Logistics

How Wearable Tech Is Combating COVID-19 in the Workplace

March 4, 2021

Workers are the backbone of any business, and the COVID-19 pandemic has reminded us just how crucial it is to prioritize their health and safety.

U.K. Names Eight Freeports in Bid to Boost Post-Brexit Trade

March 3, 2021

Bloomberg

U.K. Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled a roster of eight English freeports, low-tariff business zones being created to stimulate trade and investment in the wake of Brexit and the coronavirus crisis.

Airlines Are Removing Seats to Make Space for Gadgets and Seafood

Vaccine Passage and Repurposed 'Preighters': What's Trending in Air Cargo

March 3, 2021

Dominic Hyde, SCB Contributor

As the passenger air travel industry reels, demand for air cargo capacity is hotter than ever — especially as global vaccine production climbs.

Booming U.S. Imports Show Uneven Global Recovery Pace

March 3, 2021

Bloomberg

A surge of imports into the U.S. economy shows little sign of slowing down, clogging American ports and highlighting ways the pandemic is still causing imbalances in the global recovery.

Rails Tout Climate Edge Over Trucks, Wooing ‘Amtrak Joe’ Biden

March 3, 2021

Bloomberg

U.S. freight railroads are trying to take advantage of a train enthusiast president who’s concerned about global warming with a lobbying campaign depicting their industry as a solution to climate change.

U.S. Retailers See Millions in Sales Delays Amid Shipping Logjam

February 28, 2021

Bloomberg

Overwhelmed U.S. ports, elevated freight costs and accidents that sent goods plunging to the bottom of the ocean are causing headaches for U.S. retailers already reeling from the pandemic.

How Retail Has Adapted to COVID-19 and the Rise of E-Commerce

February 28, 2021

Deborah Marotta, SCB Contributor

Curbside pickup, "insourced" delivery and full-time dark stores are here to stay.

Ocean Cargo Snarls Force Global Commerce to Look Outside the Box

February 23, 2021

Bloomberg

An ongoing surge in the cost of shipping goods around the world is prompting manufacturers and their customers to scramble for cheaper solutions.

AscendTMS And Uber Freight Announce Strategic Partnership

February 19, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Uber Freight, an on-demand freight provider, and AscendTMS, a global TMS provider, have recently announced their integration.

Ship Giant Maersk Bids Farewell to New, Fossil-Fuel Only Ships

February 19, 2021

Bloomberg

A century after the global shipping fleet ran largely on coal, the world’s largest shipping line is taking a historic step toward not using fossil fuels for propulsion.

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.