Global Logistics

U.S. Olive Tariffs Already Hurting Spanish Producers, Says EU

June 15, 2018

The European commission has said the “simply unacceptable” imposition of high tariffs by the U.S. on Spanish olives is already having a major effect on producers in southern Spain.

How A.I. Will Transform Shipping and Logistics

June 15, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Artificial intelligence promises to have a profound impact on the way in which shippers and carriers do business together. Assuming, of course, that they’re able to make use of the wealth of data that the technology offers.

Automotive Supply Chain Disruptions Are Up 30 Percent, Report Shows

June 14, 2018

Supply Management

The global automotive industry saw a “significant rise” in supply chain disruptions in 2017 compared to the previous year, a report has said.

Free Power From Freeways? China Is Testing Roads Paved With Solar Panels

June 13, 2018

The New York Times

On a smoggy afternoon in Jinan, China, huge log carriers and oil tankers thundered down a highway and hurtled around a curve at the bottom of a hill. Only a single, unreinforced guardrail stood between the traffic and a ravine.

Portrait of a Steel Town: Where Others Fear a Trade War, Coatesville Sees Hope

June 13, 2018

The Guardian

Three years into the Iraq war, facing a spike in casualties from roadside bombings, the Pentagon turned to a steel mill in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, to supply emergency armor for combat vehicles.

Hackers Targeting Ships Could Block English Channel, Security Group Warns

June 12, 2018

Supply Management

Cyberattacks targeting a shipping navigation system could be used to block the English Channel, a security researcher has warned.

Amazon Is Being Blasted by a Watchdog Group Over China Echo Factory Conditions

June 12, 2018

Fortune

A watchdog group is calling on Amazon.com Inc. to improve conditions for factory workers in China who make Echo speakers and Kindle e-readers, renewing criticisms that CEO Jeff Bezos became the world’s wealthiest man on the backs of low-paid laborers.

U.S. Gig Economy: Data Shows 16M People in 'Contingent or Alternative' Work

June 11, 2018

The Guardian

How big is the “gig economy”? Last week, the Bureau of Labor Statistics gave the first official reading of how many Americans rely on temporary work, freelancing, and on-demand apps to make ends meet. And the answer is: a lot.

Supplier Diversity Key to Tackling Geopolitical Risk, Analysts Say

June 8, 2018

Supply Management

Diversified supply chains are key to mitigating modern geopolitical risks, buyers have been told.

Billions in U.S. Solar Projects Shelved After Trump Panel Tariff

June 8, 2018

Reuters

President Donald Trump’s tariff on imported solar panels has led U.S. renewable energy companies to cancel or freeze investments of more than $2.5bn in large installation projects, along with thousands of jobs, the developers told Reuters.

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.