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How Cargo Theft Stole Christmas

Logistics Viewpoints

Cargo theft continues to be a problem, especially around the holidays. And I don’t just mean the winter holidays; cargo theft typically spikes during any holiday season where businesses may be closed for an extra day or two. But what exactly is cargo theft? Cargo theft comes in many shapes and sizes.

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6 Emerging Trends In Supply Chain and A Deeper Look into Driverless Vehicles

GlobalTranz

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friend Kevin Hill with Quality Scales Unlimited who shares his expertise regarding the key trends in supply chain and transportation management. . 6 Key Trends in Supply Chain. 6 Key Trends in Supply Chain. Stagnation of Air Cargo and Sea Freight Rates. Smart Technology.

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The growing battle for space in logistics

Supply Chain Movement

The Dutch province of North Brabant recently decided to temporarily suspend the construction of new large-scale distribution centres in most of its locations, and dozens of counties have imposed similar moratoriums in the USA. All those stationary goods take up space: in distribution centres, parking areas, container yards and silos.

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Logistics Trends to Watch!

Supply Chain Game Changer

6 Major Delivery Logistics Trends! After reviewing several industry sources most Logistics professionals are in agreement with all of these trends. After reviewing several industry sources most Logistics professionals are in agreement with all of these trends. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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The Top 6 Supply Chain Holiday Season Trends in 2021

Locus

Before preparing themselves for peak season sales, businesses should know the upcoming trends so that they can devise effective strategies. The first step towards building your logistical capabilities for peak season is knowing the recent trends. Here are the top six trends that businesses can expect during the 2021 holiday season.

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11th annual Cold Chain Distribution Conference and Exhibition

Supply Chain Movement

11 th annual Cold Chain Distribution Conference and Exhibition. Following the fruitful discussions in 2015, SMi’s annual Cold Chain Distribution conference will bring back lively debates and industry updates to London, offering the best platform for delegates to stay ahead of this lucrative market! Date: 12-13 December 2016.

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Baltimore Bridge Collapse: An Opportunity to Reinforce the Importance of Supply Chain Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

The port handles about 11 million tons of cargo per year, including automobiles, containers, coal, and farm products. A flexible supply chain has versatile and modular capabilities, such as design, production, distribution, and service, that enable it to adapt to changing customer needs, market conditions, or environmental factors.

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