Logistics

STACKS OF BROWN BOXES ARE BUNDLED TOGETHER

Slumping Cardboard-Box Sales Signal U.S. Consumer Spending Slowdown

June 12, 2023

Shipments of empty boxes during March 2023 were down 11% from a year earlier, indicating a downward trend in sales for the U.S. corrugated products industry.

A ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY SHIP CAN BE SEEN FLOATING ON THE WATER WITH THE SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE BEHIND IT.

Australian Defense Department Mismanaged $1.7bn of Logistics

June 8, 2023

SupplyChainBrain

Items in the mismanaged inventories include ration packs, toiletries, light globes, clothing and parts for special pieces of military equipment.

THE EXTERIOR OF A SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC OFFICE BUILDING IN FRONT OF A CLOUDY SKY.

Schneider Electric Earns Top Spot on 2023 Gartner Supply Chain Top 15 for Europe

June 8, 2023

SupplyChainBrain

With a composite score of 5.98, Schneider Electric earned the top spot on Gartner's European list followed by L’Oréal, Diageo, Inditex and Siemens.

Flexport Completes Acquisition of Shopify Logistics

June 7, 2023

SupplyChainBrain

In connection with the sale that was originally announced May 3, 2023, Shopify received stock that equates to 13% equity in Flexport.

A DHL TRUCK IS PARKED ON THE STREET IN FRONT OF A STOP SIGN OUTSIDE OF AN OFFICE BUILDING WITH A BLACK CAR PARKED BEHIND IT.

DHL Relocates to a New and Larger Facility in Missouri

June 7, 2023

SupplyChainBrain

By moving its operations to Kansas City from St. Louis, DHL hopes to more than double the number of packages and parcels it processes in the Midwest.

A SMILING WOMAN HOLDING A SMALL PACKAGE CONSULTS A LAPTOP IN A SMALL OFFICE

Over Half of SMBs Experienced Demand Drops in the Last Year

June 7, 2023

SupplyChainBrain

Due to a drop-off in consumer demands over the last 12 months, 36.1% of small- and medium-sized businesses are now faced with excess inventories.

Scan Global Logistics Acquires ETS Transport & Logistics

June 5, 2023

SupplyChainBrain

The acquisition will add scale to SGL’s operations while increasing Scan Global's workforce to at least 100 experienced logistics professionals.

A BURGUNDY, YELLOW AND BLACK TRAIN LOCOMOTIVE SITS ON TRACKS WITH A RED-ROOFED BUILDING IN THE BACKGROUND

Biden-Harris Administration to Fund 63 Rail Infrastructure Projects

June 5, 2023

SupplyChainBrain

The inaugural $570 million funding round will be used to reduce train-vehicle collisions and rail crossing blockages within the United States.

THE EXTERIOR OF A CANADIAN IKEA STORE. A GRAY WALKWAY PEPPERED WITH GREEN TREES LEADS TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE STORE.

Made4net Acquired by Ingka Group

June 2, 2023

SupplyChainBrain

Made4net will continue to operate as an independent subsidiary of Ingka Group, which owns and operates 482 IKEA stores in 31 countries.

Aptean Acquires TOTALogistix

June 2, 2023

SupplyChainBrain

TOTALogistix will give Aptean access to its transportation management systems solutions, allowing the company to expand its supply chain offerings.

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.