Logistics Outsourcing

Seven Shifts in Retail Logistics to Expect This Year

January 4, 2021

It’s time for retailers emerging from a shaky peak season to reflect and plan for what’s ahead.

Amware Fulfillment Acquires Moulton Logistics

December 30, 2020

Third party fulfillment company, Amware Fulfillment, has acquired Moulton Logistics, a Los Angeles-based company specializing in fulfillment for eCommerce and direct response companies.

The Pathway to Digital Payments for the Transportation Industry

December 23, 2020

Justin King, SCB Contributor

Digital payments are a key area that transportation and logistics organizations will prioritize in 2021.

Vaccine D-Day Begins With Rollout of First 2.9 Million Doses

December 13, 2020

Bloomberg

The first COVID-19 vaccine arrived in record time, an essential step toward ending the pandemic. Now comes the hard part.

THE SCB PODCAST

Podcast | What It Takes to Make Direct-to-Consumer Fulfillment Work

December 11, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Retailers selling over the internet can’t hope to compete without a reliable and effective direct-to-consumer (DTC) model for fulfillment. But setting one up is anything but easy.

Airspace Technologies Announces International Expansion to Support Time-Critical Shipments

December 10, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Airspace Technologies, Inc., a specialist in air cargo and time-critical logistics, recently opened its first European office, with the launch of Airspace B.V.

Schneider Bulk Express Intermodal Service Expands to Canada

December 10, 2020

Schneider, a provider of trucking, intermodal and logistics services, is expanding its Bulk Express Intermodal service into Canada. Eight years after it helped pioneer the service in the United States, Schneider is now bringing its benefits to bulk shippers across North America.

Crane Worldwide Logistics Announces Contract Logistics Growth in Europe, Middle East and Africa

December 9, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Crane Worldwide Logistics recently announced that it would further extend its contract logistics footprint within Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

UPS Restricts Some Packages Amid Online Rush

December 3, 2020

Bloomberg

United Parcel Service is temporarily restricting some packages it takes from big retailers such as Nike, Gap and L.L. Bean as online orders spur record deliveries ahead of the holidays.

APL Logistics Expands OceanGuaranteed Service to Trans-Atlantic

December 2, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

APL Logistics recently announced the expansion of its OceanGuaranteed service in the trans-Atlantic trade lane, offering its expedited, day-definite LCL service from Europe to North America.

Logistics Outsourcing

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding logistics outsourcing and its 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 using third party logistics providers (3PLs). New technologies that provide information during shipments are transforming the way companies work with these providers - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As 3PL services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using logistics outsourcing solutions to power their supply chains.