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Protect Your Shipments From Cargo Theft

Zipline Logistics

Cargo theft is surging across the United States — and food and beverage products seem to be the main targets. Cargo Theft Increases in the United States Cities seeing a spike in freight theft include Los Angeles, Houston, Miami, Savannah, Newark, New Jersey, Memphis, and Chicago.

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The Journey to End-to-End (E2E) Supply Chain Visibility Is Ongoing

Logistics Viewpoints

It means being able to see where a shipment or an order is while it’s in transit — whether on a truck, a railcar, an ocean liner or a cargo plane — anywhere in the world. Ensuring that systems can meet the goals of local and HQ teams equally well. He lives in Chicago. Global supply chains are mind-bogglingly complex.

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2021 Has Felt Like One Big Peak Season: A Global Shipping Market Update

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Supply chain disruptions that consist of port and terminal congestion, shipping delays due to high cargo volumes, lack of labor due to Covid-19 and limited space have caused a myriad of challenges for shippers. Lower levels of passenger air travel over the past year have created congestion at air cargo terminals worldwide.

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Vanguard Voice – Issue 104

Vanguard Software

June 12, 2021 – Cargo ships stacked up at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Chicago Tribune – Starbucks supply shortage: Plenty of customers, but it’s running low on ingredients. The Latest Supply Chain News. The Wall Street Journal – Supply Chains Are Strained. These Companies Are Best Prepared.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 12-16, 2015)

Talking Logistics

UberRUSH – Now Open for Business in Chicago, NYC, and SF. Port of Long Beach sees highest Q3 cargo volume in history (Cargo Business News). I plan to explore those questions next week with shipper executives at a 3PL client meeting. Infor Announces Infor CloudSuite™ Retail. UPS Expands UPS Worldwide Express™ Service.

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In-Bond Shipment Process: A Comprehensive Guide for Ecommerce Businesses

ShipBob

This deferral of customs formalities until the in-bond cargo reaches its final destination or is ready for exportation reduces the administrative burden. Bill of lading: This functions as a receipt for the goods shipped, detailing the type, quantity, and destination of the cargo. Canada is our biggest market outside of the US.

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Reverse Logistics emerging from the "dark side" and into earnings calls

Cathy Roberson

If you’re interested in participating and meet the criteria, let me know at cathy@rla.org. Catch my weekly column on air cargo, freight forwarding, and the express markets, and the occasional podcast on Air Cargo World. We’ve received a great response so far but we’re looking for more.