Global Logistics

DIGITAL RENDERING OF TECHNOLOGY NETWORKS ACROSS PLANET EARTH ON A BLUE BACKGROUND.

BlueBox Systems Launches New Dashboard to Track Air, Ocean Cargo

May 29, 2024

The new data platform combines the company's BlueBoxAir and BlueBoxOcean systems to form a single dashboard to manage and monitor cargo.

A SINGLE ARCH CONCRETE BRIDGE SPANS A BROAD RIVER

Canada Border Agents Threaten to Strike in June

May 28, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

The U.S. Department of Agriculture warned the border agent strike could have “significant impacts” for agriculture trade, producers and consumers.

AN AERIAL VIEW OF A CONTAINERSHIP SAILING OVER MURKY WATERS.

THINK TANK

Nearshoring on the Rise: Navigating the Shift in EU Sourcing Trends

May 21, 2024

David Evans, SCB Contributor

A shift to shorter supply chains not only helps manage the unpredictability of costs, but also strengthens supply chain resilience by reducing dependency on distant suppliers.

A NURSE IN BLUE SCRUBS AND A WHITE TURTLENECK WEARING A MASK LOOKS INTO THE CAMERA WHILE HOLDING A CLIPBOARD.

‘VIP-Lane’ Pandemic-Mask Supplier Embroiled in London Trial

May 20, 2024

Bloomberg

The U.K. government, desperate for medical equipment at the start of the pandemic, handed contracts to firms with little experience in manufacturing or procuring them.

A TRANSPORT VESSEL CAN BE SEEN SAILING ON THE OCEAN WHILE CARRYING SEVERAL VEHICLES.

U.S. Supply Chain Activity Slows in April Amid Mix of Factors

May 13, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

According to S&P Global, seaborne containerized freight imports into the U.S. rose by 8% year-over-year in April.

A FLEET OF LONG HAULER SEMI TRUCKS ARE DRIVING ON AN EMPTY HIGHWAY IN A LINE.

C.H. Robinson Introduces AI Technology to Automate Email Interactions

May 7, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

Generative artificial intelligence now reads and replies to 2,000 emailed quote requests a day.

Lowering Carbon Emissions with a Single Point of View of Transportation Operations

May 6, 2024

Brian Cupp, Director of Operations, IntelliTrans

Today’s transportation methods rely heavily on fossil fuels. As environmental concerns rise and consumer demands for sustainability grow, companies must adapt.

Four Reasons Data Builds a Circular Supply Chain

May 6, 2024

Vivian Tai, Director of Innovation, GS1 US

Navigating a linear supply chain is like driving down a one-way, dead-end street — movement is forced down a singular path and there’s only one place to go: the garbage.

Meeting Customer Demand and ESG Targets with One Strategy: Nearshoring

May 6, 2024

Mark McCullough, CEO North America, Gebrüder Weiss

Nearshoring satisfies customer demand, contributes to ESG goals, and creates a foundation for supply chain resiliency.

How to Conquer Scope 3 Emissions and Steer to a Sustainable Future

May 6, 2024

Erika Peters, ESG Lead and Head of Corporate Markets, Exiger

Supply chains need to take four key steps to become transparent and accountable for their carbon emissions.

Global Logistics

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding global logistics and freight and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering perishables and manufactured goods faster and farther around the world than ever before through global logistics solutions. New technologies that provide information during 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 global logistics solutions to power their supply chains.