Logistics Outsourcing

Lineage Logistics Announces Acquisition of Emergent Cold

November 19, 2019

Lineage Logistics Holdings, a provider of temperature-controlled logistics solutions, recently announced it has signed definitive agreements to acquire Emergent Cold.

C.H. Robinson Introduces Freightquote, a Self-Service Technology for Multimodal Shipping for Small Businesses

November 13, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

C.H. Robinson has recently introduced Freightquote, the first self-service technology that guides small business customers to the best multimodal shipping options for improved savings, reliability and visibility.

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Watch: How Manufacturers Can Help Sales Partners to Cut Costs

November 8, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Tom French, founder and CEO of Supply Chain Coach, explains the concept of manufacturers owning the cost of fulfilling orders for all of their sales partners — a practice embraced by Lodge Cast Iron. A finalist in the 2019 Supply Chain Innovation Awards competition.

Five Things to Know Before Shipping Across the U.S.-Mexico Border

November 6, 2019

Ohad Axelrod, SCB Contributor

More than $1.7 billion in goods cross the border each day from Mexico into the U.S., with more than 70% traveling by truck. For businesses on both sides of the border, getting goods from point A to B can be a complex, confusing and expensive process.

Flexport Announces New Warehouse in Vietnam

November 4, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Flexport, working in partnership with ITL Corporation, is expanding its global cross-dock network by offering a new warehouse located in Vietnam.

CEVA Logistics Launches Medical Equipment Installation Service in India

October 31, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

CEVA Logistics recently announced the launch in India of a specialist installation service for large-scale medical equipment using its own dedicated team of engineers and technicians.

SpyCloud Announces Launch of Third Party Insight Solution

October 31, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

SpyCloud, a specialist in account takeover prevention, recently launched their new Third Party Insight solution. Businesses can use this tool to evaluate risks presented by vendors, partners or acquisition targets based on several factors that stem from the threat of account takeovers.

FedEx E-Commerce Revamp Jolts Delivery Army by Piling On Costs

October 31, 2019

Bloomberg

FedEx Corp.’s drive to reap the rewards of e-commerce is stirring anxiety among some of the company’s most important partners: the thousands of small businesses that handle its ground deliveries.

‘Uber-for-Trucking’ App Convoy Tries to Navigate Some Uber-Scale Problems

October 31, 2019

Bloomberg

Job rates are falling across North America after two years of increases, and spot demand — which excludes long-term freight contracts — plummeted 27% through October. Most drivers aren’t expecting business to improve over the next six months.

The Differences Between Mexico and U.S. Customs Brokers

October 29, 2019

Luca Winters, SCB Contributor

While there are similar regulations and overlapping requirements governing both Mexico and U.S. customs import processes, there are drastic differences that savvy shippers should be aware of.

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.