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Port and Maritime Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities Finally Get More Attention

Logistics Viewpoints

When shipping giant Maersk fell victim to NotPetya malware in 2017, the costs were estimated at between $200 and $300 million. Since the systems affected were controlling the flow of vessels and freight around the world, these can be classified as OT-level supervisory type systems.

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Smart Strategies for Saving on Freight in 2019

Freight Plus

It’s a fact: shippers who have been playing the spot rate market in 2018 have been paying more for freight than at any time in 2017. Cass Freight Index. With freight volumes up 6.2% Here are some ways that you can start saving on your trucking freight in 2019. Relationship –.

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Are you a Game Changer? Tell us your Story!

Supply Chain Game Changer

As you complete the form and tell us about your Game Changing activities we ask that you consider the following guidelines: Guidelines: Articles should be at least 1000 words long. © Copyright Mortson Enterprises Inc, 2017. SupplyChain #Leadership #supplychainmanagement #procurement #purchasing #logistics #freight.

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New Freight Broker Resource Guides Available from TIA

DAT Solutions

These guides are one of the benefits of TIA membership , as they cover a variety of legal and regulatory topics and are written specifically for freight brokers. TIA Factoring Guidelines - Provides a broad overview of freight factoring and includes guidelines for brokers when working with factoring companies.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 17-21, 2016)

Talking Logistics

R2 Freight & Logistics, Inc. This week, as reported by Reuters, California proposed making those voluntary guidelines mandatory in the state, “which industry officials [including Google and leading automakers] said could hobble their efforts in the home to much of self-driving vehicle testing and development.” FedEx to invest $1.5

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5 New Regulations That Affect Freight Brokers

DAT Solutions

Below are five regulations that freight brokers should be aware of—either because they apply to brokers directly, or because the rules will have an impact on truckload capacity. Large companies were required to comply by April 6, 2017, while other companies have one more year to comply.

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How the ELD Mandate & Other Regulations Will Impact the Capacity Crunch

GlobalTranz

The ELD mandate is set to take effect December 10, 2017, and unfortunately, many owner-operator, truckers have not yet completed the installation of ELDs or found an appropriately authorized and licensed ELD vendor, says Jeff Berman of Supply Chain 24/7. Under the new HOS guidelines, the number of trips drivers may make is severely limited.

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