Transportation & Distribution

How Amazon's Prime Day Creates New Challenges for Traditional Retailers

September 12, 2016

First there was Black Friday. Then Cyber Monday. And now, Amazon.com's Prime Day. Why do retailers invite peak-demand headaches?

Amazon Looks to Shave Delivery Time of Small Items from China to U.S.

September 12, 2016

Bloomberg

Amazon.com Inc. is speeding the delivery of USB cables, smartphone screen protectors, cosmetics and other small, flat items in its continuing push against rival marketplaces that help overseas manufacturers and suppliers sell directly to U.S. shoppers.

Navigating the Roadblocks of Personnel Misclassification

September 12, 2016

Steve Bojan, VP, Transportation Practice Leader, Risk Services Div., HUB Int’l.

Over the last few decades, international trade has exploded, driven in large part by tremendous improvements in efficiency and transportation cost reductions related to the containerization of freight. However, success depends on an intricately orchestrated chain of events where the drayage fleets move containers from the shipyards to inland warehouses and from rail yards to consignees across the United States.

Carrier Transicold Offers New Reefer Unit for Light Commercial Vehicles

September 12, 2016

Carrier Transicold

Carrier Transicold is offering a new alternator-driven electric refrigeration unit for light commercial vehicles (LCVs) in North America.

Isotrak Issues Hours-of-Service Application

September 12, 2016

Isotrak

Isotrak, a provider of technology for measuring and controlling truck-fleet performance, has released an application to help drivers meet the hours-of-service regulations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

American Begins Direct Cargo Route Between Los Angeles, Hong Kong

September 9, 2016

American Airlines

American Airlines Cargo has launched a daily nonstop service between Los Angeles and Hong Kong, complementing its American's Dallas/Fort Worth-Hong Kong route, which began in 2014.

Best Practices for E-Commerce Shipments to Canada

September 9, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The boom in e-commerce is a global phenomenon, but each country has its own unique requirements for ensuring the smooth flow of shipments to the buyer.

Walmart Acquisition of Jet.com Lesson for Distributors Competing Against Amazon

September 8, 2016

TED Mag

In August, Walmart announced that it would acquire Jet.com for $3.3bn. The merger may put Walmart in a better position to go up against e-tailing behemoth Amazon, and possibly even strengthen the former's footing in the business-to-business e-commerce space in the future.

Support Grows to Include Ocean Shipping Emissions in EU CO2-Control Initiative

September 8, 2016

Maritime Executive

A proposal to include emissions from shipping in the European Union's 2030 emissions reduction target through the E.U. emissions trading system (ETS) has gained cross-party support among members of the E.U. parliament.

Ocean Container Rate Increases on East-West Trades 'Disguise' Industry's 'Fundamental Weakness'

September 8, 2016

American Shipper

The recent increase in container freight rates on major east-west trades is no more than a flimsy disguise for the "fundamental weakness" of the ocean shipping industry, according to ocean freight rate benchmarking and market intelligence provider Xeneta.

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.