How CVS, Walgreens battle for market share through their supply chains

Vertical and horizontal supply chains face off within a competitive health retail and pharmaceutical brokerage market.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 11, 2016

US voters approved $201B for transportation projects on Election Day

Infrastructure has been a major talking point this election cycle, which has construction companies optimistic about an increase in future work.

By Emily Peiffer , Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 11, 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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US importers should brace for Trans-Pacific rate hikes

Higher prices may not come from increased freight rates, but from decreased perks.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 11, 2016

Logistically Minded: Supply chains turn to the skies during crises, and consolidation continues apace

Supply chain continues to manage economic shifts through air freight shipping, tech innovation and business consolidation.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 11, 2016

Retail imports reach highest level in a decade

Annual growth will slow to 2% however, potentially due to maritime disruptions, the rise of air cargo and better forecasting.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 10, 2016

DOT unveils highway charging network along most-used domestic trade routes

Will the new alternative fuel corridors ease the way for trucking's decreased dependency on traditional fuel sources?

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 10, 2016

Study demonstrates popularity of speed limiters within big fleets

Many big fleets already use the governors as a way to save fuel and improve safety.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 9, 2016

UPS dips deeper into cold chain with Marken acquisition

This deal is part of a string of UPS investments into clinical trial logistics as the company braces for competition with FedEx and DHL.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 8, 2016

Logistics industry will grow to $15.5 trillion within 10 years

E-commerce is accelerating the rate of adoption and innovation, and as uptake improves, so will supply chains. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 8, 2016

Report: Carrier favorites affect customer loyalty at retail level

Transparency, speed of delivery and carrier reputation are rising to the top of consumer priorities for e-commerce sales.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 4, 2016

Logistically Minded: What you need to know about this year's Q3 earnings

The carrier's dilemma was noticeable as companies struggled to determine whether increased capacity or leaner services would help weather weak markets.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 4, 2016

Although talks stall, PMA and ILWU pledge return to table

The organizations were supposed to meet for two days this week, but cut the negotiations short after a single day. Was it too much, too soon?

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 4, 2016

Digitization is the supply chain's path to the future

The World Economic Forum claims embracing digital technology could yield up to $3.9 trillion in industry and societal benefits. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 4, 2016

New wave of trade deals could uproot freight forwarders

Digital marketplaces may be the solution for freight forwarders struggling to keep up with the global demand and increased regulations that arise from new trade deals.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 3, 2016

Speed limiter rule's comments period extended at associations' request

The move signals the Department of Transportation's desire to nip issues in the bud to avoid another decade-long battle.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 3, 2016

Survey: Most shippers do not trust their hazmat carriers

Establishing chains of responsibility and breaking silos can help shippers avoid a hefty $75,000 violation.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 3, 2016

Wal-Mart pilots automated buy online, pickup in store system

In-store pickups are rising in popularity due to increased demands for instant delivery services.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 2, 2016

How the Port of Oakland cut 76% of its diesel emissions in 10 years

The Port's experience shows the importance of clear benchmarking, goal-setting and active stakeholder participation for achieving sustainability targets.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 2, 2016

Courts uphold ELD mandate, hopes dim for opposition – what's next?

The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the OOIDA's challenge to mandated electronic devices, which will force small carriers to adapt to the controversial rule.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 1, 2016

Amazon's logistics venture has yet to make up for costs

An earlier report claimed the company could compete with UPS' and FedEx's market share, but one year after the initial announcement, Amazon's costs are higher than ever.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 1, 2016

XPO bets on LTL, sells TL portfolio to TransForce

TransForce hopes the acquisition will increase the company's presence in trans-border trucking.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 31, 2016

Expect long lead times, late shipments and a cardboard crunch this peak season

An IBIS world analysis shows sudden surges in demand will test parcel providers' capacity, but recent trends suggest this year may be different.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 31, 2016

Companies plan for flood-resilience post-Hurricane Matthew

Heavy flooding and freight corridor closures prompted execs to reconsider their resilience strategies.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 31, 2016

As omnichannel needs grow, retailers slowly invest in visibility

Crosschannel analytics, distributed order management and inventory visibility systems were among the top technologies retailers plan to invest in next year.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 28, 2016

Hanjin bankruptcy damages add up to $800M, and counting

The sum reflects the damages claimed by terminal operators, but the list of affected companies spreads to logistics companies and shippers as well.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 28, 2016