Transportation & Distribution

A Maker of Minibikes and Go-Karts Roars Into the U.S. With Domestic Production

March 1, 2017

Monster Moto, a producer of economically priced off-road vehicles, shifts from offshore production to domestic assembly, a move made possible by cutting its transportation and logistics expense.

After Weak Demand, Global Airfreight Market to Take Off

March 1, 2017

SupplyChainBrain

Analyst Insight: International and domestic air cargo transportation services have shown tepid signs of recovery in the years following the recession, with estimated average price growth of only 0.2 percent and 0.3 percent each year from 2013 to 2016, respectively. While weak demand growth for shipping services and falling capacity utilization have cut into revenue and profit margins for the market's suppliers, the outlook for airfreight carriers is not quite as bleak as it is for other global shippers. - Ashley Cruz, Procurement Research Analyst, IBISWorld Inc.

Edible Drone to Offer Aid in Disaster Zones

February 28, 2017

Supply Management

A U.K. company has developed a lightweight edible drone that could deliver life-saving supplies to remote areas in times of disaster or conflict.

Customer Experience Is Top Priority in Supply Chain Operations, Study Says

February 28, 2017

Material Handling & Logistics

While most retailers understand the importance of providing a consistently positive customer experience, many struggle with legacy technology that fails to address customer experience needs, according to a study, Redefining Final Mile Delivery in the Age of the Customer, released this month.

Wal-Mart's Online Sales Jump as It Competes Against Amazon

February 27, 2017

Los Angeles Times

The nation's largest retailer keeps working to make headway against the largest online seller.

New Carrier to Launch Trans-Pacific Service in April

February 27, 2017

Maritime Executive

Seoul-based SM Shipping says it will launch its first service string connecting Asia and the U.S. West Coast on April 21.

UPS Tests Drone Deliveries, Eyes Future Price Changes

February 27, 2017

The New York Times

Package delivery company United Parcel Service Inc says it will consider raising prices across the board in coming years to offset pressure on margins, particularly from the rising costs of delivering packages to e-commerce customers.

Infrastructure Funding Dilemma: Will the FAST Act Ever Get Out of First Gear?

February 27, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Another ambitious program for fixing and expanding the nation's transportation infrastructure. With no clear way how to pay for it. Déjà vu strikes again.

DHL, Huawei Enter Supply Chain Automation Partnership

February 23, 2017

Air Cargo World

Deutsche Post DHL Group and Chinese technology conglomerate Huawei Technologies are collaborating on a range of supply chain services for customers using "industrial-grade internet-of-things hardware and infrastructure."

E.U. Shipping Emissions Vote Met With Industry Disapproval

February 23, 2017

Maritime Executive

By majority vote, the Members of the European Parliament have agreed to include shipping in the European Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) Directive as of 2023, unless there is a comparable system agreed under the auspices of the IMO by the end of 2021.

Transportation & Distribution

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding transportation and distribution and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are shipping and delivering perishables and manufactured goods faster and farther around the world than ever before through transportation and distribution solutions. New technologies that provide information during local and global shipments via air, ground and sea are transforming the way companies do business - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using transportation and distribution solutions to power their supply chains.