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Asia, Global Logistics, Cross-border Trade, China, Labor Management, Canada, Manufacturing, Reverse Logistics, Transportation Infrastructure, Ports, Latin America, Retail, Economic Development
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
Asia, Global Logistics, Cross-border Trade, Canada, 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
Cross-border Trade Secrets
Complex border crossings lead U.S. shippers to rely on third-party logistics (3PL) providers to ease trade with Canada.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Cross-border Trade
Global Logistics—February 2013
Streamlining border regulations more critical to GDP growth than eliminating tariffs; McDonald's Australian business introduces iOS app that tracks food sources; Internet usage disparity in China raises concerns; Indonesia to export cargo ships from China in the face of rising logistics costs; Aussie wool growers target Vietnam for expansion; U.S., Mexico align border security initiatives.
Transportation Infrastructure, Cross-border Trade, Canada, Economic Development
Canada Trade: Driving Growth Northward
Increasing demand for U.S. goods in Canada represents a positive sign for the economies of both countries. But keeping cross-border shipments moving requires building smart and savvy logistics partnerships.
Due North: U.S.-Canada Trade Flows Steady
For many manufacturers and logistics professionals, preparation and opportunity are meeting right now at the U.S.-Canadian border, as North American companies on both sides of the boundary reexamine, redefine, and realign their global supply chain strategies.
Security, Transportation Infrastructure, Cross-border Trade, Canada
Ties That Bind: Sewing Up U.S.-Canada Trade
A steady stream of goods passing north and south across the U.S.-Canada border stitches the two nations tightly together, complicated by factors such as customs regulations, security protocols, data exchange, and infrastructure projects.
Cross-border Trade, Supply Chain Management, Ports, Risk Management, Global Logistics, Import, Export
Steering Clear of Supply Chain Disruptions
Companies make contingency plans to prepare for possible supply chain disruptions caused by port labor negotiations.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Ports, Partnership, Automotive Logistics, Ocean, 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
Global Logistics, Cross-border Trade
The Benefits of Using a Foreign Trade Zone
Importers and exporters can achieve cost savings by using a foreign trade zone.
Security, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Rail, Safety, Finance, Green Logistics
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
Global Logistics, Cross-border Trade, Mexico, Manufacturing, 3PL, Site Selection, Supply Chain Management, Latin America, Economic Development
Cross-Border Trade: Made in Mexico
U.S. companies stand to gain from establishing manufacturing operations in Mexico – if they manage the challenges.
3PL, Supply Chain Management, Security, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Partnership, Global Logistics, Transportation, Safety, Warehousing
Cargo Security: Protecting the Supply Chain
Ensuring supply chain security requires that shippers and logistics providers stay one step ahead of thieves.
Security, Transportation Infrastructure, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Intermodal, Rail, Industry Associations, Transportation, Safety
Rail Trends Recap: Shared Strategies, Mixed Signals
The 2013 Rail Trends conference addressed issues of rail safety and regulation.
Supply Chain Management, Partnership, Global Logistics, Cross-border Trade, Mexico, Manufacturing, 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.
3PL, Security, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Partnership, Global Logistics
Know Thy Partner: Beyond C-TPAT
Knowing your global trading partners can help maintain a smooth flow of goods, while ensuring safety and security.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Transportation Management, Transportation, Logistics I.T., Trucking
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.
Panama Canal, China, 3PL, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Middle East, Asia, Risk Management, Global Logistics
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”
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Demand Planning, Logistics I.T., Ocean, 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
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Labor Management, 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.
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.
Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Rail, Air Cargo, Ocean, Green Logistics, 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
3PL, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Labor Management
How Will the Affordable Care Act Impact Shippers?
A large seasonal workforce complicates 3PL compliance with healthcare laws and could mean rate increases for shippers.
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
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.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
Trends—August 2013
State legislative myopia and oversight threaten private sector competitiveness; Alaska considers freight-floating air ships; M&A mega deals drive value in transportation and logistics space; Order metrics increase productivity; High-end retail outlets replace department stores.
Transportation Infrastructure, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
Have You Seen That 584-Page ‘Map’ Yet?
The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act steps up surety bond requirements for freight brokers.
Transportation Infrastructure, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
Transportation Infrastructure: Building Hope for the Future
U.S. industry confronts a failing transportation system and looming capacity crunch. New legislation may help.
Mexico, Asia, Global Logistics, Cross-border Trade, 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
Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Asia, Risk Management, Cross-border Trade, Mexico, 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.
Transportation Infrastructure, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
America’s Hardened Arteries
The United States lags behind other nations in transportation policy and infrastructure funding, writes Inbound Logistics Publisher Keith Biondo.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Intermodal, 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.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
Transportation Advocacy: Shippers Stand Up for Their Rights
Logistics and supply chain professionals are finding a greater need to speak out and educate government officials on key issues affecting transportation, logistics, and supply chain.
U.S.—Mexico Trade: Two-Way Traffic
The emergence of integrated third-party logistics (3PL) solutions, expanded and improved intermodal service offerings, and creative collaborations to optimize transport resources has prompted many companies to expand operations in Mexico.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Industry Associations
3PLs Create a Unified Supply Chain Voice
Warehouses, third-party logistics providers, and other supply chain businesses are making an effort to manage their collective public image in the face of union disputes and other issues. Joel Anderson, president and CEO of the International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA), explains how IWLA’s Public Policy Center seeks to help them achieve their goals.
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.
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.
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.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
Trends–July 2012
State of Logistics report reveals recent progress and recasts old problems; : Integrated services key to outsourcing success; Apple’s strength is product development and innovation, not supply chain management; WSDOT’s Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Networks save truckers time and money; Walmart takes sustainable business practices to wheat fields; Pharma companies turn to supply chain management to combat costs and counterfeiting.
Think Outside the Border
For large North American companies operating in multi-national markets, moving products around the globe is a complicated endeavor, writes Roy Coburn of Livingston International.
Risk Management, Cross-border Trade, Mexico, 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.
Cross-border Trade, Labor Management, Manufacturing, Warehousing
Supporting a Glass Act
Mexico-based automotive glassmaker Vitro Automotive opened a distribution center in the United States to serve Detroit automakers just-in-time requirements. Its long-time logistics service provider Evans Distribution Systems staffed the new DC for Vitro to ensure a quality workforce.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
Becoming a Transportation Industry Advocate
Companies can help guide legislators about laws and regulations that will impact their industry. Brian Everett of the National Shipper’s Strategic Transportation Council (NASSTRAC) recommends ways to communicate your business’s concerns to legislators.
Transportation Infrastructure, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Economic Development
Economic Development: Pulling the Right Strings
Many state governments support transportation and logistics infrastructure development and legislation that facilitate business retention, investment, and expansion. Economic development efforts in Virginia, Iowa, Idaho, Utah, and Wisconsin demonstrate a variety of approaches to supporting in-state businesses.
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.
Import, Export, Cross-border Trade
Getting in the Zone: FTZs Fuel Improved Logistics
Foreign trade zones (FTZs) are an essential tool for the growing business of third-party logistics. The National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones’ Daniel Griswold outlines the benefits shippers can gain from using FTZs.
Supply Chain Management, Transportation Infrastructure, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
A Lost Art?
Today's supply chain professionals are tough, practical, and undeterred by the specter of failure, writes Inbound Logistics Publisher Keith Biondo.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Economic Development
On a Roll: How a New Auto Plant Revived a Town
Congressman Lynn A. Westmoreland shares his perspective on West Point, Georgia’s manufacturing revival spurred by the opening of the town’s Kia Motors plant.
Transportation Infrastructure, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
Tiger Grants: Road Work Ahead?
The Department of Transportation's third set of Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grants provides funding for a range of projects.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
On the Docket
Key legislative and regulatory items on Capitol Hill will have a bearing on transportation and logistics in 2012 and beyond.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Safety
The Safety Measurement System: A Flawed Assessment of Motor Carrier Conduct
The Safety Measurement System (SMS) methodology is a flawed approach to assessing motor carrier safety performance, writes Tom Sanderson, CEO of Transplace, and chairman of the Alliance for Safe, Efficient, and Competitive Truck Transportation.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Safety
Love it or Hate it, CSA is Here to Stay
Inbound Logistics gauges the trucking industry’s response to safety issues, with a look at CSA’s impact, and truckers that lead the way in safety performance.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Food Logistics
Temp-Controlled Food Transport: Safe Travels
Prompted by new FDA regulations, shippers examine food transportation and distribution safety procedures.
Supply Chain Management, Security, Cross-border Trade
Maneuvering Freight Through Challenging International Areas
If your business plans include shipping to areas where civil unrest or natural disasters have occurred, be flexible and make strong connections, advises Larry Wenrich, Pilot Freight Services.
Transportation Infrastructure, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
Embracing Interstate 2.0: A Rail-based Transportation Vision
Gil Carmichael, founding chairman of the Intermodal Transportation Institute at the University of Denver, explains how the United States can create new economic vitality by producing a safe, energy efficient, and environmentally friendly multimodal transportation policy in which rail once again plays a dominant role.
Security, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Air Cargo
Trends—May 2011
As You Sow asks P&G and General Mills to recycle post-consumer waste; PepsiCo and Coca-Cola make bottles out of plants; Air cargo industry raises concerns about the Transportation Security Administration’s 100-percent screening mandate; Truckers report increasing volumes and rates; TMS market shows signs of rebound; CN invests in new intermodal equipment, new customers; Amazon vacates S.C. DC over sales tax
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.
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.
Security, Cross-border Trade, Mexico
Shipping Cross-Border and Within Mexico
Troy Ryley and Jose Minarro, managing directors for Transplace Mexico, offer tips for shipping freight cross-border and within Mexico.
Security, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics I.T., Warehousing
Securing the Supply Chain
Industry experts explain how to avoid threats to warehoused goods, conduct a global security assessment, and benefit from renewed government and private sector attention to supply chain security initiatives.
Security, Global Economy, Middle East, Rail, Global Logistics, Import, China, Canada
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
Supply Chain Management, Security, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Safety, Air Cargo
Trends—December 2010
U.S. Department of Transportation pursues ban on cell phone use while driving; Proposed air cargo screening legislation enhances security measures; U.S. retailers place increased emphasis on supply chain management
Transportation Infrastructure, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
Transport Funding: Who Gets the Big Piece of Pie?
The U.S. Department of Transportation's second round of stimulus funding for infrastructure development exposes a widening gap between U.S. roads, rails, and bridges and government special interests.
Transportation Infrastructure, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
Elephants Chasing TIGERs
The latest round of Department of Transportation TIGER grants continues the spending bias for passenger and other non-freight initiatives.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Intermodal, Rail
Reassessing Rail Reregulation
Will rail reregulation untie captive shippers but tie up rail productivity?
Cross-border Trade, Mexico, 3PL, Global Economy, Import, Export, 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.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Trucking, Green Logistics
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
Import, Export, Cross-border Trade, Mexico, China, Health Care Logistics, Agriculture Logistics, Transportation Infrastructure, Global Economy, Global Logistics, Air Cargo, Ocean, Green Logistics
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
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 Economy, Asia, Global Logistics, China, Canada, 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
Supply Chain Management, Security, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Global Economy, Global Logistics, Logistics I.T.
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.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Green Logistics
Shading Green
Serious challenges balance the benefits of embracing sustainability efforts, writes Inbound Logistics Publisher Keith Biondo.
Transportation Infrastructure, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Economic Development
Growing Together: Promoting Government and Industry Collaboration
Logistics leaders can make a difference when they actively collaborate with the government on regulatory issues, workforce training, and infrastructure development, writes John A. Evans, Evans Distribution Systems.
Transportation Infrastructure, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Economic Development
Paving The Path To Progress
Public-private partnerships fund transportation projects and make infrastructure improvement a priority.
Ask The (M)experts
For an update on customs, infrastructure, and manufacturing, IL went straight to the supply chain leaders and economic development experts who make Mexico their business.
Security, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Air Cargo
Gearing Up for 100% Air Cargo Screening
The Transportation Security Administration's air cargo screening requirements create challenges for airports and shippers, writes Robert F. Caton of AMB Logistics.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Import
ISF Regulation: 10+2 Much?
Those who suggest U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Importer Security Filing regulation, known as 10+2, adversely affects supply chain velocity shoud consider the alternative, writes Sam Polakoff of TBB Global Logistics.
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