Logistics

Two large red cranes at a shipping port, with a black container ship moving past the shore.

Possible Strike at British Columbia Ports Halted By Canada Labor Board

July 8, 2024

The dispute dates back to December, when DP World Canada revealed plans to automate parts of its rail intermodal yard at Vancouver's Centerm Terminal.

EV Maker Nikola Sells 72 Hydrogen Semi-Trucks in Q2 of 2024

July 3, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

The company says it sold 112 hydrogen trucks — assembled in Coolidge, Arizona with a range of 500 miles — in the first half of 2024.

A man holding a phone next to a blue delivery van

HERE Technologies Launches Software to Optimize Vehicle Delivery Fleets

June 27, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

HERE's Fleet Optimization package uses artificial intelligence to analyze historical traffic data to map the most efficient routes for fleet vehicles.

Aptean

Route Resilience: 5 Strategic Priorities for Logistics Excellence in the Next Year

June 27, 2024

Aptean

Our webinar will cover a comprehensive guide for logistics professionals grappling with the stressors of the industry, like the pressure to optimize operations amidst tightening budgets and sustainability concerns.

Intersystems

How to Accelerate AI-Driven Decision Intelligence with Smart Data Fabric

June 20, 2024

InterSystems

Join the upcoming webinar to learn how a smart data fabric can be used to unify data across disparate sources and accelerate AI-driven decision intelligence.

A J.B. Hunt truck seen from the back, driving down a road

Driver Safety Among Top Concerns for Trucking Fleet Managers in 2024

June 20, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

Nearly 60% of fleet managers said that their chief concern is related to drivers knowing how to safely and correctly operate their vehicles.

A SHIP LOADED WITH ORANGE CONTAINERS MAKES WAY UNDER A BRIDGE OVER A MUDDY BROWN WATERWAY

State of Logistics Report: More Climate-Driven Shipping Disruptions to Come

June 18, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

Kearney's annual State of Logistics report estimates that sea level rise and inland flooding could cost the logistics industry billions annually by 2050.

A LARGE CONTAINER SHIP IS DOCKED NEXT TO CRANES AT THE PORT OF LOS ANGELES.

Peak Shipping Season Arrives Early at U.S. Ports

June 13, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

The National Retail Federation projects more than 2.1 million TEUs in imports to the U.S. in each of June, June and August.

Deloitte

Business impact of Digital Twins

June 12, 2024

Deloitte Consulting LLP

A variety of Digital Twins are being created and leveraged across industries to improve business performance. Connect with two senior Deloitte Consulting leaders that have been helping their clients in this area for many years to learn more about the various types and uses of Digital Twins and the business impact they can have across an enterprise.

The exterior of an Amazon distribution center

Amazon Planning for 16M Square Feet of New Warehouse Spaces in 2024

May 28, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

Supply chain consulting firm MWPVL International estimates that Amazon is planning for at least 170 new distribution facilities in the U.S. alone.

Logistics

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding logistics and freight and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering perishables and manufactured goods in a more timely and efficient manner than ever before through logistics solutions. New technologies that provide information during local and global shipments are transforming the way companies do business - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As transportation and distribution services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using logistics and cargo solutions to power their supply chains.