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Breakbulk Americas with Jeff Tucker

The Logistics of Logistics

Jeff Tucker and Joe Lynch discuss the Breakbulk Americas conference. Jeff is the CEO of Tucker Company Worldwide , the oldest privately-held freight brokerage in North America, specializing in notoriously complicated freight, like temperature-controlled, oversized, and high-value, high-security shipments.

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Editor’s Choice: Fortifying Warehouse and Distribution Centers Against Cyberattacks

Logistics Viewpoints

Warehouse and DC operations can involve hundreds of suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics providers, each with their own network and security protocols. These devices can sometimes be poorly secured, making them easy targets for hackers who can use them to gain access to other systems or launch attacks.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

So, wish me luck in securing authentic University Blue Jordan IVs. Cargo ships lost 661 containers at sea in 2022, down from the 15-year average of 1,566 lost per year, according to the latest figures from the World Shipping Council (WSC). And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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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. With rules and regulation varying by region, every participant in a supply chain network must align on data standards and be diligent in their security checks.

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Ocean Risk Management part 2: Navigating Global Shipping Alliance

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

How should shippers be prepared to secure their supply chain operations? The alliance was formed in 2014 and covers major shipping routes between Asia, Europe, and North America. The alliance covers shipping routes between Asia, Europe, and North America, as well as routes within Asia. Where do we stand today?

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When it Comes to Ocean Shipping, We Have to See Beyond Today’s Squalls and Plan for the Long Term

Logistics Viewpoints

Can I secure a dedicated ship to see me through near-term shortages? It was recently reported that one of the world’s biggest container logistics companies, Maersk, will only handle cargo from direct shippers, cutting out freight forwarders. How do I get shipment X out of Long Beach? The third new reality: Consolidation is inevitable.

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The Green Corridor: Looking for the Green Lining

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The EU has started to work on charting out a plan for that transition, but other large markets like North America and China will likely not follow them in 2024. Additionally, with high costs for SAF, it will be necessary to demand increased blending minimums in order to keep an even playing field for the various competing airlines.