Economic Development, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure
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
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
FedEx and UPS form an unlikely alliance.
Retail, Logistics, Real Estate, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure, Warehousing
Supply chain infrastructure is rebuilding itself, below the surface where only logisticians can see it.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure
The Trump administration plans on expanding transportation infrastructure while reforming traffic control and cutting the Department of Transportation’s budget by nearly 13 percent.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
A new report details the challenges and opportunities around infrastructure reform in America.
Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
The raised bridge allows the world's ultra-large, environmentally friendly container vessels to pass beneath the span, gaining access to the Ports of Newark, Elizabeth, and Staten Island.
Logistics, Rail, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure
Every four years, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) issues an Infrastructure Report Card that thoroughly analyzes and grades U.S. infrastructure in the form of a school report card.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Sustainability, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
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, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management
Trump Administration makes infrastructure a priority; top locations and methods for cargo theft, 2017 State of the North American Supply Chain survey.
Economic Development, Global Economy, Global Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure
Supply chain professionals are concerned: Would the new president implement the protectionist measures he campaigned on, or were those statements made primarily to appeal to an audience? Here are four supply chain predictions.
High-Value/High-Risk Cargo, Distribution, Intermodal, Rail, Transportation Infrastructure
The winter of 2013-14 disrupted the intermodal shipping industry in North America, causing service problems and impeding growth. However, intermodal now offers a number of attractive advantages for shippers, particularly as rail operations pour resources into their intermodal efforts to strengthen service and compete with trucking. Sites that specialize in intermodal utilize innovations to streamline the process and apply new resources to make for an increasingly efficient and effective distribution process.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure, Technology , Transportation
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
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
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
Economic Development, Intermodal, Site Selection, Ports, Rail, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
As the demand for supply chain efficiency and speed rises, companies are investing in intermodal rail infrastructure and repairs throughout the United States.
Labor Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure, Technology , Transportation, Warehousing
Smart, connected cities are closer than you think; Inevitable minimum wage hike has supply chain implications
E-commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
A predicted freight slowdown stalls driver wage increases for 2016; President Obama proposes oil tax to fund infrastructure; Logistics trends of 2016
Economic Development, Intermodal, Rail, Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
The use of intermodal transportation by shippers continues to grow. Here’s how shippers use intermodal to cut costs and mitigate risk.
Big Data, 3PL, Economic Development, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Site Selection, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure, Technology , Transportation
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.
Economic Development, Global Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Site Selection, Ports, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
Due to the Panama Canal expansion, the country is quickly being crowned the business capital of Latin America.
Economic Development, Site Selection, Transportation Infrastructure
The Port of Lewiston, Port of Clarkston, and Port of Whitman County—also known as the Pioneer Ports—are positioned to offer reduced shipping costs to companies purchasing goods from Pacific Rim suppliers.
Distribution, Logistics, Site Selection, Ports, Rail, Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
The pursuit of perfection may seem an impossible goal. But, with the right combination of key elements, four regions in the United States have achieved logistics greatness.
Economic Development, Site Selection, Transportation Infrastructure
Missouri is attracting the attention of nationwide shippers looking for a strategic Midwest location. Read more to find out what makes the state such a great host.
Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
Temporary bills and lack of investment threaten the future of U.S. roads, bridges, tunnel, and rail infrastructure.
Economic Development, Finance, Ports, Transportation Infrastructure
Having a Master Plan in place at your port makes operations more efficient, and makes the port more attractive to prospective partners.
Transportation Infrastructure, Technology , Transportation
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.
Education & Careers, Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Martin Associates report points to the importance of continuing U.S. port investment; Henry Ford College introduces associates degree in supply chain management; Freight Can't Wait program encourages Congress to earmark funding exclusively for freight infrastructure projects; Manufacturers are finding better ways to engineer and prototype products using 3D printing technology; McDonald's pledges to lessen impact on global deforestation throughout its entire supply chain.
Economic Development, Intermodal, Utilities, Logistics, Site Selection, Rail, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
In today's high-speed logistics infrastructure, rail represents a key component of the intermodal framework.
3PL, Mexico, Transportation Infrastructure, Latin America
Latin America is fast becoming the destination of choice for companies looking to expand their global footprint, and 3PLs with knowledge and regional expertise will be valuable partners.
Air Cargo, E-commerce, Economic Development, Customer Service, Retail, Ocean, Logistics I.T., Ports, Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
UPS makes major improvements to save Christmas; PANYNJ invests $5.5 billion to streamline port operations
3PL, Economic Development, Distribution, Retail, Ocean, Site Selection, Ports, Rail, Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
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, 3PL, Economic Development, Education & Careers, Rail, Trucking, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Warehousing
Memphis supports global supply chains through highway, rail, airport, and inland port assets, and a qualified workforce.
Panama Canal, Global Logistics, Ocean, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation, Latin America
Leverage Panama’s developments into your distribution hub for a more streamlined, efficient, and profitable bottom line.
3PL, Import, Export, Cross-border Trade, Canada, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
Cross-border import and export trade between the United States and Canada requires planning and expertise.
Air Cargo, 3PL, Economic Development, Inland Barge, Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Alaska’s extreme weather and geography create logistics challenges for shippers moving cargo to, from, and in the state.
3PL, Economic Development, Intermodal, Ocean, Site Selection, Ports, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Georgia offers manufacturers and distributors superior access to logistics providers and transportation infrastructure.
Economic Development, Asia, Cross-border Trade, China, Canada, Reverse Logistics, Global Logistics, Labor Management, Manufacturing, Retail, Ports, Transportation Infrastructure, Latin America
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
Manufacturing, Site Selection, Transportation Infrastructure
Selecting sites for manufacturing and DC facilities involves tax incentives, suppliers, and logistics providers.
Intermodal, Industry Associations, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Rail, Safety, Security, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
The 2013 Rail Trends conference addressed issues of rail safety and regulation.
Intermodal, Health Care Logistics, Automotive Logistics, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management
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.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Transportation Infrastructure
The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act steps up surety bond requirements for freight brokers.
Ports, Transportation Infrastructure
Investing in port infrastructure allows long-term job creation so the U.S. can lead in international trade and commerce.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Transportation Infrastructure
U.S. industry confronts a failing transportation system and looming capacity crunch. New legislation may help.
3PL, Economic Development, Intermodal, Site Selection, Rail, Transportation Infrastructure
Transporting goods via truck and rail services offers shippers economy and efficiency benefits. Site selection teams evaluating intermodal sites also consider factors such as labor, transportation infrastructure, and utility costs.
Economic Development, Site Selection, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management
Jacksonville, Florida’s transportation infrastructure, skilled workforce, and available land makes it an attractive site for businesses siting new locations for logistics services and manufacturing, writes Michael Breen of JAXUSA Partnership.
Economic Development, Transportation Infrastructure
Logistics providers operating in Alaska brave rough terrain and extreme weather conditions to serve the state’s residents and industries, which include seafood, oil and gas, and timber.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Transportation Infrastructure
The United States lags behind other nations in transportation policy and infrastructure funding, writes Inbound Logistics Publisher Keith Biondo.
Panama Canal, Ports, Transportation Infrastructure
The Panama Canal expansion, to be completed in 2015, will impact global commerce and affect trade patterns to the U.S. East Coast. Ports such as PortMiami are preparing themselves to accept the new class of mega cargo ships, says Bill Johnson of PortMiami.
Economic Development, Panama Canal, Ports, Transportation Infrastructure
Looking out to 2015, anticipation is swirling about the Panama Canal's expansion and impact on U.S. trade. Among southeastern ports and shippers, that wave of anticipation has already made landfall.
Economic Development, Cross-border Trade, Canada, Transportation Infrastructure
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.
Economic Development, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Transportation Infrastructure
Many state governments support transportation and logistics infrastructure development and legislation that facilitate business retention, investment, and expansion. Economic development efforts in Virginia, Iowa, Idaho, Utah, and Wisconsin demonstrate a variety of approaches to supporting in-state businesses.
Economic Development, Transportation Infrastructure
Shipping products to and within Alaska poses challenges and presents opportunities for transportation service providers such as Carlile Transportation Systems, Lynden Logistics, and Alaska Air Cargo.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management
Today's supply chain professionals are tough, practical, and undeterred by the specter of failure, writes Inbound Logistics Publisher Keith Biondo.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Transportation Infrastructure
The Department of Transportation's third set of Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grants provides funding for a range of projects.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Transportation Infrastructure
Gil Carmichael, founding chairman of the Intermodal Transportation Institute at the University of Denver, explains how the United States can create new economic vitality by producing a safe, energy efficient, and environmentally friendly multimodal transportation policy in which rail once again plays a dominant role.
Economic Development, Site Selection, Transportation Infrastructure
Christopher Chung, CEO of the Missouri Partnership, describes how Missouri's efficient use of state resources results in efficient transportation that does not compromise safety or customer satisfaction.
Intermodal, Transportation Infrastructure
Intermodal transportation stitches together Alaska's 663,268 square miles of rugged terrain, presenting challenges and opportunities for intrepid shippers.
Economic Development, Site Selection, Transportation Infrastructure
Where you locate a logistics facility can greatly influence how well your supply chain runs.
Driving across the United States presents insights into the nation’s manufacturing, energy, transportation, and sustainability developments.
Economic Development, Site Selection, Transportation Infrastructure
Does lingering uncertainty about economic conditions, freight demands, and funding sources pose a threat to industrial real estate development and transportation infrastructure projects?
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Transportation Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Transportation's second round of stimulus funding for infrastructure development exposes a widening gap between U.S. roads, rails, and bridges and government special interests.
Air Cargo, Transportation Management, Transportation Infrastructure
Moving cargo by air in Alaska requires expertise in transportation and logistics management.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Transportation Infrastructure
The latest round of Department of Transportation TIGER grants continues the spending bias for passenger and other non-freight initiatives.
3PL, Economic Development, Utilities, Site Selection, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management
Here is a look at the attributes that rank high on the list for any company seeking a location for supply chain activities.
Air Cargo, 3PL, Economic Development, Intermodal, Distribution, Utilities, Ocean, Site Selection, Ports, Rail, Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Geography, transportation infrastructure, and a strong distribution sector make Memphis a natural logistics hub.
Air Cargo, Ocean, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management
U.S. transportation spending lags, according to Transportation Performance Indexes; International air cargo traffic increases; Ocean volumes rise; Large corporations band together to help smaller suppliers sell goods and services to global companies.
Air Cargo, Green Logistics, Global Economy, Import, Export, Cross-border Trade, Mexico, China, Health Care Logistics, Agriculture Logistics, Global Logistics, Ocean, Transportation Infrastructure
Mexico Taxes U.S. Imports, Audi's carbon friendly cars and carbon friendly transportation, Australia labors over transportation expansion, UPS opens health care logistics hubs in Singapore and China, U.S. football imports from China
Economic Development, Site Selection, Transportation Infrastructure
Spanning the U.S. heartland and reaching into Canada and Mexico, the Ports-to-Plains Alliance corridor links North America’s vital agricultural and industrial communities.
Cross-border Trade, Canada, Security, Transportation Infrastructure
A steady stream of goods passing north and south across the U.S.-Canada border stitches the two nations tightly together, complicated by factors such as customs regulations, security protocols, data exchange, and infrastructure projects.
Economic Development, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Transportation Infrastructure
Logistics leaders can make a difference when they actively collaborate with the government on regulatory issues, workforce training, and infrastructure development, writes John A. Evans, Evans Distribution Systems.
Global Logistics, Transportation Infrastructure
U.S. companies exploring uncharted markets to expand their global presence might consider taking a second pass through Europe for a fresh perspective on transportation best practices.
Air Cargo, Transportation Infrastructure
Inbound Logistics Senior Writer Joseph O'Reilly tours North Carolina's Piedmont Triad, home to a new FedEx hub and growing Aerotropolis.
Economic Development, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Transportation Infrastructure
Public-private partnerships fund transportation projects and make infrastructure improvement a priority.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure
As the historic Erie Canal celebrates its 200th anniversary, it’s also enjoying another milestone: commercial traffic volume that’s five times higher than in recent years.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure
Warehouses who use this philosophy to create disciplined, rigorous strategies were able to achieve superior results.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure
The nation's top-performing, most cost-effective highways can be found in North Dakota, Kansas, South Dakota, Nebraska, and South Carolina, according to the latest edition of the Reason Foundation Annual Highway Report.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure
Crumbling U.S. transportation infrastructure gets worse every year, and failure to address it soon will leave us in the midst of a crisis we can’t dig out of. There’s no more time to sit on our hands; it’s up to the U.S. government and the private sector to act before we reach a point of no return.
Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Food Logistics, Transportation Infrastructure
Globalization and technological advancements in refrigerated transportation systems and equipment are driving increased demand for temperature-controlled food across the globe.
Economic Development, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
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.
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