Logistics Outsourcing

Deloitte Blockchain Boss Departs to Build Ethereum Supply Chain

May 18, 2018

The man who helped turn Deloitte’s global blockchain practice into a $50m operation has left the company.

Trump Said Amazon Cost the USPS ‘Billions.’ But the Post Office Has a Different Explanation.

May 18, 2018

The U.S. Postal Service says that its large financial losses are caused by market forces and governmental constraints but not Amazon.com, in a release of its quarterly statistics that stood in contrast to pointed statements made by President Trump.

New Law Will Force 3,000 Big Companies to Show They Are Stamping Out Slavery

May 18, 2018

The Guardian

The Australian federal government will force 3,000 big companies to explain how they are stamping out modern slavery, a move welcomed by anti-slavery campaigners.

FedEx Sees Blockchain as `Next Frontier' for Logistics

May 17, 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

Convinced that blockchain is on the brink of transforming the package-delivery business, FedEx Corp. is testing the technology to track large, higher-value cargo.

U.S. Fines Cargo Ship Operator $1M for Polluting Waters

May 16, 2018

The Wall Street Journal

Some ship operators are still looking for ways to skirt an international ban on the release of oily waste into ocean waters, in some cases using a tool known as a “magic pipe” to bypass cleaning devices, despite a crackdown on the practice.

This Guy Reinvented the Shipping Pallet, Making It Safer, Stronger and Smarter

May 16, 2018

Forbes

When Johnson & Johnson heard complaints in 2009 about a musty odor coming from Tylenol Arthritis Pain caplets, it retraced its entire supply chain to find the source. The culprit: shipping pallets.

How Autonomous Vehicles Will Be Embraced by Cargo Industries

May 15, 2018

Air Cargo World

“Autonomous vehicle” tends to conjure images of flying drones and quadcopters. But autonomous trucks will have a far more immediate and lasting impact on cargo, says Dan Murray, vice president of the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) — although it may be some time before such vehicles are embraced globally.

China’s ZTE Telecom Firm Suspends Major Operations After U.S. Export Ban

May 14, 2018

The Washington Post

ZTE, one of China's leading technology companies, announced recently that it will end “major operating activities” after the U.S. government barred American firms from doing business with the telecom equipment maker.

White House Will Host Amazon, Facebook, Ford and Others to Discuss Artificial Intelligence

May 10, 2018

Los Angeles Times

The White House plans to convene executives from Amazon, Facebook, Google, Intel and 34 other major U.S. companies on Thursday as it seeks to supercharge the deployment of powerful robots, algorithms and the broader field of artificial intelligence.

Trump Ditches the Iran Nuclear Accord — Here's What It Means for Oil

May 10, 2018

Forbes

President Donald Trump announced this week that the U.S. will withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal and reimpose the economic sanctions it had lifted under the pact.

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.