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Fleet Management
More than a Safety Net: Unveiling the Hidden Value of Cargo Insurance for Shippers
Comprehensive cargo insurance is an important financial security blanket that offers essential protection for shippers, consignees and freight forwarders alike.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Low Panama Canal Water Levels to Impact Westbound Trade in 2024
Ocean Ports & Carriers
China Plus One to Prominently Emerge in 2024, Supply Chain Professionals Predict
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Container Logistics Pros Don’t Believe Shifting Container Production Away from China will Ease Supply Chain Woes
Ocean Ports & Carriers
U.S. Container Import Volumes Accelerate, Diverging from Pre-Pandemic 2019 Trend
Ocean Ports & Carriers
4 Things to Know About Hydrogen-Powered Port Equipment
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Sourcing & Procurement
Nominations Open for 2024 Pros to Know Award
NEW THIS YEAR, this award recognizes Top 100 influential individuals in four distinct categories, whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chain for competitive advantage.
Warehousing
SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain
December 5, 2023
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Register now to learn more about what's in store for 2024 and beyond. Topics revolve around Warehouse Automation, Supply Chain Visibility, AI, Cold Chain, Electrification and more.
Women in Supply Chain
Women in Supply Chain Forum: Better Together is Best
This year’s Women in Supply Chain Forum displayed that working together, collaborating together and learning from each other really is what’s best for the future of the supply chain.
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Ocean Ports & Carriers
In-Shore Autonomous Pilot Program to Revolutionize Maritime Shipping
Mythos AI is advancing maritime commerce by mapping marine highways while simultaneously training algorithms for self-driving in-shore vessels.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Regulatory Filing and Logistics Solutions to Automate, Manage and Clear Imports, Exports
Together, these two new solutions provide enhanced efficiency and convenience to the broader market.
3PL/4PL
Alexis Asks: Closures, Challenges and Changes Signal a 'Freight Recession'
Managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics developing in the supply chain field. With multiple closures of shippers and brokerages, and more expected, is this proof of a 'freight recession'?
Ocean Ports & Carriers
September U.S. Container Import Volumes Increase: Study
In September, U.S. container import volume increased slightly compared to August, which is counter to the decline that typically occurs in the last third of the year, according to research from Descartes Systems Group.
Regulations
The New Era of Stability for Global Supply Chains
If disruption is a given, then it only stands to reason that intelligence should also be a given to allow for a proactive approach in a traditionally reactive industry.
3PL/4PL
How to Choose an Ideal Third-Party Logistics Partner
By finding the perfect 3PL partner, manufacturers, e-commerce companies and retailers can entrust their logistics needs to professionals who can handle them more efficiently, at a lower cost and with reduced headaches.
Fleet Management
Israel-Palestine Conflict to Create Challenges in Maritime Industry
The Israel-Palestine conflict has sent ripples through the shipping and maritime industry, leading international companies to issue cautionary advisories and adapt their operations in the region, according to research from Container xChange.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Key Port Markets Posting Net Losses: Study
Most port-proximate industrial real estate markets are registering tempered demand totals due to lower port volumes coupled with softening economic conditions, according to new data from Cushman & Wakefield.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Harnessing Mexico Nearshoring for Supply Chain Success
With the right contacts, technology and planning, U.S. importers and their Mexican partners stand to benefit in big ways.
Fleet Management
Uptick in Cargo Movement from China to Russia Impacts Freight Industry
Despite recent declines in shipping rates, operators providing container shipping services are pressing forward with their expansion plans on the China-Russia trade lane.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Wakeo’s Trusted Routes to Transform Shipping Decisions
Wakeo launched Trusted Routes, a solution designed to empower shippers and freight forwarders with data intelligence and overall market performance for unmatched shipping confidence.
3PL/4PL
C-Suite Execs and Supply Chain Leaders to Headline Manifest
These industry leaders will delve into vital topics, ranging from supply chain orchestration and the incorporation of cutting-edge technology, as well as fostering strategic partnerships and expediting the advancement of DEI.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Loginno Competition to Fast-Track Proposed Smart Container Projects
The competition is targeting smart container promotion and adoption at the governmental level.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Container Shipping Nears Turning Point, Syncs with 4-Year Global GDP Trend to 2027
While there is optimism for recovery, the overall rates of growth are anticipated to remain lower compared to previous decades,
Professional Development
Women in Supply Chain: What They're Doing Matters to the Future of Supply Chains
This year's award took in over 400 submissions, the highest amount of applications for this award. This is because what these winners are doing matters to the future of supply chains.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Drayage Industry to See Increased Investments: Study
Areas to keep an eye on for more future growth include electronics, food and beverage, automotive, chemicals, oil and gas, and pharmaceuticals.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
August U.S. Container Import Volumes Continue to Track 2019 Performance
In August, U.S. container import volume increased slightly compared to July, which is fairly consistent with the pattern that occurs in peak season in non-pandemic years, according to data from Descartes Systems Group.
Clean Energy
How Sustainability Factors into Companies’ Transportation Management
With growing consumer sentiment and increasing regulatory requirements on sustainability, companies need to look at sustainable transportation management as an opportunity to lower costs, make customers happier, grow the business and help the environment.
Fleet Management
Navigating the Cross-Border Trade Landscape: Strategies for Carrier Success
As industry leaders approach the upcoming holiday season, carriers will continue to play a crucial role to ensure seamless and efficient operations.
Regulations
With a Stream of Shady Goods, Russia Can Keep Its Head Above Sanctions
Private innovation using smart data and analytics has now reached a critical point of value for the public sector and private innovation technology can digitally inspect 100% of customs.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Peak Season Not Expected to Increase Shipment Volumes: Study
The order book for container ships is at its highest ever, reflecting the restructuring of supply and demand in the sector.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
How to Solve the System-Level Problems in Today’s Supply Chains
The global manufacturing supply chain is a single, integrated ecosystem of trade that requires an all-hands approach if it’s to operate efficiently and fluidly. Technology is a critical part of that solution.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Panama Canal Restrictions Set to Impact Holiday Stocks
The Panama Canal plays a critical role for U.S. shippers en-route to Gulf and East Coast ports. The United States accounts for 73% of Panama Canal traffic representing about $270 billion in cargo.
Trucking
Container Market Sentiment: It’s a Shipper’s Market
While the opinion is varied, most respondents (42%) foresee an increase in container prices in the near-term, which is indicative of potential market improvement.
Supply Chain Visibility
Shippabo View Offers Predictive, End-to-End Visibility Solution for Shippers and Their Partners
Shippabo View delivers a holistic visualization of the shipment lifecycle, including global end-to-end tracking, predictive intelligence, dedicated tools for logistics, operations and finance and product-level tracking.
E-Commerce Solutions
Pitney Bowes Study Reveals Post-COVID-19 Effects on Chinese Shipping
The global parcel volume reached 161 billion in 2022, equivalent to 5,102 parcels shipped every second, marking a 1% increase from 2021, according to data from Pitney Bowes.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Seaports Experience Uptick in AGV Deployment to Alleviate Congestion
AGV seaport deployments worldwide will have a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 26% from 2022-2030 and exceed 370,000 global deployments by 2027, according to new ABI Research.
Risk/Compliance
Digital Ocean Cargo and Stock Throughput Insurance
Both tools enable brokers to quote cost-effective annual cover to their clients with unprecedented speed, utilizing historical and real-time data to accurately price risk.
Design-Build
Industrial Outdoor Storage: Key Strategies for Supply Chain Operators
By following these tips and remaining flexible, supply chain operators can navigate the challenges of the IOS market and find the space they need to keep their operations running smoothly.
Trucking
WaySync Acquisition Launches AI-Enabled Container Rate Management Platform
The Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) rate management tool for shippers addresses the rise in container freight rate complexity.
