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Tale as Old as Time: Logistics Innovation Vs. Tried-and-True Strategy

Intelligent Audit

As the old-timers of the global logistics industry, parcel carriers like FedEx , UPS, and the U.S. Postal Service struggle to keep up with innovative strategies from retailers like Walmart and Amazon. The logistics industry is taking notice. As Amazon Grows, Experts Question Companies Relationship With UPS.

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High Seas Troubles Affect Global Supply Chains, Part Two: Climate Risks

Enterra Insights

The world’s oceans have been a vital part of global trade since humans first launched ships from shore. As a result, maritime shipping lies at the very heart of the global logistical system. In January Panamanian authorities slashed Panama Canal ship crossings by 36%. ” How bad have things become?

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This Week in Logistics News (April 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

We have also seen shortages of semiconductor chips , shipping containers, and even test monkeys (seriously). And now on to this week’s logistics news. As sustainability efforts continue to grow, companies are looking at ways to be innovative with the rise of e-commerce. And now we may be facing a new shortage: ketchup.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 7 – 13)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. 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. The company is leaning on expedited shipping lanes to pull ahead supply and mitigate COVID-19 disruptions in China. That’s all for this week.

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Shipping Industry Lows Foil High Expectations

Intelligent Audit

After a summer of logistics victories, pre-peak 2022 provides logistics professionals with challenge after challenge. logistics, a union representing over 20,000 rail workers rejected the tentative contract agreement reached by negotiators in September. Rail Union Rejects Biden-Backed Labor Agreement. 11 media briefing.