As another "extremely active" hurricane season kicks off the U.S. national ports system is better able to cope with weather-related disruptions thanks to an online application called Port Mapper.

Jeff Tucker, CEO of Tucker Companies, explains how a court case changed the ground rules around carrier selection and offers steps that shippers and brokers can take to reduce their risk of liability.

While the frequency of pirate attacks off the Horn of Africa has fallen to its lowest level since 2009, this is no time to celebrate. Somali pirates still hold two vessels for ransom with 60 crew members as hostages. More alarming, however, is the increase in the capabilities of pirate groups in West Africa's Gulf of Guinea, now challenging Somalia as the world's most dangerous place to sail.

RWI, an asset-based 3PL specializing in temperature-controlled transportation, recently conducted a survey of shippers with cold supply chains to better understand their needs and challenges. Chris Taylor, director of sales and marketing, discusses the results.

In a logistics career marked by successful entrepreneurship, industry advocacy and professional development, Mike Regan explains why most things come down to relationships.