Global Logistics

Ship Crews Stuck in Lockdown Strain Global Supply Chains

Supply-Chain Risk Grows as Weary Crews Halt Ships and Clog Ports

August 9, 2020

A new risk to global supply chains is emerging as exhausted seafarers stuck offshore for months halt work, a breaking point caused by restrictions on crew changes amid coronavirus precautions.

Case Study

How Technology Is Helping a Family-Owned Forwarder to Expand

August 1, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

A small forwarder in Puerto Rico had big dreams of expanding its services to meet the need of multimodal shippers, while complying with all document-filing requirements by government regulators.

The World’s Supply Chain Isn’t Ready for a COVID-19 Vaccine

July 27, 2020

Bloomberg

The industries that shepherd goods around the world on ships, planes and trucks acknowledge they aren’t ready to handle the challenges of shipping an eventual COVID-19 vaccine from drugmakers to billions of people.

The Impact of the Coronavirus on Global Supply Chains

How Will Pandemic Reshoring Affect Transportation Providers?

July 23, 2020

Eric Masotti, SCB Contributor

Here's what we might see if the U.S government decides to take a more active role in driving supply chains away from China.

Commodity Freighters Are Shrugging Off COVID-19 for Now

July 2, 2020

Bloomberg

The cost of moving commodities like coal and iron ore across the world’s oceans is surging as China lifts cargo purchases. Whether the rally will withstand the economic aftershocks of the coronavirus is a thornier question.

Top Five Challenges for Automakers Looking to Mitigate Supply-Chain Risk

July 1, 2020

Siemens Logistics

No. 1: a clear picture from supplier to factory — and all the milestones in between.

Urged by Trump to Decouple, U.S. Companies Want More China Faster

June 29, 2020

Bloomberg

Just as President Trump urges American companies to ditch China, many of them can’t get more of China fast enough.

IBM: Top Three Capabilities to Achieve Supply-Chain Resiliency

June 12, 2020

IBM

Supply chains are grappling with unprecedented complexity, dramatic demand shifts and long-term market uncertainty.

Russia Plans to Overhaul the Northern Sea Route. Here's a Brief Overview.

June 12, 2020

Anna Sindjajeva, SCB Contributor

The Northern Sea Route has been deemed a potential alternative to routes crossing the Suez or Panama canals, potentially cutting distances up to 45%.

Oil Tankers Are Queuing Off China's Coast in Rapid Rebound

June 2, 2020

Bloomberg

Queues of tankers have formed off China’s busiest oil ports as the vessels wait to offload crude for refineries that are quickly ramping up production amid a rapid rebound in fuel demand.

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.