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This Week in Logistics News (January 27 – February 2)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Amazon achieved its fastest-ever global shipping times last year but isn’t resting on its laurels. Multiple members of the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) were the recipients of the funds. technology from helping China’s military.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 19 – 25)

Logistics Viewpoints

Ukraine does not have the military might to stop the invasion. Carriers, freight forwarders, and shippers that were dealing with the China to North America trade lanes were already operating in crisis mode. Those shipments need to go by Ocean or the more expensive Air mode if ship berths can’t be found.

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Truckload Market Trends to Watch in 2022

GlobalTranz

In our white paper, 2022 Logistics and Supply Chain Trends and Outlook , we cover many of the lingering effects of the past two years, and the newest challenges truckload shippers can expect to face in the year ahead. Request a consultation from GlobalTranz today to have a shipping expert reach out to you. Download Today.

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Trends 2023: Supply Chain

Enterra Insights

Steve Banker , a Vice President for SCM at ARC Advisory Group, observes, “The US is greatly expanding its attempt to slow Beijing’s technological and military advances. Companies also have to find new sources of this inventory, often turning to regional sources rather than relying on global shipping.” Decoupling from China.

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Interoceanic Passages

Abivin

Passages, capes, and straits are defined as geographical areas through which international shipping routes must transit. These routes are typically found connecting important marketplaces with active commercial trade systems, such as Western Europe, North America, and East Asia. Potential for closure or interruption.

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Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

Thanks to omni-channel distribution, 3-D printing, self-service logistics and other avenues of disintermediation, traditional supply chain roles are rapidly being transformed into all-new opportunities. cities have launched Smart City Logistics innovations and protocols, following the lead of Europe and Asia. ? Self-Service Logistics.

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Which States are Making the Grade in Logistics?

Material Handling & Logistics

The 2018 Manufacturing and Logistics Report Card , conducted by Conexus Indiana for the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research, rates U.S. The 2018 Manufacturing and Logistics Report Card , conducted by Conexus Indiana for the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research, rates U.S.