Drewry: Despite overcapacity, freight rates will increase in 2017

Shippers on East-West routes suffered from the first contract rate rise in almost 2 years, potentially heralding a year of increased payments.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 15, 2016

A.P. Moller-Maersk eyes supply chain solutions future

CEO Soren Skou claimed the company's Transport & Logistics division is well-positioned to offer clients full supply chain services.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 15, 2016

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Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.

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Uber for X funding wanes as success proves elusive

Venture capitalists are losing faith on these services as the complexity of logistics continues to take its toll on startups.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 14, 2016

UPS, FedEx on-time delivery falls due to holiday package surge

On-time delivery rates have been down since Thanksgiving compared to other periods of the year.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 13, 2016

Costco's big box nature leaves it playing catch-up with e-commerce

Costco's embrace of high quantity and low variability is antithetical to the standard e-commerce strategy.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 13, 2016

Could whole chain traceability be the answer to food safety and transparency?

Even if it is, the method of tracking supply may not yet be feasible for manufacturers and retailers.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 12, 2016

WERC: To improve warehouse performance, benchmark against company metrics

The WERC study identifies key metrics that can help facilities become best-in-class warehouses.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 12, 2016

Wal-Mart to invest $1.3B in Mexico logistics

Mexico holds the most Wal-Mart stores outside of the U.S., as the retailer has invested $3.93 billion there over the past four years.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 9, 2016

Logistically Minded: Ports may be next in line to consolidate, but at least the market is recovering

A slight recovery in October and November tempered the effects of earlier turmoil, although overcapacity remains a problem.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 9, 2016

Digital tools bring freight forwarding to the next generation of professionals

Shrinking margins are increasingly challenging 3PLs to go digital in order to improve sales.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Rich Weissman • Dec. 9, 2016

Why supply chain managers should care about Trump's $1 trillion infrastructure plan

A lack of infrastructure funding forces the costs of basic maintenance upon supply chains while stifling the country's competitiveness.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 9, 2016

FMC innovation teams suggest national portal to evaluate port efficiency

The nation's three largest ports would work with actors across the supply chain, including chassis providers and shipping lines, to report critical data and drive innovation.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 8, 2016

Delivery problems? Time to rethink your S&OP metrics

Supply chain must take production capacity into account during the S&OP process or risk aggravating existing delivery problems.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 8, 2016

Within a struggling industry, outcry over surcharges emerges

Perception of unfair fees add further turmoil to an already struggling industry.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 8, 2016

UPS launches eBike deliveries in Portland, OR

The green-leaning city is conducive to UPS' stated goal of reducing carbon emissions.

By Deborah Barrington • Dec. 8, 2016

Will meal kits disrupt the food supply chain like e-commerce did for retail?

As familiar brands enter the meal kit business, the competition over direct-to-consumer food sales is reminiscent of the early battles between Amazon and retail giants.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 7, 2016

Shipping lines and brand creators work together to halt counterfeit goods transports

Maersk Line and CMA CGM are among the carriers looking to crack down on the 98% of containers left uninspected for counterfeit goods.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 7, 2016

3 tips for managing the retail supply chain surge this peak season

The e-commerce market shows no signs of slowing down – companies will need to pay close attention to keep up with their competition.

By Michel da Silva • Dec. 6, 2016

Chinese manufacturers offshore to the US to ease logistics

State efforts to draw foreign manufacturers, China's slowing economy, and the growth of just-in-time manufacturing are helping bring jobs back to the U.S.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 5, 2016

Report: Cold chain investments have 2-year debt payoff and sustainability benefits

The challenge of coordinating multi-stakeholder investments cold infrastructure has left 90% of the world's perishables without access to refrigerated transport.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 5, 2016

National clearinghouse to store driver impairment data beginning in 2017

New safety regulations take a front seat in 2017 as motor carriers must report positive drug and alcohol test results.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 5, 2016

Logistically Minded: Will the freight industry soon be back on its feet?

October statistics show the long-awaited market recovery may be on its way as the shipping industry consolidation continues at full speed, while ports invest in expansions and visibility gains ground in the supply chain.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 2, 2016

E-commerce, consumer packaged goods must work together to shape supply chain

E-commerce presents an opportunity for traditional supermarket CPG, but supply chain must adapt to capitalize on the opportunity.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 1, 2016

Trump's impact on nearshoring and U.S. manufacturing remains cloudy

Will renegotiation of existing trade agreements truly affect manufacturing within the U.S.? 

By Jennifer McKevitt • Dec. 1, 2016

Maersk Line announces acquisition of Hamburg Sud

Maersk outbids competitors, including CMA CGM, to acquire the German shipper and increase its north-south trade routes.

By Andy Burt • Dec. 1, 2016