HMM seals the deal on 2M+H Strategic Cooperation

Hyundai Merchant Marine will boost its East-West trade by one service and call on five west coast ports starting in April.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • March 16, 2017

Home Depot looks in-house to reduce emissions, transport costs

Small efforts can be just as effective as capital investments for green and lean strategies.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 16, 2017

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Retail Supply Chains

Retailers are making operational investments and adjustments to maintain supply chain resilience. Here’s how.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

UPS invests $90M to expand sustainable transportation

Studies by the company show using natural gas vehicles can reduce emissions by 6-11%.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 16, 2017

Survey: Logistics careers provide upward mobility, increased financial reward

Logistics careers are rewarding and lucrative, but still require increased awareness for young professionals.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 15, 2017

In truckers, pantries turn food waste into reverse logistics dream

A new partnership offers truckers tax deductions for delivering rejected groceries to food pantries, helping to eliminate at least 5 types of supply chain waste.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 15, 2017

Coke's delivery app partner Bringg raises $10M, shows draw of on-demand services

Delivery on-demand startups are seeing success across the industry, both in terms of uptake and investment.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 14, 2017

Winter Storm Stella freezes Northeast logistics

As ports, roads and factories close due to snow, supply chain managers are reminded of the importance of planning and communication.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 14, 2017

After success of Go Green, DP DHL shoots for 0% carbon emissions by 2050

The company's sustainability program has surpassed its goals, leading it to accelerate its adoption of a green fleet and shoot for the stars.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 13, 2017

Could 3-D printing replace small parts manufacturing?

Logistics providers could, theoretically, provide 3-D printing as a service within hours given their express delivery experience and national network.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 13, 2017

Preliminary plans for $1 trillion infrastructure agenda underway

As President Donald Trump begins to tackle the logistics of his massive plan, the Senate has started to work on funding details.

By Kim Slowey • March 10, 2017

US scores D+ in infrastructure report card

The mark from the American Society of Civil Engineers remains unchanged from 2013, but the amount needed to repair infrastructure has risen by $1 trillion.

By Kim Slowey • March 10, 2017

Report: 3PL innovation, partnerships of utmost importance to shippers

However, advanced technologies remain unattractive to most as incremental innovation determines supply chain strategy.

By Rich Weissman • March 10, 2017

Logistically Minded: FedEx won custody over TNT, but UPS was right all along

An annulled decision in the EU left UPS frustrated, and in other news, businesses can expect continued price increases as demand surges.

By Edwin Lopez • March 10, 2017

Retailers, parcel carriers see lower margins and higher costs from e-commerce

Higher volumes are great for all stakeholders, but FedEx and UPS are beginning to protest subsidizing free shipping for consumers.

By Edwin Lopez • March 9, 2017

Uniqlo strives for higher sustainability model after controversy

After being named and shamed for labor violations within its supply chain, Uniqlo's new sustainability report promises a closer eye on suppliers.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 8, 2017

IA researchers urge DOT to share data with logistics providers

Imagine the potential safety and time efficiencies that could be achieved if trucking companies could avoid routes with high congestion, construction or accidents.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • March 8, 2017

Poor pay, hours plague drivers in trucking industry

Even with a significant labor shortage of drivers in 2017, there is no clear solution to bridging the gap.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 8, 2017

DOT study puts nail in the coffin for proposed changes to drivers' hours of service

Drivers will not have to comply with a weekly restart limit and two-night-rest mandate, as a federal study found the regulations had no appreciable benefits.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 7, 2017

IA bill seeks to advance use of truck platooning

A new bill would exempt truck platoons from minimum following distance laws, as vehicle-to-vehicle technology proves its safety benefits.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 6, 2017

Bezos and Blue Origin to the moon

The ultimate last mile in delivery: sending cargo into space.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 5, 2017

McDonald's to add mobile ordering and delivery to its menu

McDonald's is well-positioned to begin delivery, but may yet find challenges to deliver a happy meal to all. 

By Jennifer McKevitt , Andy Burt • March 3, 2017

Logistically Minded: A rising economic tide strains suppliers

But the new year's gains and optimism suggest 2017 may see still more acquisitions, particularly of logistics startups.

By Edwin Lopez • March 3, 2017

DHL adds cycle mobility to last mile urban delivery

Bicycle deliveries offer both sustainability as well as strategic mobility in dense urban areas.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 3, 2017

Kuehne + Nagel looking to acquire after strong 2016

The global freight forwarder is looking to accelerate growth by investing in digitization and innovation.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 2, 2017

Report: How logistics congestion is stifling the chemical industry's growth

What happens when the nation's infrastructure can no longer keep up with a boom in manufacturing?

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • March 2, 2017