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Rail & Intermodal
Industry Leaders Urge Congress to Take Action to Prevent “Paralyzing” Rail Strike
The national rail strike, which could happen as early as Dec. 5, could threaten the nation’s coal shipments, supply of drinking water and shut down passenger rail.
Fleet Management
Challenges and Solutions in the International Movement of Vehicles
Rail & Intermodal
TSA’s New Cybersecurity Requirements for Freight Rail Carriers to Prevent Disruption
Rail & Intermodal
Biden-Harris Pledge $703M to Improve Port Infrastructure, Strengthen U.S. Supply Chains
Expert Columnists
IoT and Big Data Analytics Power Growth in Rail Freight
Supply Chain Visibility
New Trade Compliance Platform for Global Supply Chain Efficiency
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Sourcing & Procurement
Nominations Open for Supply & Demand Chain Executive's 2023 Pros to Know Award
Are you or someone in your organization an outstanding leader, reinventing what it means to be a supply chain professional? Get them nominated by Dec. 30.
Rail & Intermodal
Industry Leaders Urge Congress to Take Action to Prevent “Paralyzing” Rail Strike
The national rail strike, which could happen as early as Dec. 5, could threaten the nation’s coal shipments, supply of drinking water and shut down passenger rail.
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Rail & Intermodal
Rail Strike Could’ve Doubled Spot Rates. Here’s How.
Even if 20% of rail freight shifted to trucking, spot rates could’ve doubled in just that short period of time.
Warehousing
A Strain on the Supply Chain: Hurricane Ian
From a strain on humanitarian aid to logistical impairments, on an industry still making it's own strides in recovery from COVID-19, how might these new pitfalls affect the future of the supply chain?
Last-Mile
Prepping the Supply Chain for Hurricane Ian
As hurricane Ian churns towards the coast, so does the bustle of preparation through logistics assistance and supply chain support.
Fleet Management
Rail Shutdown Could Slow, Halt Shipments in Every Market
This shutdown could slow or completely halt shipments in every market, including food, agriculture, automotive, electronics, ingredients, chemicals, UPS packages and more.
Fleet Management
Rail Strike to Embargo Shipments, Further Cripple Supply Chain
President Biden's 60-day cooling period expires Sept. 16, and only Congress can act to prevent a work stoppage. Otherwise, nearly 30% of the nation's freight will come to a grinding halt.
Transportation
Maersk Completes $3.6 Billion Takeover
A.P. Moller Maersk completes another major acquisition, this time costing as much as $3.6 billion and gaining a greater footing in the Asia-Pacific region.
Sponsored
Five Steps to Developing a Supply Chain Digitalization Strategy
DHL Supply Chain provides five steps to develop a supply chain digitalization strategy that leverage the value of innovation while managing the risks.
Transportation
Female Safety Professionals Take On Transportation
The amount of female safety professionals in corporations with for-hire or private fleets in the commercial freight transportation industry increases to over 40%.
Transportation
American Eagle's Journey Into Logistics Continues with Nationwide Delivery Network
American Eagle Outfitter's logistics subsidiary launches an expansive national delivery service for retailers and brands to streamline customer's ability to gain instant nationwide coverage.
Transportation
Why a Multimodal Modal Strategy Delivers More When Capacity Is King
A multimodal logistics approach expands capacity, which is why the strategy becomes more important as those demands increase.
Last-Mile
Funding for Startups That Address Visibility Almost Tripled in 2021
Analysis shows that various kinds of last-mile delivery businesses, visibility and intelligence providers and road-freight marketplaces have received large inflows of funding.
Transportation
As Consumers Cut Spending, Online Merchants Need Affordable Shipping Options to Win Sales
Budget-conscious online shoppers are being more selective about spending as costs continue to rise and consumers feel the pinch to their wallets.
Transportation
The Current State of Logistics
In two years, the logistics industry has transformed. Find out where the industry is at today and what shippers are doing to combat the constant disruption.
Transportation
Supply Chains Yearn to Get Back in Sync Amidst Rising Costs
Efforts to increase multi-shoring are expected to accelerate. Companies are seeking to have operations move closer to the United States to respond quicker to fluctuating market demands.
Transportation
5 Tips for Keeping Inventory Moving with Crowdsourced Delivery
To make the most of crowdsourcing, warehouse operators need to think about both inventory and the customer experience. Adopting best practices that other companies have discovered while bringing crowdsourced delivery into their businesses can help.
Warehousing
2022 Sees First Price Jump in Containers
After significant lows in prices for containers, research shows the global average of monthly container prices increase for the first time this year.
Rail & Intermodal
Rail, Port Partnership Gives Shippers Access to West Coast Markets
OceaNS Bridge Express is said to be a first-of-its-kind service. It originate at the Norfolk International Terminal at the Port of Virginia and interchange with Union Pacific in Chicago, with connections to West Coast markets.
Transportation
Key Points When Selecting a Shipping Company
Now, more than ever before, due to the global pandemic, it is essential to assure the shipping company you select meets all your criteria to ensure your goods will be delivered in a timely manner.
Sponsored
Five Steps to Developing a Supply Chain Digitalization Strategy
DHL Supply Chain provides five steps to develop a supply chain digitalization strategy that leverage the value of innovation while managing the risks.
Software & Technology
Freight Technology Transforms the Supply Chain for Global Growth
Although technology cannot provide a solution for all of the world’s current problems, there are technologies that if leveraged in the right way, can help increase overall global growth.
Transportation
Does Lack of Prediction Ability Mean Container Shipping Chaos Peak Season?
A new report shows that more than half of freight forwarders are concerned that the peak season will bring more chaos than last year.
Rail & Intermodal
Pros to Know: To Enable Progress, You Have to be Interoperable
Bill Catania, founder and CEO of OneRail, says that to enable progress, you have to be interoperable. Here's why.
Last-Mile
Supply Chain Changes Pushes USPS to Slow First-Class Delivery Times
The United States Postal Service makes changes to numerous delivery solutions, but most importantly its first-class package service, allowing for longer lead times.
3PL/4PL
Russian Invasion Creates Ripple Effect Through Supply Chains
Despite how and when the Russia/Ukraine War ends, the impacts are already being felt by many supply chains, leading to production stoppages, port closures and other bottlenecks sure to create additional supply chain disruptions for months to come.
Supply Chain Visibility
Transport Analytics for Enterprise Rail Visibility
Transport Analytics provides shippers, service providers and carriers increased access to business insights and innovative enterprise rail analytics.
Transportation
Freight Brokers Optimistic on Gross-Margin Expansion
A new report from Bloomberg and Truckstop.com reveals brokers plan to capitalize on wider margins and almost 60% are optimistic about gross-margin expansion over the next six months.
Transportation
OmniTRAX Journeys Into Electric Locomotives
A railroad affiliate of OmniTRAX plans to launch its first electric locomotive, said to cut emissions in half and begin the larger company's foray into electrification.
Transportation
project44 Allows Public to Follow Supply Chain Crisis Data
Inspired by the latest supply chain disrupter, the Freedom Convoy in Canada, project44 releases an online portal designed to let the public see real-time insight and data on the global movement of goods.
Warehousing
Arrive Logistics Move Marks Another Acquisition for the Supply Chain
Arrive Logistics buys the cross-border business services from Forager to grow cross-border operations in Canada and Mexico.
Transportation
Shippers, Carriers Break the Mold to Overcome Supply Chain Challenges
Carriers and logistics companies look for alternative methods of shipping during the supply chain crisis. Are they just band aids or a path to a new, sustainable future?
