Why Finding the Right Supply Chain Partner is Mission Critical

How a major agricultural exporter expanded their international distribution network through the services of a local port. 

April 19, 2018

APM Terminals expands cold chain facilities into India

The port operator, part of Maersk, says it sees increasing demand in the Asian nation for temperature-controlled products. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 19, 2018

Explore the Trendline➔

Inside the trends affecting logistics management

The demise of the de minimis exception, trade tensions and tariffs are among the new challenges logistics managers are facing.  

By Supply Chain Dive staff

3 ways AI will upend logistics

DHL and IBM conclude in a joint report the timing is right for AI to permeate the logistics industry. 

By Kate Patrick Macri • April 19, 2018

MODEX 2018: What you missed at the exhibit hall

A round-up of product announcements and partnerships announced at the show.

By Edwin Lopez • April 18, 2018

3PLs report record profits amid capacity crunch

XPO Logistics added 5,000 jobs and 40 new customers last quarter, as the trucking market shows no signs of peaking anytime soon. 

By Kate Patrick Macri • April 17, 2018

E-commerce powerhouse Alibaba confirms AV testing in China

The company is aiming for Level 4 autonomy, and joins rivals Tencent and Baidu in experiments with AVs and artificial intelligence.

By Chris Teale • April 17, 2018

Amazon reportedly drops plan to distribute pharmaceuticals to hospitals

Amazon canceled its Maine pharmaceutical wholesaler application in December and told state regulators it did not intend to sell drugs.

By David Lim • April 17, 2018

The new USPS reform bill could shake up supply chains

To stem 11 consecutive years of net losses, Sen. Tom Carper's bill would promote better debt management, allow the post office to ship alcohol and modernize rates.

By Kate Patrick Macri • April 17, 2018

European Commission bans 'unfair' trade practices in food supply chain

Companies with strong supplier relationships foster a trusting environment and high performing supply chain. 

By Rich Weissman • April 16, 2018

Retailers globalize to meet consumer needs

A new UPS study found the majority of online shoppers buy from marketplaces or international e-tailers, which could prompt an uptick in global freight traffic.

By Barry Hochfelder • April 13, 2018

Why Geodis is pushing automated drones into warehouses

Drones inside warehouses can accelerate inventory management and also create a safer environment for employees.

By Barry Hochfelder • April 12, 2018

Can Amazon and its marketplace rivals fix their counterfeits problem?

Counterfeiting could soon be a $1 trillion criminal enterprise. As fakes proliferate online, the government is taking notice and brands are taking their arguments public — and to court.

By Ben Unglesbee • April 11, 2018

XPO launches intermodal freight platform

The cloud-based platform will allow shippers to use the 3PL for all their logistics needs.

By Kate Patrick Macri • April 11, 2018

UPS CIO: Supply chain is now a 'technology-enabled business'

Juan Perez says if UPS approached innovation today as it did 15 years ago, the company would be bankrupt. "If we don’t disrupt ourselves ... who will?"

By Edwin Lopez • April 10, 2018

Becoming the shipper of choice in a carrier's market

With shippers and carriers facing a capacity crunch, open communication and shared goals can help both parties weather the freight market. 

By Rich Weissman • April 10, 2018

40% of logistics companies will offer 2-hour delivery by 2028

As stores increasingly operate in part like fulfillment centers, same-day and even two-hour delivery is expected to become the norm, according to a Zebra Technologies survey.

By Dan O'Shea • April 9, 2018

20th century warehouses not fit for 21st century e-commerce

Facilities built before 2000 still account for 89% of storage space in the U.S., according to data from CBRE, and that's forcing tradeoffs on clients.

By Kate Patrick Macri • April 6, 2018

Walmart expanding pickup towers to 700 stores

The retail giant is also adding lockers so customers can pick up larger items like TVs.

By Daphne Howland • April 6, 2018

The cost of air: Your guide to air freight rates & how to reduce them

Air freight is trending up and not showing any signs of falling back to earth. For companies that rely on plane capacity to transport cargo, understanding the associated costs, and making informed buying decisions, is very important.

April 5, 2018

3 ways distributors can ensure top notch customer service

By using technology to streamline processes, companies can free employees from mundane tasks and allow them to focus on the customer. 

By Nancy Harris • April 4, 2018

Ryder acquires MXD to accelerate last mile fulfillment

The two companies' combined network will reach 95% of U.S. and Canada in a two-day delivery timeframe.

By Shefali Kapadia • April 4, 2018

Same-day delivery service levels are falling

Consumers are noting higher rates of shipping mishaps during same-day delivery, according to Dropoff's annual survey.

By Edwin Lopez • April 3, 2018

Next Gen Collaboration: How SC Ports' supply chain expertise solves Kent International's challenges

How a top bicycle manufacturer improved their logistics by seeking out a local supply chain organization. 

April 3, 2018

Contracts may be ag shippers' saving grace after China tariffs

The Agriculture Transportation Coalition says shippers can invoke "force majeure" clauses to sidestep contract obligations if demand does not justify cargo targets.

By Edwin Lopez • April 3, 2018

Walmart Canada taps FourKites to track shipments

The visibility platform's data will help the retailer optimize inventory management at stores and distribution centers. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 3, 2018