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Trucking
Pre-Peak Season Shipping Activity Stresses Import Volumes
Pre-retail peak season shipping activity has brought moderate volume increases to most markets, but a lack of equipment has stressed import volumes at origin, according to the ITS Logistics US Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index from ITS Logistics.
Fleet Management
Trade Tech Introduces Platform-Integrated Chat for Streamlined Logistics Communication
Fleet Management
Nearshoring Becomes Growing Interest in U.S. for Manufacturing in Mexico
Rail & Intermodal
“America’s Green Gateway” to Shift Cargo from Trucks to Trains
Fleet Management
Greenscreens.ai Announces New Shipper Product Offering
Regulations
Global Trade Activity Softens Amid Signs of Two-Speed Recovery
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Retention
Pro Carrier Expands eCommerce Division with Senior Appointment
Personnel updates sees new appointments at Cin7, LeanDNA and more.
Retention
Unseen Hands: Labor Challenges in the Supply Chain
Since the global pandemic, many industries have faced challenges of workplace retention and additional hiring. The labor of the supply chain has been no different.
Sponsored
Get Ready for Peak Season: The Ultimate Checklist and Tools
Join us for an exciting webinar to prep your business for the holiday rush. We'll walk you through an easy-to-follow checklist, share the latest industry best practices, and show you which tools your fellow shippers ranked as “critical” to make sure you're all set for peak season. Stay organized, handle surprises, and keep your customers happy!
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Fleet Management
New Tech Alliance to Transform U.S.-Mexico Nearshoring
The U.S.-Mexico Foundation (USMF) and the American Chamber/Mexico formed Bridge49: The Nearshoring Tech Alliance to leverage cutting-edge technology and innovation to tackle critical industry challenges pertaining to the U.S.-Mexico trade lane.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Port of Long Beach Data Project Speeds Cargo Delivery
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) announced a $7.875 million grant for the Port of Long Beach’s digital platform, which is designed to speed cargo deliveries nationwide.
Hiring
Hyundai Material Handling Announces Director of Dealer Development & National Accounts
Personnel updates sees new appointments at Cirba, HeroWear and more.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Global Shipping Costs, Container Prices Continue to Surge
Container xChange released its mid-year container market forecaster, which delves into container price developments in H1 and offers a market outlook for H2.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
U.S. Containerized Imports Continue Strong Year-on-Year Gains
U.S. container import volume continued the robust growth seen in 2024, with June volumes increasing 10.4% over the same month last year, according to Descartes Systems Group.
Retention
Post-Pandemic Supply Chains: An SCN Summit Recap
Without a crystal ball, the best way to solidify operations might be to reflect on previous practices and merge the best qualities with the technologies available to keep up with the market, demands and expectations of tomorrow.
Sponsored
Get Ready for Peak Season: The Ultimate Checklist and Tools
Join us for an exciting webinar to prep your business for the holiday rush. We'll walk you through an easy-to-follow checklist, share the latest industry best practices, and show you which tools your fellow shippers ranked as “critical” to make sure you're all set for peak season. Stay organized, handle surprises, and keep your customers happy!
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Rising U.S. Imports Drive Increased Activity in Container Trading Market
The container (shipping) traders and leasing companies in the United States are witnessing fierce competition and holding up of inventories due to price pressures, according to new research from Container xChnage.
Fleet Management
4 Ways to Weatherproof Shipping Operations Ahead of Hurricane Season
As hurricane season approaches, it’s critical to have the right tools and strategies to prepare your operations for weather-related disruptions.
Risk/Compliance
Celebrating The Backbone of Global Connectivity: Alexis Asks
As the backbone of many crucial components in the livelihood of society, celebrating National Logistics Day is a door to exploring and appreciating the capabilities of logistics in the 21st century.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
China Container Prices Double, Leasing Rates Triple
This uptick in leasing rates offers positive impact to U.S. retail trends on China container demand.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
GoComet’s D&D Intel Designed to Slash Supply Chain Costs
D&D Intel will help to prevent detention and demurrage overhead, and support logistics teams in better managing their freight with more visibility, predictive alerts and exception workflows.
COLD CHAIN
How to Benchmark Effectively in Healthcare Supply Chains and Beyond
Benchmarking can feel like a complicated process, but going back to the basics is a sure way to return to determining what good looks like and turn insights into action
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Yemen Group Houthi Continues to Target Commercial Vessels
The Houthi rebel group continues to have a significant impact on supply chains with numerous attacks in recent weeks. Here's how.
Fleet Management
Possible Port Strikes on East Coast to Increase Volumes Significantly at West Coast Ports
The potential for ILA strikes at U.S. East Coast ports could challenge that region if a deal is not reached this year.
Carbon Footprint
Ocean Freight Sustainability Goes Far Beyond the Shore
By analyzing real-time data and choosing the most efficient modes throughout the journey, freight can be moved without wasted efforts and resources.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
5 Best Practices for Carrier Management
By embracing these principles, shippers can navigate the challenges of today's supply chain landscape and emerge as leaders in their industry.
Fleet Management
Why Today's Supply Chains Demand an Integrated Approach
The ability to react quickly to market changes and disruptions, optimize their resources and comply with government regulations are all advantages gained from an integrated supply chain approach.
Sponsored
Get Ready for Peak Season: The Ultimate Checklist and Tools
Join us for an exciting webinar to prep your business for the holiday rush. We'll walk you through an easy-to-follow checklist, share the latest industry best practices, and show you which tools your fellow shippers ranked as “critical” to make sure you're all set for peak season. Stay organized, handle surprises, and keep your customers happy!
COLD CHAIN
Dockflow, mintBlue Launch Advanced Sustainability Solutions for Supply Chain Industry
Dockflow and mintBlue partnered to launch a new product designed to boost sustainability in logistics.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Globalization Across the Rocky Seas of Supply Chain
Building redundancy into business models and nearshoring operations is integral to survival in this new multi-polar environment. The world is changing, and the seas are no exception.
Regulations
Navigating Developments in Fulfillment: Alexis Asks
Potential social media bans, tariffs and a focus on the regulation of Chinese goods is dicey water to navigate today.
COLD CHAIN
North American Transborder Freight Down 5.6%
North American transborder freight is down 5.6% in March from March 2023, according to new statistics from the USDOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
Trucking
Detention & Demurrage Optimization to Better Manage Risk and Reduce Costs
project44 added Detention & Demurrage Optimization to its Movement platform, designed to help shippers understand real-time risk and incurred demurrage and detention costs to optimize their supply chain.
Trucking
Supply Chain Pressure Remains Pain Point Amid Red Sea Crisis
The escalation of the “Red Sea Crisis” amid heightened geopolitical tensions between Israel and Hamas has sent ripples through global trade and operations.
Rail & Intermodal
Potential Canadian Rail Strike Causes Increased Stress Along West Coast
The potential Canadian rail strike is causing more stress to West Coast shippers forced to divert containers to avoid potential operational issues, according to recent data from ITS Logistics.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Allianz Trade Study Finds 8 Out of 10 Companies Feel Confident About Exports
According to an Allianz Trade survey, eight out of 10 exporters feel confident about exports, despite all of the challenges overseas. However non-payment risk is still top of mind, and 53% of companies are considering relocating supply chains.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Pros to Know: ALOM's Rich Watson Talks Supplier Nearsourcing Initiative
Rich Watson, director of supply base for ALOM, was named one of our Top Procurement Pros award winners from this year’s Pros to Know award.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Executives Invest Millions in Sustainability and AI-Driven Supply Chains
A majority (84%) of global businesses report experiencing supply chain disruptions within the last year, according to a new Blue Yonder study, and in the United States, that number was in line at 85%, down slightly from 87% in 2023 and 88% in 2022.
3PL/4PL
Shippers Forecast Stabilizing Market for Q3
The Q3 2024 index data reveals an optimistic outlook in business sentiment moderated by limited revenue growth expectations, according to BlueGrace Logistics.