Logistics

Millennials Rekindle Demand for Plants, an Industry Ripe for Disruption

April 12, 2019

American millennials have been accused of dooming all sorts of things: beer, golf, cereal. But the cohort is credited with reviving the once-moribund market for houseplants.

Safety Advocates Warn Against Trump's LNG `Bomb Train'

April 12, 2019

Bloomberg

President Trump wants to allow natural gas to be shipped in railroad cars, a move that would open new markets hungry for the fuel but could risk catastrophic accidents if one were to derail.

Iceland Builds Arctic Port as Global Shipping Routes Get Redrawn

April 12, 2019

Bloomberg

As global warming creates shipping routes that can cut across the northern tip of the planet, a new port is being built on the fringe of the Arctic circle.

Africa's Amazon Is Growing Fast as Online Retail Takes Off

April 11, 2019

Bloomberg

Often tagged as Africa’s Amazon.com, Jumia Technologies has been able to grow in markets largely untapped by the U.S. heavyweight, which is hampered by a lack of distribution infrastructure on the continent.

These Asian Chocolatiers Are Spicing Up the Global Sweets Scene

April 11, 2019

Bloomberg

A rising crop of artisanal chocolate makers are daring to try — and succeeding — in the unlikeliest of places.

Gen Z: The Kids Corporate America Just Can't Afford to Ignore

April 10, 2019

Bloomberg

This is the year Gen Z takes over, and fusty companies that want to sell them stuff have to crack the kids’ code.

Norway Is Walking Away From Billions of Barrels of Oil

April 9, 2019

Bloomberg

Western Europe’s biggest petroleum producer is falling out of love with oil.

Mexico Border Wait Times Spike as Trump Threats Slow Traffic

April 8, 2019

Bloomberg

The southern border isn’t closed, but it’s already a mess for trucks hauling goods from Mexico to the U.S., snarling traffic at some of the busiest frontier crossings in the world.

Boeing Cuts 737 Jet Output 19 Percent as Global Groundings Drain Cash

April 8, 2019

Bloomberg

Boeing Co. is cutting production of its 737 jetliner for the first time since the Sept. 11 attacks as the planemaker works to limit financial damage from the global grounding of its newest and best-selling aircraft model.

Predict Transportation Costs Using Transfix’s Instant Pricing Tool

April 5, 2019

Transfix

Challenge: A shipper’s procurement team, responsible for moving tens of thousands of truckloads per day, was manually aggregating carrier bids — a costly, time-intensive process. The shipper needed a solution that could handle its high volume and manage relationships with several hundred carriers.

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.