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Chasing Reduced Emissions Through Transportation Procurement
When procurement professionals take the lead in pursuing a circular economy, they’re changing that equation in the pursuit of a more global return on investment.
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Visibility is the Solution to Today’s Transportation Woes
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Alexis Asks: How Rail Safety Impacts the Supply Chain
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How to Plan for a Rail Strike
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Delivering Love: How Shippers Provide Flowers on Valentine's Day
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Managing the Dual Risks Facing International Trade
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2023 Pros to Know: Candor Expedite’s Nicole Glenn Brings Honesty to the Transportation Space
Nicole Glenn, founder and CEO of Candor Expedite Inc., was named the overall winner of Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s 2023 Pros to Know award.
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Submissions Close March 31 for Top Supply Chain Projects Award
This award profiles innovative case study-type projects designed to automate, optimize, streamline and improve the supply chain. Submissions close March 31.
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Transportation
Shippers and Carriers Prepare for Moderate Peak Season
Shippers need to stay prepared by evaluating their supply chains to identify what improvements are needed moving forward, including diversifying sourcing locations.
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
International vehicle logistics are a constant moving target, but logistics providers can guide customers to shore by anticipating challenges, providing expanded capacity avenues and on-demand solutions implemented across border lines.
Rail & Intermodal
TSA’s New Cybersecurity Requirements for Freight Rail Carriers to Prevent Disruption
TSA continues to take steps to protect transportation infrastructure in the current threat environment.
Rail & Intermodal
Biden-Harris Pledge $703M to Improve Port Infrastructure, Strengthen U.S. Supply Chains
More than 60% of the funds will benefit ports in disadvantaged communities and several of the projects will help reduce emissions at the ports through electrification.
Expert Columnists
IoT and Big Data Analytics Power Growth in Rail Freight
For rail freight to be maximized, railroaders and rail supply chain leaders must put data to work for better real-time visibility.
Supply Chain Visibility
New Trade Compliance Platform for Global Supply Chain Efficiency
Trademo Compliance platform helps businesses participating in global supply chains meet import-export compliance norms, classify HS/HTS codes, determine accurate landed cost and manage cross-border taxes.
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.
Software & Technology
Leveraging Location Technology to Enhance Productivity
Being able to run business operations as efficiently as possible is one of the cornerstones of every successful enterprise. Greater efficiency means greater productivity which translates into higher profits.
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.
Transportation
Biden Administration Announces 46 Railroad Projects, Totaling $368 million
Investment into our nation's rail system is top priority for the current White House. Today, more than $368 million in grant funds were revealed to improve on much needed rail infrastructure in 32 states.
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.
