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This Week in Logistics News (January 13 – 19)

Logistics Viewpoints

Red Sea news: Air freight rates could spike as Red Sea attacks disrupt shipments Global trade drops 1.3% Red Sea news: Air freight rates could spike as Red Sea attacks disrupt shipments Global trade drops 1.3% Air freight can slash delivery times to just a few days compared to weeks taken by ocean carriers.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 7 – 13)

Logistics Viewpoints

Ford expedites freight to alleviate supplier disruptions in China. Port of Long Beach goes big on trains to relieve congested docks. As e-commerce continues to grow, companies are looking at new and innovative ways to ensure they get orders delivered on time to their customers. That’s all for this week.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 6-10, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Anyway, I’m on borrowed time again this morning, so let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Kewill and LeanLogistics Rebrand as BluJay Solutions, Unveil World’s First Global Trade Network. Maersk and IBM Unveil First Industry-Wide Cross-Border Supply Chain Solution on Blockchain.

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Wine-ing About Today’s F&B Challenges and Opportunities

QAD

Long Beach hit a record 56 vessels anchored or drifting and awaiting a spot to berth. Meanwhile, ocean freight rates are hitting historic highs. Equally important today is the software and technology innovations that are supporting sustainability. In mid-September, for instance, the ports of L.A./Long

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36 innovative companies re-inventing and rethinking supply chain and logistics

6 River Systems

These 36 innovative companies have figured out how to hack their operations, gaining some financial or media recognition for their methods. Kick back, be inspired and happy innovating. With how quickly new technology, tips and warehouse management techniques are emerging, wouldn’t it be nice to take a page from someone else’s book?

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This Week in Logistics News (November 27 – December 1, 2017)

Talking Logistics

BluJay Solutions Unveils MobileSTAR. Ryder Forms Strategic Partnership with Plug and Play to Support Development of Innovative Supply Chain and Logistics Startups. Kane Is Able Purchases Vintners Logistics. and Two Important Questions About the Future of Freight Moves. UPS To Launch eBike In Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 9-13, 2015)

Talking Logistics

Roadnet® Technologies Introduces Advanced Business Intelligence Tool, Insight. December 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Here are some details from the press release: The purchase price was $59 million, excluding any working capital adjustments, with no assumption of debt. billion of freight under management.”