight remained at its highest mark since January, according to DAT Solutions.
Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain
Port Everglades Gets Approval for Largest Expansion Project in Its History
Broward County's Port Everglades received unanimous approval from the Broward County Board of County Commissioners to begin a $437.5 million expansion project to add new berths for larger cargo ships and install crane rail infrastructure for new Super Post-Panamax cranes.
Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain
Port of Baltimore Sees Record First Quarter
The public marine terminals of the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore got off to a fast start in 2017 by posting a record first quarter with 2.5 tons of general cargo.
Logistics, Rail, Supply Chain, Transportation
Midwest Association of Rail Shippers Opens Summer Meeting Registration
Shippers will discuss the changing market environment and feature key transportation executives.
Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
ATA Seeks Trucking Industry’s Future Leaders
American Trucking Associations opened the application window for its premier industry leadership initiative, LEAD ATA. The program is searching for diverse trucking industry leaders looking to grow their careers and meet other ambitious trucking professionals.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Gelnius Launches Supply Chain Management Software
Gelnius’ new technology platform has the ability to save money based on customers achieving reduced transportation cost and better management of administration overhead, as well as cost savings linked to visibility of all freight transactions on a single platform.
Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain, Transportation
Biggest Vessel on the U.S. East Coast Calls
The big ships are here. At 1,200 feet long and 158 feet wide, the containership COSCO Development is the biggest containership to call The Port of Virginia and the U.S. East Coast.
Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
Whitepaper: Who Pays for Customs Compliance Violations? It Could Be You.
Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain, Transportation
Spring Cargo Numbers Signal Better Year for Great Lakes-Seaway Shipping
Spring cargo numbers from the St. Lawrence Seaway and U.S. ports are signaling a better year for Great Lakes-Seaway shipping. According to the latest figures from the St. Lawrence Seaway, total cargo shipments via the Seaway from the start of the shipping season (March 20 through April 30) reached 3.7 million metric tons, up 8% from the same period a year ago.
Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Rail, Supply Chain
SC Ports Has Strongest April on Record for Container Cargo
South Carolina Ports Authority had its strongest April container volumes on record, with 189,315 twenty foot-equivalent units (TEUs) handled last month. In addition to being the strongest April in SCPA history, last month’s volumes were the second-highest ever handled by the Port.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
ATA Searching for Trucking’s Greatest Advocates
ATA’s Mike Russell Trucking Image Award opens for applications.
Panama Canal, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation
Commentary: Will the Panama Canal Correct Problems?
Only half of the projected number of ships per day are transiting through the new canal locks due to a lack of staff and infrastructure, according to Masters, Mates & Pilots.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain
7 Solutions to Mitigate Global Supply Chain Risks
In a globalized economy where finalized products have components manufactured all over the world, effective management of supply chains is critical. Adopt these habits to reduce and mitigate risks faced by supply chain parties.
Air Cargo, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Global Air Freight Demand Sees Fastest Pace of Growth Since 2010
The strengthening of air freight demand is consistent with an uptick in world trade and a six-year high in new export orders.
China, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
How to Survive and Thrive in China
Use this advice to expand your logistics business into the complex but lucrative Chinese market.
Big Data, 3PL, Import, Export, High-Value/High-Risk Cargo, Ocean, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Technology
Ocean Freight Visibility on the Horizon?
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Where Global Logistics Brands Stand
UPS remains the world's most valuable logistics brand at US$22 billion, while TNT Express's brand value dropped 42 percent, making it the fastest-falling brand in 2017.
Cross-border Trade, China, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Trade With China: A Question of Balance
President Trump hasn't been shy about his desire to put America on more equal trade footing with China, but business leaders have traditionally fought against efforts to force the trade rival into an agreement that's more equitable for both sides. Dissent is growing, however, according to the American Chamber of Commerce in China's (AmChamChina) 2017 Business Climate Survey.
Labor Management, Logistics, Trucking, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Truck Driver Health Should Drive Business Decisions
Truck drivers are the lifeblood of the supply chain. Here's how to protect this invaluable asset and address the driver shortage.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Incoterms: Playing by the Rules
Here's a brief description of the 11 commercial transportation terms that comprise Incoterms 2010.
Import, Export, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Redefining Globalism?
Despite news reports that globalization is dead, other trends will offset the downward spiral. If we redefine what globalization means, we won’t miss the trend again and be surprised by the results.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Sustainability, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
Trends—March 2017
Freight railroads frustrated by lack of federal funding to bolster private initiatives; trucking industry posts fifth straight month of driver employment growth after a three month year-on-year decline; Warehouse Management System market to garner $3.112 million globally by 2022, supply chain professionals point to cyber security and changing trade regulations as top concerns in 2017.
Air Cargo, Canada, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Global Logistics—March 2017
Canada and European Union approve CETA; global trade predictions for 2020; air cargo ends 2016 on up note; DHL survey reveals global business priorities for 2017
Distribution, Global Logistics, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain
Enabling a Faster-to-Market Solution
Cath Kidston partnered with SEKO to expand the company’s inbound business from Asia to the UK and its distribution centers in Hong Kong and Shanghai supplying its international franchises.
Asia, Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
How to Reap the Benefits of Asian Free Trade Agreements
More and more companies are realizing the benefits of fully managing eligible free trade agreements within the Asian region.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Testing the Quality of Logistics-Critical Applications
Deploying applications quickly and affordably, and ensuring those systems perform as promised, will be a key to success in tomorrow’s freight and logistics sector.
Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology , Transportation
Advantages of Digital Technology
Digitization is no longer an option. It is a competitive necessity.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
How to Meet Global Shipment Compliance Challenges
Use these insights to meet the challenges of global shipment compliance.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
Why the 'Shareconomy' Is the Future of Logistics
The shared economy leverages shared access to goods and services to allow suppliers and consumers to redistribute and reuse excess capacity. Here's why the 'shareconomy' will be a supply chain game-changer and how professionals can begin moving in that direction.
Cloud Computing, Logistics, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Visibility
Supply Chain in the Cloud: How Tech Is Reshaping Logistics
From basic improvements like streamlining operations and increasing process efficiency to fully automating delivery trucks, technology is enabling much smarter, simpler supply chain management. Read about the three technologies making the most impact.
Distribution, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Jonathan Parks: Planning is Key, to Say the Leased
Profile of Jonathan Parks, VP, global logistics and distribution, with Rent-A-Center
Cross-border Trade, Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
5 Steps to Reduce Supply Chain Risks When Going Global
While the rewards of global operations are substantial, so are the risks. Compliance failures delay shipments, disrupt operations, and negatively impact your bottom line. These five tips will help you mitigate risk.
Insurance, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation
Placing a Premium on Cargo Insurance
Most companies have insurance to protect their property and equipment, their vehicles, and their operations from disruptions due to natural disasters and other events. For companies with extensive supply chains, cargo insurance can be an important addition to this list.
Transportation Management, Trucking, Transportation
6 Simple Metrics for Tracking and Improving Carrier Performance
By paying attention to these six metrics, over‐the‐road shippers can make informed decisions to get their desired mix of cost, coverage, and performance from their carriers.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Transportation
Leveraging Your Routing Guide
A routing guide plays an important role in setting the strategy for carrier selection across a variety of shipments within an organization. Use these tips to get the most out of your routing guide.
Air Cargo, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Global Logistics—January 2017
Future of globalization uncertain in current political landscape, Carlos Slim says Trump presidency could be good for Mexico, IATA promotes advancement of air cargo standards, India seeks to expand air cargo infrastructure, 10 supply chain predictions for the future of manufacturing.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Transportation
Cloud Collaboration Increases Supply Chain Efficiency
As more companies replace legacy technology systems with more sophisticated platforms, the benefits of cloud-based collaboration will increase exponentially.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
The Slow, Steady Decline Of the Owner-Operator Model
Today, we face the slow extinction of independent owner-operators. These self-reliant business owners are now dealing with a myriad of regulations that will soon make the owner-operator model impractical, and its survival improbable.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Evaluate Partners Before You Sign the Contract
Suppliers have to be lean, fast, and innovative to meet their clients’ needs. To ensure they’re capable of being exactly that, OEMs need to bring in expertise across the whole business to ensure they get a strategic supply chain partner.
Mexico, Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
Making a Run for the Border
The logistics of trade between the United States and Mexico has changed significantly in the 20-plus years since NAFTA was enacted. There are still issues, most notably border delays and an imbalance of goods flowing north and south, but there are bright spots supported by an influx of foreign direct investment in Mexico, too.
Expedited Shipping, Trucking, Specialized Logistics, Transportation
Baseball Logistics: Hitting a Home Run Every Trip
Each year, 30 Major League Baseball teams travel for spring training and dozens of road games in a complex logistics web that's all the more incredible for its anonymity. When you're carrying all the bats, the game can't start until the truck arrives.
Import, Export, Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
Global Trade Changes Course
While the regulations that govern the movement of goods across borders can (and do) fill volumes, some are of particular importance right now. These include changes to the Harmonized System, revisions to the regulations regarding the export and import of hazardous waste, guidance on voluntary self-disclosures, mandates regarding electronic logging devices, and modifications to Cuba sanctions. This article provides an overview.
Education & Careers, Global Logistics, Education, Logistics, Supply Chain
Supply Chain Management Students: School of Thought
Today’s logistics and supply chain management students are practical idealists, people who want successful careers that draw on their knowledge, skills and talents while allowing them to make the world — and the workplace — a better place.
Global Economy, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain
Times They Are A-changin’
High taxes and complex regulations create new choices for manufacturers: Nearshore? Offshore? Sue and settle? No matter what they decide, their supply chains will be impacted.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Security, Transportation
Trends—December 2016
New Year supply chain health check; DHL uses penguins to train couriers; Ocean Alliance receives FMC approval; Veterans make better truck drivers than non-veterans; Cyberattacks focusing on weak supply chain links
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Transportation
How Driverless Trucks Will Change Supply Chain Strategy
The driverless truck phenomenon is closer to reality than you might think and that means it’s time to start strategizing how this could impact supply chains. Here are three areas to start considering.
Big Data, Last Mile Delivery, Global Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation, Visibility
Four Technologies Set to Change the Future of Logistics
Get ready for a supply chain paradigm shift. These technologies will cause shippers to rethink cost-cutting measures and rewrite logistics strategies.
Finance, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Blockchain Supply Chain?
How will blockchain technology impact the future of the supply chain?
3PL, Education & Careers, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Right on Target
Profile of Mike Wagner, CEO of Target Freight Management.
Cross-border Trade, Canada, Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
Global Logistics—November 2016
DHL survey gives insight into international trade; Trade growth expected between Canada and United States; Hanjin Shipping shuts down operations in Europe
Economic Development, Asia, Global Logistics, Retail
Why Retailers Need the TPP
Retailers need to come together in support of the trade agreement that will ultimately improve the industry for all. Here are three reasons why they should stand behind the passage of the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Global Economy, Asia, Import, Export
Communication Insights Boost Shipper-Supplier Relationships
Improve supply chain efficiency with these tips on how to effectively communicate with your suppliers.
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Supply Chain Management
GOOD QUESTION | What disruptive innovation will have the greatest impact on the supply chain?
Readers weigh in and pick the disruptive innovation that will rock supply chains.
Logistics, Logistics I.T., Partnership, Trucking, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology
Leading by Example and Empowerment
Profile of Marc Althen, president, Penske Logistics
E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Distribution, Retail, Site Selection, Real Estate, Trucking, Transportation
Trends—October 2016
Rise of e-commerce changing logistics real estate landscape; Companies who don’t sell globally may be sacrificing profits; Many smaller fleets non-compliant with upcoming ELD mandate
Partnership, Risk Management, Trucking, Transportation
Accidents Happen: Is Your Transportation Partner Prepared?
It is never too late to improve your safety operations. The changes you make today will reduce your liability exposure for an accident that happens tomorrow.
Cloud Computing, Logistics I.T., Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Supply Chain
To Boost Shipment Productivity, Look to the Cloud
Deploying a cloud-based shipment execution system can promote a healthier ecosystem within the company, reduce costs, and pay big dividends via customer satisfaction.
High-Value/High-Risk Cargo, Distribution, Intermodal, Rail, Transportation Infrastructure
An Intermodal Resurgence
The winter of 2013-14 disrupted the intermodal shipping industry in North America, causing service problems and impeding growth. However, intermodal now offers a number of attractive advantages for shippers, particularly as rail operations pour resources into their intermodal efforts to strengthen service and compete with trucking. Sites that specialize in intermodal utilize innovations to streamline the process and apply new resources to make for an increasingly efficient and effective distribution process.
Shedding Light on Warehouse Savings
Warehouse owners, operators, and facility managers can reap operational savings by looking up: at warehouse lighting. Switching to LED solutions cuts more than costs.
Import, Export, Cross-border Trade, Global Logistics
Getting Ready for ACE
The business of importing and exporting with the United States reaches a milestone at the end of 2016 when the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) is fully implemented. To make its rollout seamless, FedEx developed a contingency approach that can be useful to other organizations as they adapt to this new era in trade.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Transportation
The Role of Relationships in Automated Brokerage
The door to an automated brokerage process opens up when a broker strengthens relationships with carriers and customers.
Education & Careers, Trucking, Transportation
You Can Only Hit So Many Golf Balls
Retirees from the transportation business find a second career through agent programs with companies such as Bulk Connection.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
18 Sure-Fire Ways to Save on LTL Shipments
Inbound Logistics talks to carriers and third-party logistics (3PL) providers about sure-fire ways to save money on LTL shipments and serves up a list of 18 tips that will help shippers of all types and sizes.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
2016 Trucking Perspectives
Inbound Logistics’ exclusive trucking market research report explores industry challenges and trends.
Logistics I.T., Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology
How to Succeed With a Supply Chain Technological Rollout
When considering, procuring, and implementing new logistics/supply chain technology, here are three steps to take to ensure a smooth rollout.
Education & Careers, Distribution, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Peter Schuele: Injecting Life Into Supply Chains
Profile of Peter Schuele, head of global supply chain and distribution at the life science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Customer Service, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Keys to Customer Retention in a Competitive Environment
Customer retention in today’s competitive marketplace is important. Thomas Griffin of DLS Worldwide offers the keys to customer retention.
Customer Service, Global Logistics, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain
Global Retail Expansion: The Convergence of Marketing, Customer Service, and Supply Chain Strategies
Brands who never anticipated going global are finding that they all of a sudden are, thanks to the progression of e-commerce and increasing customer expectations.
Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain, Technology
Who Are You Doing Business With?
Denied party screening is of critical importance in shipping and international trade, and essential for minimizing business risk today.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Transportation
The March of Technology
Technology can make the difference between profit and loss in a low-margin environment. As margins squeeze ever tighter, staying current with technology can make the ultimate difference ultimate success or failure.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Truckload Capacity: There is Always a Truck Going That Way
Searching for capacity is sometimes a tough job, but there is always somebody driving where you need to go.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation
What You Need to Know About the New SOLAS Regulation
Here are the key facts you need to know about the new Safety of Life at Sea regulation.
Lean, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Transportation
Adapters Win in the Multi-Modal, Omni-Channel Fast Lane
Competitive agility and adaptability help shippers win the multi- and omni-channel race to the customer.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Navigating the Customs Labyrinth
Importers need to know what they’re doing to ensure goods proceed through U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) as smoothly as possible, including understanding the relevant regulations and ensuring such information as the product descriptions and classifications are complete.
3PL, Education & Careers, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation, Warehousing
Tapping Military Talent: Shoes on the Ground
Supply chain logistics companies view veterans as a crucial pool of potential employees, and consequently they are using a range of methods to recruit and hire former members of the military for their workforces.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
AGT Global Logistics Founder and CEO Angela Eliacostas: Unstoppable Force
Profile of Angela Eliacostas, founder and CEO of AGT Global Logistics
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
Trends—June 2016
Nikola Motor Company announces electric class-8 semi truck; FASTLANE grants aim to improve nation’s infrastructure; In spite of rate-driven financial gains for carriers, utilization drop is evident in most recent transportation industry analysis
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Visibility
Global Logistics—June 2016
Annual report ranks fashion brands by supply chain transparency; Britain’s potential exit from the EU may have unpredictable supply chain impacts
3PL, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Addressing Vendor Management and Shifting Global Trade Currents
Thomas Griffin of DLS Worldwide explains the most important aspects in good vendor management and how manufacturers can deal with increasing regulations and security concerns.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Lifting the Fog on Extreme Caution Driving
When inclement weather affects visibility or traction, commercial drivers must reduce speed and cease operations when those conditions become sufficiently dangerous.
Green Logistics, Lean Logistics, Lean, Logistics, Supply Chain, Sustainability
Supply Chain Sustainability Takes Root
Whether to help the environment or just to cut costs, companies are making lean and green changes with a major impact.
Green Logistics, Lean Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Technology , Transportation, Warehousing
G75: Inbound Logistics' 75 Green Supply Chain Partners
These supply chain, logistics, and transportation companies lead the way in supporting sustainability.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Global Logistics—May 2016
Japan earthquakes impact global supply chain; despite economic slowdown, Africa still offers trade opportunities; climate change affects global supply chains
Cross-border Trade, Mexico, Canada, Global Logistics
Of Course We’re Claiming NAFTA
Many companies falsely claim preferential duty treatment under NAFTA. This article outlines the right way to do it.
Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
CBP’s ACE Reporting Will Reduce Global Trade Risks
Even though the rollout of the Automated Commercial Environment has had a bevy of delays, quicker and easier data access will benefit government agencies and the trading industry.
Air Cargo, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Global Logistics—April 2016
Chinese investors look to U.S. for economic growth; air cargo industry struggles
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
The Trials and Errors of Preventability Determinations
This article provides simple but important actions a motor carrier can take to put itself in a position to avoid a jury verdict potentially based on an improper standard or misleading evidence.
Intermodal, Distribution, Rail, Supply Chain
How the Hub-and-Spoke Model Can Improve Distribution for Rail Networks
There's no derailing hub-and-spoke networks. Find out why their adoption is arguably as significant an event in shipping efficiency as containerization itself.
Bar-coding Systems, Global Logistics, Logistics I.T., Packaging, Supply Chain
Enterprise Labeling for a Connected, Flexible, and Efficient Supply Chain
Companies are beginning to understand that they need to develop a labeling strategy to meet all of the challenges of today’s global supply chain. Here's how to implement an enterprise labeling approach.
Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
Global Trade: The Certainty of Uncertainty
The uncertainty in today’s global economies has a huge impact on how supply chain professionals manage global supply chains.
Logistics, Ports, Supply Chain, Transportation, Warehousing
East Coast Warehouse & Distribution CEO Jamie Overley: Driven By Results and Big Dreams
Profile of Jamie Overley, CEO of East Coast Warehouse and Distribution
E-commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
Trends—March 2016
A predicted freight slowdown stalls driver wage increases for 2016; President Obama proposes oil tax to fund infrastructure; Logistics trends of 2016
3PL, Asia, Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Retail, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain
Crossborder E-commerce Into the U.S. Just Got A Lot Easier – U.S. Retailers Should Take Note and Plan Accordingly
The new de minimis rate allows e-commerce retailers to see faster customs procedures and border clearance, which will accelerate delivery speed.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Global Trade Management Systems: You’ve Got the Whole World in Your Hands
Global Trade Management (GTM) solutions are evolving to meet the new demands of today’s global shippers and consumers.
Education & Careers, Logistics, Trucking, Transportation
What's the first thing you would do to address the truck driver shortage?
Readers weigh in on how to address the truck driver shortage.
Intermodal, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Optimizing Freight Spend
Managing your transportation budget is key to operate Lean and find ways to shed excess cost. Use these tips help lower shipping costs.
Pharmaceutical Logistics, Logistics, Rail, Supply Chain, Transportation
Trends—February 2016
Commercial drone programs delayed while FAA establishes deadlines; five challenges facing the pharmaceuticals supply chain; getting the Surface Transportation Board back on track; Retailer investments in e-commerce and supply chain will dominate in 2016
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Global Logistics—February 2016
The 2016 Global Infrastructure Report from CG/LA Infrastructure details 100 infrastructure projects in 71 countries across 10 different sectors; Emerging markets take on increasing importance for the supply chain.
Global Logistics, Education, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Supply Chain
Custom Education: Guaranteeing A Perfect Fit
A solid foundation of supply chain experience and education is just the beginning. Supply chain practitioners need to periodically update their knowledge as well. Here’s how companies are getting with the program— customizing curriculums and encouraging employees to enroll in executive education programs.
Supply Chains that Rock Around the Clock: Come Sail Away With Me
What happens when a containership reaches a U.S. port? Inbound Logistics tagged along with French steamship line CMA CGM, the world’s third-largest ocean freight carrier, to find out.
3PL, Global Logistics, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain
The Supply Chain of the Past
Why Inbound Logistics decided to re-publish Strikepoint, a fictional logistics novella originally published in 2001.
Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Becoming a Shipper of Choice
Taking steps to become a shipper of choice delivers benefits across the supply chain, and will help sustain and grow your bottom line.
Education, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Transportation
Trends—January 2016
Where the presidential candidates stand on transportation infrastructure; Amazon announces new air cargo fleet; consumers willing to pay more for sustainability; first successful cross-country trip by a vehicle on autopilot; trucking industry driver shortage reaches 48,000 drivers; shippers rail against railroad mergers; hoverboards illustrate problem with American manufacturing; consumers want package deliveries their way; reducing cargo theft risk; FMCSA passes measure to fight back against driver coercion; skills required for a successful career in supply chain management; Surface Transportation Board gets back on track; FMCSA sets deadline for requiring truckers to install electronic logbooks in all vehicles; technologies to watch in 2016.
3PL, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Advantages of Partial Truckload Shipping
Shippers should consider partial shipping when looking for faster transit times, less handling, and a more cost-effective solution.
Careers, Customer Service, Global Logistics, Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain
Multinational Diversity Drives Measurable Success in Logistics Operations
Multiculturalism can be the competitive advantage that makes the critical difference in the success of your supply chain operations.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Trucking, Transportation
Thoughts on Independent Contractor Pitfalls
It is important to be vigilant about new regulations and interpretations that effect the industry and impacts business.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Transportation
Five Driving Forces Behind Driverless Trucks
The introduction of driverless trucks could be the biggest change the road haulage industry will ever see, and the concept is closer to reality than people think.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Trucking, Transportation
Supply Chains that Rock Around the Clock: Rock and Roll All Night
This story follows a sleeper team for YRC freight as the two drivers make a run of approximately 22 hours from the Chicago area to Denver.
Mexico, China, Automotive Logistics, Global Logistics, Chemical Logistics, Manufacturing
Are Manufacturers Ready to Reshore?
While a U.S. manufacturing revitalization is happening in some sectors, the chances of a wholesale national shift occurring are more rhetoric than reality in the current market.
Big Data, Education & Careers, Education, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Intermodal, Ports, Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Inbound Logistics Winter Reading Guide 2016
It's important to stay up to date on supply chain and logistics developments. Here's a list of books on wide ranging topics.
Economic Development, Global Logistics
Get Ready for Trade Developments
Major developments in global trade will affect nearly every business that imports or exports. Here's what shippers should do to stay competitive in 2016.
Retail, Logistics, Ocean, Partnership, Supply Chain, Transportation
Global Logistics—October 2015
The Trans-Pacific Partnership is one step closer to ratification; harnessing the power of supply chain collaboration; FMC approves new regulations for OTIs; SAP releases inaugural Retail Index
Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
Free Trade – Vital to Our Industry
Given the importance of free trade, it is important to know the positive effects of free trade and the Trans-Pacific Partnership on the U.S. economy.
E-commerce, Asia, China, Global Logistics, Retail
How to Implement a Successful Retail Omni-Channel Logistics Operation in Asia Pacific
For any United States-based company interested in expanding its retail logistics operations outside of the country, Asia Pacific may be the most ideal location.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Rail, Transportation
Alleviating Gridlock: A Chicago Case Study
Amtrak’s Chicago Gateway Blue Ribbon Panel released its report this month and made a number of recommendations to improve the flow of rail operations in the Chicago area.
China, Distribution, Global Logistics, Manufacturing, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Visibility
Doing Business in China
While doing business with China, many companies face a wide range of challenges trying to navigate the country’s complex trade programs.
E-commerce, Import, Export, Global Logistics, Retail, Partnership
The Beauty of Global Logistics
EM Cosmetics brings its products to the global market through the use of international shipping and package consolidator MyUS.com.
Logistics, Partnership, Trucking, Supply Chain Management
Timely Timeline Reminder
After 30 site visits and two logistics industry conferences, Inbound Logistics Publisher Keith Biondo wonders what the future of supply chain and logistics holds.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain, Security, Supply Chain Management, Visibility
Use Supply Chain Modeling to Mitigate Port Shutdowns and Other Risks
Supply chain continuity planning is critical for global businesses. Armed with an end-to-end digital model of their supply chains, shippers can react rapidly and intelligently when unplanned events occur.
Retail Logistics, Distribution, Global Logistics, Retail, Logistics
Reader Profile | Jeff Larson: A Gem of a Job
Jeff Larson, director of distribution engineering analysis at Tiffany & Co., works with the jewelry company’s international locations to help improve their operations.
Food Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics, Transportation
Global Logistics—September 2015
Ocean carrier dependability dips for the first time in six months; Low water conditions force Panama Canal to consider draught restrictions; IKEA invests in Romanian forest; Germany greenlights Daimler’s self-driving truck pilot program; Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) looks to create a global traceability too for seafood supply chain.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Rail, Transportation
Positive Train Control: Negative Impact On Railroads?
As the deadline for PTC implementation looms, Class II and Class III railroads will likely find that the Class Is demand their participation in both PTC capital implementation costs and ongoing maintenance costs.
Transportation Metrics: Keeping Score
When every dollar counts, along with every mile, shippers need to know which carriers are keeping them on a course to profitability. That’s why carrier metrics are so important.
2015 Trucking Perspectives
Inbound Logistics exclusive trucking market research report delivers shipper and motor carrier insights into trucking challenges and trends.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Trucking, Technology , Transportation
Leveraged Platforms: The More Efficient Road Ahead
Core carriers participating in leveraged platforms typically receive consistent, attractive internal freight volumes and specific lanes of business.
Risk Management, Safety, Trucking, Security, Technology , Transportation
Improving Fleet Safety with On-Board Video
An on-board video solution helps fleet managers review driver performance and improve fleet safety.
E-commerce, Economic Development, Global Economy, China, Canada, Automotive Logistics, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain Management
Global Logistics—August 2015
In spite of U.S. dollar strength, domestic manufacturing remains competitive globally; UPS tests new electric cargo bikes to handle urban deliveries; Bi-national Great Lakes Seaway Partnership promotes commercial shipping along the Saint Lawrence Seaway system; Mercedes-Benz reconfigures its global supply chain; Global Logistic Properties shifts investment from China to United States; Freight rail gains traction in passenger transport-focused China; China debuts the world’s longest freight train route linking the northeast city of Harbin with Hamburg, Germany.
E-commerce, Distribution, Global Logistics, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain Management
CPG Market Demanding More Flexible Logistics Solutions
E-commerce and omni-channel retailing have a major impact on supply chain and logistics needs, and customers have to make sure their supply chain is equipped to offer maximum flexibility.
Green Logistics, Logistics, Packaging, Specialized Logistics, Supply Chain Management
Getting Packaging Costs Down to Size
Sustainability and cost savings are driving shippers to reduce packaging waste.
3PL, Logistics Solutions Providers, Logistics, Trucking, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Overcoming LTL Shipping Challenges
Understanding less-than-truckload shipping challenges is the key to overcoming them.
Global Economy, China, Logistics, Supply Chain Management
6 Global Supply Chain Challenges To Ignore at Your Own Risk
Before sourcing globally, it’s important to know the risks.
Rise of the Machines: How Self-Driving Trucks Will Alter the Supply Chain
If you are driving through Nevada and see a truck driver reading a book…don’t freak out.
Green Logistics, Logistics, Specialized Logistics
Ready to Reduce Your Footprint? Start by Taking These 5 Steps
Getting your company’s green initiatives off the ground isn’t always easy, but these five tips will help your program grow.
3PL, Global Logistics, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain Management
Prepare for Impact
All global supply chains carry some element of risk, but working with third-party logistics providers, with transparency in full effect, can help you achieve the best risk management outcome.
Intermodal, Cross-border Trade, Canada, Logistics, Partnership, Rail, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
O Canada!
In the logistics of trade, the relationship between Canada and the United States is both friendly and advantageous on both sides of the border.
Economic Development, Finance, Ports, Transportation Infrastructure
Why Ports Need a Master Plan
Having a Master Plan in place at your port makes operations more efficient, and makes the port more attractive to prospective partners.
Green Logistics, 3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Specialized Logistics
Engineering Green DNA
Companies are breaking through functional silos to initiate sweeping sustainability mandates.
3PL, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Ports, Technology , Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Trends—June 2015
Short-term Highway Trust Fund extension renews call for national transportation strategy; Medical cost inflation and cyber risk are the most prying business concerns; Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach create shared working groups to explore operational efficiencies; GS1 Simple Product Listing creates new standard for e-commerce marketplace
Green Logistics, Lean, Logistics, Specialized Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
How to Cut Seven Non-Traditional Wastes
These seven non-traditional forms of waste can have a direct impact on your bottom line.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Trucking, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Benefits of Partial Truckload Shipping
Shippers should consider partial shipping when looking for faster transit times, less handling, and a more cost-effective solution.
Green Logistics, 3PL, Lean, Third-Party Logistics, Specialized Logistics, Supply Chain Management
Growing a Culture of Sustainability
Finding a common ground between cost and corporate social responsibility remains a challenging proposition – unless organizations nurture a culture of sustainability.
Green Logistics, 3PL, Lean, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Specialized Logistics, Supply Chain Management
G75: Inbound Logistics' 75 Green Supply Chain Partners
These supply chain, logistics, and transportation companies lead the way in supporting sustainability.
Green Logistics, Logistics, Specialized Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Ocean Spray: Tastes Good, Good for You and the Environment
When Ocean Spray wanted to reduce its carbon footprint, they found the answers they were looking for from an MBA student.
Customer Service, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Trucking, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Improving Shipper/Carrier Relationships
To help save money, shippers should build a strong relationship with their LTL carrier.
Logistics, Ocean, Partnership, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Global Logistics—May 2015
Trans Pacific Partnership nears resolution; Indonesia logistics industry fights new capital requirement regulation; China and Pakistan pave way for new trade corridor; Global ocean container trade shows signs of growth despite enduring supply-demand imbalance; European railroads partner around procurement; China looks to replicate U.S. rail freight model
Logistics, Trucking, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
The Driver Shortage—Not Just a Carrier Issue
Shippers making simple, but meaningful changes can go a long way with helping carriers attract and retain drivers.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Rail, Transportation
How Amtrak’s Supreme Court Case Affects Freight Shippers
Tired of being forced off the track, Class I Railroads are taking a stand in court over track-sharing privileges with Amtrak.
Logistics, Trucking, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Five Ways to Mitigate a Truckload Capacity Crunch
These five steps will ensure carriers can provide capacity when you need it most.
Economic Development, Intermodal, Utilities, Logistics, Site Selection, Rail, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Riding the Rails
In today's high-speed logistics infrastructure, rail represents a key component of the intermodal framework.
Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain Management
Three Supply Chain Risks and How to Address Them
Enabling a holistic, integrated approach to managing global supplier risks allows companies to minimize risks, protect brand integrity, and reduce supply chain costs.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain Management
How to Forge Successful Value Chain Partnerships
Today’s supply chain environment is more complex than ever, and it is important for business partners to work together across the value chain with the intent to maximize the benefit to their customers .
3PL, Cross-border Trade, Canada, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain Management
What is Globalization Doing to the World of Logistics?
Globalization has a dramatic impact on strategic sourcing, logistics excellence, and supply chain management. Here’s how your company can become a preferred employer in today’s global age.
3PL, Economic Development, Logistics, Site Selection, Trucking, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Warehousing
Georgia: Super Hub of the Southeast
A look at the many logistics assets that make Georgia a terrific location for companies involved in manufacturing or distribution.
Green Logistics, Logistics, Packaging, Specialized Logistics, Supply Chain Management
Inspecting the Unexpected: The Science of Packaging Perfection
Here are 10 common packaging errors and how to overcome them.
Humanitarian Logistics, Global Logistics, Logistics, Specialized Logistics
Lauren Corbett: Help is on the Way
Lauren Corbett, program assistant, acquisitions and logistics at International Relief and Development, secures donated supplies, and makes sure they get to people in need.
Global Economy, Canada, Logistics, Specialized Logistics, Supply Chain Management
Oil, Gas, and Energy: Down Goes the Boom
Volatility in the oil, gas and energy business is forcing producers and industry to confront a legacy of poor logistics execution.
3PL, Global Economy, Customer Service, Freight Forwarders, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Technology
The Kings of ACE
When it came time to face the ACE, HW St. John bet on an automated solution that streamlines processes and deals customers a winning hand.
Logistics, Trucking, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Capacity Crunch
Driverless trucks may be a solution to the truck driver shortage in the future, but here are some ideas for how to cope now.
Global Economy, Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain Management
How to Close the Supply Chain Talent Gap
All logistics and transportation stakeholders must work together to eliminate the supply chain talent gap.
Last Mile Delivery, Logistics, Intermodal, Trucking, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Trucking From the Driver’s Seat
From first mile to last mile and every mile in between, truck drivers are the lifeblood of your supply chain. Meet some of these dedicated professionals.
Green Logistics, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain Management
Diving into Data: A Lean Six Sigma Journey
Six Sigma helps electronic products company Jabil run like a lean, green manufacturing machine.
Intermodal, Mexico, Canada, Logistics, Rail, Supply Chain Management
Rail Freight: What’s Coming Down the Track?
We hit the road this past fall to get an up close view, around the bend, of where the railroad industry is tracking in 2015 and beyond.
E-commerce, Retail, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Supply Chain Management
The Luxury of Logistics Excellence
To expand its footprint in the luxury accessories market, Royce Leather indulged in a solution that connects it to new customers and streamlines fulfillment. That’s how Royce rolls.
Green Logistics, Utilities, Manufacturing, Warehousing
Five LED Lighting Myths Debunked
Five common misconceptions about LED lighting in industrial and hazardous facilities.
Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Export, Food Logistics, Ocean, Specialized Logistics
Delivering Reliability in a Challenging Market
Maersk Line helps one of their top refrigerated export customers overcome an operational challenge.
Education & Careers, Trucking, Transportation
Andy Yablin Goes Back to School
Andy Yablin, vice president, transportation at Scholastic Inc., is responsible for transportation from manufacturing facilities to distribution centers, and from distribution centers to customers.
Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Specialized Logistics, Transportation
Flexibility Key to Success in Liquor Logistics
The logistics of shipping alcoholic beverages is complex and fraught with challenges. Strategic thinking and supply chain flexibility are keys to success.
3PL, Mexico, Transportation Infrastructure, Latin America
3PL Partnerships Can Ease Burden on LATAM Manufacturers
Latin America is fast becoming the destination of choice for companies looking to expand their global footprint, and 3PLs with knowledge and regional expertise will be valuable partners.
Intermodal, Rail, Transportation
Intermodal Transportation’s Solution to Our Evolving Supply Chain Demands
Intermodal transport provides cost savings, increased reliability, greater capacity, and green and safety advantages.
E-commerce, Asia, China, Customer Service, Canada, Global Logistics, Retail, Partnership
Global Logistics—October 2014
Pilot program uses drones to deliver time-sensitive goods; Canadian government lines up two new bilateral trade agreements; Labor rights causing supply chain disruption; Using social media to understand carrier usage.
Global Logistics, Global Trade Management, Supply Chain Management
Bridging Performance Gaps with GTM
Global Trade Management Systems (GTM) can help automate and optimize international supply chains. Here’s some advice for successful implementation.
Customer Service, Global Logistics, Supply Chain Management
Uncovering Value Through Performance Metrics
Kevin Hickey, Vice President, North American Customer Service for Maersk Line outlines the benefits of performance metrics, and the impact they have on carrier relationships and ongoing improvements.
3PL, Intermodal, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Trucking, Transportation
Understanding Capacity Constraints
The trucking industry faces capacity constraints, but there are solutions available to help shippers minimize the impact.
Partnership, Trucking, Transportation
The Spot Market – And How Not to Use It
Using the spot market correctly can reduce backlogs of shipping and keep costs under control.
Global Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain Management
Challenges for Today’s Global Supply Chain: Cost, Profitability and Personalization
An optimized supply chain allows companies to reduce costs, lower risk, increase transparency, and support new products.
Build Your Driver-Friendly Brand
Treat truck drivers respectfully to build a good reputation with carriers and ensure load coverage.
Negotiating Rail Freight Rates
Before negotiating rail rates, gain a thorough understanding of your rail freight needs and the current market.
Education & Careers, Global Logistics, Supply Chain Management
Tamsen Fricke: Finding the Sweet Spot
For Tamsen Fricke, operations manager at Divine Chocolate USA, fair trade and logistics make a delicious combination.
E-commerce, Asia, Global Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain Management
Global Logistics—September 2014
Plan now to avoid supply chain disruptions from the latest Icelandic volcano eruption; Australia struggles with home delivery challenges; EU and China sign landmark customs agreement.
Mexico, Supply Chain Management, Latin America
Nearshoring: Mexico – Is It Time?
Mexico presents an attractive option for U.S.-based companies moving all or a portion of their supply chains closer to home.
Partnership, Transportation Management, Trucking, Transportation
Are You Ready for the Capacity Crisis? Oh, It’s Here
Shippers desperately seek capacity in the midst of a record shortage.
Partnership, Transportation Management, Trucking, Transportation
By the Numbers: Tracking Carrier Performance
Tracking carrier performance metrics gives shippers insight into how well trucking companies serve their needs.
Partnership, Transportation Management, Trucking, Supply Chain Management
Steering Transportation Management Strategies
Managing transportation strategies requires a team effort — and sometimes a ‘dedicated’ transportation partner.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Partnership, Transportation Management, Safety, Trucking, Transportation
A National Standard for Hiring ‘Safe’ Motor Carriers
Motor carrier safety standards dictated by state courts create confusion. National safety standards are more effective.
Cloud Computing, Logistics I.T., Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
Choosing Enterprise vs. Software-as-a-Service TMS
Software-as-a-Service transportation management systems offer many advantages over enterprise software.
Electronic On-board Recorders: The Gateway to Intelligent Fleet Management
Fleet managers increasingly rely on electronic on-board recorders (EOBRs) to manage fleet data.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Safety, Trucking
House Members Seek to Set Due Diligence Standards for Motor Carrier Hiring
Federal legislators have taken notice of the issues relating to motor carrier due diligence caused largely by CSA.
E-commerce, Expedited Shipping, Partnership, Risk Management, Trucking
Trends—August 2014
Google and Barnes & Noble partner to provide same-day book delivery; Shippers prioritize day-to-day problem-solving over contingency planning; APICS and SCC merge; Transplace identifies four areas key to preferred shipper status
Import, Export, Global Logistics, Supply Chain Management
Incoterms® 2010: Speaking the Same Language
Incoterms simplify international purchase-sales contracts. Here are tips for applying them correctly.
Green Logistics, 3PL, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Transportation Management, Supply Chain Management
Trends—July 2014
State of Logistics Report predicts moderate growth for freight industry in 2014; freight brokerage M&A shakes up industry; FMCSA extends comment period for ELD rulemaking; Online consumers willing to pay more for sustainable delivery options; Shippers register growing discontent with parcel carriers and trucking companies; University of Kansas MSB program prepares active-duty military for private sector roles
Green Logistics, Retail, Risk Management
Retailers, Watch Your Waste Lines
Partnering with an expert can help retailers ensure they comply with hazardous waste regulations.
Distribution, Global Logistics, Retail, Supply Chain Management
Rolling Back the Walmart Way
Kevin X. Jones, vice president of inbound transportation at Walmart, focuses on building transportation synergies.
Logistics I.T., Trucking, Transportation
LTL Leaders Make Tracks for the Web
Less than truckload (LTL) carriers use online freight portals to offer low-cost extra capacity to small shippers.
Distribution, Trucking, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Transportation, Warehousing
TMS: Getting in on the Ground Floor
TAJ Flooring used a transportation management system to improve shipment and freight spend visibility.
Retail, Trucking, Transportation
Innovation in Business Processes from Northwest Arkansas
Business process innovations have made great leaps thanks to two Northwest Arkansas companies: JB Hunt and Walmart.
Manufacturing, Ports, Supply Chain Management
Trends—June 2014
Port of Los Angeles targets $3 billion for infrastructure investment; Montreal-based Fednav uses drones to scout shipping conditions; U.S. manufacturing renaissance faces a skilled labor shortage; Apple tops Gartner’s Top 25 Supply Chain list for the seventh consecutive year.
G75: Inbound Logistics' 75 Green Supply Chain Partners
These supply chain, logistics, and transportation companies lead the way in supporting sustainability.
Economic Development, Latin America
Latin American Logistics: The View to the South
U.S. companies trading with Latin America face opportunities and challenges, but logistics service providers can help.
Logistics I.T., Transportation Management, Trucking, Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
What Transportation Providers Gain From an Integrated TMS Platform
With an integrated transportation management software (TMS) platform, service providers can gain complete visibility over their diverse and complex operations.
Ensuring Import Compliance
Properly handling imported goods requires due diligence and continual effort.
Economic Development, Asia, Global Logistics
Managing Complex Supply Chains in Emerging Asia
Asia’s rapid growth presents challenges of its own, especially in the area of supply chain management.
Economic Development, Intermodal, Site Selection, Rail
Keeping Intermodal In Your Sites
When selecting manufacturing and distribution sites, companies should ensure rail/intermodal accessibility.
Networked Track Sensors Keep Rails and Workers Safe
Track sensors monitor rails for signs of buckling or breakage, improving rail freight safety.
Last Mile Delivery, Retail, Ocean, Supply Chain Management
Trends—April 2014
NRF’s Big Show unveils trends in the retail industry; Local couriers provide a solution to capacity constraints and empower same-day delivery; Ocean carrier industry beset by imbalances; Global RFID market primed for robust growth; Shippers plan for supply chain exceptions
Logistics I.T., Trucking, Transportation
Plan Better Truck Routes: Long-range Itinerary Generation Enhances Operations
Innovative route planning tools create meaningful links between long-range planning and real-world agility.
Asia, Global Logistics, Logistics I.T.
Untangling the Complications of Free Trade Agreements
Companies that effectively integrate trade agreements will gain a competitive edge in the marketplace.
Keys to Developing Strong Supply Chain Partnerships
Supply chain partner collaboration improves supply chain performance, create capabilities, and increase efficiencies.
Air Cargo, 3PL, Economic Development, Inland Barge, Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Heading North: Navigating Alaska’s Supply Chain
Alaska’s extreme weather and geography create logistics challenges for shippers moving cargo to, from, and in the state.
A New Spin on Global Trade
Global logistics trends offer opportunities, but also drive the need for better global supply chain control.
Global Logistics—March 2014
Dutch and Belgian ports collaborate on new cross-border port information system; EU looks to lift tariffs on 96 percent of goods as part of proposed U.S. free trade agreement; Greek government focuses on port development to help spur economic recovery; Africa presents fertile growth opportunities for SMEs.
Cross-border Trade, Global Logistics
The Benefits of Using a Foreign Trade Zone
Importers and exporters can achieve cost savings by using a foreign trade zone.
Global Logistics, Global Trade Management, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain Management
Global Trade in the Key of GTM
Global trade management (GTM) solutions help coordinate trade compliance, and allow trading partners to share data.
Education & Careers, Global Logistics, Supply Chain Management
Jason Shefrin: Asset-Light, By Design
Jason Shefrin, executive vice president, global sourcing, at InterDesign Inc. streamlines global operations.
3PL, Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Partnership, Safety, Security, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Warehousing
Cargo Security: Protecting the Supply Chain
Ensuring supply chain security requires that shippers and logistics providers stay one step ahead of thieves.
Automotive Logistics, Global Logistics, Lean, Manufacturing, Risk Management, Supply Chain Management
Automotive Logistics: The Upside of Resiliency
Collaborative risk management helps automakers and their supply chain partners protect against disruptions.
Global Logistics, Inventory Management, Retail, Specialized Logistics, Supply Chain Management
The Direct Sales Supply Chain: Where There’s a Will There’s Amway
George Calvert of Amway explains how the company's supply chain strategy supports its business model.
Air Cargo, 3PL, Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Food Logistics, Global Logistics, Packaging, Temperature Controlled
Perishable Logistics: Cold Chain on a Plane
Air cargo shipments of perishable goods such as produce, flowers, and seafood require careful handling.
3PL, Finance, Global Logistics, Partnership, Risk Management, Security, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Risk Mitigation: Supply Chain Safety Net
Shippers protect against supply chain disruptions with physical, analytical, and financial risk mitigation strategies.
Intermodal, Industry Associations, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Rail, Safety, Security, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
Rail Trends Recap: Shared Strategies, Mixed Signals
The 2013 Rail Trends conference addressed issues of rail safety and regulation.
Demand Planning, Global Logistics, Manufacturing
Heroic Logistics Saves the Day for DC Comics
Special print production needs prompted DC Comics to seek an overseas partner and rework its logistics.
Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Logistics I.T., Trucking, Transportation
Drafting a New Route Planning System
Molson Coors Canada’s new delivery planning system integrates routing, pallet building, and truck loading.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics I.T., Transportation Management, Trucking, Transportation
Transportation Planning – A Manual Headache Or an Optimized Dream
Fluctuating fuel prices, Hours of Service rules, and other factors make optimized routing and scheduling vital.
3PL, Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Partnership, Security
Know Thy Partner: Beyond C-TPAT
Knowing your global trading partners can help maintain a smooth flow of goods, while ensuring safety and security.
Global Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain Management
Five Ways to Drive Efficiency In International Logistics
These five components are key for companies who want to streamline their international supply chain.
Freight Forwarders, Partnership, Transportation Management, Trucking, Transportation
Brokers Are Commoditizing LTL Carriers... And That’s a Good Thing
Shippers and trucking brokers must understand the differences among the service levels carriers offer.
Partnership, Transportation Management, Trucking, Transportation
Building a Core Carrier Program
When choosing core carriers, evaluate customer service, on-time delivery, company stability, and workforce quality.
Green Logistics, Food Logistics, Supply Chain Management
Food Shippers Go Green
Leading food manufacturers and producers make sustainability best practices part of their supply chains.
Chemical Logistics, Trucking, Transportation
Transforming Liquid Assets into Capital Gains
Flexible tanks turn dry vans into bulk liquid transportation, creating capacity and increasing backhaul opportunities.
Education & Careers, Global Logistics
Magaly Garza Takes on the World
As international business manager at Alarm.com, Magaly Garza supports global market growth and develops new distribution channels.
Air Cargo, Expedited Shipping, Trucking, Supply Chain Management
Time-Critical Transport: Devising a Master Plan
Expedited shipping modes are a crucial part of shippers’ planned transportation strategies.
Labor Management, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Trucking
How to Manage Hours-of-Service Regulations Compliance
Shippers must adapt to accommodate federal Hours-of-Service rules affecting the time truck drivers can be on the road.
China, Global Logistics, Inventory Management, Retail, Logistics I.T.
Putting Stock in Retail Analytics Tools
Kimberly-Clark China uses retail analytics tools to manage inventory and avoid stockouts at stores like Walmart.
Cross-border Trade, Mexico, Manufacturing, Latin America
Nearshoring in Mexico: The Benefits of Shared Borders
Manufacturing in Mexico gives U.S. companies quality control, lower transportation costs, and faster transit times.
Green Logistics, 3PL, Transportation
Using SmartWay Data to Inform Transportation Purchasing Decisions
SmartWay data allows shippers and 3PLs to make business decisions that support their sustainability goals.
Creating a Greener Warehouse
Reducing warehouse energy and water consumption helps companies improve their bottom line and bring value to customers.
Railroad Operations: Where Safety and Innovation Converge
Railroads are investing in new safety processes, technology and policies to ensure cargo security and prevent accidents.
Inbound Logistics’ 2013 Shipping Lines Guide
A resource for information on steamship line service offerings, capabilities, and new developments.
Global Logistics—October 2013
Sub-Saharan Africa targets the United States for growth; Afghanistan task force transports supplies along the world’s most dangerous highways; China seeks to ease foreign investment regulations; I-5 Skagit River Bridge collapse impacts Canadian cross-border retail consumption; Mexico allocates $100 billion toward infrastructure improvements; Tokyo, London, and Singapore top list of most expensive industrial real estate markets;
The Benefits of an Integrated Transportation Solution
Integrated transportation solutions allow shippers to optimize modes, and meet capacity and service requirements.
Trucking Perspectives 2013
Shipper and motor carrier responses to Inbound Logistics’ market research survey indicate trucking trends.
Using In-Truck Technology to Cut Costs
Technology such as onboard recording devices help trucking companies gain insight and cut costs.
5 Trucking Trends on the Table
Shipper and motor carrier responses to Inbound Logistics’ market research survey indicate trucking trends.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Trucking
Trends—September 2013
New Hours-of-Service regulations impact trucking companies, driver, and shippers; Restaurant chain Chipotle struggles to maintain supplier standards in the face of growing demand; U.S. Postal Service changes Priority Mail line-up to grow package business
Global Logistics—September 2013
UPS expansion in China targets middle class; India’s logistics sector set to reach $200 billion by 2020; Marine Harvest taps Infor solutions to move away from a decentralized supply chain
Building Capacity Through Specialized Truckers
Partnering with diversified and specialized truckers can help shippers who are struggling to find freight capacity.
Three Top Myths About Foreign Trade Zones Dispelled
Foreign Trade Zones allow companies to defer paying customs duties, fees, and taxes on items imported into the U.S.
Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Pharmaceutical Logistics, Health Care Logistics, Global Logistics
Healthcare Logistics Gets a Shot in the Arm
Delivering temperature-sensitive flu vaccines to Laos required climate-controlled transport and impeccable timing.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Safety, Trucking
When Government Oversight of Motor Carriers Fails, Shippers Pay
Shippers must take steps to supplement inadequate government reviews of motor carrier safety.
Reverse Logistics, Global Logistics
Consumer Electronics and Reverse Logistics: Play It Again
With a global perspective, mobile device shippers can access additional markets to maximize recaptured device value.
Global Logistics—August 2013
Global perceptions of United States are favorable while China’s star continues to rise; India’s logistics sector set to reach $200 billion by 2020; Mexico allocates $100 billion toward infrastructure improvements; World Duty Free Group locates logistics hub in Singapore; Rolls-Royce developing hybrid wind-powered ship
New Transatlantic Trade Pact Could Be Favorable “TTIP-ing” Point for Logistics Sector
The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) agreement could help increase trade and create jobs.
Global Logistics, Supply Chain Management
Meeting the Challenges of the Ever-Evolving Compliance Environment
Collaborating with a global logistics provider helps small and medium-sized businesses ensure regulatory compliance.
Aerodynamic Trailer Add-ons Make Fuel Savings a Breeze
Exporter Anderson Hay & Grain saved on transport costs by installing trailer side skirts that boost fuel efficiency.
Trends—July 2013
State of Logistics report documents sluggish growth; State legislative myopia and oversight threaten private sector competitiveness; UT pinpoints 10 supply chain trends; U.S. port competition heats up
Ports, Transportation Infrastructure
Improving America's Ports: A Vital Step in U.S. Economic Recovery
Investing in port infrastructure allows long-term job creation so the U.S. can lead in international trade and commerce.
10 Trends Driving Greener Supply Chains
Trends could transform logistics operations, particularly in emerging markets, creating more sustainable supply chains.
Middle East/North Africa: MENA at Work
Transportation and logistics investment is the cornerstone to economic growth in the Middle East and North Africa.
Trucking, Specialized Logistics
Polishing the Furniture Supply Chain
U.S. furniture manufacturers rely on specialized furniture carriers and white-glove delivery companies.
Global Logistics—June 2013
Southeast Asian countries attract transportation and logistics investment; McDonald’s UK debuts Quality Scouts program in wake of horsemeat scandal; Amazon’s German workers strike over pay; Mexico has beef with U.S. country of origin labeling rules; Australia to review regulatory structures to ensure greater trade efficiency and economic competitiveness; India partners with University of Southern California for supply chain program.
Getting Green, Going Lean
Demand-driven logistics practices are a perfect focal point to integrate green strategies with Lean methodologies.
Education & Careers, Global Logistics
Logistics Education: Ready for the World
Specialized global logistics knowledge prepares students to manage worldwide supply chains.
Green Logistics The Walmart Way
Sustainability best practices are integral to Walmart's supply chain operations.
G75: 75 Green Supply Chain Partners 2013
Inbound Logistics' 75 Green Supply Chain Partners (G75) highlights sustainability leaders in the logistics and transportation sector.
Latin American Logistics: Keeping Up With the Latin Beat
Companies see supply chain expansion opportunities in Latin America’s improving infrastructure and trade policies.
3PL, Economic Development, Intermodal, Site Selection, Rail, Transportation Infrastructure
Site Selection: The Rise of Intermodal
Transporting goods via truck and rail services offers shippers economy and efficiency benefits. Site selection teams evaluating intermodal sites also consider factors such as labor, transportation infrastructure, and utility costs.
Asia, Cross-border Trade, Mexico, Manufacturing, Risk Management, Supply Chain Management, Latin America
Shoring up Sourcing Strategies
Shifting manufacturing operations in Asia back to North America provides companies more control of their supply chains, says Steve Sensing of Ryder Supply Chain Solutions.
Truckers and Shippers Prepare to Meet Over-the-Road Challenges
Maximizing truck utilization, managing Hours of Service regulations, and finding enough drivers pose major challenges for trucking companies, says Scott Vanselous of TMW Systems.
Africa: The Last Frontier
A wealth of natural resources, growing labor force, and proximity to established and emerging consumer markets in Europe and Asia make Africa an attractive target for foreign exploration. The pace of development will depend on the cessation of social unrest, government collaboration, and continued investment in transportation and logistics infrastructure.
Green Logistics, Manufacturing
Going Green to Save Green
By switching to lighter-weight containers and consolidating inbound shipments, construction equipment manufacturer Caterpillar cut both carbon emissions and costs.
Ocean, Supply Chain Management
Is Slow Steaming Good for the Supply Chain?
Lars Kloch of SBS Worldwide, looks at the impact of slow steaming containerships on supply chain reliability, speed, and transport costs.
Green Logistics, Education & Careers
Jason Mathers: Carbon Slasher
Directing motor carriers to more fuel-efficient decisions drives Jason Mathers, senior manager, corporate partnerships at the Environmental Defense Fund.
Global Logistics—April 2013
Russia to invest in Far East rail network; London Gateway container port provides competition for Port of Felixstowe,Asia and Europe cited as most important markets for global shipping; Nestlé,Sainsbury’s,and The Co-operative Group pledge to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions; Ford considers sea-shipping in India to circumvent road network problems; Transportation capacity and weather threaten Brazil’s record soybean harvest
Intermodal, Ports, Transportation Management
Sharing the Load
Transloading shipments allows shippers to reduce touches and costs, and create greater flexibility to respond to changing demand in global shipments.
Global Economy, Import, Export
To Rebuild America’s Economy, Keep Products at Home
Rebuilding the U.S. economy through trade requires enabling domestic manufacturers to regain home markets, writes Alan Tonelson of the U.S. Business and Industry Council.
Global Logistics, Logistics I.T.
GTM: The World at Your Fingertips
Global trade management software offers greater shipment visibility and control, eases the pain of border-crossing compliance, and streamlines financial transactions—all from your browser.
Economic Development, Global Economy
Emerging Markets Break Through
Growth in overseas manufacturing spurred a boom in transportation of goods to and from developing nations. New emerging markets require shippers to reconsider their global operations.
Trends—March 2013
North American railroads benefit from crude oil demand as pipeline debate lingers; E-commerce growth places new demands on DC development; American Automobile Association weighs in on truck weight restrictions; Mid-sized consumer packaged goods companies struggle with retailer demands; BNSF announces plans to pilot natural gas-powered locomotives; Air freight industry struggles amid sluggish global economy
Global Logistics—March 2013
Auto industry fuels Indian economy; Canada faces truck driver shortage; In wake of horse meat scandal, Tesco pledges transparency to customers; South Africa delays carbon tax scheme
Green Logistics, Manufacturing
Trends—February 2013
Benetton follows apparel trend and detoxes supply chain; Apple CEO Tim Cook proves demand forecasting is best left to experts; Wisconsin public-private partnerships invest in rail; Amazon and Texas settle sales tax dispute, move forward; The Alaskan Brewing Company uses spent grain as new energy source.
Less Than Containerload, More Than Worth It
The new wave of less than containerload (LCL) ocean services combines well-established networks, improved reporting, more certain delivery times, and end-to-end pricing.
Southeast Asia: Region on the Rise
Southeast Asian nations – particularly Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand – represent a region of rapid economic growth, thanks to high U.S. import volumes. Infrastructure and regulatory challenges could impede progress, however.
Loadboards & Exchanges: Finding the Perfect Match
Shippers, carriers, brokers, and third-party logistics (3PL) providers use electronic loadboards to communicate opportunities, whether it's freight to be shipped or trucks to be filled.
Retail, Logistics I.T., Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Latin America
Cloud-Based WMS Fires Up Supermercados Supply Chain
Peruvian supermarket chain drives DC network realignment with a new cloud-based software as a service (SaaS) warehouse management system (WMS).
Wasting Away to Meet Sustainability Goals
An average distribution center generates or handles anywhere from 100 to 1,000 tons of solid waste each year that could be reduced, reused, or recycled. Emily P. Davis of Exel/DHL Supply Chain Americas outlines five keys for helping waste management and other sustainability programs succeed.
Intermodal, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Rail
Resilient…Responsive…Determined: Rails Focus on the Future
At the annual RailTrends conference, industry experts shared insight on trends, opportunities, and challenges facing North American railroads.
Global Logistics—January 2013
Russia’s retail renaissance depends on transportation and logistics development; Kazakhstan emerging as logistics hub along Eurasian land bridge; Canada’s transportation and distribution industry remains lone bright spot; Indian Railways raises rates to improve infrastructure; CMA CGM buys stake in Port of Long Beach terminal; Tesco pilots longer reefer trailers; Aeronautical industry finds new path to unionize across supply chain; Global forwarding associations merge; China’s e-commerce crunch puts squeeze on real estate market; Fujifilm expands into South America; Chinese fruit consumption enhances trade connections with Thailand; Middle East awaits transport and logistics boom as new markets emerge
Global Logistics—December 2012
DHL invests in India’s under-developed retail supply chain; China ramps up rail construction to counteract global trade sluggishness; European Union pilot program tests efficacy of using bicycles to deliver urban shipments; AP Moller-Maersk turns attention away from shipping
Transportation Management, Trucking
Cutting LTL Costs
Shippers must develop clear and effective request for pricing (RFP) processes to secure the best less-than-truckload service. Danny Slaton of SMC3 offers tips for developing better RFPs.
Global Logistics—November 2012
U.S.-China consider joint logistics partnership to facilitate humanitarian aid and counter-piracy efforts; Canadian trucking companies call on government to invest in transportation infrastructure
Global Logistics, Logistics I.T.
International Shipping: Moving at the Speed of Technology
The development of new technologies for planning, managing, tracking, and securing shipments never ends, and with new digital options always just around the corner, organizations of all sizes need to stay informed on the latest advances. Pablo Ciano of DHL Express identifies four key business areas where technology makes all the difference.
4 Steps to Reducing Emissions in the Supply Chain
By collaboratively engaging with their supplier networks, companies can mitigate their greenhouse gas emissions and improve supplier relationships while achieving greater efficiency and cost reductions, writes Gary Hanifan of Accenture.
Air Cargo, Expedited Shipping, Trucking
Expedited Transport: It’s All in the Timing
Expedited services transport cargo by air, sea, or ground to meet shippers’ demands for consistent, on-time delivery with short lead times.
How to Make Driver Recruitment a Competitive Differentiator
Whether a company is looking to reduce driver turnover costs or vet a business partner to make sure it has the necessary resources to deliver acceptable customer service, maintaining a dedicated recruitment and retention strategy communicates a strong message both internally and within the extended value chain.
How to Measure Sustainability Program Performance
Many companies are considering ways to improve fleet fuel efficiency and establish sustainability standards they can measure, then improve upon.
Crossdocking Streamlines Freight Movement
Inbound raw materials and components and outbound shipments that are centrally crossdocked, then line-hauled to final destination, support Lean manufacturing and ensure just-in-time inventory, writes David J. DiSanto of DiSanto & Associates.
Global Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Global Logistics—October 2012
Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba invests in logistics to support online shopping growth; Jamaica looks to transform economy with the development of a global logistics hub; Vietnam faces a dearth of logistics talent and expertise; China grants licenses to UPS and FedEx to provide parcel delivery services in select cities; China Airlines Cargo joins SkyTeam Cargo alliance; Germany debuts JadeWeserPort amid slack container volume growth
Global Logistics, Supply Chain Management
Understanding the Implications of Related Party Transactions and Transfer Pricing
Supply chain managers should work closely with compliance professionals and corporate tax specialists when making decisions about related-party transactions, writes J. Anthony Hardenburgh of Amber Road.
Ocean, Security, Transportation
Trading Partners Work Together to Secure Maritime Cargo
Supply chain partners are taking cues from U.S. Customs and Border Protection and making concerted efforts to share and apply security best practices throughout their organizations and supply chain operations, says Howard Finkel of COSCO Container Lines Americas.
Logistics I.T., Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)
SaaS-Based Transload Management Systems Enable Transport Efficiencies
Transload facilities find great benefits from Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions that deploy quickly, and easily integrate with existing systems to provide seamless inventory and operations management, and network transport coordination, says Erv Bluemner of RMI.
Negotiating Ocean Contracts That Will Float Your Boat
The complexity of ocean freight contracts requires shippers to negotiate carefully with carriers so both parties can find beneficial terms.
Inbound Logistics’ 2012 Ocean Carrier Guide
Inbound Logistics' annual Ocean Carrier Guide outlines where ocean carriers are investing capital, and how they are enhancing fleets, services, solutions, and coverage areas to better meet ocean shipping demands.
“Second Mouse” Opportunities for Logistics Firms
Logistics providers can become valued partners to both U.S. customers and Chinese suppliers, linking them together with the full power of fast-learner economics, writes George F. Brown Jr., Blue Canyon Partners.
Reliable Transportation: A Key Ingredient to Baking Success
When it needs equipment and consistent service, Dawn Food Products turns to RWI Transportation as one of its core carriers to deliver.
Trucking Communications: Goin' Mobile
Mobile trucking communications technology signals new productivity gains for truckers, and helps improve truck driver safety.
Trends—September 2012
Midwest drought draws attention to BNSF Logistics’ “ag in a box" solution; Nussbaum takes driver safety performance to a new level with Driver Excelerator; Alaska considers the possibility of freight-floating blimps; Railcar data points to cooling economic trends; P&G and EPA partner to develop supply chain sustainability assessment tools
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Trucking
Regulation & Legislation: Truckers Get the Message
Some new trucking regulations – and proposed changes to rules and legislation – have a major affect on motor carriers. Here’s a look at these changes, and how they could affect shippers.
For Truck Financing, Bank on a Transportation Expert
Having a financing partner that specializes in the transportation industry is important for trucking companies because it will understand their capital needs, collateral values, and financing alternatives, says Nick Weaver, Regions Bank.
Asset-Based Carriers Give Shippers an Advantage
When capacity becomes tight, maintaining relationships with asset-based carriers gives shippers the peace of mind of knowing their supply chain and service will remain seamless and fluid, says Terrence M. Gilbert, CEO, New Century Transportation.
Available Capacity Brings Value to Today's Logistics Buyers
Unless the trucking sector adds drivers and equipment, shortages will continue, says Bo Bates, The Evans Network of Companies.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Trucking
Cutting Through the Noise
Inbound Logistics' annual trucking issue assesses the challenges and opportunities that await the trucking industry during this period of rapid change, writes Editor Felecia Stratton.
Global Logistics—September 2012
Brazil approves transportation spending; Germany’s infrastructure shows signs of cracks; China and North Korea develop shared economic zones; Royal Mail and Amazon facilitate local parcel delivery and pickup; Panama promotes imports and re-exports of apparel and fashion products; Southeast Asia poses greatest supply chain risk
Perspectives 2012: Exclusive Trucking Industry Research
The results of our trucking industry research report include in-depth analysis of the trends, challenges, and regulations that affect both shippers, truck drivers, and trucking companies.
Trends—August 2012
Southwest Airlines introduces cargo tracking device; Supply chains are challenged by product recalls; Reliability is key to ocean shipping success; Genesee & Wyoming, RailAmerica merger puts rail shippers and economy back on track; Integrated services key to outsourcing success
Global Logistics—August 2012
Global recession spreads; Olympic organizers blame bad forecasts for supply shortages; United States and Canada fight over port security; Global forwarders squeezed by falling volumes and higher freight rates; Japan’s pharm industry confronts supply chain challenges; Jamaica awaits Panama Canal surge
Green Logistics, Reverse Logistics
Reusable Shipping Dunnage Protects Sustainability Efforts
Protective reusable dunnage can take the place of single- or limited-use corrugated or wood filler to move pallets and products securely in an environmentally conscious manner, writes Paul Fitzgerald of Paylode Cargo Protection Systems.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Trucking
FMCSA Abandons Carrier Oversight
Recent pronouncements by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration signal the agency’s retreat from its statutory and historical oversight of carrier safety in favor of placing more due diligence responsibilities on shippers and brokers.
Global Logistics—July 2012
Latin America charts path to growth; After Port of Lázaro Cárdenas experiment, H-E-B returns to Long Beach; Canadian government rail review forces CN to reconnect with shippers; U.S. Customs and Border Protection extends C-TPAT into Latin America; Arab development depends on intra-regional trade; Siemens says U.S-EU trade pact would be beacon for global trade collaboration.
Ports Can Help Ensure Ship-Shape Supply Chains
Ports must take a proactive role in managing the supply chain so it runs as efficiently as possible, writes Kevin Doherty of Montreal Gateway Terminals Partnership.
Containerization’s Benefits Can’t Be Contained
By incorporating containerization into downstream transportation and upstream supply chain workflows, companies can improve asset utilization, use fewer trucks, drive fewer miles, reduce fuel costs, and enhance distribution center operations, writes Fabrizio Brasca, JDA Software.
Don’t Be Afraid Of Product Lifecycle Assessment
Product lifecycle assessment (LCA) can reveal opportunities to cut costs, gain efficiencies, and improve sustainability and carbon footprint, writes Sara Pax, Bluehorse Associates.
Global Logistics, Supply Chain Management
Managing Global Complexity: The Right Tools for the Job
New international supply chain optimization tools are capable of considering all appropriate shipment flows, modes, routes, and cargo to come up with an ideal workable plan – as often as needed and anytime things change.
Urban Delivery: Getting Into the Grid
Traffic congestion and infrastructure limitations can complicate shipment deliveries in major cities. Carriers such as DHL and UPS use network engineering, communication tools, and contingency planning to ensure they meet customer needs.
Thinking Small: The Business Case for LCL
Less-than-containerload (LCL) services are expanding to meet shippers’ need for a cost-effective approach to smaller ocean freight volumes.
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
SaaS-Based TMS Empowers Global Freight Management
The collaborative environment of a Software-as-a-Servivce (SaaS) transportation management system (TMS) enables connectivity and supports seamless collaboration with global supply chain partners, says Jon Kuerschner of LeanLogistics.
Green Leadership for Lean Times
Walmart's green initiatives keep the retailer's supply chain lean and efficient, writes Inbound Logistics Publisher Keith Biondo.
Global Logistics—June 2012
Global air freight growth shows signs of improvement; Taiwan industries confront slackening demand; United States and Singapore sign supply chain security agreement.
CNG Fuels Trucking Sustainability Efforts
Compressed natural gas (CNG) powered vehicles have gained visibility as leading-edge companies are transitioning to fleets that use this alternative fuel source, writes Cliff Otto, Saddle Creek.
Cross-border Trade, Mexico, Risk Management, Latin America
Beating the Odds in Latin America
Multinational corporations are gambling on the Latin American market's growth potential. But meeting the region's supply chain challenges requires an understanding of local markets, strategic planning, and strong partnerships.
Green is Still White Hot
Fueled by cost reductions and efficiency gains, supply chain sustainability initiatives retain their heat.
Global Logistics—May 2012
London prepares for Olympic logistics challenge; METRO GROUP creates new logistics division to coordinate supply chain strategies; South Africa fruit growers turn to T&L for aid; Germany’s labor market reforms paying dividends; China steers investment toward transportation infrastructure; Brazil taxes automotive industry
Load Boards Evolve Into Social Networking Tools
Trucking load boards have evolved from bulletin boards in truck stops to sophisticated social networking-style tools on handheld computers. Charles Myers of uShip.com outlines the benefits of the evolved load board.
LCL Plays Growing Role in Global Ocean Transportation
Demand for less-than-containerload (LCL) services is rising among global importer and exporters whose business models rely on cost, inventory control, and supply chain visibility. Greg Scott of CEVA Logistics discusses how the oil and gas, retail, and automotive industries are using LCL services to their advantage.
Achieving LEED Certification
Achieving LEED certification begins with choosing energy-efficient lighting, using space to promote energy savings, and building with sustainable and recycled materials. Thomas Taylor of Vertegy offers more tips for getting your building LEED certified.
Preparing for an Ocean Capacity Crunch
Ocean shippers can take steps to help ensure containers are delivered on time, writes Lars Kloch, managing director, USA, SBS Worldwide.
Packaging Grows Green
Many shippers are looking to replace fossil-fuel based packaging materials with something more sustainable. But they must do their homework to find the best – and greenest – fit.
Cross-border Trade, Transportation Management, Trucking
Cross-Border Shipping: The Road Now Taken
Electronics manufacturer Siemens switches from air freight to over-the-road transport for cross-border shipments from Mexico to the United States and Canada, cutting 35 percent from its transportation costs thanks to CFI Logistica.
Global Logistics—April 2012
UPS’s acquisition of TNT Express shakes up global package delivery industry; Global steamship lines reduce capacity five percent; French supermarket Franprix replenishes Paris stores by river transport; Morocco aims to become North African distribution hub; Indian logistics parks emerge as demand grows.
Trends—March 2012
Risk management top priority for consumer companies; North Carolina Global Logistics Center brings together four community colleges in Piedmont Triad; Nissan develops green ship to transport electric cars; Defense Logistics Agency explores use of DNA technology to combat counterfeit parts; Deutsche Post DHL looks into the future of the global supply chain
Global—March 2012
New Zealand port tries to strike labor balance; a collaborative storage and distribution contract facilitates consolidated shipments in England; the Netherlands gains foreign direct investment; Amazon launches comparison shopping site Junglee.com in India; European rail freight integration gains interest; Walmart increases its investment in Chinese holding company Yihaodian.
Ocean Freight Carriers Weather Rough Seas
The demands of volatile markets and structural changes taking place in the ocean freight sector make strong shipper/carrier partnerships beneficial to both parties.
Insurance, Ocean, Supply Chain Management
Understanding INCOTERMS 2010
Incoterms are an internationally accepted set of standard commercial terms used between buyers and sellers. J. Anthony Hardenburgh of Amber Road helps shippers understand these rules.
Trends–February 2012
BNSF invests in rail infrastructure improvements; Logistics outsourcing reflects economic pressures; Cargo theft rises, but value of stolen goods drops; Port of Indiana- Burns Harbor sees atypical winter vessel traffic thanks to warm weather; Women in logistics climb the corporate ladder
Global Logistics–February 2012
IBM helps Shandong Commercial Group monitor food safety in China; Brazilian meatpacker JBS cuts costs by streamlining supply chain; University of Sheffield develops supply chain environmental analysis tool (SCEnAT) to help manufacturers cut carbon emissions; EU opens trade negotiations with Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, and Tunisia; Panalpina creates three regional operating divisions to better meet customer demand
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
Software as a Service: Changing the TMS Landscape
With a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) transportation management system (TMS), shippers are quickly taking control of their network of carriers, customers, and vendors, writes Eric Rempel, 3PLogic.
Global Logistics, Manufacturing
The Truth Behind “Made in the USA”
The time is right to bring overseas manufacturing back to the United States. U.S. entrepreneurs - and entrepreneurial companies - can domestically manufacture quality products, bring them to market as the low-cost producers, and yield a sustainable profitable business model, writes Elisha Tropper of Cambridge Security Seals.
Wes Kemp: Portrait of a Leader
Recently retired from a 40-year career with less-than-truckload carrier ABF, former president and CEO Wes Kemp shares his insights on the transportation industry, trucking regulation, and the importance of logistics and supply chain education.
The Role of Cloud-Based LTL Content in Smarter Supply Chains
On-demand content delivered via cloud-based tools such as CarrierConnect XL help shippers connect with less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers, writes Danny Slaton of SMC3.
Global Logistics—January 2012
Ocean carrier consolidation continues; Cargo theft in Brazil is a growing problem; England looks to support beer supply chain; United States and Canada ease cross-border barriers; Africa touts transportation integration as means for economic development; India softens foreign investment rules to stimulate retail growth; Europe’s downturn impacts Asia; Ocean industry considers container weight regulations; China’s 3PL market set to explode; Global companies confront corporate social responsibility
Protecting Your Company Against Load Board Scams
Shippers can avoid load board scams by taking the time to research the companies with which they do business, writes Jeff Vielhaber, TTS.
How Carriers Keep Great Drivers Behind the Wheel
Driver turnover takes a significant hit to motor carriers’ bottom lines, undermines safety performance and customer service, and exacerbates the capacity shortage. Trent Dye of Paramount Freight Systems explains why focusing on retaining drivers makes more sense than trying to recruit new ones.
Launching a Sustainability Initiative Can Be as Easy as 1-2-3
While some organizations and industries may have operations that naturally lend themselves to sustainability efforts, all companies should be empowered to review their shipping and supply chain operations through the lens of sustainability.
Integration: Call of the X-duty
Nussbaum Trucking and Wabash National collaborated with appliance maker Electrolux to create the X-duty trailer, which combines the protection and security of a dry van with the strength of a heavy-duty flatbed trailer, allowing Electrolux to use the same trucks for its inbound raw material and outbound finished goods shipments.
Scrutinizing Supply Chain Security
The logistics sector is using new approaches, mandates, and technologies to support global supply chain security.
Smarter Trucking Saves Fuel Over the Long Haul
Trucking companies around the world are looking to boost fuel economy by improving driver behavior, and they are using on-board technology to monitor and control what goes on behind the wheel.
Global Logistics, Transportation
Using Incoterms to Simplify Global Sourcing
Using International Commercial Terms (Incoterms) in transportation contracts give shippers more control over transport and delivery terms. Simon Kaye, CEO of Jaguar Freight Services, explains how importers can use Incoterms Group F for better shipment control.
Retracing the Trails of the Iron Horse
A group of determined leaders, engineers, and industrialists helped drive the westward expansion of the Transcontinental Railroad.
Sold! Ports Help Close the Deal on Economic Development
Demand for industrial real estate near U.S. seaports is outpacing demand for industrial sites in general. Whether it actively buys and develops land or simply improves its own facilities to draw more interest, port authorities are crucial partners in regional economic development initiatives.
In Mexico, Rail is On a Roll
As more manufacturers establish plants in Mexico, and as Mexican railroads improve their infrastructure and services, demand for rail transportation within the country and across the border with the U.S. continues to rise.
Boosting Supply Chain Sustainability
Optimizing packaging, streamlining transportation, and maximizing space usage are among the ways businesses can boost their supply chain sustainability, writes Alan Amling of UPS.
Global Logistics—December 2011
Japanese steamship lines consider merger; Russia becomes a center of excellence for project logistics; Indonesia’s transport infrastructure is lacking
Global Logistics—November 2011
Lufthansa Cargo reacts to Frankfurt Airport night flight ban; The International Air Cargo Association calls for review of emissions trading scheme; Thailand floods lead to global parts shortage; U.S.-Mexico cross-border trucking program starts up; Japan considers Trans-Pacific Partnership, United States too.
How to Improve Maritime Cargo Security
Shippers can ensure ocean cargo security by taking steps such as using C-TPAT checklists, performing random container inspections, applying security seals, shipping through secured ports, conducting security training, and following U.S. Customs and Border Protection guidelines.
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
How to Benefit from SaaS TMS
Transportation and logistics technology solutions such as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) transportation management systems (TMS) enrich and empower the user community by integrating partners and aggregating data.
Transportation Management, Trucking
Getting a Handle on Transportation Costs
Plumbing fixture manufacturer TOTO Global Group’s U.S. division tapped third-party logistics provider Transplace to benchmark its truckload, less-than-truckload, and intermodal freight spend.
Trends—October 2011
U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals rules against Port of LA; Florida Inland Port signs MOU with Jacksonville Port Authority; Parcel shippers primed for change; Proposed FTZ rules changes threaten U.S. manufacturing.
Improving Rail Infrastructure: On the Right Track
Railroads continue to ramp up capital spending on infrastructure and equipment, leading to new intermodal services that prompt more shippers – and motor carriers – to adopt multimodal approaches.
Global Logistics—October 2011
BMW uses Eurasian land bridge to move parts; Geodis deploys hybrid refrigerated truck in Lille; Canadian trucking industry and economy sees economic recovery; Shipping industry calls on the United Nations to fight piracy.
The Panama Canal Expansion Will Be a Supply Chain Game Changer
The upcoming Panama Canal expansion will have a substantial impact on the U.S. supply chain and its efficiencies, writes Gary Forger, Material Handling Industry of America.
Rails Give Agricultural Industry Seeds to Grow
Paul Hammes of Union Pacific outlines how rail industry infrastructure investments provide capacity and reliable service to the agriculture industry.
Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Trucking
Refrigerated Trucks Haul More Than Just Perishables
No longer hauling just fresh produce and other groceries, today’s truck and trailer refrigeration systems also keep other high-value loads at ideal temperatures and humidity levels so they arrive safely at their final destinations, writes Thermo King’s Tom Kampf.
Freight at Rest is Freight at Risk
Motor freight carriers employ a variety of strategies to keep cargo secure in transit, writes Editor Felecia Stratton.
Trends—September 2011
Best-in-class service parts excellence relies on integration; Truckers are wary about new equipment investments; CSA rules confuse truckers; Amazon invests in new products and warehouses; AAR and Amtrak relations derail
Global Logistics—September 2011
Switzerland foreign direct investment soars; Asian inflation threatens continuing growth; Port of Kingston and CMA CGM Group sign MOU; UK government claims Irish truckers are operating illegal cabotage; The Port of Hartlepool challenges UK government to clarify renewable energy policies
Looking Down the Road
Inbound Logistics spoke to CEOs at five leading motor carriers and logistics service providers about the issues driving change for their companies and the industry.
Trucking Perspectives 2011: Exclusive Inbound Logistics Research
Inbound Logistics' annual motor carrier survey provides an in-depth look at the trucking sector, addressing growth areas and obstacles such as CSA, hours of service rules, capacity and driver shortages, fuel surcharges, and freight brokerage.
Risk Management, Safety, Trucking
Truckers Play Role in Homeland Security
Curt Shewchuck, chief security officer, Con-way Freight discusses how the carrier's security protocols helped avert a terrorist threat.
The Bright Side of Logistics in India
There is more to India’s supply chain scene than its shortcomings. APL Logistics’ David Frentzel shares insights from a recent tour of his company’s Indian facilities and meetings with shippers.
A Career That’s Never Boring
New global supply chain challenges present growth opportunities for logistics professionals, writes Publisher Keith Biondo.
Trends—August 2011
Cargo theft is a greater concern than terrorism; University of Tennessee creates advisory board of shipper supply chain executives; Trucks to dominate tonnage and revenue over the next decade; State DOTs get lean and green; Inland ports grow in importance; Best Buy consolidates its brick and mortar presence
Global Logistics—August 2011
China debuts longest sea-bridge in the world; Indian 3PLs are ready to grow; Double-stacked trains are changing Indian transportation landscape; Canadian freight rates are rising; Logistics service are expected to grow in Western Europe; China is cashing in on U.S. inflation
Global Logistics—July 2011
Hellmann uses logistics as an economic barometer; Heinz consolidates global distribution; North Korea and China grow trade partnership; TVS Logistics’ executives continue education at University of Michigan; Chinese women consuming more luxury items; Japan Airlines and American Airlines agreement makes Hawaii a potential cargo hub; Budapest Airport's BUD Cargo City gives Eastern Europe logistics a boost.
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
Technology Provides Visibility into Global Supply Chains
Access to transportation network data allows companies to benchmark with better business intelligence, enabling smarter decisions for continuous improvements, says Matt Ahearn, LeanLogistics.
Logistics I.T., Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
What Makes a Great TMS?
With the improved visibility supplied by transportation management systems, shippers can leverage shipment data internally to generate top-line revenue, says Geoff Comrie, Transite Technology.
Transportation Management, Trucking
Looking Beyond Rates: The Road to Smoother Carrier Contract Negotiations
Carrier-supplied data can provide valuable insight for writing contracts, but shippers who want to pave the way to strong business relationships must dig deeper.
The Box That Rocked the Boat
Containerization reshaped ocean shipping, spurring further innovations such as bigger ships, giant cranes, suburban ports, and intermodal transportation. Future trends will include challenges including how to accommodate ever-larger ships, how to guarantee a chassis supply for shippers and how the dynamics of fuel costs, vessel size, and sailing schedules will impact container rates.
For the Love of the Green
Inbound Logistics Editor Felecia Stratton questions whether the green consumer phenomenon is a fad – and what it means for supply chain and logistics sustainability initiatives.
Full Circle: Reverse Logistics Keeps Products Green to the End
Green reverse logistics strategies to reuse, refurbish, and recycle products and raw materials not only benefit the environment, but also save money and increase profits.
Ports Plug In: Electronic Tracking Tools Create Smooth Sailing for Ocean Cargo
Most ports today compete globally with one another and reflect tremendous productivity gains in ocean transport achieved in recent decades. Simon Kaye of Jaguar Freight offers tips on choosing a port with electronic and data processing sophistication.
Global Logistics—June 2011
High-speed rail benefits Siemens and Deutsch Bahn; European DCs blend imagination and innovation; London lobbies for nighttime deliveries during Summer Olympics; Air China and Cathay Pacific Airways create Air China Cargo joint venture; Mexico accepts ATA Carnets; Colombia, Panama, and South Korea free trade agreements receive mixed support from U.S. growers; Suez Canal trade on the rise.
The Rail/Ag Connection: An American Revival
As U.S. railroads and agricultural businesses embark on a new era of relevance, they are encountering new opportuniteis working together, and old grievances working apart.
Global Logistics—May 2011
Ireland focuses on Dublin Port, Shannon Airport, and IAWA; APL scans Japan cargo for radiation; European Union (EU) includes ocean shipping with carbon emissions; Polluting China invests in renewable energy sources; French wine makers choose plastic bottles over glass; United States, Mexico, Canada grow NAFTA trade.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Safety, Trucking
The Surprising Upside to CSA 2010
CSA 2010 guidelines can benefit shippers by increasing carrier attention to driver safety, writes David Strand, Wholesale Truck & Finance.
Ocean, Logistics I.T., Security
Container Security: Filling in the Blanks
Equipping shipments with container security devices (CSDs) can help expedite inspections, decrease insurance premiums, and minimize supply chain disruptions. Jim Giermanski of Powers Global Holdings outlines the benefits of CSDs.
Intermodal, Site Selection, Rail
U.S. Intermodal Gets a Lift: America’s Great Rail Sites & Services
Intermodal connections help shippers move product quickly and efficiently. Get on track with some locations, utilities, and service providers that are helping intermodal grow.
Global Economy, Logistics I.T.
The Future Ain’t What It Used to Be
Globally interconnected supply chains face challenges such as natural disasters and currency fluctuations, but benefit from the latest logistics technology.
Trends—April 2011
Global supply chains respond to Japan earthquake and tsunami; global retailers seek better demand forecasts to align sales promotions; manufacturers face pressures to make green purchasing decisions; LCV opponents say heavier trucks will take freight away from rail
Global Logistics—April 2011
IATA addresses impact of Japan earthquake and tsunami on global air cargo industry; Volga-Dnepr air charter business booms; Nike logistics center targets Chinese consumption; Mexico and United States agree to cross-border plan; United Kingdom sets sights on Indian rail infrastructure development
Logistics I.T., Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)
High Tech: The Rise of SaaS and the Cloud
Cloud-based multi-tenant supply chain technology solutions help companies achieve better execution, visibility, cost savings, and collaboration with trading partners across the supply chain.
Reducing Ocean Freight Costs
Mark Malambri, CEVA Logistics, offers tips to help shippers reduce costs and increase efficiencies when purchasing ocean freight services.
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
Enhanced Visibility: The Future of TMS
Software-as-a-Service (Saas) transportation management systems encourage collaboration so that all supply chain partners view the same permission-based data to identify mutually beneficial solutions and improvements.
Global Economy, Supply Chain Management
Managing Risk in a Chain of Fire
Man-made disruptions and natural disasters have a radiating effect on global supply chains. Inbound Logistics Editor Felecia Stratton discusses ways of coping.
Transportation Management, Trucking
Establishing a Successful Core Carrier Program
Charlie Hitt, 3PD Inc., offers tips for implementing a successful core carrier program.
Global Logistics—March 2011
China explores Colombia dry canal to rival Panama, Egyptian revolution raises Suez concern, Mongolia’s presence grows with Move On Logistics, United States and Netherlands investments are pure Dutch, UAE to accept ATA Carnets, Athens and COSCO create intermodal link, Mexico e-commerce grows
Global Economy, Transportation Management
Five Market Concerns Driving Shipper Cost Increases
John Haber, NPI, outlines five market concerns that will have the biggest impact on shipper spending in the near future.
Asia: Manufacturing Dynamo or Consumer Powerhouse?
Asia today is not just about manufacturing; it's also emerging as a consumer powerhouse. To seize the opportunity, manufacturers and retailers alike are rewiring their global supply chain strategies.
Harnessing the Winds of Change
The wind power industry blows gusts of opportunity for project sites, equipment manufacturers, and specialty transportation providers.
Import, Cross-border Trade, Ocean
Who’s Comparing Your Import Data?
If you don't file accurate import data with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, you put your company at risk for penalties and fines, warns Kevin Shoemaker, director, global solutions for Integration Point Inc.
Global Logistics—February 2011
Airlines expand in Asia and Latin America; Switzerland and China launch free trade agreement negotiations; China’s Alibaba Group creates a nationwide warehouse chain; Honda requires global suppliers to follow its Green Purchasing Guidelines. International Air Transport Association; IATA; airline expansion; Air China; Singapore Airlines; Cathay Pacific; 2011 World Economic Forum; Switzerland; China; free trade agreement; Alibaba Group; distribution network; warehouse expansion; Honda; Japan; suppliers; greenhouse gas; sustainability
How the Driver Shortage Impacts Capacity
Although a driver shortage is imminent, many supply chain professionals have yet to grasp how it will affect capacity. Here's a guide.
Making Sustainability a Reality
Businesses worldwide need to take collective and collaborative responsibility for making supply chain sustainability a reality.
Green Logistics, Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Gain: Shades of Green
Sustainability efforts can help companies grow more efficient supply chains.
Trucking, Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Gain: Trucking Tactics
Strategic transportation management puts shippers on the road to increased fuel economy and improved asset utilization.
Following the LEED
Industrial property developers are cultivating greener distribution facilities and nurturing Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards compliance. The bounty? A harvest of benefits for their tenants.
Economic Development, Global Economy, Mexico
Ask the (M)experts 2011
Supply chain leaders and economic development experts provide insight on what's new in security, infrastructure, and manufacturing in Mexico.
Global Logistics, Risk Management
Navigating Global Supply Chain Risks
Danny Halim of JDA Software offers strategies for minimizing risk in the global supply chain.
Green Logistics, Materials Handling
Pallet-Sharing Programs: Better for the Planet
For shipping and receiving, there are three types of pallet programs: single-use or one-way, extended-use or buy/sell, and leasing or rental. Hillary Femal of IFCO Systems describes the uses and benefits of each type.
Air Cargo, Expedited Shipping, Trucking
Supply Chain Velocity: Shifting Into Overdrive
When expediting shipments, visibility, communication, and customer service get into gear.
Distribution, Retail, Trucking, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
How to Drive Collaborative Distribution
Collaborative distribution lets manufacturers, especially consumer product goods (CPG) companies, merge loads destined for the same end point to maximize trucking efficiency.
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Logistics I.T., Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)
How to Find the Best EDI Solution For Your Operations
Electronic data interchange (EDI) technology and infrastructure is adapting to help businesses more quickly and accurately share information within the corporation and across the supply chain.
Intermodal, Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Rail
How to Leverage Rail/Intermodal For Refrigerated Freight
The emergence of refrigerated container units provides more cost-effective rail and intermodal shipping for perishable and temperature-sensitive goods.
Logistics I.T., Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
How to Select a Transportation Management Solution
Selecting a new transportation management solution (TMS), whether fully outsourced, hosted, or internally installed, requires much due diligence to pair functional need with strategic vision.
Currency Events
Inbound Logistics Publisher Keith Biondo considers how today\'s foreign currency values will impact global product flow.
Intermodal, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Rail
Reassessing Rail Reregulation
Will rail reregulation untie captive shippers but tie up rail productivity?
Air Cargo, Ocean, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management
Trends—October 2010
U.S. transportation spending lags, according to Transportation Performance Indexes; International air cargo traffic increases; Ocean volumes rise; Large corporations band together to help smaller suppliers sell goods and services to global companies.
Partnership, Transportation Management, Trucking, Supply Chain Management
Trucking Alert: Steep Grade Ahead
Faced with challenges such as a capacity shortage and lack of qualified drivers, companies that ship product by truck are learning that working collaboratively with carriers can benefit both parties.
Exclusive Research: Trucking Perspectives 2010
Our annual motor carrier survey provides an in-depth look at the trucking sector, addressing growth areas and obstacles.
Risk Management, Safety, Trucking, Security
Balancing Risk Management With Your Operations Strategy
Increased regulation in the form of CSA 2010 affects not only truckers, but also freight brokers providing insurance, according to Mike Williams, chief operating officer, Sunteck Transport Group.
Want Better Service? Take the Driver-Friendly Approach
Weather the driver shortage by keeping detention low and utilization high, practicing good communication, staying flexible in scheduling, and taking advantage of dedicated drivers and equipment.
The Best Partner Carriers Provide Transparency
Shippers shouldn't assume all on-time performance is created equal. Make sure every dollar you spend counts by choosing carriers who provide honest, accurate metrics, and foster innovation to improve your business.
Cross-border Trade, Mexico, Trucking
It’s Time to Implement Cross-Border Trucking
Fully implementing cross-border trucking policy benefits both the United States and Mexico, writes Kyle Burns of Free Trade Alliance.
Global Logistics—August 2010
Global airlines unite; CEVA streamlines Triumph Motorcycle's logistics; South African 3PL Barloworld debuts green trailers; DHL Global Forwarding takes over Mercedes distribution; NYK steers China's auto boom.
Logistics I.T., Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)
Tap the Potential of SaaS and Cloud Computing
Supply chain strategies built around software-as-a-service (SaaS) or Cloud computing eliminate many headaches that often come with supply chain investments. They eliminate the need for presence overseas, cut the time spent integrating systems across internal departments, and greatly reduce the time spent integrating with hundreds of partners and suppliers.
Air Cargo, 3PL, Global Logistics, Freight Forwarders, Transportation Management, Supply Chain Management
Freight Forwarders: The Vital Link in Logistics Communication
A professional freight forwarder that represents the interests of all supply chain participants can serve as the missing link in supply chain communication.
Choosing Between Hosted And On-Demand Technology
Learn how to choose the type of technology delivery that best meets your needs.
Green Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
Shading Green
Serious challenges balance the benefits of embracing sustainability efforts, writes Inbound Logistics Publisher Keith Biondo.
The Green Rule: Measuring Progress
Government, industry, and consumers are creating new standards for supply chain sustainability excellence.
Global Logistics—June 2010
Panama Canal sets great expectations; Deutsche Bahn expands in the Middle East; European air charters take off; Europe's "10+2" poses questions; Latin America infrastructure lags; Halifax Port Authority opens Gateway partnership; Cutting the cost of Japanese air transport
Green Logistics, Materials Handling, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Greening the Supply Chain Through Warehouse Automation
Investing in automated storage and retrieval systems and WMS helps warehouses grow greener and reap financial benefits.
Trends—June 2010
Patagonia and Walmart grow green together; 3PLs make sustainability a priority
Global Logistics—May 2010
Singapore investors plan an eco-industrial park; Holland's GreenRail project serves rail needs of flower shippers; Kuhne Logistics University opens in Hamburg; Brightpoint and Research in Motion bring BlackBerry service to Indonesia; American Society of Transportation and Logistics launches Singapore Shippers Academy; Nippon Cargo targets Japanese pharmaceuticals market
Global Logistics—April 2010
Port of Auckland, New Zealand, debuts seaport rail link; DB Schenker signs on to provide transport for Australia's Gorgon gas project; South Korea pursues free trade agreements; Liberia explores port privatization; BRIC countries expand logistics market; CN plans new logistics park northeast of Calgary
Logistics I.T., Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)
Global Trade Compliance: See it All, Know it All
As different countries implement both security and trade-led initiatives around the world, it is critical to improve global regulatory knowledge and visibility, writes Tom Barnes of Integration Point Inc.
Growing a Greener Warehouse
Fuel-optimized forklifts? Check. Energy-efficient light bulbs? Check. Here's your cheat-sheet for warehouse sustainability efforts, courtesy of Rajiv Saxena of APL Logistics.
Global Logistics, Transportation Infrastructure
Let's Go Europe: Touring Transportation Best Practices
U.S. companies exploring uncharted markets to expand their global presence might consider taking a second pass through Europe for a fresh perspective on transportation best practices.
Global Logistics—March 2010
Mazda signs CEVA Logistics to manage spare parts distribution in Italy; The World Economic Forum's Logistics & Transport Industry Group releases carbon emissions guidelines; Damco locates new office Djibouti; European businesses form inland port initiative; Lufthansa Cargo and Austrian Airlines agree to coordinate cargo flows; South Africa's poor infrastructure drive high transport costs; Asian air freight traffic soars; Ryder expands in Asia
Hold Everything: Adopting Protective Packaging Practices
Green packaging strategies can reduce cargo emissions, conserve resources, cut transport costs, and enhance your brand's reputation; Bill Armstrong of Sealed Air Corporation and Arnold Barlow of UPS explain how to apply them.
Import, Export, Global Logistics
ISF Compliance: Solving 10+2
Importers and exporters must make sure the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's new 10+2 equation adds up. Here's the formula for successful compliance with the Importer Security Filing (ISF) regulation.
Global Logistics—February 2010
The Middle East's express, freight forwarding, and logistics sectors are expected to weather a global depression and experience considerable growth; December 2009 was a good month for global trade; DHL ceases operations of domestic parcel service in United Kingdom; Air France struggles to break even.
Trends—February 2010
A small town in New York supports the Livonia, Avon & Lakeville Railroad (LA&L); Procter and Gamble plans an online outlet.
On the Road | Belen, New Mexico: The Land of Enchantment and 10,000-foot Trains
BNSF Railway's Belen, N.M., rail yard serves as a regional maintenance and fueling facility for trains up to 10,000 feet long. Inbound Logistics Senior Writer Joseph O'Reilly offers a behind-the-scenes look.
On the Road | Elizabeth, New Jersey: On the Waterfront
Inbound Logistics Senior Writer Joseph O'Reilly visits New Jersey's Port Elizabeth, one of the East Coast's busiest intermodal ports.
Intermodal, Rail, Specialized Logistics
On the Road | Morris, Illinois: Plastics, Pellets, and Pallets
A&R Logistics' Morris, Ill., dry bulk intermodal facility specializes in hauling plastics. Inbound Logistics Senior Writer Joseph O'Reilly tours the operation.
Containing Ocean Costs
Shippers use overseas consolidation, strategic loading tactics, and container sharing to cast off ocean transportation's financial burden.
Green Logistics, 3PL, Reverse Logistics
Green Reverse Logistics Brings Many Happy Returns
Companies that combine the reduce, reuse, recycle mantra with the supply chain wisdom of managing costs and stamping out inefficiencies are developing reverse supply chains that help the Earth, the customer, and the bottom line.
Global Logistics—January 2010
New study touts the Netherlands' cargo distribution excellence; Hong Kong plans major infrastructure projects; Werner Enterprises launches Australian subsidiary; Japan and United States agree to terms on airline rules; Heavy-vehicle manufacturing executives address industry concerns; DB Schenker Rail increases ownership in Italian rail freight operator; Jeddah Islamic Port completes new container facility; Index ranks countries' economic freedom; Report analyzes trade logistics in the global economy
It's Time to Start Looking at the Future and Preparing for the Long Haul
As truckload prices starting to rise, more shippers are choosing stability over short-term cost advantages, writes Jerry DeMeuse of Schneider Logistics.
Transportation Management, Trucking, Transportation
All You Need To Know About Co-loading
Co-loading truckload and less-than-truckload shipments can reduce transportation costs, lead times, and shipment damage.
Green Logistics, Sustainability
75 Green Supply Chain Partners
Chosen by Inbound Logistics editors, these 75 green companies are dedicated to implementing best practices that make global supply chains more sustainable and their operations more socially and environmentally friendly.
Green Logistics, Sustainability
Vertical Focus: Renewable Energy
The COVID-19 lockdown has led to a significant drop in energy consumption across gas, oil, and electricity—here's how the renewable energy supply chain segment has responded.
Green Logistics, Reverse Logistics, Sustainability
15 Down & Dirty Ways to Get Green Now
Practical suggestions for making supply chains more environmentally sustainable.
Big Wheels Keep on Turnin'
Trucks continue to move—in many cases faster than usual—to respond to the demands placed on the industry by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new data from the American Transportation Research Institute.
Global Logistics, Global Trade Management
Goodbye NAFTA, Hello USMCA
It's all systems go for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the replacement for NAFTA, to take effect now that all three participating countries have taken the final steps necessary to comply with the commitments.
Trucking, Technology , Transportation
Trucking Companies Need to Flex in the Face of Disruption
This is an unprecedented time of disruption and volatility. The pandemic is showing the need to be more diversified. Trucking companies built around a specific customer base shut down when that industry shut down. Oversaturation in one market or customer base means disruptions hit harder. Companies supporting the food and beverage supply chain saw traffic jump exponentially, as grocery stores remained open and in high demand.
Global Economy, Risk Management
China's Road to Restoration
After reporting no new cases of COVID-19 in March 2020, people are going back to work in China—but companies still face a slow return to production.
Green Logistics, Sustainability, Transportation
Life After COVID-19: New Realities, New Thinking, New Approaches
COVID-19 and its effect on daily life have key fleet operators speculating whether this might be time to reset our approach to transportation fuels. The impact of reduced petroleum fuel use can be quantified by our cleaner air and reduced daily traffic congestion, making this a favorable time to consider cleaner fueling alternatives.
Logistics, Logistics I.T., Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Technology
Supply Chain Movers and Do-Gooders: Companies Step Up in Response to the Pandemic
Companies in the logistics space are responding to the crisis by providing free goods and services.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Trucking, Transportation
How Can Trucking Companies Navigate COVID-19-Driven Regulation Complexity?
Shifting COVID-19 guidelines and consumer demands are a constantly moving target for truck drivers and transport companies. What steps can they take to stay healthy, flexible, and compliant all at the same time?
Alaska: Rewarding the Resilient and Resourceful
Logistics providers in Alaska are on top of the world, literally and figuratively. They are a special breed prepared for every challenge the Last Frontier poses.
Global Logistics, Global Trade Management, Technology
Global Trade Management Systems: A Smart Bet
Global trade management systems (GTMs) can help organizations comply with trade regulations and tariffs, automate transactions, and gain visibility into their supply chains. By leveraging the information captured by the GTM, organizations also can improve their supply chain operations.
Global Economy, Global Trade Management, Risk Management
10 Ways to Prepare for Global Trade Disruption
With tight production and shipping windows, finished goods importers are especially vulnerable when unexpected disruptions take place. These suggestions can help U.S. importers through what is shaping up to be a trying 2020.
Green Logistics, Materials Handling, Sustainability
Cultivating Raw Talent
Stephanie Benedetto, co-founder and CEO of Queen of Raw, created a blockchain-enabled marketplace for unused materials that empowers people, fosters profit, and protects the planet.
Economic Development, Global Economy, Global Logistics
2020 Global Logistics Guide
Inbound Logistics' 2020 Global Logistics Guide provides an around-the-world look at the issues, opportunities, and concerns likely to affect global supply chain networks.
Global Economy, Global Logistics, Global Trade Management
2020 Global Trade Management Guide
From resource planning and transportation management to analytics, these top global trade management (GTM) solutions can help take the stress out of managing your global supply chain.
Inland Ports: An Efficient Alternative
For many U.S. manufacturers and distributors scouting new locations, inland ports are emerging as a commercially viable solution.
Shippers Have Hope for 2020
Many shippers anticipate an increase in shipping volume in 2020 compared to 2019.
Big Data, 3PL, Global Logistics, Supply Chain Management
Plan B: 5 Ways to Weatherproof Your Supply Chain
From establishing secondary suppliers to setting up alternative routes, here’s a look at how Plan B strategies can keep you up and running even during extreme weather events.
Autonomous Ship: Maiden China?
China's first unmanned cargo ship completed its test voyage in December 2019, marking a significant milestone in autonomous shipping.
Global Trade Management, Ocean, Rail
Can the New Silk Road Compete with the Maritime Silk Road?
Take a look at the facts surrounding the New Silk Road, which has the potential to act as a high-speed internet connection for transporting goods.
Small Ports, Big Benefits
Smaller ports can often save time, lower costs, and provide superior customer service than larger coastal ports. Here are seven hidden advantages offered by ports off the beaten water path.
Green Logistics, E-commerce, Packaging
How Green Was My Tally?
One-third of online shoppers buying health and beauty products are willing to pay more for environmentally friendly packaging.
Global Economy, Trucking, Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
Scale to Meet Your Needs
Now more than ever before, shippers should consider working with an experienced managed transportation service provider that has a large, dedicated network of carrier partners and deep relationships with these partners.
Green Logistics, Packaging, Sustainability
Four Ways Reusables Benefit the Circular Economy
Reusable packaging supports a circular economy. It can be manufactured, used, reused, and reprocessed without impacting the solid waste stream—a huge benefit, considering limited- and one-time-use packaging contributes to the waste crisis.
Global Logistics, Supply Chain
Navigating Your Supply Chain Through the Uncertainty of Trade War
Trade tensions between the United States and China are running high and intensifying with each new week. With no clear resolution in sight, many are questioning the inevitable impact this will have on the global supply chain. While some companies are just beginning to consider changes to their operations, many are deep in the process of either moving production elsewhere or are seeking out alternative schemes.
Green Logistics, Buildings and Structures, Sustainability, Technology
Noted: The Supply Chain in Brief
New and notable events in the supply chain
Green Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Sustainability
Tech Can Turn Your Supply Chain Into a Well-Oiled Green Machine
If they want to succeed, smart brands need to recognize the consequences of getting sustainability wrong. The future is in more eco-friendly practices, not just because customers demand them, but because it is the right thing to do for the planet.
Global Logistics, Ports, Supply Chain
Maritime Logistics in Ship Shape
While the prospect of higher tariffs and the cost of requirements to use low-sulfur fuel pose concerns for the maritime industry, it’s forging ahead with bigger, more automated seaports, as well as technology that improves visibility, reduces its environmental impact, and streamlines operations.
Intermodal, Rail, Supply Chain
19 Intermodal Tips for Success
This story offers strategies for making intermodal transportation efficient and cost-effective.
Global Economy, Global Logistics, Supply Chain
Take the Current When It Serves
Supply chain managers face known and unknown challenges—with a certainty that they can and will succeed no matter the impediments.
Global Economy, Global Logistics
2019 – The Year of Brazilian Trade
Brazil has catapulted to the front of the international trade frontier, with three key exports in particular shaping Brazilian trade: machinery, sustainable agriculture, and aerospace.
Operating a Purpose-Driven Supply Chain
For global brands that source raw materials, move products through global supply chains across borders and ultimately deliver a product or experience to a customer, understanding the impact of a supply chain is incredibly valuable.
Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology
The Impact of Technology on Trucking
Although the trucking industry is slow in changing its traditional models or absorbing new methodologies, the impact and benefits of emergent technologies can no longer be ignored.
Global Logistics, Global Trade Management, Supply Chain
2019 Global Trade Management Guide
Some leading vendors in the GTM Solutions market.
Global Economy, Global Logistics, Supply Chain
2019 Global Logistics Guide
Inbound Logistics' 15th annual Global Logistics Guide provides an around-the-world look at the issues, opportunities, and concerns likely to affect global supply chain networks.
Logistics, Trucking, Technology
The Future of Trucking Rides on Employee Experience
While today the trucking industry faces a supply and demand problem—i.e. the industry is growing at an epic rate and dealing with a severe shortage of drivers—new transportation models and technologies on the horizon are creating demand for new skills and expanding the talent pool.
Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain
Port of Wilmington's Darling Clementines
The Port of Wilmington, Delaware, has set a record for the largest single shipment of fresh Moroccan citrus received by the port, with more than 1.75 million boxes of cargo.
Panama Canal, Global Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Ports
Panama Canal Keeps the Faith
The Panama Canal welcomed its 5,000th Neopanamax vessel through the waterway, reaffirming the value and impact the route has had on global maritime trade.
Global Economy, Global Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain
A New Day for U.S. Ports
A robust economy and capital investments help buoy record cargo volumes.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Ocean
Collapsing High Container Costs
The global shipping sector has a container problem. To be precise, it has a $30-billion container problem, and that price tag is increasing every year. In addition to their financial costs, empty containers congest deck spaces and crowd ports.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Transport Decision Makers: Prepare for the Future
What is happening and what will happen to trucking capacity and costs? Here's the data you need to help plan for the coming months.
Logistics, Trucking, Transportation
Hot Tips to Stay Safe This Winter
As harsh weather and poor driving conditions are universal concerns for drivers and fleet managers across the country, Jim Maltby, corporate director of health, safety, security and environmental management, and Tyler Bones, safety manager of Lynden Alaska West Express, offer five tips for navigating the challenges of winter driving.
Logistics, Trucking, Technology
New App Drives Compliance
An interview with Donald Broughton about freight flow and the economy; report details how private investment could improve nation’s aging infrastructure; research finds almost two-thirds of transport organizations are pursuing Industrial IoT to improve environmental footprint; new report finds 75 percent of manufacturing workers don’t harbor concern for their job security amid the rise of new technologies; Port of Baltimore welcomes the largest containership ever to visit Maryland; TECSYS offers five ways to start cutting supply chain costs
Global Economy, Global Logistics, Supply Chain
Asia Pacific Companies: Green Giants
China Post and Lufthansa Cargo announce strategic cooperation; LLamasoft survey finds that nearly half of manufacturers are considering alternate suppliers and are concerned about increased operational costs thanks to taxes and duties; Survey finds shipping industry concerned about impact of trade protectionism and cyber threats but mostly optimistic about growth; Global supply chain disruptions continue to grow at an alarming rate and the potential for financial or revenue impacts is the highest in three years; Top UK imports; automated storage and retrieval systems market to witness double-digit growth
Global Economy, Global Trade Management, Logistics
India Bales on Cotton Exports
China Post and Lufthansa Cargo announce strategic cooperation; LLamasoft survey finds that nearly half of manufacturers are considering alternate suppliers and are concerned about increased operational costs thanks to taxes and duties; Survey finds shipping industry concerned about impact of trade protectionism and cyber threats but mostly optimistic about growth; Global supply chain disruptions continue to grow at an alarming rate and the potential for financial or revenue impacts is the highest in three years; Top UK imports; automated storage and retrieval systems market to witness double-digit growth
Global Economy, Global Logistics, Global Trade Management
Weather Forecast: Supply Chain Disruptions Ahead
China Post and Lufthansa Cargo announce strategic cooperation; LLamasoft survey finds that nearly half of manufacturers are considering alternate suppliers and are concerned about increased operational costs thanks to taxes and duties; Survey finds shipping industry concerned about impact of trade protectionism and cyber threats but mostly optimistic about growth; Global supply chain disruptions continue to grow at an alarming rate and the potential for financial or revenue impacts is the highest in three years; Top UK imports; automated storage and retrieval systems market to witness double-digit growth
Logistics, Trucking, Technology
VR Training Combats Trucking Industry’s Critical Driver Shortage
To many of us, truck driving and virtual reality (VR) using simulation are at the opposite end of the technology spectrum. However, VR using proper simulation is the solution to a major problem that exists in the world of trucking and freight movement.
Global Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
2018: A Year to Remember
2018 has been marked by tariffs, trade deals, and technological advancements. Here are the highlights.
Global Logistics, Global Trade Management, Logistics, Supply Chain
Do You Need a Larger Customs Bond?
The New NAFTA winners and losers; shippers need larger customs bonds; Panama Canal sets record annual cargo tonnage in fiscal year 2018; South Korea trade growth remains positive in Q4 2018; the EU countries importing the most coffee; Feelunique partners with SEKO Logistics for cross-border growth into China; first global network of ocean-bound plastics supply chains
Global Logistics, Logistics, Ports
GPA on Track for 4.3M TEUs
For Calendar Year 2018 through November, the Port of Savannah has handled 4 million twenty-foot equivalent container units, up from 3.72 million over the same period last year. Containers currently booked for December will add approximately 362,000 TEUs to the annual total.
Loading Dock, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Good Question: What was your first job in logistics and what did it teach you?
Readers reminisce about their first jobs in logistics/supply chain and reveal the lessons they derived.
Global Economy, Global Logistics, Logistics
New NAFTA Winners and Losers
The New NAFTA winners and losers; shippers need larger customs bonds; Panama Canal sets record annual cargo tonnage in fiscal year 2018; South Korea trade growth remains positive in Q4 2018; the EU countries importing the most coffee; Feelunique partners with SEKO Logistics for cross-border growth into China; first global network of ocean-bound plastics supply chains
Import, Global Logistics, Supply Chain
That's a Latte Coffee
The New NAFTA winners and losers; shippers need larger customs bonds; Panama Canal sets record annual cargo tonnage in fiscal year 2018; South Korea trade growth remains positive in Q4 2018; the EU countries importing the most coffee; Feelunique partners with SEKO Logistics for cross-border growth into China; first global network of ocean-bound plastics supply chains
Logistics, Ports, Supply Chain
U.S. Ports, Seaway Report Positive October on Great Lakes
U.S. Great Lakes ports and the St. Lawrence Seaway had one of their busiest months of the season in October. Overall cargo shipments via the St. Lawrence Seaway totaled 30.5 million metric tons, up four percent over the same period in 2017.
Green Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation
Test Riding to Reduce Carbon Emissions Along The Supply Chain
Today’s crop of electric bikes and electric trikes can help meet consumer expectations for both speed and sustainability.
Logistics, Logistics I.T., Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Warehousing
Supply Chain Commentary: Boost Productivity, Efficiency, and Security in Your Warehouse
Today, software underpins many warehouse functions, giving leaders a new source of productivity and efficiency insights—and a new concern for corporate security. Here’s how to boost all three: productivity, efficiency, and security.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
How to Navigate the Driver Shortage
The industry’s driver shortage is no secret. As carriers get more selective about the freight they haul, shippers need to make themselves more carrier-friendly.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Assessing U.S. Shipments and Spend
A tighter truck market, increase in national shipments, and accelerated factory output are among the highlights of the Q3 2017 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index, which measures quantitative changes in shipment and spend activity (see chart) based on data from transactions the company processes.
Big Data, Logistics I.T., Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
Is Supply Chain Planning Right for the Cloud?
Cloud-based deployments can remove IT obstacles and accelerate the launch of supply chain initiatives. However, are the advantages of cloud deployments for supply chain solutions real and worthwhile?
Global Logistics, Ocean, Ports
Panama Canal Expansion Hits the Big Time
Panama Canal welcomes largest capacity container vessel to date through expanded locks; latest research shows a drop in international retailers offering free returns; The global forecast for the refrigerated transport market through 2022; what does the future of marine technology hold
Global Logistics, Ocean, Technology
Water Works
Unmanned surface and underwater vessels will dominate maritime activity in the United Kingdom and across Europe over the next decade. Peek into the future of autonomous maritime systems.
Global Logistics, Sourcing/Negotiations, Global Trade Management, Logistics
U.S.-Cuba Trade: The Intersection of Sanctions, Sourcing, and Compliance
Shippers are keeping a close watch on Cuba, and analyzing market and product gaps waiting to be filled. Here’s a look at the changing realities of sanctions, sourcing, and compliance.
Automotive Logistics, Ocean, Transportation
Smooth Sailings - Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics
When weighing ocean transportations options, you want more than the price. You want the full picture. Cost, time, quality and risk assessment are some of the many parameters that need consideration. Among the plethora of ocean transportation options is Roll-on Roll-off, better known as RoRo.
Intermodal, Logistics, Rail, Supply Chain
Intermodal Benefits Come Into Focus
This story provides an update on the state of intermodal shipping in the United States today, with a look at some new services, new facilities, and infrastructure improvement projects.
Global Logistics, Ocean, Logistics I.T., Technology
Supply Chain Commentary: The Future of Blockchain in Ocean Shipping
As ocean shipping becomes increasingly digitized, blockchain will play a key role, providing authenticated data and bringing costs down. Here’s what SMBs should be doing now to get ready for a blockchain future.
Economic Development, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
The Economy Will Grow. Is That Bad News?
Truckers and shippers weigh in on the state of the economy as we head into 2018.
Global Logistics, Global Trade Management, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain
Insights into Complexities of Managing Secure Global Transportation for the Government - General Dynamics IT
Establishing a committed team and communicating procedures and expectations is the key to managing the complex web of global shipping.
Retail Logistics, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
U.S. Online Shoppers Click With International Retailers
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology
Freight Management and Route Optimization: A Critical Combination
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology
Fleets Must Be Hyper Vigilant About Securing Telematics
Green Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Sustainability
How to Grow a Green Supply Chain
In today’s competitive environment, sustainability must improve profitability and reduce risk.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Safety
Safety and Shipping Report: Cyber Security, Regulation, and Cost Cutting Impacts Global Shipping
Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain
PortMiami Welcomes Largest Container Ship to Call Florida
MAERSK SHANGHAI, a 10,081 TEU container ship, the largest to ever call a Florida deep-water port was at PortMiami.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology
Do you think self-driving trucks will affect the supply chain in the next two years? How so?
Readers consider the near-term prospects of self-driving trucks in the supply chain.
Green Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Sustainability
75 Green Supply Chain Partners
Inbound Logistics’ annual G75 list honors companies that have demonstrated firm commitment to environmental initiatives and policies.
Global Economy, Asia, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
India and Southeast Asia: Land of Opportunity and Challenges
India and Southeast Asian countries–Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Taiwan– represent an attractive region for many companies looking to expand and build their global customer bases.
Panama Canal, Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain
Port Everglades to Purchase Three Super Post-Panamax Container Gantry Cranes
Port Everglades' three low-profile Super Post Panamax container-handling gantry cranes will meet demands from current customers and new services anticipated from the port's expansion program.
Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain
Georgia Ports Authority Breaks Container Volume Record
Larger vessels and additional container services calling Georgia's ports coupled with a positive economic forecast ushered in an all-time record month for container volume.
Panama Canal, Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain
Port of Baltimore Planning for Bigger Ships and More Containers
Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain
Port Everglades Gets Approval for Largest Expansion Project in Its History
Broward County's Port Everglades received unanimous approval from the Broward County Board of County Commissioners to begin a $437.5 million expansion project to add new berths for larger cargo ships and install crane rail infrastructure for new Super Post-Panamax cranes.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Sustainability
Electrifying Big Truck Fleets
Hyster Company is testing high capacity lift trucks with electric motors. The company suggests that, in the near future, ports and heavy industry will be able to electrify their big truck fleets, producing zero emissions while achieving comparable full shift performance.
Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain
Port of Baltimore Sees Record First Quarter
The public marine terminals of the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore got off to a fast start in 2017 by posting a record first quarter with 2.5 tons of general cargo.
E-commerce, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
3 Main Sources of Supply Chain Complexity
Once you understand where the complexities lie in your supply chain, you can get to the source of your problem and streamline issues to help your organization.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Transportation
ICS Aims to Reduce CO2 Emissions from Global Shipping
The long term future of international shipping must eventually be fossil fuel free, according to the International Chamber of Shipping.
Green Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
Supply Chain Commentary:
5 Ways Shippers Can Go Green
Here are five simple steps shippers can take to reduce the environmental impact of supply chain operations.
Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain, Transportation
Spring Cargo Numbers Signal Better Year for Great Lakes-Seaway Shipping
Spring cargo numbers from the St. Lawrence Seaway and U.S. ports are signaling a better year for Great Lakes-Seaway shipping. According to the latest figures from the St. Lawrence Seaway, total cargo shipments via the Seaway from the start of the shipping season (March 20 through April 30) reached 3.7 million metric tons, up 8% from the same period a year ago.
Economic Development, Global Economy, China, Logistics
Supply Chain Commentary: Manufacturing Returns to the U.S.
With changing cost dynamics, renewed focus on consistent quality, and new supply chain opportunities, the United States is becoming an increasingly attractive base for manufacturers. Explore the four reasons shoring up reshoring.
Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Rail, Supply Chain
SC Ports Has Strongest April on Record for Container Cargo
South Carolina Ports Authority had its strongest April container volumes on record, with 189,315 twenty foot-equivalent units (TEUs) handled last month. In addition to being the strongest April in SCPA history, last month’s volumes were the second-highest ever handled by the Port.
Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
Bayonne Bridge Project Will Wrap Up Six Months Early
The raised bridge allows the world's ultra-large, environmentally friendly container vessels to pass beneath the span, gaining access to the Ports of Newark, Elizabeth, and Staten Island.
Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
From the Front Lines to the Boardroom
Profile of David Congdon, CEO, Old Dominion Freight Line
Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation
Maersk Line Deploys Its First Second Generation Triple-E
Madrid Maersk, a 20,568 TEU container vessel and the first second generation Triple-E, made its maiden voyage. Its first call was the Port of Tianjin in China.
Green Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
3 Green Measures Your Fleet Provider Should Be Taking
Air Cargo, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics, Transportation
Transportation & Services Update
Logistics, Rail, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure
U.S. Infrastructure Still at the Bottom of the Class
Every four years, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) issues an Infrastructure Report Card that thoroughly analyzes and grades U.S. infrastructure in the form of a school report card.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Global Trade Network: A Strategic, Competitive Asset
Companies are realizing they must change their mindset to remain competitive. Embracing a global trade network model removes some of the constraints that make global trade management a challenge
Intermodal, Customer Service, Logistics, Rail, Supply Chain, Transportation
Increased Capacity and Flexibility
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management, Technology
Leading Logistics Provider Closes More Business, Develops Stronger Customer Relationships
Alaska: Rewarding the Resilient and Resourceful
Logistics providers in Alaska are on top of the world, literally and figuratively. They are a special breed prepared for every challenge the Last Frontier poses.
Global Economy, Global Logistics, Global Trade Management
2020 Global Trade Management Guide
From resource planning and transportation management to analytics, these top global trade management (GTM) solutions can help take the stress out of managing your global supply chain.
Global Economy, Risk Management, Supply Chain Management
Is Your Supply Chain Resilient? How Manufacturers Can Map Dependencies and Minimize Risk During COVID-19
This is how manufacturers and retailers can map dependencies and minimize risk when facing supply chain disruptions like the new coronavirus pandemic.
Trucking, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Transportation
Ship More, Pay Less: Controlling Transportation Costs
Better matching demand to supply and adjusting contracts, tendering, and invoice auditing strategies can help shippers control transportation costs as rates rise in 2020.
Global Trade Management, Ocean, Rail
Can the New Silk Road Compete with the Maritime Silk Road?
Take a look at the facts surrounding the New Silk Road, which has the potential to act as a high-speed internet connection for transporting goods.
Cloud Computing, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
Formulating a Predictive Flow
Chemical company BASF Corp. improves real-time visibility of its transportation operations and moves towards predictive supply chain activities with Transplace and Descartes’ MacroPoint solutions.
Careers, Global Logistics, Warehousing
Taking the Wheel of GM's Service Parts
GM's executive director of global aftersales supply chain, warehousing, and logistics discusses her role and answers the big questions.
Customer Service, Global Logistics, Technology
Seeing Clearly: The Value of Visibility
Lost visibility into your supply chain means lost value. The good news is that the right telematics and related technologies can help maintain powerful visibility and control over even the most complex global supply chain networks in service today.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Trucking, Transportation
Supporting Women Behind the Wheel
A recent bill would require the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to support women truck drivers.
Air Cargo, China, Global Logistics, Global Trade Management
China's Trade Outlook Declines as Air Drags
Trade tensions between the United States and China have many repercussions, according to the DHL Global Trade Barometer, an early indicator of global trade developments calculated using artificial intelligence and big data analytics.
Green Logistics, Supply Chain, Sustainability
A Greener Supply Chain
Companies looking to make a profound change in their supply chain carbon footprint must make the commitment a top-down directive that encourages the entire enterprise to ask probing questions and actively support efforts to make their supply chain more environmentally friendly.
Global Economy, High-Value/High-Risk Cargo, Supply Chain
Stop, Thief!
TT Club and BSI have issued the second edition of their report on global cargo theft, the first to cover a full year. The report analyzes cargo theft by modality, theft type (modus operandi), commodities targeted, and the value of losses across the major regions of the world (see chart above).
Logistics, Trucking, Technology
How Tech Keeps Talent
For the logistics and transportation industries, the evolving on-demand economy means an increased demand for warehouse staff and commercial drivers. In fact, the American Trucking Association estimates the commercial trucking industry will need a million new drivers within the next decade.
Global Economy, Global Trade Management, Supply Chain
The Tricks Of Trade
Five regions/countries merit serious thought by any company doing business in those regions. They are the United States, Canada and Mexico, the United Kingdom, Russia and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) countries.
Global Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Looking Forward to it
Here are seven global logistics trends that will impact freight forwarding in the next few years.
Logistics, Rail, Supply Chain, Transportation Management
Tracking Resins Avoids a Sticky Situation
Aurora Plastics automates resin off-loading process and avoids costly inventory and quality management errors with RFID reader hardware from Janam Technologies and customized software applications from Quest Integrated Solutions.
Global Economy, Global Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain
A New Day for U.S. Ports
A robust economy and capital investments help buoy record cargo volumes.
Intermodal, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain
International Intermodal: Containers on the Move
This story examines some of the challenges that are slowing the flow of intermodal containers, and also looks at some technology solutions that help to improve the situation.
Global Economy, Logistics, Supply Chain
Deconstructing Global Supply Chains
Despite a shift toward regionalization, the era of complex supply chain ecosystems is far from over.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Consumer Electronics FTZ - MD Logistics
MD Logistics navigated the application process to become a general-purpose zone operator, providing customers with significant cost savings and allowing their goods to flow to market with greater ease.
Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Technology
Improving Ocean Shipping: Blockchain Reaction
Examining the effects of blockchain technology on ocean carriers and shippers.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
Leveraging Logistics Communities to Find Capacity in a Tight Market - Kuebix
Finding truckload capacity is on everyone’s minds as the capacity crunch and driver shortage worsens.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
How Shippers and 3PLs Can Better Manage the Global Cargo Chain's First Mile to Last Mile - WiseTech Global
Three experts from the WiseTech Global family of companies discuss how shippers and 3PLs can improve their cargo chains spanning first-mile pickup, cross-border consolidation, and deconsolidating into last-mile parcel carrier networks.
Global Economy, Global Logistics, Global Trade Management
Weather Forecast: Supply Chain Disruptions Ahead
China Post and Lufthansa Cargo announce strategic cooperation; LLamasoft survey finds that nearly half of manufacturers are considering alternate suppliers and are concerned about increased operational costs thanks to taxes and duties; Survey finds shipping industry concerned about impact of trade protectionism and cyber threats but mostly optimistic about growth; Global supply chain disruptions continue to grow at an alarming rate and the potential for financial or revenue impacts is the highest in three years; Top UK imports; automated storage and retrieval systems market to witness double-digit growth
Global Logistics, Logistics, Ports
GPA on Track for 4.3M TEUs
For Calendar Year 2018 through November, the Port of Savannah has handled 4 million twenty-foot equivalent container units, up from 3.72 million over the same period last year. Containers currently booked for December will add approximately 362,000 TEUs to the annual total.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain
Panama Canal in the Zone
The New NAFTA winners and losers; shippers need larger customs bonds; Panama Canal sets record annual cargo tonnage in fiscal year 2018; South Korea trade growth remains positive in Q4 2018; the EU countries importing the most coffee; Feelunique partners with SEKO Logistics for cross-border growth into China; first global network of ocean-bound plastics supply chains
Air Cargo, Expedited Air, Global Logistics, Supply Chain
Airfreight Forwarders Guide
These airfreight partners can help you fashion transportation operations that make your company a model of efficiency.
Green Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management
Companies in Asia Pacific Place More Importance on Green Transport Than Other Regions
Companies in Asia Pacific place more importance on green transport than other regions do, according to DHL’s latest research report on ground transportation logistics.
Global Economy, Import, Export, Global Logistics, Global Trade Management
Strong Im/Ex Market Fuels South Korea Trade Growth
The New NAFTA winners and losers; shippers need larger customs bonds; Panama Canal sets record annual cargo tonnage in fiscal year 2018; South Korea trade growth remains positive in Q4 2018; the EU countries importing the most coffee; Feelunique partners with SEKO Logistics for cross-border growth into China; first global network of ocean-bound plastics supply chains
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Sustainability
Apple Seeds Clean Energy Fund for China
Apple will launch a new first-of-its-kind investment fund in China to connect suppliers with renewable energy sources.
Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain, Transportation
Maritime Update: Staying Above Water
Five trends shaping the maritime industry will also impact shippers: carrier consolidation and alliances, the increasing sizes of ships, ports that have become chokepoints, advancing technology, and increasing concerns about the environmental impact of shipping.
Air Cargo, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Flying in the Face of Danger: Lufthansa Handles World's First eDGD
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
6 Ways to Find Hidden Capacity
As a booming economy, an aging and shrinking driver workforce, and the new EDL mandate combine with other factors to create a truckload capacity shortage, shippers have to change how they do business to make sure they can move goods. Experts share how to survive in a new economy where truckers are in the driver’s seat in more ways than one.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
Good Question: To address the truck driver shortage, should we lower the minimum driver age to 18?
Readers take sides in the debate on whether to lower the minimum age for getting a CDL to 18 as a way to address the truck driver shortage.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
Good News From the Government!
(Yes, You Read That Right)
The U.S. government reports strong growth for the GDP and freight in Q2 2018 but will such a growth continue despite truck capacity issues?
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
Conserving a National Resource
Driver wellness programs are relatively easy to implement, don't cost money, and are the right thing to.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
Driver Wellness Programs: The Right Thing to Do
Wellness programs keep drivers healthy, and carriers wealthy and wise.
Retail Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
Securing Capacity While Pivoting for Peak Season - Hub Group
A home goods retailer turned to Hub Group to secure capacity in the face of a hectic peak season.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
2018 Top 100 Truckers
Inbound Logistics' annual Top 100 Truckers directory provides an in-depth index of carriers that match shippers' diverse and demanding needs.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
2018 Trucking Perspectives
Insights collected through Inbound Logistics' exclusive annual survey of shippers and truckers find the industry's most significant trends and challenges.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Is Asia The New Bermuda Triangle?
Large shipping losses declined by 38 percent globally over the past decade, but losses in Asia rose year-on-year, with incidents in the South China, Indochina, Indonesia, and Philippine maritime regions rising 25 percent.
Global Logistics, Fulfillment, Logistics, Supply Chain, Visibility
A Consolidated Fulfillment Solution Enables True Global Visibility - SEKO Logistics
SEKO Logistics helped virtualization technology company Sphere 3D Corp. gain global visibility and reduce warehousing and logistics costs.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
DP World Extends Services to Europe with Unifeeder Acquisition
Logistics, Ports, Supply Chain
U.S. Seaports Need Multimodal Funding
U.S. port authorities identify more than $20 billion in projected multimodal port and rail access needs over the next decade, while one-third cite pressing rail project needs costing at least $50 million for each of their ports, according to a new American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) survey, The State of Freight III.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain
Italy's Ritrama Sticks a Landing in SC
Ritrama, an Italian multinational self-adhesive materials producer, chose Ferretto Group's technological solutions for its new automated warehouse located in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Mexico, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
Securing Capacity for Freight Moving In and Out of Mexico - Landstar
For shippers, importing to and exporting from Mexico can present a unique set of challenges. One of the toughest challenges that cross-border shippers in today’s market face is securing high quality capacity on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border.
Air Cargo, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Southwest Goes Tex-Mex
U.S.-based low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines flies into the international freight transportation field with the launch of a new Houston-Mexico City route. The carrier plans to add Cancun, Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas to its network by end of summer 2018.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
How an End-to-End Strategy Can Help You Overcome The Capacity Crunch - Unyson
Here are five tips for refocusing your approach to solution design with an end-to-end mindset.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Managing Global Supply Chains: A Shore Bet
Should you offshore, nearshore, or reshore? It helps to understand how each model impacts the supply chain before you ante up.
Logistics, Ports, Supply Chain, Technology
Getting Wise to Smart Ports
The nation’s ports are testing technologies and investing in infrastructure improvements to adapt to a world where the ultimate consumer increasingly embraces Amazon-like expectations.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Humans Are What's Wrong with the Global Supply Chain
Problems in the global supply chain are the cause of world hunger, but technology can easily fix them.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Tech Drives Trade Growth, Say Upbeat SMEs
Small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs) struggling for equal footing in the global economy increasingly look to cross-border trade for growth, seeing technology as a way past obstacles in shipping and compliance, according to new research from Shipa Freight.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
SMEs Reveal Global Trade Obstacles
Small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs) face numerous international trade obstacles, finds a Shipa Freight study.
Logistics, Ports, Supply Chain
Ports Too Busy to Worry About Trade Tensions
Despite trade tensions, port business in the United States and Asia is booming, reports the latest Global Kuehne + Nagel Indicators (gKNi).
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
CEVA and IMS Team Up For FTZ Services
A new alliance between CEVA Global Logistics and IMS Worldwide (IMSW) offers Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) services to U.S. shippers.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
American Airlines Says Hola to Cuba Cargo Service
American Airlines becomes the first U.S. passenger carrier to begin cargo service to Cuba.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Now Is the Time to Take Action to Combat Carrier Capacity Issues - Transporeon Group
To find additional capacity, strategic, proactive sourcing methods based on technology specifically created for transportation procurement can uncover hidden carrier capacity by connecting shippers to logistics service providers.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Truck Driver Shortage Solution: Recruit Generation Z
Recruiting Generation Z members is one solution for the truck driver shortage, but companies should gear their recruitment tactics toward this tech-savvy set.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
XPO Logistics Taps Mobile Technology in Europe
Logistics, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Supply Chain, Technology
Software-as-a-Service or Outsourced Managed Services: Which is Right for Your Organization? - Transplace
There is no “one size fits all” approach when it comes to managing transportation operations, so each shipper needs to carefully consider each option before making a decision.
Global Economy, Global Logistics, Global Trade Management
Getting the Most Out of Foreign Trade Zones
Any business that imports products should investigate the benefits offered by taking advantage of Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs). Here’s how they work.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
2018 Global Logistics Guide
Inbound Logistics' 14th annual Global Logistics Guide presents a transportation and logistics world atlas to help you stay on top of shifting global dynamics and identify and map out continents and countries that require further exploration.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain
Leveling the Ocean Shipping Playing Field
Participating beneficial cargo owners can benefit from enhanced purchasing power, service monitoring, and cost transparency as a result of a new partnership between supply chain consulting company Chainalytics and global shipping consultancy Drewry.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Small Businesses Face Import Overhead
Freightos conducted a survey to reveal how cumbersome logistics remains to American companies importing goods.
Import, Export, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
FTAs Top Concern of Importers/Exporters
To gauge shipper perspectives on trade in today's world, and particularly about the shift in free trade agreement (FTA) focus, global logistics and transportation solutions company BDP polled U.S. importers and exporters attending its 29th Annual Regulatory Compliance Seminar in Houston in late February.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
Capacity Crunch? Carriers Weigh In
Shippers express concern about finding capacity, but how do carriers see the situation? To find out, Transporeon Group, a cloud-based supply chain execution platform provider, surveyed its base of more than 3,000 North American logistics service providers.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Ports, Supply Chain
Long Beach Port Goes With the Flow
As cargo volumes and the complexity of port operations continue to increase, the Port of Long Beach and GE Transportation are collaborating on a pilot project to improve cargo flow, increase visibility, and enhance real-time decision-making.
Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
U.S. Manufacturers Brace for Tariff Backlash
Shortly after the Trump administration announced the United States would impose tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, Harley-Davidson was among the companies expressing concern.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Sky. Falling or Not?
Demand-driven logistics can help manage supply chain disruption caused by trade uncertainty, tariffs, protectionism, and retaliation.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Ports, Supply Chain
The Model Port of the Future
Port of Rotterdam and IBM develop the model port of the future.
Air Cargo, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Airline Confidence Stays High
Airline confidence stays high, according to IATA’s latest airline business confidence index.
E-commerce, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
H&M Tries on Supply Chain Improvements
Retailer H&M will increase supply chain investments and continue cost control measures to address slow growth in 2017, and keep pace with e-commerce rivals.
Cross-border Trade, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
UPS Ups Cross-Border Investment
UPS will develop a new operations center in the North American Borderplex.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Taking the Measure of Global Trade
Global trade continues to grow according to DHL’s new Global Trade Barometer.
Logistics, Ports, Supply Chain
Raising the GPA
Georgia Ports Authority outlines ambitious growth plans.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
How to Contain Rising Truckload Prices
Truckload shipping costs are skyrocketing. Here are some strategies to help you contain increasing prices.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Spot Market Strategies: Making the Right Connection
Digital loadboards are transforming the spot market from a people business to a fast-paced online marketplace that matches freight and shippers faster than ever. Shippers can tap into the flexibility of the spot market while working with carriers that meet their standards.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain
Global Trade Disruption: Managing the New Normal
Global trade disruptions come in all shapes and sizes, and can wreak havoc on supply chains. Find out what proactive strategies and tactics leading companies are using to tackle the escalating challenge of supply chain risk management.
E-commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Truckload Carriers and E-commerce: Serving the Middle Mile
E-commerce is redrawing the landscape for freight transportation. Do truckload carriers have a place in this new world of high-velocity supply chains, especially as shipments get smaller and delivery windows shrink?
Air Cargo, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Peak Season Piques Airfreight Demand
Economic Development, Panama Canal, Logistics, Supply Chain
Welcome to the Neo-Panamax Era: Big Ships, Big Opportunities
The widening of the Panama Canal ushers in an era of big ships and big opportunities. Companies with a New Jersey location are well-positioned to capitalize on this exciting new era.
E-commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
LTL Carriers: E-Commerce Powerhouse
As more consumers choose e-commerce for a variety of goods, how are less-than-truckload carriers being impacted? Trucking companies are developing new strategies to serve retailers and manufacturers creating the goods that impatient consumers expect fast and free.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Multi-Stop Steps
If you suspect that carriers reject multi-stop truckloads more often than single-stop loads, you’re only partially right.
Global Economy, Retail Logistics, Retail, Supply Chain
Get Your Supply Chain Up to E-Commerce Speed
Supply chains face a conundrum when it comes to speed: no matter how automated your processes are internally, you’re only as fast as the next guy in the chain. Here’s what it takes to be e-commerce fast.
Global Logistics, Ocean, Ports
Panama Canal Expansion Hits the Big Time
Panama Canal welcomes largest capacity container vessel to date through expanded locks; latest research shows a drop in international retailers offering free returns; The global forecast for the refrigerated transport market through 2022; what does the future of marine technology hold
The Red Wings Beneath My Feet
The Red Wing Shoe Company gets customers to share how their boots are serving them—and the supply chain—well.
3PL, Trucking, Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
Shippers Seek 3PL Efficiencies Amidst Capacity Constraints - DLS Worldwide
DLS Worldwide President Thomas Griffin reveals the 3PL efficiencies in highest demand as shippers face capacity constraints in 2017.
Trucking, Security, Transportation
Cargo Security: The Art of the Steal
Keeping your cargo safe from theft is a bigger challenge than you might think. Follow these steps to reduce the risks that make your company a target.
E-commerce, Global Logistics, Retail
E-commerce Retailers Target Germany
Approximately one-third of leading U.S. e-commerce retailers are planning to enter the German market in the next four years, according to a recent study.
Global Logistics, Sourcing/Negotiations, Retail
Fashion Supply Chain: What to Where
Executives from leading fashion and apparel brands, retailers, importers, and wholesalers reveal the supply chain challenges topping their list.
10 Tips for Transportation Sourcing
Selecting a transportation mode and carrier isn’t as simple as identifying the fastest or least expensive option. It’s a complicated process that takes into account timelines and risks as well as budgets. Industry experts share best practices that will help save money and prevent costly mistakes.
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology
The Ins and Outs of Deploying Mobile Devices Across the Supply Chain
Businesses face many challenges when it comes to mobile technology in their supply chain, from application selection to ongoing support. Here’s how to get with the mobile program.
Import, Export, Global Logistics, Logistics I.T., Technology
Global Trade Content: Unlocking the Supply Chain Value
Integrating external content is becoming more valuable for companies seeking more automation and real-time control over their supply chain planning and execution functions.
Global Logistics, Logistics Solutions Providers, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Solved: A Consolidated Fulfillment Solution With Global Visibility - SEKO
Sphere 3D turned to SEKO for global visibility and reduced logistics and warehousing costs.
Big Data, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Technology
The Key to Lasting Supply Chain Innovation: Get Real
Managing a business for sustained growth means finding and implementing innovative solutions to the challenges of complex supply chain logistics. To achieve lasting, repeatable innovation, check out these real-world solutions.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Safety
Safety and Shipping Report: Cyber Security, Regulation, and Cost Cutting Impacts Global Shipping
Big Data, Trucking, Technology
Commentary: IoT and Analytics to Usher in New Era in Logistics
The ultimate way to transform logistics is by improving efficiencies through the help of IoT, analytics, and intelligent platforms that run independently. Here's a look into the future.
Panama Canal, Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain
Port Everglades to Purchase Three Super Post-Panamax Container Gantry Cranes
Port Everglades' three low-profile Super Post Panamax container-handling gantry cranes will meet demands from current customers and new services anticipated from the port's expansion program.
Pharmaceutical Logistics, Health Care Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Latin America
UPS Opens New Healthcare Facility in Colombia
UPS opened its new healthcare-dedicated facility to serve the growing pharmaceutical, biopharma, and medical device industry in Latin America.
Panama Canal, Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain
Port of Baltimore Planning for Bigger Ships and More Containers
Global Logistics, Logistics, Rail, Supply Chain, Transportation
New Rail Service Will Link the UK and China
E-commerce, Global Logistics, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain
Study Finds U.S. Retailers Lead the Way in International Expansion
The retail industry's international expansion slowed a bit in 2016 from its strong pace of a year earlier as retailers adjusted to e-commerce and shifting exchange rates, according to CBRE Group Inc.’s international retail expansion study.
Big Data, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Technology
How to Prepare for the Digital Future
Digitization is rapidly transforming the ocean container shipping industry. Here’s how to prepare.
Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain, Transportation
Biggest Vessel on the U.S. East Coast Calls
The big ships are here. At 1,200 feet long and 158 feet wide, the containership COSCO Development is the biggest containership to call The Port of Virginia and the U.S. East Coast.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Transportation
ICS Aims to Reduce CO2 Emissions from Global Shipping
The long term future of international shipping must eventually be fossil fuel free, according to the International Chamber of Shipping.
Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Rail, Supply Chain
SC Ports Has Strongest April on Record for Container Cargo
South Carolina Ports Authority had its strongest April container volumes on record, with 189,315 twenty foot-equivalent units (TEUs) handled last month. In addition to being the strongest April in SCPA history, last month’s volumes were the second-highest ever handled by the Port.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Transportation
Commentary: Are ELD’s All That Bad?
Data from electronic logging devices could close the visibility gap for every party in the transportation industry.
Panama Canal, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation
Commentary: Will the Panama Canal Correct Problems?
Only half of the projected number of ships per day are transiting through the new canal locks due to a lack of staff and infrastructure, according to Masters, Mates & Pilots.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation
Commentary: New Alliances Unlikely to Increase NAFTA Ocean Freight Competitiveness
The new shipping alliances that came into effect a month ago are unlikely to increase ocean freight competitiveness between the United States and its NAFTA partners, according to iContainers, an online freight forwarder.
Logistics, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
Hitting a Freight Management Bull’s Eye
Ben E. Keith maximized freight management with help from ArrowStream’s Crossbow technology.
Demand Planning, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
3 Steps to a Demand-Driven Supply Chain
Customers expect immediate access to goods and services, and convenient delivery options. In short, it’s an on-demand economy. Companies must adapt and start optimizing their supply chains to stay competitive. Here’s how.
E-commerce, Food Logistics, Trucking, Technology
Most Read Articles of 2019
Take a look at the top ten Inbound Logistics articles that got readers buzzing in 2019.
Import, Export, Global Logistics, Ports
Great Lakes Ports Stay on Course
U.S. Great Lakes ports are on pace to beat 2018 cargo volumes following a robust September handling road salt, cement, stone, petroleum, and wind energy components, and supporting the region's construction activity and energy needs.
Panama Canal, Global Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Ports
Panama Canal Keeps the Faith
The Panama Canal welcomed its 5,000th Neopanamax vessel through the waterway, reaffirming the value and impact the route has had on global maritime trade.
Global Logistics, Global Trade Management, Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Answering Global Volatility with IT Solutions to Support Supply Chain Agility
The current emphasis on supply chain performance is not going to go away once the back-and-forth sparring of tariffs and retributions have been resolved. Supply chain management will continue to play an important role in obtaining raw resources in a timely, efficient manner. A non-interrupted flow of materials is a necessity to meet customer expectations and remain competitive.
Forklifts, Global Logistics, Logistics, Technology
Building a Global Experience Through Connected Service
The Internet of Things (IoT) is bringing a new level of connectivity that is evolving the forklift service call and changing how companies approach equipment maintenance. Today’s connected service technicians, armed with new technology and increased connectivity, are helping to make service calls smarter and more proactive.
Intermodal, Logistics, Rail, Supply Chain, Trucking
Intermodal Transport: Finding the Road to the Right Track
This story provides an update on the state of intermodal transportation in the U.S., including the conditions driving shippers to make greater use of intermodal, moves the railroads are making to improve service, and the factors that help to determine whether a shipment should go intermodal or over the road.
Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation
Optimizing Ocean Transport
These best practices will help streamline your ocean freight process.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Europe Stays in the Loop
Virgin Hyperloop One will open a $500-million Advanced Technology Development and Testing Center in Spain, the company's first European development facility.
Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
Bridging the Gap Between Women and Funding
Thirty women have become small business owners in the trucking industry thanks to the efforts of Expediter Services (ES), in conjunction with the Women in Trucking Association.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Fleet Operators Get No ELD Satisfaction
Slightly fewer than half of fleet operators responding to a Coretex Electronic Logging Device (ELD) satisfaction survey say the mandate is good for the transportation industry. Coretex surveyed 303 U.S. trucking companies of various sizes.
Logistics, Site Selection, Rail, Supply Chain
Industrial Development Returns to the Rails
Led by a new crop of innovative executives, modern Class 1 railroads, along with real estate professionals, are responding to new logistics demands and spearheading substantial rail-oriented industrial development projects across the nation.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
5 Ways to Mitigate High Freight Rates
Here are the main factors impacting the current freight market and strategies for driving overall cost savings during this historic time.
Labor Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Preparing for the Rough Road Ahead: Taking a Long-Term Look at How the Driver Shortage Is Affecting LTL
According to the American Trucking Associations (ATA), the industry expected a driver shortage of more than 50,000 at the end of 2017. Unfortunately, it’s projected to only get worse. By the ATA’s projections, the shortage could extend to more than 174,000 drivers by 2026.
Green Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
5 Ways Warehousing is Going Green
5 Ways Warehousing is Going Green
Green Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Sustainability
Clarifying The Business Case For Green Supply Chain Management
Clarifying The Business Case For Green Supply Chain Management
Air Cargo, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Good Start for Air Cargo? Too Early to Tell
2018 looks to be off to a flying start for the air cargo industry, according to World ACD, but it may be too early to celebrate. Worldwide air cargo yield dropped to USD $1.89 (U.S. dollars) in January 2018, 7.8 percent below December, but 16.8 percent higher than January 2017.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain
Leveling the Ocean Shipping Playing Field
Participating beneficial cargo owners can benefit from enhanced purchasing power, service monitoring, and cost transparency as a result of a new partnership between supply chain consulting company Chainalytics and global shipping consultancy Drewry.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology
Technology Fuels Truckload Transport
Dedicated truckload fleets fill up on technology solutions that pump crucial data from power units and trailers and deliver it to shippers ready to give their supply chains the gas.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain
German Trucks: It’s a Steal
Growing cargo thefts across Germany, resulting in product losses valued at $1.3 billion annually, have prompted business associations in the country to launch a joint initiative to tackle the problem.
E-commerce, Logistics, Ports, Supply Chain
Imports, E-Commerce Drive Industrial Real Estate Demand
Seaports are a vital economic engine for the United States and a huge driver of demand for industrial real estate. Imports represented 63 percent of the total loaded cargo volume in 2017 for the top 13 ports in the United States.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Ports, Supply Chain
Long Beach Port Goes With the Flow
As cargo volumes and the complexity of port operations continue to increase, the Port of Long Beach and GE Transportation are collaborating on a pilot project to improve cargo flow, increase visibility, and enhance real-time decision-making.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Ports, Supply Chain
The Model Port of the Future
Port of Rotterdam and IBM develop the model port of the future.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Slowing Down the Driver Shortage
Companies need to develop successful tactics and strategies in the recruitment and retention of drivers in order to remain competitive.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Capacity Crunch
The perfect storm is here: between the back-to-back hurricanes of 2017, the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate going into effect, and the ongoing driver shortage crisis, the transportation industry is experiencing a critical capacity crunch.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Tracking Trucking
Data scientists at fleet management solutions provider Omnitracs recently conducted some research into what the trucking industry looked like in 2016 vs. 2017.
Last Mile Delivery, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
The New Era of Smart City Logistics - MHI
The continued migration of people to cities and increase in online shopping will generate more freight deliveries to and within urban areas. Let’s talk about your company’s futureproof strategy to meet the challenges and opportunities of smart city logistics head-on.
3PL, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Why the Rise of the 4PL Is Good News for Your Business
Some shippers find the 3PL model doesn’t go far enough. Here's how to make 4PLs work for you.
Economic Development, Distribution, Logistics, Ports
Florida: Logistics & Distribution—The Future is Here
Florida's state-of-the-art seaports and airports, and strong highway and rail networks, have helped establish a strong and growing logistics sector.
Logistics Solutions Providers, Logistics I.T., Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Transportation Management
Choosing a TMS Today: Measure Five Times, Cut Once?
Lengthy, months-long selection processes are a thing of the past. For roughly two-thirds of shippers, the focus is on improved efficiencies, execution, and visibility. For these companies, a modern TMS can be live and saving money within weeks or even days.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Gelnius Launches Supply Chain Management Software
Gelnius’ new technology platform has the ability to save money based on customers achieving reduced transportation cost and better management of administration overhead, as well as cost savings linked to visibility of all freight transactions on a single platform.
Supply Chain, Trucking, Sustainability, Transportation
Commentary: 8 Sustainable Freight Trends Smart Supply Chains Need to Embrace
Follow these 8 steps to reap significant cost savings and performance enhancements while also reducing the use of limited natural resources and mitigating the negative environmental effects of transportation-related emissions.
Air Cargo, Economic Development, Logistics, Ocean, Site Selection, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Alaska: Conquering The Last Frontier
By offering air, barge, ocean carrier, rail, and trucking services, logistics providers are minimizing the risks involved with transporting goods to, from, and within Alaska.
Panama Canal, Global Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Ports
Panama Canal Keeps the Faith
The Panama Canal welcomed its 5,000th Neopanamax vessel through the waterway, reaffirming the value and impact the route has had on global maritime trade.
Global Economy, Global Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain
A New Day for U.S. Ports
A robust economy and capital investments help buoy record cargo volumes.
Intermodal, Logistics, Rail, Supply Chain, Trucking
Intermodal Transport: Finding the Road to the Right Track
This story provides an update on the state of intermodal transportation in the U.S., including the conditions driving shippers to make greater use of intermodal, moves the railroads are making to improve service, and the factors that help to determine whether a shipment should go intermodal or over the road.
Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain, Transportation
Maritime Update: Staying Above Water
Five trends shaping the maritime industry will also impact shippers: carrier consolidation and alliances, the increasing sizes of ships, ports that have become chokepoints, advancing technology, and increasing concerns about the environmental impact of shipping.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
Trouble Finding Capacity? How a 3PL Can Help
Partnering with a 3PL could be the best solution to improved visibility and lower costs over the long haul.
Big Data, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Artificial Intelligence Will Transform the Global Logistics Network in Three Key Areas
Artificial intelligence (AI) use is accelerating as more businesses look to make the digital transformation leap. Here are three areas in global logistics where AI will be the most impactful.
Logistics, Logistics I.T., Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing
Top 6 Factors for Selecting and Implementing a WMS
Warehouse management systems provide organizations with a boost to their operations and help them keep up with the growing demands of their customers and partners. Still, implementing a WMS is a complex process that requires extensive planning, study and patience. Experts point to a number of key factors to consider when shopping for a system for your organization.
Logistics Solutions Providers, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Ports, Technology
The Next Transformational Technology for Terminal Operations: Simplified and Integrated Systems
Terminal operations today leverage highly integrated systems—from vehicle/fleet management, remote crane management, terminal operating systems, gate operation, position detection, and many others. So, how do we make this integration work better? The short answer—simplify and standardize.
Global Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Security, Technology
Is Ransomware Holding Global Trade Hostage? Here’s How to Safeguard Your Supply Chain
The logistics sector’s reliance on relationships, email, and spreadsheet attachments makes it particularly vulnerable to cyberattacks. And the costs are staggering. Find out what shippers can do to make communications more secure.
Green Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
3 Green Measures Your Fleet Provider Should Be Taking
Big Data, 3PL, Import, Export, High-Value/High-Risk Cargo, Ocean, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Technology
Ocean Freight Visibility on the Horizon?
3PL, Global Logistics, Manufacturing, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain
Simplifying Supply Chain Complexities
As technology and innovation continue to enable new options, supply chains will be sure to keep pace and take us to new heights.
Air Cargo, Economic Development, Logistics, Ocean, Site Selection, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Alaska: Conquering The Last Frontier
By offering air, barge, ocean carrier, rail, and trucking services, logistics providers are minimizing the risks involved with transporting goods to, from, and within Alaska.
Economic Development, Logistics, Site Selection, Ports, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Warehousing
Georgia: Pathways to Progress
In the logistics sphere, Georgia offers every important road—as well as air and sea route—to success.
Economic Development, Logistics, Site Selection, Ports, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Warehousing
Georgia: Pathways to Progress
In the logistics sphere, Georgia offers every important road—as well as air and sea route—to success.
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