3PL, Expedited Shipping, Global Logistics, Ocean, Materials Handling, Site Selection, Risk Management, Trucking, Security, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Actionable tips help you revitalize your warehousing, 3PL, trucking, and global logistics operations.
Ocean, Security, Transportation
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.
Ocean, Logistics I.T., Security
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.
Inventory Management, Security, Warehousing
Moving freight in 2022 can be a tricky business. Not only are ongoing supply chain slowdowns generating opportunities for cargo thieves, but in today’s day and age, increased reliance on technology brings a whole new set of vulnerabilities with it.
Today's disruptions are even more significant than those during the financial crisis of 2008, says the Thomas Index Report. Prices for ocean freight shifted more than 72 percentage points over the course of the pandemic starting in 2020 to a peak in Q3 2021, when prices were more than 50% higher than average container shipping rates.
There is clearly a bull market in reshoring and nearshoring as global supply chains reconfigure. But as things normalize, will the reshoring trend be long-term company policy or just another example of the bullwhip effect?
Ocean, Security, Transportation
The weeks of empty grocery shelves during the pandemic prove the fragility of the basic supply chains that impact Americans daily. But national security won’t be achieved until each citizen is made secure by the free and dependable flow of necessities.
Big Data, Risk Management, Security
Four steps to building cyber-resiliency for supply chains to prevent exploitation and protect critical information.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Ocean
Is it time to look at all of our short sea shipping assets with an eye toward unleashing all that capacity?
Risk Management, Security, Technology
Here are three cybersecurity best practices for protecting the supply chain that will help manufacturers continue to innovate, create new products and services, increase profitability, while maintaining a competitive edge.
Ocean, Sustainability, Transportation
In an effort to reduce its reliance on diesel trucks, Norway-based fertilizer company Yara International has developed the first autonomous, zero-emission cargo ship.
Security, Technology , Supply Chain Management
From smart devices that support supply chain visibility to bar seals that secure shipping containers, these products keep your cargo safe.
Buoyed by efficiency and environmental performance, ocean carriers favor ever-bigger container ships. But they must gain passage through narrow canals.
Big Data, Risk Management, Security
How do we defend dynamic threats to the backbone of how we consume goods and services? Here are tips to achieve a secure and available supply chain.
The Frisian Sea, a Dutch cargo ship, made its maiden voyage using two compact wind-assisted propulsion units, which can improve fuel savings and lower emissions.
From its position as a global third-party logistics provider, SEKO has unique insight into air and ocean trends.
The volume and sophistication of cyberattacks has increased in recent years, but even more so with COVID-19 and the shift to remote work. Most notably, there has been a particularly concerning rise in ransomware attacks.
The maritime industry navigated stormy seas during the pandemic, but emerging technologies, increasing volumes, and new strategies point to a ship-shape future.
Half of manufacturing and distribution executives experienced a cyberattack in the past year, but most haven't taken important cybersecurity prevention measures. What other challenges are leaders facing when it comes to cybersecurity, advanced technologies, succession planning, and trade developments?
Learn how Alpega's intuitive TenderEasy solution helped CooperVision make their entire freight procurement process more efficient, cutting the time it takes to run their biannual RFQ in half.
Risk Management, Security, Technology
An often overlooked source of security vulnerability is your supply chain. If you can’t honestly say you are fully apprised of the security postures of your vendors, partners and contractors, you are at major risk of a cyberattack.
Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain
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.
Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain
Compact, watertight, and easily soundproofed, used shipping containers get a second job as building blocks in some exciting new projects.
Logistics, Ocean, Transportation
Alaska Marine Lines, an Alaska marine transportation company, is expanding its service from Seattle and Anchorage to the Arctic Region in 2019.
Freight Forwarders, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation
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.
Trucking, Security, Transportation
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.
Global Logistics, Ocean, Logistics I.T., Technology
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.
Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation
Could self-driving ships become reality by 2020? Global supply chain suffers disruptions amid diplomatic crisis
Freight Forwarders, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain
Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain
MAERSK SHANGHAI, a 10,081 TEU container ship, the largest to ever call a Florida deep-water port was at PortMiami.
Cloud Computing, Supply Chain, Security
Hackers can shut down entire organizations by infiltrating systems, locking down digital assets, and making all files and folders inaccessible. No fulfillment. No new client acquisition. No checking inventory. Here's how to make sure that doesn’t happen.
Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain, Transportation
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.
Panama Canal, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation
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.
Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Security
Recent randomware attacks reveal vulnerabilities in manufacturing, logistics and supply chain security.
Big Data, 3PL, Import, Export, High-Value/High-Risk Cargo, Ocean, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Technology
3PL, Cloud Computing, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Transportation
As consumers demand a greater personal experience and more sophisticated product, the digital revolution will prove a competitive advantage to those who embrace it.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Security
As organizations continue to outsource, form partnerships and share data with third parties, a strong vendor risk management program that stays ahead or risks in the information supply chain has to be a top priority.
Economic Development, Logistics, Ocean, Site Selection, Ports, Supply Chain, Technology
From location to infrastructure and from workforce to technology, Georgia sets the pace in the logistics race.
Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology , Transportation
Digitization is no longer an option. It is a competitive necessity.
Mexico, Global Logistics, Freight Forwarders, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation
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.
Insurance, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation
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.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
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
Intermodal, Ocean, Ports, Rail, Transportation
Inland ports provide shippers with new global trade strategies and relief from capacity issues facing North America’s deepwater container ports.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Security, Transportation
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
Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation
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.
Panama Canal, Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain, Transportation
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.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Security, Technology
The U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security revised almost every section of the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) on Sept. 20, 2016. Here’s what shippers need to know.
Global Economy, Asia, Intermodal, Panama Canal, Global Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain
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
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.
Asia, Global Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Risk Management, Supply Chain, Transportation, Supply Chain Management
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
Global Trade Management, Ocean, Logistics I.T., Ports, Technology , Transportation, Visibility
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.
Asia, Intermodal, Global Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain, Trucking
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.
Intermodal, Ocean, Ports, Rail, Transportation
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
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
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
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?
Cross-border Trade, Logistics, Supply Chain, Security
Keeping cargo secure requires visibility and the automation technology to enable this view into your shipments. Additionally, immediate access to rapidly changing requirements for import and export activities plays a key role in light of new security concerns.
Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Using an import express less-than-container service, particularly from China, offers cost savings and faster transit times over traditional consolidated LCL services.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation
Here are the key facts you need to know about the new Safety of Life at Sea regulation.
Project Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Rail, Specialized Logistics, Transportation
When logistics professionals are tasked with a special project, no matter how enormous, no matter how infeasible, they’re expected to go the distance.
Economic Development, Asia, Import, Panama Canal, Global Logistics, Ocean, Ports
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.
Global Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain
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?
Green Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Sustainability, Transportation
These ports have utilized various initiatives to ensure the ultimate impact of sustainability outweighs its costs.
Chemical Logistics, Safety, Security, Specialized Logistics, Transportation
U.S. chemical manufacturers and distributors must comply with two sets of regulations affecting chemical shipments. Here's how to stay compliant, efficient, and safe.
Big Data, Global Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation
Profile of John Fay, CEO of the electronic supply chain platform, INTTRA.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Security
New technology enables new advances in supply chain security. What will security look like in 2025?
Air Cargo, Economic Development, Intermodal, Logistics, Ocean, Site Selection, Supply Chain, Rail, Trucking, Transportation
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.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Safety, Security, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Vulnerable to cargo theft? This monitoring solution provides layers of assurance for shippers and transporters.
Global Logistics, Ocean, Transportation
Use these tips to ensure your global shipments are contracted with a cost-effective and reliable provider.
Global Logistics, Ocean, Transportation
Inbound Logistics predicts the top U.S. ports for business in 2016, based on volumes, efforts to improve infrastructure, and innovation.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Risk Management, Security, Supply Chain Management
So how prepared is your business to withstand a crisis? Effective risk analysis and crisis preparation is an essential strategy.
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.
Education & Careers, Global Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation
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.
Economic Development, Global Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Site Selection, Ports, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
Due to the Panama Canal expansion, the country is quickly being crowned the business capital of Latin America.
Logistics, Packaging, Supply Chain, Security, Technology
To help combat counterfeiting, the premium beverage industry is taking advantage of serial numbers on product packages to uniquely identify each product for increased connectivity throughout packaging operations and the supply chain.
As cyber crime and data breaches continue to climb, supply chain information is increasingly at risk. Here are ways to assess your vulnerability and keep supply chain data safe from hackers.
Logistics, Retail, Ocean, Partnership, Supply Chain, Transportation
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
Panama Canal, Global Logistics, Logistics, Intermodal, Ocean, Rail, Supply Chain, Transportation
As the Panama Canal's $5.25-billion expansion nears completion, how are shippers and ports preparing?
Global Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
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
E-commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain, Security
Keep these trends in mind when selecting an air logistics supplier to find the best solution to suits your needs
Panama Canal, Ocean, Ports, Transportation
Inbound Logistics dredges up data on the leading U.S. container hubs.
Careers, Retail Logistics, Panama Canal, Freight Forwarders, Global Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation, Supply Chain Management
Tim Thoma, international logistics and compliance manager at Northern Tool and Equipment, is responsible for moving product purchased from overseas.
Economic Development, Global Logistics, Manufacturing, Logistics, Ocean, Trucking, Technology , Supply Chain Management
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.
Intermodal, Ocean, Ports, Rail, Trucking, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
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 Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Risk Management, Security, Supply Chain Management, Visibility
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.
Food Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics, Transportation
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.
Air Cargo, 3PL, Global Economy, China, Freight Forwarders, Third-Party Logistics, Ocean, Transportation
Use these seven tips to find a partner in China that is right for your company.
Risk Management, Safety, Trucking, Security, Technology , Transportation
An on-board video solution helps fleet managers review driver performance and improve fleet safety.
3PL, Logistics Solutions Providers, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Ocean, Logistics I.T., Trucking, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology , Supply Chain Management, Transportation
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.
3PL, Logistics Solutions Providers, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Risk Management, Security, Supply Chain Management
Freight damage, loss, and theft will always occur. Planning for those inevitabilities is key to prevention and faster claims settlement.
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Global Trade Management, Ocean, Logistics I.T., Ports
Automatic Identification System (AIS) can provide analytics that enable companies to more accurately predict ship arrival times.
Logistics, Security, Supply Chain Management
Minimizing employee downtime with ergonomic initiatives and equipment can have a big impact on the bottom line.
Logistics, Security, Specialized Logistics, Supply Chain Management
These four tips can help you make sure your specialized shipment arrives safely and on time.
Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
The Panama Canal expansion will provide many businesses with opportunities for growth on a global scale.
Logistics, Security, Supply Chain Management
Successful companies are concerned about supply chain security. Here’s how to prevent supply chain threats from negatively impacting your company’s bottom line and reputation.
Education & Careers, Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
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.
Logistics, Ocean, Partnership, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
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
Global Logistics, Chemical Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
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.
Air Cargo, 3PL, Logistics, Ocean, Rail, Trucking, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
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.
Global Economy, Panama Canal, Canada, Global Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain Management
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
Global Economy, Intermodal, Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Rail, Supply Chain Management
Facing a number of challenges and constraints, the global port industry is addressing concerns and capitalizing on new opportunities.
Air Cargo, 3PL, Lean, Ocean, Rail, Trucking
As transportation prices rise, shippers are engaging in smart planning to reduce logistics costs.
Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Export, Food Logistics, Ocean, Specialized Logistics
Maersk Line helps one of their top refrigerated export customers overcome an operational challenge.
As the Panama Canal expansion nears completion, several trends and trade dynamics will determine the impact on U.S. shippers and consignees.
Air Cargo, E-commerce, Economic Development, Customer Service, Retail, Ocean, Logistics I.T., Ports, Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
UPS makes major improvements to save Christmas; PANYNJ invests $5.5 billion to streamline port operations
Intermodal, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Ocean, Ports, Rail, Trucking
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, Ports, Site Selection, Rail, Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation, Supply Chain Management
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
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
Leverage Panama’s developments into your distribution hub for a more streamlined, efficient, and profitable bottom line.
Air Cargo, Global Logistics, Ocean
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.
Last Mile Delivery, Retail, Ocean, Supply Chain Management
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
Supply chain partner collaboration improves supply chain performance, create capabilities, and increase efficiencies.
Bar-coding Systems, Logistics I.T., Security, Supply Chain Management
Shipment monitoring tools allow manufacturers and shippers to locate cargo, manage inventory and prevent theft.
3PL, Pharmaceutical Logistics, Security, Specialized Logistics, Transportation
Shippers and logistics providers take extra precautions to protect high-value products from cargo theft.
Automotive Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Ocean, Ports, Partnership, Specialized Logistics
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
Intermodal, 3PL, Economic Development, Ocean, Site Selection, Ports, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Georgia offers manufacturers and distributors superior access to logistics providers and transportation infrastructure.
Green Logistics, Finance, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Rail, Safety, Security
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
3PL, Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Partnership, Safety, Security, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Warehousing
Ensuring supply chain security requires that shippers and logistics providers stay one step ahead of thieves.
3PL, Finance, Global Logistics, Partnership, Risk Management, Security, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Shippers protect against supply chain disruptions with physical, analytical, and financial risk mitigation strategies.
3PL, Intermodal, Import, Export, Global Logistics, Ocean, Site Selection, Ports, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Warehousing
Foreign Trade Zones can help global shippers cut operational costs and speed customs clearance for imports and exports.
Intermodal, Industry Associations, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Rail, Safety, Security, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
The 2013 Rail Trends conference addressed issues of rail safety and regulation.
3PL, Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Partnership, Security
Knowing your global trading partners can help maintain a smooth flow of goods, while ensuring safety and security.
Demand Planning, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Ocean, Logistics I.T., Trucking
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
Asia, Cross-border Trade, Canada, Global Logistics, Ocean
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
Ocean shipping lines have made significant progress to optimize operations, leading to reduced costs and environmental impact.
Air Cargo, Green Logistics, Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Ocean, Rail, Latin America
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
Intermodal, Ocean, Rail, Trucking
Intermodal allows shippers to cut transportation costs without sacrificing service.
Railroads are investing in new safety processes, technology and policies to ensure cargo security and prevent accidents.
A resource for information on steamship line service offerings, capabilities, and new developments.
Intermodal, Ocean, Rail, Transportation Management, Trucking
Exploring intermodal transportation's potential.
Certifications, Risk Management, Security
C-TPAT certification lets businesses support national security and improve their own supply chain operations.
Ocean, Supply Chain Management
Lars Kloch of SBS Worldwide, looks at the impact of slow steaming containerships on supply chain reliability, speed, and transport costs.
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.
To ensure cargo security in the global supply chain, understanding the challenges, studying best practices, and putting a comprehensive plan in place are critical components.
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.
The complexity of ocean freight contracts requires shippers to negotiate carefully with carriers so both parties can find beneficial terms.
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.
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
The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) unites global manufacturers, carriers, insurers, and service providers to reduce the risks of criminal activity against high-value cargo in the transportation supply chain, writes Lisa Greenleaf of TUV Rheinland of North America.
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.
The growth of global trade and sourcing creates more security vulnerabilities within the supply chain. Aggressive thieves with sophisticated techniques have spurred innovation in shipment processes, technology, and regulatory measures.
Less-than-containerload (LCL) services are expanding to meet shippers’ need for a cost-effective approach to smaller ocean freight volumes.
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.
Ocean shippers can take steps to help ensure containers are delivered on time, writes Lars Kloch, managing director, USA, SBS Worldwide.
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
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.
In an exclusive interview with Inbound Logistics, Dennis Omanoff, senior vice president, chief supply chain officer, chief procurement officer, corporate facilities and real estate for McAfee Inc., shares his view of supply chain management, security, and the U.S. business climate.
The logistics sector is using new approaches, mandates, and technologies to support global supply chain security.
Air cargo security requires aggressive international mandate and top-down focus on identity verification and data analysis, writes Steve Vinsik of Unisys Corporation.
Motor freight carriers employ a variety of strategies to keep cargo secure in transit, writes Editor Felecia Stratton.
Global shippers must be well-prepared to ensure the safety of international cargo shipments, writes Bill Anderson of Ryder System Inc.
Cross-border Trade, Security, Supply Chain Management
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.
Since the events of September 11, the public and private sectors have committed themselves to developing new supply chain security technologies.
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.
Air Cargo, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Security
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
Mark Malambri, CEVA Logistics, offers tips to help shippers reduce costs and increase efficiencies when purchasing ocean freight services.
Import, Cross-border Trade, Ocean
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.
Cross-border Trade, Mexico, Security
Troy Ryley and Jose Minarro, managing directors for Transplace Mexico, offer tips for shipping freight cross-border and within Mexico.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics I.T., Security, Warehousing
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.
Global Economy, Middle East, Import, China, Canada, Global Logistics, Rail, Security
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
Air Cargo, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Safety, Security, Supply Chain Management
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
Ocean, Ports, Logistics I.T., Trucking, Supply Chain Management
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.
Green Logistics, Global Economy, Middle East, Asia, Ocean, Ports
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
Geography, transportation infrastructure, and a strong distribution sector make Memphis a natural logistics hub.
Air Cargo, Ocean, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management
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.
Risk Management, Safety, Trucking, Security
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.
Air Cargo, Green Logistics, Cross-border Trade, Mexico, China, Health Care Logistics, Agriculture Logistics, Global Economy, Import, Export, Global Logistics, Ocean, Transportation Infrastructure
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
Green Logistics, Panama Canal, Global Economy, Global Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Rail, Trucking, Latin America
News briefs: U.S. Ports Dig Panama Gold, Reducing the Carton Footprint, SaaS to the Rescue, BNSF Brings Shortlines On Line, Truckers Tackle Credit Crunch
Education & Careers, Forklifts, Ocean, Materials Handling, Ports, Supply Chain Management
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
Cross-border Trade, Canada, Security, Transportation Infrastructure
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.
Air Cargo, 3PL, Intermodal, Ocean, Rail, Trucking, Supply Chain Management
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
Global Economy, Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics I.T., Security, Supply Chain Management
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.
Shippers use overseas consolidation, strategic loading tactics, and container sharing to cast off ocean transportation's financial burden.
Air Cargo, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Security
The Transportation Security Administration's air cargo screening requirements create challenges for airports and shippers, writes Robert F. Caton of AMB Logistics.
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, Export, Global Trade Management, Supply Chain, Security
The commodities markets are the industry category that is experiencing the greatest strain as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, according to a Dun & Bradstreet briefing report released in March 2022. The report, which assesses the global business impact of the crisis, focuses on the businesses and countries that work with Russian and Ukrainian suppliers.
From a new shuttle warehouse to more comprehensive ocean routes, here are some notable supply chain services and solutions that recently hit the market.
Importers can mitigate supply chain disruption and the resulting escalation of costs by taking control of their shipments at origin and moving their goods more strategically. Here’s how.
Ocean, Security, Transportation
The weeks of empty grocery shelves during the pandemic prove the fragility of the basic supply chains that impact Americans daily. But national security won’t be achieved until each citizen is made secure by the free and dependable flow of necessities.
Food Logistics, Ocean, Transportation
Due to shortages delaying transportation, big brands such as Coca-Cola get creative to keep their product and materials moving.
Partnership, Security, Technology
Proper logistics management can be one of the most critical aspects of a successful IT asset disposition (ITAD) program.
With consumer confidence increasing and economies opening, goods are moving through North American ports at an unprecedented rate.
A survey of the factors that influence mode selection, both in ordinary times and in the hyper-challenging COVID era.
Chemical Logistics, Partnership, Security
Add capacity constraints, severe weather, and cyberattacks into the already complex equation of moving chemicals. These logistics providers are combining expertise and dedication and coming up with the winning formula.
Any operational disruptions in the maritime industry have significant effects on the entire ecosystem. Congestion at the ports, especially in southern California, has steadily increased as a result of massive volume increases.
Global Logistics, Ocean, Transportation
While waiting for the pandemic to blow over, skilled shippers developed effective transportation strategies that will protect them in times of future disruption, no matter the conditions.
Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Cross-border Trade, Ocean, Ports
In 2015, the USDA allowed the Port of Savannah to serve as a new entry point for cold-treated produce. To support the increased traffic for frozen and temperature-controlled fruits, vegetables, and proteins, Americold built a 15-million-cubic-foot state-of-the-art cold storage facility that opened in 2020.
Partnership, Security, Technology
Artificial intelligence spending shows no signs of slowing. Decision-makers should consider the following factors in their digitization strategy.
Food Logistics, Risk Management, Security
With pandemic-induced lockdowns, e-commerce surges, and transportation restrictions in 2020, cargo theft shifted to new commodities and locations.
As cargo volumes surged in the second half of 2020, essential workers at the Port of Long Beach in California moved 8.1 million cargo containers—its busiest year on record.
Supply chains have been stretched to their limits by COVID-19 lockdowns, border closures, and sudden shifts in consumer demands. Now, they’re facing a growing threat from hackers. The fastest-growing threat is ransomware, which encrypts a company’s data until a ransom is paid to the hackers to decode it.
3PL, Risk Management, Security
Without proper identity access and management procedures for third-party users in place, entire supply chains are vulnerable to attacks.
For many U.S. manufacturers and distributors scouting new locations, inland ports are emerging as a commercially viable solution.
China's first unmanned cargo ship completed its test voyage in December 2019, marking a significant milestone in autonomous shipping.
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.
Air Cargo, Security, Technology
Security, reliability, and scalability are three barriers that can prevent industrial companies from integrating Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) solutions.
Safety, Security, Supply Chain Management
Your company can be exposed to unpredictable theft at any time, which can negatively impact your revenues and your reputation. Here are some simple tips to help protect your shipments, customers, and industry stature.
Supply Chain, Security, Technology
Today’s supply chains are among the most exposed to the risks of digital disruption. The complexity and multi-layered nature of supply chains have made them an obvious mark for attack as well as one of the most complex targets to defend.
Panama Canal, Global Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Ports
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, Logistics, Ocean
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.
Global Logistics, Ocean, Ports
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
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.
Automotive Logistics, Ocean, Transportation
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.
Global Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Security, Technology
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.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Safety
Panama Canal, Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain
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
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.
Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain
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
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, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain, Transportation
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
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
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.
Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain, Security
Supply chains are heavily dependent on information technology (IT) systems, but are difficult to secure because they often involve multiple networks working together.
Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation
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.
Air Cargo, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics, Transportation
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Risk Management, Security
Air Cargo, Alaska, Ocean, Transportation Infrastructure, Specialized Logistics
In this 10th edition of our Alaska supplement, we explore the state's beauty, resources, and the challenges presented by its location, geography, and climate. The logistics providers that excel in this state rely on grit, dedication, and expertise to move products to, from, and within the state safely and efficiently.
To address the multiple challenges of rising container volume, larger ships, and the need for more sustainable operations, many ports are embarking on substantial capital improvement projects. Here’s what’s on deck.
Which services are shippers buying, and what does that say about the current supply chain landscape? Take a look at five significant trends based on data from shippers responding to Inbound Logistics' audience survey from July 2016 to July 2021.
Air Cargo, Project Logistics, Ocean
Recent efforts to transport lions, critical medical aid, and a massive rocket stage demonstrate the steep challenges and keen ingenuity required to tackle extreme project logistics.
Ocean, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Transportation
With an on-demand shipment-quoting tool with reverse auction capability, shippers can receive quotes within 30 minutes to 72 hours, depending on the mode, from transportation providers.
Last Mile Delivery, Security, Technology
New mailbox designs involve a technology-enabled container that receives and stores packages delivered via drone in a secure, climate-controlled box accessible only by the recipient.
This story surveys some of the advanced technology that marine ports are implementing to improve their operations, with a side look at implementations at a couple of shipping lines.
Chemical Logistics, Ocean, Warehousing
Gulf Winds provided a lightweight equipment solution for a major chemical shipper that maximized product loading and achieved significant savings.
Expedited Shipping, Security, Sustainability
Even amid economic uncertainty, shoppers expect global businesses to maintain fast and transparent delivery, improve environmental sustainability, and keep personal data secure, according to new research from project44
Global Trade Management, Ocean, Rail
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.
Risk Management, Supply Chain, Security
Consider all potential disruptions and ways to design your supply chain to keep it operational in the face of foreseeable and unforeseeable challenges.
Logistics I.T., Security, Technology
Transportation and logistics companies recognize they must strengthen their approaches to cybersecurity but are not yet taking the practical steps to safeguard their industrial IoT deployments
Supply Chain, Security, Supply Chain Management
One of the biggest issues that will quickly come to the forefront in 2019 is cybersecurity for the supply chain.
Global Economy, Global Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain
A robust economy and capital investments help buoy record cargo volumes.
Intermodal, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain
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.
Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Technology
Examining the effects of blockchain technology on ocean carriers and shippers.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain
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, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain, Transportation
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.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Security, Technology
Applying these tips to your supply chain will boost your overall security. It won't be hackerproof, nothing is, but it will deter plenty of them.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain
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, Security
Three main ways that managed security services can save a business from the disaster of data loss.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Security
The use of analytics to mitigate third-party supply chain fraud, waste, and abuse risk has increased.
Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Security
IBM builds proof-of-concept blockchain supply chain network in Singapore; U.S. fashion industry association releases fourth fashion industry benchmarking study; E-commerce retailers target Germany
Panama Canal, Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain
Big Data, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Technology
Digitization is rapidly transforming the ocean container shipping industry. Here’s how to prepare.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Transportation
The long term future of international shipping must eventually be fossil fuel free, according to the International Chamber of Shipping.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation
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.
Global Economy, Global Trade Management, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain Management
Global ports lost more than one-third of their expected capacity to ship containers in 2021, causing economic trouble for some smaller developing nations, among others, finds research commissioned by the Global Shippers Forum (GSF). The study, which was conducted by MDS Transmodal, identifies the extent of capacity restriction in 2021 that resulted from scheduled port calls being skipped by shipping lines.
Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation
These best practices will help streamline your ocean freight process.
Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Security
Here are 10 supply chain threats and trends to look out for.
Air Cargo, Economic Development, Logistics, Ocean, Site Selection, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
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.
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