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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.
Cross-border Trade, Canada, Intermodal, Logistics, Partnership, Rail, Transportation, Supply Chain Management
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.
3PL, Import, Export, Cross-border Trade, Canada, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
U.S.-Canada Trade: Getting a Line on Cross-Border Shipments
Cross-border import and export trade between the United States and Canada requires planning and expertise.
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
Global Economy, Expedited Ground, Transportation Management, Transportation
Higher Transport Rates on the Horizon
Fuel surcharges, market forces, and easing truckload growth rates are driving up parcel and LTL rates, says Cowen/AFS's 2022 Freight Index.
Transportation Management, Trucking, Transportation
The Importance of Establishing Relationships with Truckload Carriers
While the ball is in the carrier’s court regarding pricing, shippers can still benefit by establishing meaningful, collaborative relationships with truckload providers.
Distribution, Trucking, Transportation
Echo's Managed Transportation Solution Supports Resin Distributor's Rapid Growth
Echo’s proprietary technology enables M. Holland to meet national business needs with a more strategic routing process.
Inventory Management, Transportation
Transparency Builds Trust
In an episode of the Inbound Logistics podcast, Marty Wadle and Paul Jensen of Ruan describe what makes a logistics partnership thrive. Ruan offers an integrated solution that it believes removes waste and duplication and creates a stronger relationship with the customer. Wadle and Jensen explain the benefits of when a logistics provider is an integral part of their customer’s enterprise with goals and objectives that are fundamentally aligned.
Partnership, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Transportation
TMS Keeps the Presses Running
OVOL USA’s needed a transportation management system (TMS) that would meet the unique needs of all the company’s divisions and was relatively straightforward to implement and use. By partnering with ShippersEdge, he found a system that met both goals.
Inventory Management, Transportation Management, Transportation
Managing Transportation: Insider Tips and Winning Strategies
Transportation management has become increasingly complex and challenging. To help Inbound Logistics asked the experts to share their best advice.
Food Logistics, Ocean, Transportation
Things Go Better with Bulk
Due to shortages delaying transportation, big brands such as Coca-Cola get creative to keep their product and materials moving.
Air Cargo, Technology , Transportation
IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions
Take a look at the latest supply chain products, services, and solutions.
Transportation Management, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Big Transportation Impacts Small and Mid-Size Businesses
Strengthening and improving a transportation program helps companies proactively manage a large cost service center with a best-in-class strategy.
Finance, Transportation Management, Transportation
Pulling Levers and Finding Value in Transportation
Lowest cost is not always the best, as poor quality can cost you much more. Corporate supply chain managers need to understand which levers to pull so they can get the best value for every transportation dollar spent.
IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions
Take a look at the latest supply chain products, services, and solutions.
Air Cargo, Trucking, Transportation
No Time to Digress
IL spies the pinpoint precision and exacting calculations needed to pull off the shooting of the latest installment of the James Bond franchise, No Time to Die.
Manufacturing, Trucking, Transportation
What spot shortage do you predict next?
Supply chain leaders share the spot shortages they predict next.
Inventory Management, Transportation, Warehousing
10 Tips for Managing Inbound Transportation
Whether its raw materials or popular holiday products a primary objective is to get goods to your customers exactly when and where they need it. Here are 10 tips for managing inbound transportation.
Air Cargo, Technology , Transportation
IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions
Take a look at the latest supply chain products, services, and solutions.
Air Cargo, Technology , Transportation
IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions
Take a look at the latest supply chain products, services, and solutions.
Careers, Trucking, Transportation
It's Time for Women in Transportation
While many women are looking to resume their careers, some of their best opportunities might be found in industries such as transportation, which has traditionally been filled by a predominantly male labor pool.
Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Health Care Logistics, Technology
Tive Helps Optimize Courier Deliver OTIF Pharma Products by Eliminating Temperature Excursions
Without real-time visibility into your pharma shipment's location and temperature, you are risking costly failures in your supply chain.
Risk Management, Trucking, Transportation
Change Is Here to Stay in the Supply Chain: Here's How to Manage It
The peaks and valleys we’re experiencing in the transportation market are not for the faint of heart, but there are still some moves you can make to regain some control.
Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Health Care Logistics, Labor Management
Logistics Supports a Healthy Pharma Industry
From managing distribution channels to boosting visibility and security, the pharmaceutical and life sciences supply chain mixes complexity with risk. Here are the technologies and strategies that inject efficiency into supply chains.
Ports, Technology , Transportation
IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions
A look at the latest supply chain technologies, products, services, and transportation solutions.
Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology , Transportation
It's Time to Rethink the Routing Guide
For most shippers, the routing guide handles 80% to 90% of all shipments—essentially, all contracted moves. But while the routing guide works well for certain lanes, it can fail spectacularly in others. There’s a better way.
Sustainability, Technology , Transportation
EVs Get a Charge Out of Aluminum-Ion Batteries
Aluminum-ion rechargeable batteries charge 10 times faster than lithium-ion batteries. Although their energy density is about 60% of the best lithium-ion batteries, they provide these three benefits.
Distribution, Trucking, Transportation
Echo's Managed Transportation Solution Supports Resin Distributor's Rapid Growth
Echo’s proprietary technology enables M. Holland to meet national business needs with a more strategic routing process.
Trucking, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Transportation
TMS: Unlocking Transportation Efficiencies
Transportation management systems are key to managing Supply chain disruptions, shifting capacity, fluctuating fuel costs and demanding e-commerce customer requirements.
Health Care Logistics, Distribution, Technology
What fictional character or historical figure would you put in charge of global vaccine logistics and distribution?
From superheroes to strategists, here are the fictional figures and real-life people that IL readers would put in charge of global vaccine logistics and distribution.
Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology , Transportation
TMS Guide 2021
Transportation management systems (TMS) are key to managing disruptions, capacity shifts, fluctuating fuel costs, and evolving customer expectations. This guide can put you on the road to improved performance during all types of business conditions.
3PL, Technology , Transportation
Optimizing Your Transportation Network
Optimizing a transportation network equires an ideal combination of personnel, tools, and strategic alignment.
Risk Management, Transportation Management, Transportation
Getting a Grasp on Transport Spend
The next frontier in supply chain visibility entails leveraging powerful analytical tools and algorithms to create maximum efficiency on the ground, and help shippers adapt to a constantly changing shipping environment.
Global Logistics, Ocean, Transportation
Transportation Strategies: Weathering the Storm
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.
Ocean, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Transportation
Manage Rates With On-Demand Quoting, Reverse Auction Tools
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.
Vertical Focus: Healthcare
Find out what's trending in the healthcare supply chain.
Cross-border Trade, Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
4 Strategies for Effective Cross-Border Logistics
With a wave of overseas supplier disruptions due to COVID-19 and resulting supply shortages that bottlenecked operations across the supply chain, many companies are considering nearshoring to Canada and Mexico to minimize risk and potential disruptions.
Demand Planning, Transportation
How the National Freight Strategic Plan Can Benefit Shippers
The new National Freight Strategic Plan lays out a vision for long-term investments in infrastructure, the workforce, and other essential parts of the freight system aimed at strengthening the nation’s competitiveness.
Health Care Logistics, Trucking, Transportation
Solutions for the Unprecedented
Meeting the unprecedented challenges of 2020, CFI leveraged its resources and delivered effective solutions for its partners.
Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Health Care Logistics, Distribution
Is the Logistics Sector Ready for the COVID-19 Vaccine?
The last mile will have to accommodate the reliable distribution of the billions of vaccines that providers will manufacture and ship in 2021. Here are the obstacles facing the supply chain.
Big Data, Manufacturing, Transportation
Bringing Transportation in Sync with the World
True digital transformation requires the ability to think beyond the next load or the next order to find new and enduring ways to match fluctuating demand with capacity and connect relevant industry partners in efficient ways.
Cross-border Trade, Mexico, Ports
New Directions in U.S.-Mexico Trade and Logistics
As U.S.-Mexico trade is flourishing, Port Tampa Bay is well positioned to accommodate the continued strong growth of its container business.
Pharmaceutical Logistics, Health Care Logistics
Top 25 Healthcare Supply Chains
Johnson & Johnson maintains its No. 1 spot on the Gartner Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 list, which recognizes companies that advance healthcare by improving patient outcomes and controlling costs. Here are the healthcare leaders in 2020.
Cross-border Trade, Global Trade Management
USMCA FAQ
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement to drive mutually beneficial trade among the three countries. Thomas Insights answers some key FAQs about the agreement.
Project Logistics, Transportation
What's the most unusual or unexpected transportation move or logistics project you've been involved in?
Supply chain leaders share the most unexpected logistics scenarios they've ever encountered.
Health Care Logistics, Real Estate, Technology
Vertical Focus: Healthcare Supply Chain Trends
From real estate demand to COVID-19 vaccine updates, this is what's trending in the healthcare supply chain.
Cross-border Trade, Transportation
Head of the Breakfast Club
To create an environment of collaboration and provide all employees with access to senior management, Paul Tessy, senior vice president at Purolator International, sits down for breakfast every Wednesday morning with employees at every level of the company.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Trucking, Transportation
3 Critical Questions About Oversize/Overweight Shipments
When a project or load requires expertise beyond your realm, particularly when it comes to something as complex as shipping oversize/overweight freight, make sure to rely on the support of a qualified and experienced carrier to get your shipment delivered safely.
Cross-border Trade, Canada, Partnership
Cross-Border Logistics: Supply Chain Synergy
Bolstered by a new trade deal, the longstanding partnership between Canada and the United States thrives during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing ample opportunity for companies that offer cross-border solutions.
3PL, Partnership, Transportation
Finding the Right 3PL Partner Delivers Key Benefits
Thomas Griffin, president with DLS Worldwide, discusses how finding the right 3PL partner is more important than ever in the transportation sector as companies recover from COVID-19.
Risk Management, Transportation Management, Transportation
Reducing the Pandemic's Impact on Transportation
Implementing these best practices can help companies reduce the impact to transportation operations and save costs during business disruptions.
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.
Food Logistics, Transportation
Molson Coors Brews the Right Transportation Mix
Molson Coors Beverage Company relies on Echo Global Logistics to simplify its transportation management processes.
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?
Transport Companies Stamp U.S. Postal Service Suppliers List
The number of transportation companies at the top of Husch Blackwell's Top 150 U.S. Postal Service Suppliers list—an annual look at the companies with the largest supplier relationships with the Postal Service—increased in 2019.
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.
Health Care Logistics, Manufacturing, Warehousing
Conquering Overflow Leads to a Long-Term Partnership
Read how Suddath secured a long-term partnership with medical device manufacturer after managing its overflow product through warehouse management and value-added services.
Import, Cross-border Trade, Freight Forwarders
Tips for Shipping Across the Mexico Border
A checklist of five critical questions to ask before booking your next cross-border load.
Air Cargo, Pharmaceutical Logistics, Health Care Logistics
UPS Drones to Deliver Medical Products Within the UC San Diego Health System
Health Care Logistics, Technology
BREAKING - UPS Launches New Tech-Enabled Healthcare Solutions, Forms Healthcare Unit
UPS announced further service enhancements for existing and new healthcare and life science customers. UPS will offer a new portfolio of tech-enabled sensing and monitoring solutions to help with the highest-quality visibility, tracking and management options for critical healthcare shipments.
Cross-border Trade, Supply Chain
Tariffs: Is it Time to Rethink What Goes Where?
Three messages for companies trying to adapt to the new tariffs and rules of U.S. trade with China.
Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Transportation
The Business Value of Managed Transportation Services
Shippers are turning to managed transportation services (MTS) to help address logistical challenges. Here are the advantages.
Careers, Logistics, Transportation
Training: The Hidden Value-Add
Offering trade compliance knowledge to your customers is a tremendous value-add to helping them achieve their reasonable care goals.
Cross-border Trade, Global Trade Management, Supply Chain
Avoiding the Trade War Squeeze
As trade volatility between the United States and China escalates, shippers find few options for avoiding a painful squeeze.
Partnership, Supply Chain, Transportation
Ocean Spray Teams Up With Uber Freight to Create a Refreshingly Simple Supply Chain
In an effort to stay ahead of industry trends, Ocean Spray jumped at the chance to partner with Uber Freight for more efficient transportation.
Transportation Management, Technology , Transportation
Three Ways Data Is Enabling Smarter Transportation Management - DHL Supply Chain
Transportation is evolving rapidly, thanks to supply chain technology powered by data and analytics. Digitization is driving big changes that can help meet the pace of change.
Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain, Transportation
SAP Requests an Uber
With a goal to modernize freight transportation through intelligent process automation and better access to a network of connected and reliable drivers, SAP SE and Uber Freight have teamed up.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Cutting Transportation Costs
10 tips for cutting transportation costs.
Cross-border Trade, Vendor Compliance, Supply Chain
Don't Gamble With Trade Compliance
The complex international trade environment requires due diligence for shippers to remain compliant with ever-changing rules and restrictions.
E-commerce, Cross-border Trade, Transportation
New Freight Train Could Boost Cross-Border E-Commerce in China
Supply Chain, Transportation Management, Transportation
Despite Challenges, Shippers Forge Ahead
Shippers experienced a range of supply chain challenges in 2018, according to results from Averitt Express' fourth annual State of the North American Supply Chain survey.
Logistics, Transportation Management, Transportation
The Degrees That Deliver: Preparing the Next Generation of Industry Professionals - The University of Wisconsin-Superior
The University of Wisconsin-Superior is located on the shore of Lake Superior where a major international transportation hub serves world markets using all five modes of transportation. But it isn’t just the location that makes the University of Wisconsin-Superior’s undergraduate Transportation and Logistics Management (T&L) program unique.
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, Supply Chain, Transportation
Freight Flow and the Economy: Asked and Answered
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
Health Care Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
News & Trends Impacting the Healthcare Supply Chain
News and trends impacting the healthcare supply chain.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Mail Merge: China Post, Lufthansa Enter Capacity Agreement
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, Technology , Transportation
What to Expect in Transportation in 2019
Transportation has been on a transformative tear for the past few years, boosting the use of digital platforms to do more for shippers, carriers, logistics companies and other stakeholders. Here are a few ideas on what we should expect in 2019 and 2020.
Logistics Solutions Providers, Logistics I.T., Transportation
People-Centric Solution to TMS - Trinity Logistics
Trinity Logistics was chosen as crop protection products maker Albaugh’s single-service logistics provider because of its people-centric transportation solutions, combining transportation technology and an expert team dedicated to freight optimization.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
How to Know if Your Freight Broker Is Legitimate
In the world of transportation, there are several moving parts that lend a hand in getting goods from point A to point B. Freight brokers often act as intermediaries in moving shipping and logistics forward, and in recent years, more brokerage operations have flooded the scene making it easier to secure a partnership that is beneficial to your overall business.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management, Transportation
Gaining Control: Why European Time Slot Management Makes Sense in the United States
Inefficiencies at the dock can cause long lines of trucks outside a warehouse, congestion on access roads, delayed deliveries and long driver wait times, all with the potential of accruing steep detention fees. European logistics managers deal with these inefficiencies—resulting from space constraints and too few docks for trucks—on a regular basis.
Packaging, Supply Chain, Transportation
UPS Doesn’t Want Your Large Items in Its Small Parcel Network
A warning to shippers was sounded during the current UPS earnings report. Here’s what you should know about the Shipping Charge Correction Audit fee.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Transportation
Three Transportation Innovations that Can Deliver Short-Term ROI
Managing transportation has become increasingly challenging as customers grow more demanding and the driver shortage constrains capacity. Consider these three innovations, which can deliver short-term return on investment:
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Optimizing Route Planning to Cut Costs
Ensuring your transportation operation is making the most efficient use of vehicles, fuel, and drivers should be a high priority. Use these tips to keep transportation costs in check while boosting your bottom line.
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.
Air Cargo, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Transportation Trends: Turn up the Air
Strengthening economies, increasing globalization, the growth of e-commerce, and software that enables companies to more precisely calculate the trade-offs between air and other transportation modes are driving growth in the airfreight market.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
API Trumps EDI. Here’s Why. - Freightgate
Exploring the advantages of using a state-of-the-art API solution
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Supply Chain Commentary: What Shippers Need to Know About Market Tightness
With the pre-holiday freight push starting earlier than usual, trepidation remaining about the implications of the ELD mandate, and rates at multi-year highs, now is the time for shippers to take a strategic approach to control costs and service issues.
Food Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Supply Chain Education Remains Critical for Compliance with New FDA Sanitary Food Transportation Rule
Complying with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Food Safety Modernization Act has been a top priority for manufacturers and their 3PLs. Yet, more than one year later, one in five outside truckers arrive at our facility, often unknowingly, in violation of FSMA standards. Here’s how we can all get on the same page.
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.
Cross-border Trade, Canada, Logistics, Supply Chain
Canada: Ties That Bind
The U.S.-Canada cross-border trade relationship remains robust in an evolving regulatory environment.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
6 Information Management Trends Redefining Transportation and Logistics
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
How Will Amazon Buying Whole Foods Affect The Delivery Industry?
E-commerce, Canada, Cross-border Trade, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Retail
U.S./Canada Trade Remains Strong, With Plenty of Opportunity for Growth - Purolator
John Costanzo of Purolator International discusses the latest trade trends between the United States and Canada.
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.
Health Care Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Commentary: Three Ways Technology Is Transforming the Life Sciences and Healthcare Supply Chain
Effectively managing this temperature-controlled supply chain is more challenging than ever. Here are three technologies that are helping life sciences and healthcare organizations meet the sector's increasingly exacting requirements.
Logistics Solutions Providers, Logistics, Transportation
Supply Chain Commentary: 4 Ways to Cut Transportation Spending
While cutting transportation costs seems like a tall order, there are a few easy ways to work with your company’s procurement department to cut spending without impacting the benefits of strategic logistics.
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
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
The Advantages of a Pop Up Supply Chain
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.
3PL, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Warehousing
Adding Value to Your Supply Chain
Many companies are finding that value-added logistics services can help to give their supply chain a competitive edge. Use this advice to add value to your supply chain.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation
Most Mid-Market Supply Chains Are Under-Served
Use this advice to ensure your mid-market supply chain is supported at the level it deserves.
Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Clear Direction, Abundant Communication
Profile of Manny Calandrino, president and chief operating officer, Consolidated Fastfrate
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.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation
Mastering Logistics Complexity: How to Take Control With Technology
Organizations are looking to technology to help manage the complexities of the transport operation and to differentiate themselves in the increasingly competitive markets they operate in.
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.
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.
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.
Supply Chain, Transportation Management, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology , Supply Chain Management, Transportation
The Whole Industry Is Struggling to Define TMS. Here's My Take.
With no standard terminology in an already-complex industry, it’s not surprising that so many TMS buyers have trouble figuring out the differences between solutions and which one best fits their needs. Here's how to cut through the confusion.
E-commerce, 3PL, Education, Logistics, Retail, Site Selection, Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation
Download the Inbound Logistics Planner App Today
Find the right solutions, carriers and partners to drive efficiency in your supply chain operations and enable your enterprise to navigate the twists and turns, ups and downs of the coming year.
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.
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.
Health Care Logistics, Inventory Management, Lean, Logistics, Supply Chain, Risk Management, Specialized Logistics, Supply Chain Management
Caldwell Hospital Gets a Lean Bill of Health
A North Carolina hospital improves patient care by prescribing a lean and healthy supply chain.
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, Third-Party Logistics, 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.
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
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, Transportation
The Pragmatist’s Guide: 10 Simple Strategies to Reduce Freight Costs Now
Freight transportation is your biggest logistics expense, so it’s likely that you’re under constant pressure to drive down these costs. Use these tips to cut costs.
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.
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.
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.
Big Data, Education & Careers, Inventory Management, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Winter Reading Guide 2017
Winter provides a great advantage–time. The hustle and bustle of the holidays is over and colder weather prevails. There’s no better time to hit the books and amp up your knowledge of important logistics and supply chain management issues.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Warehousing
How Ariens Weathers Seasonal Demand
Ariens' tailored transportation planning solution from Redwood Logistics has led to efficiency gains, delivery improvements, increased visibility and cost reductions.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Demand-Driven Logistics: Staying Right Side Up When Your Supply Chain Turns Upside Down
Even when the economy isn’t booming, the supply chain offers numerous opportunities for shippers to increase efficiency, save money and enhance revenues. This story looks at some of the bright spots in transportation, technology, global trade and outsourcing.
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.
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
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.
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.
3PL, Customer Service, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
How Specialized Transportation Can Improve Customer Service
Working with a specialized transportation provider will save you time and headaches while keeping your customers happy and costs down.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Five Best Practices Before Beginning a Transportation RFP
An organized and well-prepared Request for Proposal (RFP) can yield a variety of benefits for your company. Here are five tips to consider before starting an RFP.
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.
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.
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
Air Cargo, Pharmaceutical Logistics, Global Logistics, Logistics, Retail, Supply Chain, Transportation, Latin America
What’s Driving the Air Freight Industry Today?
These developments are helping the transportation industry to continually evolve.
Air Cargo, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Top 10 U.S. Cargo Airports
Offering top-flight cargo facilities and infrastructure, among other features, the following airports are ranked as the nation’s top 10 cargo airports.
Air Cargo, E-commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Visibility
Airfreight Forwarders Ride Headwinds and Tailwinds
Airfreight forwarders face headwinds — from shippers shifting to ocean freight and fewer routes for air cargo shipments — and must learn to leverage opportunities.
Food Logistics, Distribution, Inventory Management, Transportation, Warehousing
Alan Sargent: A Sweet Confection Connection
Profile of Alan Sargent, supply chain and logistics director, Just Born Candy
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
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
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.
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.
Cross-border Trade, Canada, Supply Chain
Top 5 Things Shippers Need to Know about the Canadian eManifest
The Canadian eManifest improves security by receiving cargo and conveyance information before a shipment arrives at the border. Here's what companies involved in U.S.–Canada highway transport should know about the regulation to improve efficiency, boost productivity, and increase compliance rates.
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.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure, Technology , Transportation
Trends—September 2016
Presidential nominee stances on transportation infrastructure; New truck standards aim to reduce U.S. carbon emissions; Staffing Agencies and Colleges Work to Make Certain the Supply Chain Stays Supplied
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.
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.
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
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.
Third-Party Logistics, Transportation Management, Transportation
Five Keys to Selecting the Right Transportation Consultant
For many shippers, choosing the right transportation consultant can become a difficult, time-consuming, and frustrating process. Here are five keys to finding the optimal partner.
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.
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?
Cross-border Trade, Logistics, Supply Chain, Security
How Secure Is Your Air and Ocean Cargo?
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, 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.
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.
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.
Health Care Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics
Healthcare Logistics: Filling a New Prescription for Supply Chain Improvement
Healthcare organizations are transforming how they source supplies and connect with manufacturers and service providers to meet emerging patient demands, address healthcare legislation, support an overall focus on improving patient care, and lower healthcare costs.
Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Food Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics, Transportation
Get The Scoop: The Ice Cream Supply Chain
Ice cream companies have to ensure their products maintain their quality as they travel from the manufacturing plant to distribution center to the retailer, and finally into the consumer’s shopping cart and home. Cold chain management and proper sanitation are key ingredients.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation
6 Technologies Guaranteed to Disrupt Your Supply Chain
Emerging technologies such as the Internet of Things, 3-D printing, collaborative robotics, self-driving trucks, drones and the Uberization of deliveries are poised to be disruptive influences on logistics in the coming years.
Logistics, Materials Handling, Supply Chain, Transportation, Warehousing
Materials Handling Equipment Kicks Into High Gear
New technology abounds inside the four walls of a distribution center. From narrow aisles configurations, specialized rack systems and lift equipment to optimize stacking capabilities, WMS software that integrates with automated sortation systems, and self-guided intelligent robotic vehicles, innovations in materials handling products are transforming the supply chain.
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.
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.
Air Cargo, Lean, Logistics, Packaging, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Summer Reading Guide: 16 Must-Reads This Summer
A handy reading guide summarizing supply chain books and their key takeaways.
Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Making Scents of Demand Planning
Bedoukian Research improves forecasting, demand planning, inventory management, and logistics processes with the help of Smart Software.
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
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, 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.
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.
Chemical Logistics, Safety, Security, Specialized Logistics, Transportation
How to Handle DOT and GHS Regulations
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.
Cross-border Trade, Supply Chain
The EU’s Union Customs Code: New Opportunities for Greater Efficiency, Transparency, and Simplicity
On May 1, 2016, North American companies that trade with the EU and those with operations in the EU witnessed the beginning of the largest change to European customs procedures in the past 20 years. Find out more about the Union Customs Code (UCC).
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.
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.
3PL, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain, Technology , Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation
Three Key Points to Communicate to Become Your Customers’ Dream Provider
Communication and transparency are key to being a good partner to your clients. Use this advice to effectively communicate with customers.
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.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology , Transportation
An Incremental Approach to TMS Acquisition
Savings from a TMS deployment can be significant. Here are the benefits of an incremental approach to acquisition.
Intermodal, Economic Development, 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, Sustainability, Trucking, 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.
Labor Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure, Technology , Transportation, Warehousing
Trends—April 2016
Smart, connected cities are closer than you think; Inevitable minimum wage hike has supply chain implications
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.
Air Cargo, Economic Development, Intermodal, Logistics, Ocean, Site Selection, Supply Chain, Rail, 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.
Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Transportation Management, Technology , Transportation
Avoid Pricing Pitfalls When Selecting a Logistics IT Solution
One of the common gripes voiced by organizations implementing logistics IT solutions is that the solution ends up costing more than expected. Use this advice when looking at prospective providers.
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
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.
Air Cargo, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Flying High With Electronic Air Waybills
As major airlines implement the eAWB single-process approach in March 2016, industry-wide involvement in the program is encouraged for all participants as paperless air cargo supply chain operations lower costs, increase data accuracy, and improve the customer experience.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Improve Your Supply Chain's Stability During the Next Procurement Event
Now is the right time to improve your supply chain’s stability, scalability and resiliency. Transportation providers are seeking collaboration with shippers as their networks have also experienced significant change.
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.
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.
Big Data, 3PL, Economic Development, Third-Party Logistics, Logistics, Site Selection, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure, Technology , Transportation
Georgia: Enabling Business Growth Through Collaboration
From well-designed redundancies across intermodal shipping methods to creative solutions when the unexpected happens, Georgia’s logistics industry is positioned to help shippers connect, compete, and grow.
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.
Logistics, Logistics I.T., Transportation
Getting Fleets Mobile Ready
Asking the right questions as you begin the evaluation and purchase process is a step in the right direction to help get your fleet mobile ready.
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.
Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Specialized Logistics, Technology , Transportation, Warehousing
Supply Chains that Rock Around the Clock: Gimme Shelter
East Coast Warehouse & Distribution’s strategic port location brings both advantages and challenges. Its facility keeps supply chains rocking, serving as the crucial first step in importers’ distribution systems in the United States, through port delays and even Superstorm Sandy.
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.
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 & 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.
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.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation
Using Data Analysis to Minimize Transportation Costs
Minimizing transportation costs through data analysis can have a huge impact on a company’s bottom line
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation
Transportation 2016 (And Beyond): The Old Rules Don’t Apply
In today’s global, highly competitive market, the old rules of transportation no longer apply if you want to remain profitable and competitive.
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.
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.
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, Transportation
Driver Coercion Rule: What Shippers And Carriers Need to Know
As a new driver coercion rule goes into effect, the need for communication with drivers is greater than ever.
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.
Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Pharmaceutical Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics, Transportation
A New Rx for Pharma Cold Chains
Manufacturers are going back to the drawing board to rethink their temperature-controlled supply chains.
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.
Supply Chain, Safety, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
How “Chain of Responsibility” Affects the Supply Chain
The potential legislation of COR-related laws is expected to have a profound effect on all areas of the supply chain, requiring changes that will ultimately come at an increased cost.
Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation, Warehousing
Trends—December 2015
Transportation and logistics deal value continues to rise; distribution centers prepare to reduce picking errors; mobile-based freight brokerage; predictive analytics and Internet of Things revolutionize procurement
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
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.
Careers, Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Attracting More Women to the Transportation Profession
Establishing the groundwork and collaboration are vital to developing the solutions needed for the significant workforce challenges faced by the transportation industry. A key part of the mission is to attract women to the traditionally male-dominated transportation profession.
E-commerce, Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Food Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics, Technology , Transportation
The Dairy Supply Chain: From Farm to Fridge
How milk and other dairy products moo-ve from tens of thousands of cows to store shelves across the country - with udder efficiency.
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?
Bar-coding Systems, Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation
Dimensioning on the Move
For quickly measuring freight at the point of pick-up, for reclassifying pallets, and for low-volume operations, mobile dimensioning is a low-cost game-changer.
Careers, Education, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Warehousing
Sean Smith: Ingredients for a Great Career
Sean Smith, supply chain director at Agropur Ingredients, is always up for a logistics challenge.
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
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.
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.
Intermodal, Ocean, Ports, Rail, Trucking, Transportation, Supply Chain Management
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.
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.
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.
Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
Temporary Bills and Lack of Investment Threaten U.S. Infrastructure
Temporary bills and lack of investment threaten the future of U.S. roads, bridges, tunnel, and rail infrastructure.
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.
Air Cargo, China, 3PL, Global Economy, 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.
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.
3PL, Logistics Solutions Providers, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Ocean, Logistics I.T., Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Trucking, 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.
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.
E-commerce, Last Mile Delivery, 3PL, Reverse Logistics, Logistics Solutions Providers, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Retail, Specialized Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain Management
Channeling the Brick and Click Dilemma
As e-commerce continues to transform consumer behavior, retailers explore hybrid omni-channel supply chain models that deliver the best that online and in-store have to offer.
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.
Cloud Computing, Technology , Transportation
Cloud Inspections: Improving Productivity, Safety, and Reducing Costs
Today's cloud-based inspection systems improve productivity by simplifying the traditional inspection method and compiling important data to be accessed at any time and anyplace.
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.
Logistics, Logistics I.T., Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Benchmarking Transportation Processes With TMS Data
Using the data the TMS is already providing can help shippers improve their transport operations.
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.
Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
California, Here We Stay
Yokohama senior director Jeremy Kahrs reveals the strategy behind the tire maker’s new distribution center and headquarters.
3PL, Cross-border Trade, Canada, Logistics Solutions Providers, Third-Party Logistics
Three Tips for Doing Business in Canada
When selling products across the northern border, these three tips can help.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Cutting Costs While Delighting Customers
Cost reductions are uncovered from raw materials to end delivery, but companies must focus on its customers to keep them satisfied.
3PL, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Ports, Technology , Transportation, Supply Chain Management
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, Cross-border Trade, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain Management
It's Time for an Automotive Aftermarket Logistics Tuneup
Aftermarket parts providers must take advantage of innovations in the supply chain to remain competitive in today’s global market.
Transportation Infrastructure, Technology , Transportation
Connected Vehicles & Smart Infrastructure
Vehicle-to-Vehicle communications and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure technologies will revolutionize transportation by making our road system safer, more efficient, and less dependent upon the human element for effective decision-making.
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.
3PL, Chemical Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Third-Party Logistics, Logistics, Safety, Specialized Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Chemical Logistics: Keep it Moving, Keep it Safe
A look at logistics trends and challenges that affect companies in the chemical industries, and their strategies for dealing with those issues.
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.
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.
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.
Intermodal, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Maximizing Intermodal Efficiency
To drive efficiency, intermodal stakeholders need to fit their processes together.
Health Care Logistics, Distribution, Logistics, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Specialized Logistics, Supply Chain Management
Judi Griffin: Sinks Her Teeth Into Her Work
Judi Griffin, director of logistics at Burkhart Dental, is responsible for three distribution centers, purchasing and customer service teams, and inbound and outbound freight costs.
Manufacturing, Retail, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Trends—April 2015
Supply chain ‘modeling’ replicates real-world events; Retailers and manufacturers make the jump to RFID; U.S. trucking industry sees better utilization and financial results; Data analytics is a big growth market.
Global Logistics, Chemical Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Transportation, Supply Chain Management
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.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Choosing to Be a Shipper of Choice
In the face of increasing capacity issues, carriers prefer to work with shippers that will support their business needs
Big Data, Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Strategic Shipping Solutions
Predictive modeling and big data help develop efficient shipping solutions to lower shippers’ freight spend and overall supply chain costs.
Big Data, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Offshore vs. Outsource for Transportation & Logistics
Many transportation and logistics professionals hear outsourcing and think offshoring, but there is a big difference.
Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Collaborative Distribution: Taking Off the Training Wheels
To break the cycle of needless, duplicative logistics costs, many competitors are choosing to work in tandem.
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.
Military Logistics, Manufacturing, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Transportation
Five Customs Compliance Tips for Aerospace Companies
Failure to comply with domestic and international customs regulations can have a huge impact on the bottom line.
E-commerce, Education & Careers, Manufacturing, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Trends—March 2015
U.S. beef supply chain participants form partnership to improve sustainability; Manufacturers and retailers fail to adopt best-in-class processes and technology to address global complexities; Online retailers need to rethink how they align their distribution networks; Spot market rates dip seasonally as West Coast volumes catch up; Staples and Syracuse University partner to drive new research and innovation.
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.
Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Preparing Your Company Today to Hire for Tomorrow
With a skills gap narrowing the options, companies must hire employees that are valuable in the long-term.
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.
3PL, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
The Value of a Freight Forwarder
Freight forwarders provide value-added services beyond just transportation and logistics. Here's advice for choosing the right one for your business.
Logistics, Specialized Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
USPS Publishes a Battery of New Shipping Regulations
The United States Postal Services has revised domestic mail regulations for shipping lithium batteries. Here’s what shippers need to know.
Logistics I.T., Transportation
Improving Your Fleet With Telematics
Telematics technology can bring improved operational visibility to fleet management.
Customer Service, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Choosing a Route Planning System
A route planning systems can drastically reduce the time it takes to plan your transportation schedule. Other benefits include lower mileage and fuel usage, decreased carbon emissions, and increased customer service.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Pharmaceutical Logistics, Health Care Logistics, Logistics, Specialized Logistics, Supply Chain Management
Streamlining the Hospital Supply Chain: Just What the Doctor Ordered
As hospitals begin transforming to adapt to new healthcare initiatives, they are easing the pain by restructuring and streamlining supply chain operations.
Distribution, Lean, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Supply Chain Excellence: A Manufacturing Firestarter
Whirlpool is taking a page out of its Lean production manual and following Penske’s lead to create a more flexible and responsive North American supply chain.
3PL, Pharmaceutical Logistics, Mexico, Health Care Logistics, Distribution, Manufacturing, Logistics, Specialized Logistics, Supply Chain Management
Medical Devices: A Tale of Two Countries
It was the worst of times for U.S./Mexico healthcare. Can demand-driven logistics make it the best of times?
Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
2015 Inbound Logistics Winter Reading Guide
Inclement weather and capacity problems giving your supply chain the winter woes? Chill out! Here are some good reads to keep you up to date on supply chain, logistics, and transportation best practices.
3PL, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Building a Bridge to Continuous Improvement
Tired of relying on e-mail blasts to place freight, L.B. Foster ups its game with a third-party solution that has transformed the enterprise.
Reducing Cargo Theft
Cargo theft in the United States results in billions of lost dollars. Taking proper precautions can help minimize theft and secure the supply chain.
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.
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.
Panama Canal, Global Economy, Middle East, 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.
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.
Why BYOD Can Actually Cost You Money
Logistics and transportation companies are finding the flaw in the BYOD movement.
Inventory Management, Transportation
Critical Shipments: If I Only Had a Part
Bad things happen when systems break down. Flights get canceled. Production lines stop. The critical spare parts logistics involved in getting operations running again demand both precision and speed. Here’s how you can become a wizard at critical shipments.
How to Use Real-Time Ground Conditions
An accurate assessment of real-time ground conditions allows dispatch and operations centers to proactively identify problems and adjust routes, thereby improving efficiencies and keeping drivers safe.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Air Cargo, Economic Development, 3PL, Education & Careers, Rail, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Trucking, 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.
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.
Negotiating Rail Freight Rates
Before negotiating rail rates, gain a thorough understanding of your rail freight needs and the current market.
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.
Transportation Management, Transportation
Transportation Modeling: Is There Ever an Average Day?
Shippers must maintain flexibility in their data-driven transportation policies.
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.
Freight Payment Services, Finance, Logistics I.T., Partnership, Transportation Management, Transportation
Freight Audit and Payment Services: Stacking Up Savings
Freight audit and payment services analyze shipment data to reveal inefficiencies and identify savings opportunities.
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.
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
Health Care Logistics, Inventory Management, Transportation Management, Specialized Logistics, Supply Chain Management
First Aid for the Hospital Supply Chain
Hospitals can cut costs by improving supply chain operations, inventory control, and transportation management.
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.
3PL, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Market Research: 3PL Perspectives 2014
Logistics market report reveals trends in 3PL offerings and shippers' logistics outsourcing strategies.
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, Retail, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Forecasting the Unexpected: Home Improvement Retailers and Emergency Response
When a natural disaster hits, consumers rely on home improvement stores for the products they need to repair or rebuild.
Partnership, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Supplier Compliance: Ask the Experts
A panel of supply chain experts address questions related to ensuring supplier compliance.
3PL, Chemical Logistics, Specialized Logistics, Transportation
Fueling the Oil and Gas Supply Chain
Transporting and storing oil and gas products represents a complex challenge and big opportunity.
Logistics I.T., Partnership, Transportation
Partners and Process Management: Freight Business From the Inside Out
To better manage freight spend, track key performance indicators and build strong provider partnerships.
Getting a Handle on Loss and Damage Claims
Managing loss and damage claims can be challenging for shippers. Claims processing providers can facilitate and educate.
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.
Education & Careers, Transportation
Bud Snodgrass: Oils Well That Ends Well
As director of logistics at Universal Lubricants, Bud Snodgrass keeps transportation and warehousing moving smoothly.
Expedited Shipping, Health Care Logistics
Shipment Visibility: SilverStaff Passes the Test
SilverStaff, a medical testing lab, used a Web-based portal to improve shipment visibility of inbound specimens.
How the Hub-and-Spoke Model Transformed the Transportation Industry
Hub-and-spoke transportation models maximize cargo shipping efficiency, delivering better visibility and cost savings.
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.
Logistics I.T., Transportation Management, Transportation
Fusing Big Data and the Supply Chain: The Future is NOW
By strategically leveraging supply chain data, companies can win in their industry and increase enterprise value.
Cross-border Trade, Global Trade Management, Logistics I.T.
Automating Key Steps to Strategically Optimize Inbound Supply Chains
Best in class companies use a variety of global trade automation tools to lower inbound costs and improve processes.
Logistics I.T., Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Transportation
Maximizing the Benefits of Your TMS
An automated transportation management system can improve efficiency, reduce costs, and create competitive advantage.
Freight Payment Services, Transportation
Accessible Capital, Trustworthy Partners Key to Managing Freight Costs
Freight payment services allow shippers to pay all their freight transactions and get full visibility into the process.
3PL, Pharmaceutical Logistics, Security, Specialized Logistics, Transportation
Protecting High-Value Cargo: A Sense of Security
Shippers and logistics providers take extra precautions to protect high-value products from cargo theft.
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.
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.
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.
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
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, Distribution, Partnership, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Warehousing
The New 3PL Partnership: More Bang for Your Buck
Third-party logistics providers are assuming a less transactional, more consultative role with shippers.
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.
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.
3PL, Health Care Logistics, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management
Controlling Costs in the Healthcare Supply Chain
Many healthcare companies are investigating ways to consolidate and trim expenses in logistics and supply chain.
3PL, Finance, Global Logistics, Partnership, Risk Management, Security, Transportation, Supply Chain Management
Risk Mitigation: Supply Chain Safety Net
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
FTZ Basics & Benefits
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
Rail Trends Recap: Shared Strategies, Mixed Signals
The 2013 Rail Trends conference addressed issues of rail safety and regulation.
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.
3PL, Partnership, Transportation Management, Transportation, Supply Chain Management
Looking for One Logistics Partner That Does Everything with Excellence?
An enterprise logistics provider delivers holistic solutions that transform your business.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
3PL, Partnership, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Vendor Compliance: Setting Them Straight
Drive out inefficiencies and boost customer service by aligning with vendors to meet your supply chain goals.
Automotive Logistics, Intermodal, Health Care Logistics, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management
Trends—November 2013
Regulatory compliance is top supply chain challenge for healthcare executives; Ohio’s transportation funding plan pays dividends with bridge repair program; GM saves $40 million a year by co-locating stamping and assembly facilities; Collaboration is the key to sustained procurement savings; U.S. domestic intermodal surpasses international as growth driver.
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.
Inbound Logistics’ 2013 Shipping Lines Guide
A resource for information on steamship line service offerings, capabilities, and new developments.
5 Trucking Trends on the Table
Shipper and motor carrier responses to Inbound Logistics’ market research survey indicate trucking trends.
Cross-border Trade, Canada, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
U.S./Canada Border Clearance: It's Not as Easy as You Think
Transporting goods between the U.S. and Canada requires thorough knowledge of customs compliance.
Logistics I.T., Transportation
Route Planning Software: Mapping a Path to Savings
Route planning software from Paragon helped poultry supplier George’s gain efficiencies and cut transportation costs.
Risk Management, Transportation
Expecting the Unexpected: The True Test of Leadership
When supply chain disruptions occur, logistics managers must use leadership skills to maintain operations.
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.
Selecting the Right Drayage Provider
When choosing a drayage provider, look for on-time delivery history, shipment data availability, and specializations.
Cross-border Trade Secrets
Complex border crossings lead U.S. shippers to rely on third-party logistics (3PL) providers to ease trade with Canada.
Collaborative Freight Strategies Offer Lower-Cost Alternative to LTL
Third-party logistics (3PL) providers can consolidate freight from multiple companies shipping to the same destination.
Finance, Freight Forwarders, Transportation Management, Transportation
Inbound Freight Management: 5 Roadblocks (and How to Get Around Them)
Shipping freight plays a vital role in supply chain management, yet many shippers neglect to take control of their inbound shipments. Industry experts offer strategies for overcoming five common obstacles to successful inbound freight management.
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.
Economic Development, Health Care Logistics, Finance, Picking Solutions
Trends—May 2013
Prologis Pulaski DC breaks ground, breaks new barriers in sustainable development; Voice technology finds traction in the supply chain; Healthcare industry stands to gain by adopting retail supply chain best practices; Freight spot market swings with seasonal demand; Midwest floods present new challenges for inland waterway shippers
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
Logistics I.T., Transportation
Connect and Collaborate to Better Manage Freight Spend
Managing freight spend and payments challenges many shippers because rules and regulations vary by geography. Supply chain professionals benefit most from a global solution built for freight spend, says Rick Erickson of Syncada.
Electronics Logistics: Tech Transport TLC
Companies shipping high-tech electronics face unique challenges requiring specialized best practices.
Best Practices to Manage International Freight Spend
Stephanie Miles of Amber Road offers advice on how shippers can manage the growing complexity of international supply chains and their associated increasing transportation costs.
Are You Paying Too Much for Transportation? Benchmark Carrier Activities to Find Out
By reviewing shipment history, carrier assignments, and freight invoices, a benchmark study will accurately reveal your company’s transportation costs, writes Mike Challman, VP of North American Operations, ChemLogix.
Cross-border Trade, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
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.
Agriculture Logistics, Transportation
Ag Logistics: Growing Pains
The success of U.S. agriculture depends on a functional transportation and logistics network that combines efficiencies and economies across all modes.
Transportation Liability: Busting Seven Common Myths
Understanding transportation liability is not just for lawyers any more. Shippers need to pay closer attention to contract language and the details of shipper and carrier insurance policies.
Locking Down Supply Chain Security
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.
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.
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.
Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Trends—October 2012
Greyhound partners with One Network to enhance parcel delivery business. Truck driver turnover increases,Urban Outfitters equips Nevada e-fulfillment center with state-of-the-art materials handling system. Shippers turn to spot market to find capacity and compare carrier rates. MSC Beatrice debut in Asia-U.S. trade signals new wave of larger containerships.
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
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., Transportation
Information Access Differentiates Transportation Providers
Carriers can stand out in the market by providing superior shipment tracking that gives shippers and supply chain partners insight into order status, says Gregory Bellows of Trans-i Technologies.
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.
Logistics Providers Steer Auto Industry on Road to Recovery
As automotive production levels return to pre-recession levels, consistently delivering quality products has become one of the defining characteristics of successful carmakers and logistics service providers, writes J. Scot Sharland, Automotive Industry Action Group.
Controlling Transportation Insurance Costs
Reduce your transportation insurance premiums by investing in loss prevention measures, partnering with reputable logistics providers, and keeping your insurer informed about your operations, says Barry Tarnef of Chubb Group of Insurance Companies.
Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Pharmaceutical Logistics, Health Care Logistics, Manufacturing
Navigating Pharma Logistics
Pharmaceuticals manufacturers face special supply chain challenges such as temperature control, security, chain of custody, and regulatory compliance, but successful strategies help deal with these issues.
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.
Economic Development, Cross-border Trade, Canada, Transportation Infrastructure
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.
Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Transportation
Developing a Comprehensive Transportation Strategy
A rich and robust transportation management system (TMS) plays an important role in a company’s inbound transportation strategy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Managing Inbound Transportation: All On Board FOB
By helping tire importer TBC Corporation convert its inbound transportation to free-on-board (FOB) terms and control freight costs, American Global Logistics rolled out a supply chain transformation.
Health Care Logistics, Supply Chain Management
Healthcare Supply Chain Costs: A Tough Pill to Swallow
Organizations all along the healthcare supply chain are taking a dose of smarter procurement and logistics practices to cure high costs and treat ailments in other areas of the business.
Trends—November 2011
Urbanization creates need for logistics innovation; Ford expands supplier carbon emissions reporting program; Global 3PLs are growing by region; The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway remains a vital contributor to the U.S. economy; Manufacturers embrace supply chain management with mixed results; Trucking revenue is on the rise.
Drawing Value from Managed Drayage Solutions
Outsourcing drayage services to a 3PL can gain shippers significant savings, writes Chris Cline of Corporate Traffic.
Getting a Handle on Specialized Transportation Costs
Specialized carriers can help shippers cut transportation and fuel costs when moving heavy equipment, writes David Lowry, Bennett Motor Express.
Cross-border Trade, Security, Supply Chain Management
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.
Trends—July 2011
Levi’s expands supplier terms of engagement; Global expediters target cross-border e-commerce; Michelin and College of Charleston develop transportation and logistics program; Transportation and logistics M&A on the rise; I Georgia seeks federal transportation center appropriation; 2011 State of Logistics Report; Manhattan Associates' Momentum conference roundup
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.
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.
Cross-border Trade, Mexico, Security
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.
Export, Cross-border Trade, Mexico, 3PL, Global Economy, Import, 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.
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.
Health Care Logistics, Humanitarian Logistics, Distribution, Reverse Logistics, Supply Chain Management
Humanitarian Aid: The Logistics of Doing Good
Nonprofit organization MedShare distributes recovered medical supplies to the places of greatest need.
Cross-border Trade, Canada, Security, Transportation Infrastructure
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.
Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Health Care Logistics
Just Chill: Moving Live Tissue
A precise temperature-controlled packing and shipping procedure helps Advanced BioHealing ensure its biomedical product's safety and integrity.
Bar-coding Systems, Health Care Logistics
Healthcare Logistics: A New Prescription for Medical Distribution
Linking bar-coded pharmaceuticals and electronic patient records using Zebra Technologies solutions helps the Sisters of Mercy Health System streamline supply chain operations.
Healthcare Logistics: Under Pressure
Healthcare leaders diagnose their biggest supply chain pains and write a prescription for the Obama administration.
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.
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.
Supply Chain, Transportation Management, Trucking, Transportation
Own the Transportation Conversation: Debunking Common Truckload Myths
Transportation leaders are now positioned to influence business outcomes, but they need to debunk six common myths to help their C-level executives understand truckload freight and get executive buy-in.
Technology , Transportation, Visibility
Real-Time Visibility Plays an Integral Role in Linfox's COVID Vaccine Delivery
When cold chain logistics provider Linfox had to distribute COVID-19 vaccines starting in late 2020, it partnered with Tive to gain real-time shipment location and condition visibility, achieving 100% cold chain performance.
E-commerce, Health Care Logistics, Food Logistics
10 Best Supply Chain Companies of 2021
Get ready for another rollercoaster year. From limited transportation capacity to skyrocketing material costs to continuing supply chain disruption, here’s what to expect and what to do about it.
The Year of Capacity
All signs indicate that 2022 will be the year of capacity—not just for air, ocean, ground, and final-mile parcel, but also in terms of labor and the customer experience, SEKO executives stressed in a media call discussing Chinese New Year's impact on the supply chain.
Bullwhip or Just Bull?
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?
State of the North American Supply Chain
Most shippers responding to a survey by Averitt Express expect more delays, increased shipping volumes, and higher transport rates in 2022.
Expedited Shipping, Partnership, Transportation
Why Expedited Is Not a Four-Letter Word
The expedited sector of the transportation realm brings value, capacity, service and yes, can reduce your transportation cost when used effectively.
Finance, Transportation Management, Transportation
Transportation Spend Management in 2022
Shippers using data intelligence can often insulate themselves from transportation management challenges and at the same time, reduce logistics costs. Here’s how to prepare for a volatile 2022.
Air Cargo, Technology , Transportation
IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions
A rundown of the latest supply chain technology, services, and other innovations.
Last Mile Delivery, Logistics, Transportation
Crawlers Conquer the Last Mile Before Takeoff
NASA's crawler-transporters do the heavy lifting for space exploration, transporting rockets and equipment to the launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center.
Health Care Logistics, Customer Service, Technology
Is the Healthcare Supply Chain Ready for the Netflix Effect?
How big transportation is impacting global economics and mid-size businesses—an expert’s view on Uber Freight’s acquisition of Transplace.
Careers, Retail, Transportation
Retailers, Suppliers, and the Ties that Bind
Kevin Williamson has led RJW Logistics Group through the pandemic by recruiting and cultivating top talent, aligning everyone on the same vision, and constantly thinking up innovations.
Distribution, Trucking, Transportation
Trucking Strategies to Keep Your Freight Moving
With capacity tight and trucker employment stretched thin, carriers can be selective about who they work with, so it’s important for shippers to have a game plan. Here’s how you can stay in the driver's seat.
Freight Payment Services, Transportation
Freight Bill Audit & Payment: Sparking Supply Chain Synapses
In a globalized, fast-paced market, businesses need to fire off rapid and accurate insight to thrive. These freight bill audit and payment firms activate solutions and process improvements for shippers’ transportation networks.
Partnership, Trucking, Transportation
2021 Trucking Perspectives
Inbound Logistics' annual report on the state of the trucking market, based on surveys of motor carriers and shippers.
Partnership, Trucking, Transportation
2021 Top 100 Truckers
Selected by Inbound Logistics’ editors, the 2021 Top 100 Truckers list honors reliable carriers that steer shippers in the right direction. The list serves as a comprehensive guide for shippers seeking reliable and cost-effective solutions.
E-commerce, Demand Planning, Transportation
Other Reasons Why Supply Chain Stress Won't End Soon
Our "new normal" global consumption reality won't be ending soon. It's not just e-commerce—other factors augment long-term stress on your ability to marshal supplies and source transport to serve customers.
Import, Cross-border Trade, Global Logistics
Avoiding Freight Detention and Seizure
Knowing the most common reasons CBP seizes a shipment can help you avoid the hassle.
E-commerce, Technology , Transportation
Big Ideas for Small Companies
Small companies take big steps to navigate supply chain challenges.
Intermodal, Rail, Transportation
Rail Transportation: What Shippers Need to Focus On
Rail rates are one area in which shippers, through proper management, can yield cost savings and minimize typical rail rate increases. A shipper needs to understand which lanes are competitive versus non-competitive.
Air Cargo, Technology , Transportation
IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions
A look at the latest supply chain technologies, products, services, and transportation solutions.
Sustainability, Transportation
Vertical Focus | Energy, Oil & Gas
From offshore wind projects to a new ammonia supply chain, this is what's trending in energy, oil, and gas.
Green Logistics, Sustainability, Transportation
EV Power Play
The bottom line is that U.S. manufacturers and their partners, carriers, and logistics solutions providers will experience a boom with the new crop of EVs and the political machinations that are underway. Get ready if you play in that space or have transportation and logistics partners that do.
Intermodal, Rail, Transportation
Intermodal Meets the Moment
Intermodal has endured as a low-cost, efficient and eco-friendly shipping option through changing conditions and evolving preferences over the years. Some standouts in intermodal help the market grow and thrive.
Automotive Logistics, Technology , Transportation
Auto Supplier Turns to Hub Group for Strategic Overhaul
Encompassing drayage, transload, and expedited outbound OTR solutions, along with 24/7 communication, Hub Group delivered comprehensive options and helped a leading auto supplier gain back control over their import network and key relationships.
Logistics I.T., Rail, Transportation
The Rail Networks of Tomorrow Will Ride on Satellite Connectivity
As new networks such as 5G are rolled out, satellite is set to play a key role in filling the gaps in communications capabilities in rail networks and building more resilient supply chains.
Technology , Transportation, Warehousing
IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions
A look at the latest supply chain technologies, products, services, and transportation solutions.
Using Data Insights to Optimize Logistics and Transportation
Logistics and transportation data are critical in enabling proactive decision-making that informs supply chain initiatives.
Trucking, Technology , Transportation
Trucking Transformation
Truckers have transformed with innovations such as capacity-as-a-service and automated driver assist. Now, most truck executives say their success depends on digital reinvention. This is what trucking will look like in 2030.
Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation
IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions
Read the latest supply chain updates in technology, transportation, products, and services in February 2021.
Partnership, Trucking, Transportation
Trucking Relationships: In It for the Long Haul
The pandemic is testing shipper-carrier partnerships in new and different ways. Here’s what transportation partners are doing to reconnect and keep their relationships healthy for the long haul.
Pallets, Trucking, Transportation
Optimizing LTL Shipping
Less-than-truckload (LTL) freight shipping is critical to everyday commerce and is an economical way to ship palletized or loose freight. Here’s how to do it well.
Health Care Logistics, Trucking, Transportation
Solutions for the Unprecedented
Meeting the unprecedented challenges of 2020, CFI leveraged its resources and delivered effective solutions for its partners.
Humanitarian Logistics, Transportation
Partnering with a Nonprofit to Provide COVID-19 Relief to the Navajo Nation
Echo Global Logistics partners with a nonprofit organization to deliver thousands of water containers to the Navajo Nation in support of COVID-19 relief.
Health Care Logistics, Distribution
Are We Ready to Deliver the COVID-19 Vaccine?
Is the supply chain ready to deliver COVID-19 vaccines? The supporting technology exists and the resources are in place, but now that the vaccine is available, it's up to the logisticians to connect those dots from end to end.
Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation
IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions
Read the latest supply chain updates in technology, transportation, products, and services in December 2020.
Freight Forwarders, Sustainability, Transportation
Freight Does a Forward March
Most professionals say they expect COVID-19 to shape their supply chain into the medium term, accelerating existing trends and shifting priorities. Take a look at key findings from a Ti and Bollore Logistics survey.
Big Data, Transportation Management, Transportation
Procurement Practices That Pay Off
How do you know you’re paying the right price for the right level of service? The right business intelligence drives sound strategies, says Ken Adamo, chief of analytics at DAT Freight & Analytics.
Airfreight Update: Managing the Turbulence
The air cargo market has faced numerous challenges since the pandemic began. Here's how airlines, airports, shippers, and others are stepping up to meet them.
Trucking, Sustainability, Transportation
Fleet Electrification Offers Opportunity in Shipping, Logistics
Electrification of medium and heavy-duty vehicles is advancing fast, but e-trucks are a nonstarter without well-designed, high-powered charging facilities. By planning now, shipping and logistics managers will maximize the benefits.
Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation
IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions
Read the latest supply chain updates in technology, transportation, products, and services in November 2020.
Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Health Care Logistics
How Cold Chains Can Be Optimized for the Delivery of a COVID-19 Vaccine
Cold chains need to be able to provide the right vaccines in the right condition and at the right time to be successful. Pharma companies can successfully distribute the COVID-19 vaccine if they can achieve true visibility and collaborate to creatively solve cold logistics issues.
Sustainability, Technology , Transportation
California Clears the Air
A new last-mile transportation program will help commercial providers invest in clean truck and infrastructure technology to improve air quality in California.
Sustainability, Technology , Transportation
If you could switch jobs with someone for a day, who would it be?
From a presidential debate moderator to working on a non-GMO farm, supply chain leaders discuss what jobs they'd want to try out for one day.
Technology , Supply Chain Management, Transportation
IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions
Read the latest supply chain updates in technology, transportation, products, and services in October 2020.
Partnership, Trucking, Transportation
Truckers Give It the Gas
Shippers look for truckers and partners that can shift gears quickly and provide dependable performance. Here are the strategies the best trucking companies use to meet—and even exceed—shippers’ expectations.
Cross-border Trade, Transportation
Head of the Breakfast Club
To create an environment of collaboration and provide all employees with access to senior management, Paul Tessy, senior vice president at Purolator International, sits down for breakfast every Wednesday morning with employees at every level of the company.
Health Care Logistics, Partnership, Transportation
Serving Eye Surgeons During the Pandemic: Relying on Ingenuity and Partnerships
Those in transportation logistics face new realities brought by COVID-19, but are especially challenged in the time-sensitive delivery of tissue for transplants. Perhaps the biggest challenge is ramping back up to meet pent-up demand for surgeries.
Partnership, Trucking, Transportation
2020 Top 100 Truckers
Selected by Inbound Logistics’ editors, the annual Top 100 Truckers directory is a comprehensive guide that matches you with carriers that will drive your company in the right direction.
Cross-border Trade, Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
Leveraging USMCA
Vincent Touya, managing director, at DACHSER USA, provides 10 tips for leveraging the new trade agreement between the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Risk Management, Trucking, Transportation
Power Through Logistics Challenges with New, Modern Chassis
When COVID-19 rocked the world, many companies were utilizing pool chassis in major ports and inland rail locations. However, with many pool chassis ranging in age from 20 to 25 years old, this led to serious problems, such as breakdowns and lack of availability. Leasing new, premium chassis could help prevent these problems.
Technology , Supply Chain Management, Transportation
IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions
Read the latest supply chain updates in technology, transportation, products, and services in August 2020.
Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation
IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions
Read the latest supply chain updates in technology, transportation, products, and services in July 2020.
E-commerce, Cross-border Trade, Last Mile Delivery
Postal Operators Deliver on E-Commerce
Parcels and cross-border e-commerce are taking precedence over traditional services for postal operators, who continuously manage growing postal e-commerce traffic.
Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation
IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions
Read the latest supply chain updates in technology, transportation, products, and services in June 2020.
Health Care Logistics, Retail, Supply Chain Management
What COVID-19 supply chain pivot impressed you the most? Why?
Shippers around the globe pivoted their business in response to the COVID-19 pandemic—these are the innovative pivots that impressed supply chain leaders the most.
Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation
IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions
Read the latest supply chain updates in technology, transportation, products, and services in May 2020.
Manufacturing, Risk Management, Transportation
How Shippers Are Handling COVID-19
Shipping volumes demonstrate the resilience of companies and their ability to produce essential products during disruption, and highlight the important role transportation plays
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.
Automotive Logistics, Inventory Management, Transportation
Transporting Cars: RoRo or Containers
Using containerization in place of the traditional roll-on roll-off, or Ro-Ro, transport style has many advantages to the driver, the automotive supplier and the consumer.
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.
E-commerce, Last Mile Delivery, Retail, Transportation
Winning Moves for the Last Mile
Take a look at the strategies that retailers and their service partners use to improve last-mile delivery for direct-to-consumer sales.
Customer Service, Supply Chain, Transportation
GOOD QUESTION | When choosing a logistics provider, what’s more important: cost or customer service?
Readers reveal the deciding factor in choosing a logistics provider: cost or customer service.
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.
E-commerce, Last Mile Delivery, Transportation
Urban Logistics
Where the e-commerce boom intersects with urban centers, logisticians get street—and space—smart.
Big Data, Technology , Transportation
Taking Data on the Road: A New Approach to the Transportation Supply Chain
Enabling a data-driven approach with forethought to the unique aspects of a network can provide shippers with new efficiencies that saves them money while still satisfying their customers. Transportation used to simply be about execution, now it’s a competitive advantage.
Logistics Solutions Providers, Logistics I.T., Technology , Transportation
IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions
The latest supply chain services and solutions
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.
Distribution, Supply Chain, Transportation
Optimizing Coca-Cola Consolidated’s Post-Expansion Distribution Network
Red Classic created a complex regional transportation solution to optimize Coca-Cola Consolidated’s distribution network following a multi-year expansion effort.
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.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Shipping Out A Champion
Team Penske’s logistical skills help lead them to victory at the Indy 500.
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.
Cross-border Trade, Canada, Supply Chain
U.S. - Canada: Going the Distance
With a new treaty in hand, the long-established trade relationship between the United States and Canada continues to thrive for the benefit of both countries.
Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation
IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions
New supply chain services and solutions
Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Transportation
Identifying the Role of Technology in Managed Transportation Services - Transplace
To navigate an increasingly challenging supply chain landscape, shippers must have an optimal mix of managed services, strategic consulting and technology, such as real-time visibility solutions, machine learning and artificial intelligence.
Transportation Management, Trucking, Transportation
Securing Truckload Capacity
Practical steps that shippers can take to improve their success in securing capacity.
Freight Forwarders, Transportation Management, Transportation
Is the Future of Freight Transportation Underground?
Switzerland digs into an ambitious initiative: a vast underground network of tunnels transporting cargo.
Freight Payment Services, Transportation Management, Transportation
Choosing a Freight Bill Processor
As freight payment processor IPS Worldwide heads to bankruptcy court, shippers are reminded how important it is to be diligent when choosing a freight bill processor.
Big Data, Logistics, Transportation
Leveraging Data for Speed and Efficiency
Constant optimizations drive transportation and logistics (T&L) processes. To compete in this ever-evolving sector, you need to be able to take full advantage of the data at your disposal.
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.
Logistics, Sustainability, Transportation
Pursuing Eco-Efficient Logistics
In 2019, expect sustainability to evolve into a critical priority. The transportation sector is already moving toward greener fleets, and pursuing innovative solutions to reduce waste and improve landfill diversion. The new year will bring even more pressure—and opportunity—to address eco-efficiency within logistics.
Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management, Transportation
IN BRIEF | New Services & Solutions
New supply chain services and solutions
Logistics, Technology , Transportation
NOTED | The Supply Chain in Brief
New and noteworthy in the supply chain
Logistics, Trucking, Transportation
Keeping Truckers Safe on the Road
How supply chain managers can identify risky drivers, reduce liability, and protect their truck drivers.
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
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.
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.”
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.
Last Mile Delivery, Logistics, Transportation
New York City Introduces Off-Hour Deliveries Program to Combat Congestion
New York City Department of Transportation is keen on collaborating with shippers, transporters, and receivers to rethink their delivery schedule and shift to off-hour deliveries (OHD) with the goal of targeting 900 business establishments by the end of 2019.
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.
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.
Logistics, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Transportation
Supply Chain Commentary: Out Darn Spot! Out, I Say!
Capacity is getting tighter across the board. Some carriers may not be willing to commit capacity in lanes they were previously happy to do so. What’s a shipper to do? Should companies use the spot market less?
Logistics, Sustainability, Transportation
Urban Logistics: You Can't Fight City Haul
Businesses are concerned about the impacts of urbanization; Manufacturers embrace IIoT to improve quality and operational visibility; Hurricanes will cost U.S. GDP about .5% in the third quarter of 2017
E-commerce, Last Mile Delivery, Logistics, Transportation
The Last Mile—History Repeating As Supply Managers Face Peak Season - Crane Worldwide Logistics
To prepare for this coming shopping season, supply chain managers need to engage key stakeholders to review current logistics operations and strategically assess whether or not they are prepared to meet existing consumer expectations.
HazMat, Logistics, Transportation
Hazmat 101: Exceeding Safety and Compliance Standards - Landstar
Compliance is a team effort. Shippers should partner with carriers well-versed in the transportation of hazmat materials to help ensure they stay compliant and safe.
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.
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.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
FedEx and UPS Set Aside Rivalry to Lobby White House on Infrastructure
FedEx and UPS form an unlikely alliance.
Sourcing/Negotiations, Supply Chain, Transportation
The Advantages of Strategic Procurement - Schneider Logistics
Boost procurement sourcing by finding a provider who can deliver all three of the necessary components: transportation expertise, technology and process. Here’s how.
Logistics Solutions Providers, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Transportation
Investing in the Right Transportation Management System
To get the most out of a TMS, professionals must identify and match operational requirements with the solution’s features. Joe Couto, chief operating officer at HighJump, outlines 10 tips for picking a TMS.
Cross-border Trade, Mexico, Logistics Solutions Providers, Logistics I.T., Transportation Management, Transportation
Solved: Optimizing and Speeding Up Shipments to Mexico - Transplace
Manufacturer of drywall and joint compound USG partnered with Transplace and was able to reduce the delivery time of its product from 6 weeks to 48 hours to Mexico—leading to double-digit sales growth.
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.
3PL, Health Care Logistics, Manufacturing, Supply Chain
5 Ways to Execute a High-Performing Demo Program for Medical Devices - SEKO
Now more than ever healthcare supply chains are key differentiators for best-in-class manufacturers.
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.
Lean, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Transportation
Stay Competitive with a Flexible TMS
Volatile demand, shrinking lead times, and new consumption patterns have impacted transportation systems in many ways. That makes it ever more important to maintain an agile, flexible supply chain to gain a competitive advantage.
Import, Cross-border Trade, Global Trade Management
Supply Chain Commentary: The Advantages of First Sale
Each year, importers pay millions of dollars in Customs duties unnecessarily because they don't take advantage of the First Sale rule. Improve your bottom line by exploring First Sale.
Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Warehousing
Top 3 CEOs in the Transportation and Warehousing Industry
These companies have the most likeable CEOs in the transportation and warehousing industry, according to a new report from Owler.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
CED Unveils Plan for Improving America’s Roads and Bridges
A new report details the challenges and opportunities around infrastructure reform in America.
Asia, Health Care Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
Commentary: 4 Reasons Why Asia Pacific Drives the Life Sciences & Healthcare Supply Chain
Asia Pacific is home to countries that propel growth and ignite success. Here are the key reasons motivating the world’s LSH companies to establish and expand their supply chains in this geographical region.
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, 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.
Intermodal, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Schneider Expands Intermodal Network With Baltimore Ramp
The new ramp will provide shippers with more efficient service and capacity in Mid-Atlantic region.
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.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
ATA Searching for Trucking’s Greatest Advocates
ATA’s Mike Russell Trucking Image Award opens for applications.
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.
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.
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.
E-commerce, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Retailer Reduces Transportation Spend - Unyson
A retailer teamed up with Unyson to create an out-of-the-box solution for its growing supply chain.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology , Transportation
TMS Launches New Era: Control Tower Visibility
Your next transportation management system will soon serve as your company’s control tower with widespread visibility across all departments in your organization.
Trucking, Technology , Transportation
Now Is the Time to Automate the Middle Mile
The reality is that there has never been a larger pool of professional drivers available. The solutions for the carriers should be to evolve and embrace new technologies that create more attractive driving jobs.
Trucking, Technology , Transportation
IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions
From a new aerodynamic system for trucks to the latest e-commerce innovations, here are some notable supply chain services and solutions that recently hit the market.
Logistics I.T., Technology , Transportation
How Edge Logistics Leverages Supply Chain Standards Through Technology Solutions and Service
Edge Logistics maximized compliance, secured top-notch recognition as Niagara Bottling Raw Carrier of the Year 2021.
Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Culture, Collaboration, and Courage
Profile of Megan Davidson, chief people officer, Crowley
Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Hub Group's Leading Supply Chain Solutions Facilitated Clear Sailing During 2021-2022 Port Congestion
This past year presented extreme challenges for the supply chain. By providing the industry's leading supply chain solutions for more than 50 years, Hub Group supported its customers by leveraging experience in strategic planning across the supply chain, tailored solutions, dependable capacity, and advanced visibility.
Ocean, Security, Transportation
National Security Starts With Individual Manufacturers
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.
Transportation Management, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Transportation
Selecting a TMS
Given the sheer number of options available, it is critical to determine the best Transportation Management System (TMS) for your operation based on its unique needs to maximize potential before making a decision.
Education, Trucking, Transportation
Filling the Supply Chain Education Gap with LTL Education Courses
If there's one immutable truth in the world of logistics, it's this: LTL is an inherently complex form of transportation. The solution to this knowledge gap has historically been on-the-job training, but there is now a pressing need for third-party, remote training that prepares logistics workers for transportation success.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Most Read Logistics Articles of 2021
From keeping your cargo cool to amping up innovation in the age of acceleration, take a look back at the Inbound Logistics content that resonated with readers throughout the year.
3PL Leverages LoadDex to Win More Loads and Grow Its Business
LoadDex from Logistical Labs lets Sunset Transportation take a strategic focus when making pricing decisions, improving customer opportunities and fueling year-over-year growth.
Automotive Logistics, Transportation, Warehousing
When the Rubber Meets the Road: Warehousing Solution Goes on Overdrive
Evan Distribution Systems deployed its warehousing solutions to ensure manufacturer Kenda Rubber’s tires arrived at its customer locations from Taiwan on time, damage-free, and with the least amount of cost to Kenda.
Finance, Retail, Transportation
Bringing Insight and Savings to a Retailer's Freight Spend
AFS helped an agricultural supply retailer achieve savings on parcel rates through spend optimization and LTL savings with a more flexible carrier mix.
Big Data, Technology , Transportation
DDC Sync Q&A: Supply Chain Efficiency Through Smart In-Cab BOL Capture
Today’s motor carriers are constantly seeking ways to boost efficiency, such as having drivers capture bill of lading (BOL) data while on the move to reduce turnaround time. DDC Sync arms you with effective terminal management and actionable insights to optimize your logistics planning for a truly synchronized business.
Finance, Logistics, Transportation
Fortune 500 Company Takes Control of Inbound Program
Tucker Company Worldwide provided a petroleum company much-needed oversight and control of its shipments through its solutions—reducing freight costs, increasing flexibility, and ensuring safety compliance.
Transportation Management, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Transportation
Parcel Is a Crucial Value-Add in the Evolution of the TMS
Parcel via TMS is becoming a real game-changer. Teams can rate shop, execute, track and trace, audit and pay all within one platform regardless of the mode, leg, or partner they’re dealing with.
E-commerce, Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Transportation
Key Habits of Highly Effective Cold Chain Shippers
Maintaining optimum cargo conditions and temperatures during transport takes experience and know-how. Here are four attributes of effective and reliable cold chain shippers.
Manufacturing, Sustainability, Transportation
Sideways Ships and Missing Chips: Overcoming E-Bike Blockages
Global Logistics, Specialized Logistics, Transportation
How to Manage Global Specialty Cargo Supply Chains
Not all cargo fits the traditional dock-to-dock standard delivery service. Specialty carriers provide their customers both the option of delivering to a dock and the flexibility of delivering to locations that may require a liftgate to unload the cargo.
Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Powerful Ways Employee Ownership Can Impact Your Business
With labor shortages continuing to rise across the country, the driver shortage in the freight industry looms larger than ever. However, we have a silver bullet in that struggle that I want to share with you—employee ownership
Big Data, Partnership, Transportation
DAT iQ Optimizes the RFP Process
Analytics from DAT iQ take the uncertainty out of every step of the RFP process.
Labor Management, Trucking, Transportation
What's the first thing you would do to address the truck driver shortage?
Industry insiders share the initial and most impactful steps they would take to address the truck driver shortage.
Ocean, Sustainability, Transportation
Fertilizer Company Launches Autonomous, Zero-Emission Vessel
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.
Big Data, Trucking, Transportation
How Short-Term Bids Can Produce Long-Term Benefits
Mini-bids act as a supplemental strategy, providing short-term revisions to rein in costs and shore up failing routing guides. You need the most accurate and reliable data to execute a successful mini-bid strategy.
Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology , Transportation
Adopt an Integrated TMS to Tackle Supply Chain Complexity
With so much complexity and volatility for the foreseeable future, it’s never been more important to be able to have a holistic view of your supply chain. An integrated TMS provides a single solution for planning, executing, and analyzing your shipments, both inbound and outbound.
Global Economy, Cross-border Trade, Canada
Canada-U.S. Trade: Connections
The historic relationship between the United States and its northern neighbor has made cross-border trade seamless and efficient for generations. The good news for logistics professionals is that the era of cooperation and collaboration continues unabated.
Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Health Care Logistics, Food Logistics
Improving Cold Chain Operations
Use these 10 tips to optimize cold chain operations.
Ports, Technology , Transportation
Navigating an Industry at the Crossroads
As the intermodal industry faces port congestion and equipment shortages, Mike Wilson, CEO of Consolidated Chassis Management, leads with empathy and an open mind, using the company’s interoperable model to enhance velocity and increase capacity.
Health Care Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Cisco Snags Top Supply Chain Spot
Cisco Systems earned the number-one spot in Gartner's ranking of the 2021 top 25 supply chains. The technology company's agility and strength helped prioritize critical infrastructure for hospitals and vaccine research.
Automation, Robotics, Transportation
Hailing Robotaxis for Delivery
Cruise, GM's autonomous vehicle arm, was mainly focused on launching an autonomous ridesharing service, but may use its "robotaxis" for delivery services instead.
Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology , Transportation
TMS Solutions Optimize Transportation Networks and Mitigate Disruption
TMS benefits are well documented, including routing compliance, cost containment, visibility, event management, and trade compliance. A cloud-based TMS with a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) delivery model can significantly accelerate the return on investment.
Import, Export, Cross-border Trade
Imports & Exports: An Insider's Guide to Getting it Right
A practical guide to importing and exporting, with advice from experts in the field.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Listen Up! 12 Essential Podcasts from Inbound Logistics
Future-proof operations, jump e-commerce hurdles, and perfect your digital transformation strategy with these must-listen episodes from our extensive library of discussions with logistics leaders.
Big Data, Technology , Transportation
2021: Next-Generation In-Transit Visibility
The Open Visibility Network adds in-transit visibility beyond what’s available today, benefitting customers and shippers.
Partnership, Trucking, Transportation
Mode Shift to Eliminate Supply Chain Disruption
When supply chains require unique equipment and depend on damage-free, on-time service, partnering with a carrier such as PITT OHIO, that can execute mode optimization strategies, can impact the success of your business.
Technology , Transportation, Warehousing
IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions
Read the latest supply chain updates in technology, transportation, products, and services in January 2021.
Intermodal, Rail, Transportation
How to Leverage Rail/Intermodal…Now and Later
When used smartly, rail and intermodal can give your supply chain a lift today and down the road. These guidelines will help you get the most out of intermodal, even in a challenging market.
Site Selection, Technology , Transportation
Searching for the Perfect Site
Selecting the right site for your manufacturing facility, DC, or warehouse is more than just pinpointing a spot on the map. It’s about finding the best blend of features and opportunities those sites have to offer.
Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology , Transportation
TMS Enables Shippers to Manage Exceptions and Navigate Disruptions
TMS solutions are increasingly important to improve visibility and communication, gain efficiencies, prepare for the future of a decentralized workforce, minimize risk, and improve workflows, safety, and sustainability.
Health Care Logistics, Partnership, Transportation
Serving Eye Surgeons During the Pandemic: Relying on Ingenuity and Partnerships
Those in transportation logistics face new realities brought by COVID-19, but are especially challenged in the time-sensitive delivery of tissue for transplants. Perhaps the biggest challenge is ramping back up to meet pent-up demand for surgeries.
Customer Service, Demand Planning, Transportation
Building Resilience With Dedicated Transportation Solutions
In an volatile economic environment, shippers need reliable, cost-effective solutions to meet customer demand. Dedicated transportation solutions, which mitigate capacity risk and improve on-time delivery, can offer a solution.
E-commerce, Health Care Logistics, Retail
Vertical Files
This story examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on five vertical markets and describes some of the strategies used in those markets to meet the challenge.
Technology , Transportation, Visibility
What supply chain technology would you accelerate?
From real-time tracking to traffic advisories, 12 supply chain leaders share the technologies they would accelerate.
Health Care Logistics, Distribution, Demand Planning
Building a Supply Chain in One Week
When their client pivoted to make a low-cost, readily available bed to quickly serve those on the front lines, SEKO Logistics rapidly set up distribution operations to meet urgent demand.
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.
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.
Demand Planning, Transportation, Warehousing
Continued Support Through Seasonality
A premium CPG company turned to Hub Group to develop a dynamic solution to eliminate supply chain inefficiencies and support a surge in volume.
E-commerce, Cross-border Trade, Technology
Technology Can Cure the Parcel Crisis at the Border
As eCommerce continues to increase globally, shippers have to navigate customs to support their omnichannel strategy.
Logistics Solutions Providers, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Ten Minutes From Now—Do You Have a Plan?
Inbound Logistics editor Felecia Stratton checks in with readers and reviews the practical information in the January 2020 issue that shippers can put to use right away.
Logistics I.T., Technology , Transportation
IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions
New services and solutions
Logistics I.T., Technology , Transportation
IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions
New services and solutions
Food Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
It's Only Natural: The Challenges of Organic Food Logistics
Organic farmers face the same challenges as conventional farmers, as well as few more: the risks of contamination or commingling, as well as fraudulent competition. They’re addressing these challenges with technology and shifts in their supply chains.
Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation
IN BRIEF: New Services & Solutions
Here are the latest supply chain services and solutions.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Noted: The Supply Chain in Brief
New and noteworthy in the supply chain.
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.
Cross-border Trade, Logistics, Supply Chain
USMCA’s Impact on the Industrial Truck Industry
The United States Mexico Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) is critical to ensuring a robust North American economy. The agreement, signed by the respective country’s presidents on November 30, 2018, modernizes and enhances trade relations between the three countries and is now pending ratification by each country’s legislature. Passage is crucial to maintaining a healthy U.S. manufacturing and industrial truck industry.
E-commerce, Cross-border Trade, Transportation
New Freight Train Could Boost Cross-Border E-Commerce in China
Air Cargo, Freight Forwarders, Transportation
Keeping Air Cargo Safe
A few tips for keeping your air cargo safe during large freight shipments.
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.
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.
Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
GOOD QUESTION | Should the United States Postal Service be privatized? Why or why not?
Readers weigh in on whether the USPS should go private.
E-commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Jennifer Daniel: Mastering the Art of Logistics
A profile of Jennifer Daniel, head of global logistics for Redbubble, an online marketplace that connects independent artists of graphic design, fine art, or photography with customers.
Cross-border Trade, Logistics, Supply Chain
Shedding Light on New Tariff Impacts
As the impacts of tariffs increase, companies must find new ways to consider and classify their products and supply chains to minimize costs and other risks
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Putting the Brakes on Transportation Costs
As transportation becomes a larger portion of overall logistics costs, supply chain professionals are taking steps to control the issue. These include partnering with carriers, evaluating all modes, leveraging information systems, and minimizing delays when loading and unloading.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Is Your Supply Chain Ready for 2019?
Here are a few of the key trends and topics that logistics buyers can expect to hear and see more of in 2019.
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.
Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
159 Expert Tips to AMP Your Supply Chain
Get moving with these actionable tips to jolt your warehousing, transportation, and logistics operations.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Project Logistics: Taming the Details
Whether they involve moving endangered animals or perishable delicacies, special projects demand teams that know how to plan thoroughly, collaborate with multiple partners and prepare for every eventuality.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
The 10 Most Read Articles 2018
Inbound Logistics reveals the 10 articles that drew the largest audience and reader response during 2018.
Cross-border Trade, Logistics, Supply Chain
U.S.-Mexico Trade: Strong But Shifting
Each year, billions of dollars of goods flow between Mexico and the U.S. While trade between the countries shows no signs of stopping, recent events may alter the flow. These include the USMCA, which still awaits ratification; decisions by the Mexican administration regarding construction of its ports and airports; trade disputes between the U.S. and China; and the Unified Cargo Processing program.
Food Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
The Unusual Suspect: Supply Chain's Role in Recent FDA Recalls - SwanLeap
How the TMS should evolve to increase end-to-end transparency and centralize your supply chain’s data.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Using Collaborative Technology To Tackle the Carrier Capacity Crisis - Transporeon Group Americas
Collaborative transportation solutions can strengthen logistics operations by helping both shippers and carriers automate manual processes and gain crucial visibility.
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.
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.
Health Care Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
Committing Head and Heart to Health
Leadership profile of Chris Cassidy, president of global healthcare logistics strategy, UPS.
Mexico, Expedited Ground, Logistics, Transportation
How to Use Expedited Service For Painless Shipping to Mexico - Continental Expedited Services
An expedited service can help manage the complexities associated with cross-border trade with Mexico. The speed of the service—as well as the level of communication that is provided—can simplify the process of moving goods in either direction.
Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation
Optimizing Ocean Transport
These best practices will help streamline your ocean freight process.
Cross-border Trade, Logistics, Supply Chain
Moving Cross-border Shipments
As your suppliers and customers become more geographically diverse, more of your supply chain and customer experience depends on moving shipments through Customs accurately and without delay.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation
IoT Clears the Air for Transportation Companies
The Internet of Things is set to help transportation and logistics providers significantly reduce emissions, enabling compliance with clean air targets.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Getting More Strategic about Transportation Sourcing - Dupré Logistics
When faced with the logistical dilemma created by the truck driver shortage, increased traffic, and the increase from retail to e-commerce, challenges can't be fixed by doing what's always been done.
Cross-border Trade, Canada, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Canada and the United States: A Resilient Relationship
The United States and its northern neighbor remain trading partners with staying power.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
What Do the New UPS Surcharges Mean?
To help shippers understand UPS's recent surcharge increases, Spend Management Experts, a supply chain spend management consultancy, outlines the carrier's new fees and their potential impact.
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, 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.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Latest Transportation Services
New supply chain services and solutions
Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics, Transportation
Specialized Transportation: Paying the Price
When moving high-value items, proper packaging and labeling, efficient scheduling, discretion, and a bit of extra effort are key to minimizing the risk of theft or damage.
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.
Health Care Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain
What the Health is Going on?
The U.S. healthcare system faces many challenges that efficient supply chain management can help heal.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation
Top 8 Logistics Challenges Facing the Industry - DDC FPO
Here is a snapshot into the top pain-points and how to deal with these challenges.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Lease Me a Loan: Transport Financing on the Upswing
Companies interested in financing transportation equipment in 2018 have a number of product and partner choices.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Top 3 Supply Chain Check-ups Provide Cost Savings - A.N. Deringer, Inc.
During a supply chain check-up, focusing on a few of the right diagnostics results in healthy cost savings.
Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain, Transportation
Maximizing Deliveries While Driving Down Transportation Costs - Transplace
Transplace established an LTL consolidation program to increase load capacity and reduce freight costs for a Canadian hardware wholesaler.
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.
Pharmaceutical Logistics, Health Care Logistics, Logistics
Clinical Trial Supply 2018 Report: The Quest to Shrink Wastage Levels
Companies are reducing wastage and associated losses within clinical trial supply, according to a recent Pharma Logistics IQ report. Key trouble areas include: comparator sourcing, planning and forecasting, packaging and labelling, new EU regulation, and temperature-controlled logistics.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
The Need for Speed in Automated Truck Policy - WSI
Automated trucks will be the solution to the driver shortage—if they ever make it to the highway.
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.
Food Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation
Food Transportation: Missing Ingredients to FSMA Compliance
While the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) of 2011 set the guidelines and rulemaking for the Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food (STHAF) in process, there are still gaps in compliance. Here's how to address them.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
How to Prepare Your Supply Chain for Inclement Weather
Weather can impact even the most agile supply chain systems. Here’s how to arm your business against the unpredictable.
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.
Careers, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Transportation
BluJay Solutions CEO Doug Braun:
Leading with Compassion and Conviction
Profile of Doug Braun, CEO of BluJay Solutions
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.
Cross-border Trade, Mexico, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management
Transportation Management at the Border - Landstar
Here’s how trends in U.S./Mexico cross-border operations are shaping today’s supply chain.
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.
Cross-border Trade, Mexico, China, Supply Chain
Growing Your Small Business: How to Find Your Next Supplier in Mexico
Working with a supplier in Mexico offers tremendous benefits to SMBs that are looking to boost profitability while maintaining high-quality standards for their products.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Sustainability, Technology , Transportation
5 Ways Your TMS Can Help You Go Green
Transportation Management Systems’ have the ability to help you be more environmentally responsible. Here are the top five ways a TMS can help your supply chain go green.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology , Transportation
Shopping for a Transportation Management System: Factors to Consider
Use these five points to help find a transportation management system
Intermodal, Customer Service, Logistics, Rail, Supply Chain, Transportation
Increased Capacity and Flexibility
Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Uniformed Booking Platform Improves Vendor Compliance
A retailer needed to bring suppliers together and optimize processes so they teamed up with Unyson for a solution.
Labor Management, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Trucking, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Driver Shortage: Don't Fall For It
When a provider gives you the excuse that the driver shortage is causing all your supply chain woes, don’t fall for it.
Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Cross-border Trade, Ocean, Ports
Americold’s Fresh New Facility Boosts Temperature-Controlled Trade Through the Port of Savannah
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.
Air Cargo, Expedited Air, Logistics, Transportation
2019 Airfreight Forwarders Guide
Need to move goods quickly? These airfreight partners offer speed and reliability with end-to-end solutions that ensure supply chain efficiency.
Expedited Shipping, Cross-border Trade, Mexico, Expedited Ground
How to Use Expedited Service For Painless Shipping to Mexico
For U.S. companies, cross-border regulations, varying border operating hours, and differing procedures for both import and export may complicate shipping and cause significant supply chain delays. One way to manage the complexity is by using an expedited carrier.
Expedited Shipping, Logistics, Transportation Management, Technology , Transportation, Warehousing
Benefits of New Mobile Weighing Technologies
Mobile weighing technologies meet the emerging “need for speed” trend by providing a means of weighment at the point of loading and unloading. They do this while at the same time immediately communicating a wealth of specific business and logistical data, eliminating inefficient traffic patterns, and improving safety by reducing traffic congestion.
3PL, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
How to Make Your Holiday Shipping Less Frightful - Ascent Global Logistics
With so much at stake this holiday shipping season, retailer suppliers and 3PL partners must have a plan to deal with the inevitable disasters and near disasters.
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.
Last Mile Delivery, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Facing the Crowd
Innovations in logistics technology are making it possible to apply crowdsourcing long used for product design or marketing feedback in ways that are solving new problems that include final mile delivery of groceries and e-commerce orders to homes and businesses.
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.
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.
Intermodal, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
A Fresh Look at Intermodal
With driver shortage and capacity issues affecting trucking, once wary shippers are taking a different view of rail intermodal.
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, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology , Transportation
Choosing a TMS: What’s Your Endgame?
With so many choices available, shippers must truly understand what they want a Transportation Management System to accomplish in order to make the right selection.
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.
Economic Development, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
Alaska: North To The Future
A mix of experienced logistics service providers, resilient infrastructure, flexible transportation options, and a seasoned workforce combine to make Alaska a land of promise for companies doing business with the state.
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.
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.
E-commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Supply Chain Impatience: No Time To Wait
Artificial intelligence, hidden cameras, robots—These are not part of a new movie, but reflect daily life in a "hurry up" world of impatient consumers. Read how supply chains are adapting to serve a market increasingly driven by e-commerce and Amazon-like business models.
3PL, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
3PLs & Shippers: In It For the Long Haul
Third-party logistics providers (3PLs) drive continuous improvement for the shippers they serve through innovative solutions, up-to-date technology, and sheer effort.
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.
4PLs, Food Logistics, Transportation, Warehousing
Why Adherence to SQF Requirements Is Crucial to Supply Chain Integrity
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalized the Safe Quality Food (SQF) rule as part of the Food Safety Modernization Act in 2016. Even though SQF compliance isn’t federally mandated, the repercussions of failure to comply can be felt throughout the supply chain.
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.
Cross-border Trade, Mexico, Logistics Solutions Providers, Logistics I.T., Transportation Management, Transportation
Solved: Optimizing and Speeding Up Shipments to Mexico - Transplace
Manufacturer of drywall and joint compound USG partnered with Transplace and was able to reduce the delivery time of its product from 6 weeks to 48 hours to Mexico—leading to double-digit sales growth.
Air Cargo, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Global Supply Chain Suffers Disruptions Amid Diplomatic Crisis
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.
Economic Development, Logistics, Site Selection, Supply Chain, Transportation
Florida: Gateway to America, Pathway to Global Trade
For logistics and manufacturing companies, the Sunshine State is the place to grow.
Cross-border Trade, Canada, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Canada and the United States: A Resilient Relationship
The United States and its northern neighbor remain trading partners with staying power.
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
E-commerce, Distribution, Fulfillment, Logistics, Retail, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Transportation
E-Commerce: The Great Retail Equalizer
This story looks at some of the trends and challenges associated with e-commerce today, and strategies for dealing with those challenges, through the eyes of one small retailer, one medium-sized and one large.
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