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HS 2017 Reform Is Here: Are You Prepared?

Talking Logistics

What happened January 1, 2017? The most recent set of amendments went into effect on January 1, 2017. More extensive than the 2012 updates, the 2017 amendments represent a significant overhaul of the foundation of global trade. It also comprises 5,387 separate groups of goods compared to 5,205 in 2012.

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The FreightVana Story with Shannon Breen

The Logistics of Logistics

With an educational and professional background in finance, Shannon joined the logistics industry in 2012 with Knight Transportation out of Phoenix, Arizona. About FreightVana FreightVana is a Digital Logistics Partner powered by technology and built on a foundation of trust and transparency.

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The Trends Shaping Supply Chain and Logistics: Takeaways from Descartes Evolution 2017

Talking Logistics

Which is why a drone took flight from the stage during Ryan’s keynote address at the Descartes Evolution 2017 Conference a couple of weeks ago and broadcast real-time video of the audience as it flew across the front of the hall. Descartes (@DescartesSG) March 28, 2017. million in FY 2012 to $203.8 pic.twitter.com/rDXqt2Q7rV.

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How Advancing Technology in Transportation Management Highlight the Growing Trucking Driver Shortage

GlobalTranz

Predictions for transportation management in 2016 highlighted growing stress and concern. The electronic logging devices (ELD) mandate, which some thought might be repealed or delayed further, was only reiterated with a set compliance date of December 18, 2017, reports the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ( FMCSA ).

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Molex Prizes Agility

Logistics Viewpoints

This involves a lot of long-haul transportation.” By 2012 they had implemented this multi-enterprise supply chain network (MSCN) solution. In one major case in 2017, the Hanjin Shipping company was declared bankrupt by South Korean courts. The data from Infor Nexus also helps the transportation teams do better carrier sourcing.

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The State of the Industry: A Mid-year Look at Transportation and the Economy

Talking Logistics

At Transplace’s recent Shipper Symposium, a diverse group of shippers, logistics experts and analysts came together to discuss the latest industry trends and obstacles faced by supply chain and transportation professionals, and identify strategies for addressing these issues and improving operations. Hunt Special Commodities, Inc.,

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Market Monitor of Turkish domestic logistics market

Supply Chain Movement

After years of 9% GDP growth followed by strong job creation and a 10% inflation rate, 2012 and 2013 have seen more modest but stable continuous growth. Dun & Bradstreet studies suggest that Turkish growth will slow down over the period of 2013-2017. The year 2013 shows a 2.7% The Purchase Managers’ Index in October 2013 was 53.3,

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