How technology seeks to optimize the freight forwarding process

New actors aim to reduce waste in the brokerage process using data, apps and online marketplaces.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • March 20, 2017

Why freight forwarders are not threatened by automation

Digitization promises great opportunities for the freight forwarder, but the market challenges may be even greater.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • March 20, 2017

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Inside the trends affecting logistics management

The demise of the de minimis exception, trade tensions and tariffs are among the new challenges logistics managers are facing.  

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Is freight forwarding at a crossroads due to new technology?

Technology companies promise to disrupt the freight forwarder but success is not guaranteed. 

By Edwin Lopez • March 20, 2017

UPS warehouse fire leaves FL clients empty-handed

UPS and FedEx are exempt from service guarantees in the case of warehouse fires, despite its supply effects downstream.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 20, 2017

Wal-Mart abandons plans for Merced, CA warehouse, blames e-commerce

A 12-year delay has rendered plans for the new distribution center outdated, as e-commerce forces retailers to consider new distribution strategies.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • March 20, 2017

Logistically Minded: February indices spark business optimism

Prices and rates may be rising, but that's a good sign for the economy, according to various CEOs.

By Edwin Lopez • March 17, 2017

Winter Storm Stella could lead to 0.2% GDP drop in Q1

Blizzards' damaging effects on supply chains are compounded when they hit in the middle of the week.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • March 17, 2017

Amazon offers air cargo service to Chinese customers

As Alibaba partners with shipping lines, Amazon extends its reach as a freight forwarder by air.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 17, 2017

HMM seals the deal on 2M+H Strategic Cooperation

Hyundai Merchant Marine will boost its East-West trade by one service and call on five west coast ports starting in April.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • March 16, 2017

Home Depot looks in-house to reduce emissions, transport costs

Small efforts can be just as effective as capital investments for green and lean strategies.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 16, 2017

UPS invests $90M to expand sustainable transportation

Studies by the company show using natural gas vehicles can reduce emissions by 6-11%.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 16, 2017

Survey: Logistics careers provide upward mobility, increased financial reward

Logistics careers are rewarding and lucrative, but still require increased awareness for young professionals.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 15, 2017

In truckers, pantries turn food waste into reverse logistics dream

A new partnership offers truckers tax deductions for delivering rejected groceries to food pantries, helping to eliminate at least 5 types of supply chain waste.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 15, 2017

Coke's delivery app partner Bringg raises $10M, shows draw of on-demand services

Delivery on-demand startups are seeing success across the industry, both in terms of uptake and investment.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 14, 2017

Winter Storm Stella freezes Northeast logistics

As ports, roads and factories close due to snow, supply chain managers are reminded of the importance of planning and communication.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 14, 2017

After success of Go Green, DP DHL shoots for 0% carbon emissions by 2050

The company's sustainability program has surpassed its goals, leading it to accelerate its adoption of a green fleet and shoot for the stars.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 13, 2017

Could 3-D printing replace small parts manufacturing?

Logistics providers could, theoretically, provide 3-D printing as a service within hours given their express delivery experience and national network.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 13, 2017

Preliminary plans for $1 trillion infrastructure agenda underway

As President Donald Trump begins to tackle the logistics of his massive plan, the Senate has started to work on funding details.

By Kim Slowey • March 10, 2017

US scores D+ in infrastructure report card

The mark from the American Society of Civil Engineers remains unchanged from 2013, but the amount needed to repair infrastructure has risen by $1 trillion.

By Kim Slowey • March 10, 2017

Report: 3PL innovation, partnerships of utmost importance to shippers

However, advanced technologies remain unattractive to most as incremental innovation determines supply chain strategy.

By Rich Weissman • March 10, 2017

Logistically Minded: FedEx won custody over TNT, but UPS was right all along

An annulled decision in the EU left UPS frustrated, and in other news, businesses can expect continued price increases as demand surges.

By Edwin Lopez • March 10, 2017

Retailers, parcel carriers see lower margins and higher costs from e-commerce

Higher volumes are great for all stakeholders, but FedEx and UPS are beginning to protest subsidizing free shipping for consumers.

By Edwin Lopez • March 9, 2017

Uniqlo strives for higher sustainability model after controversy

After being named and shamed for labor violations within its supply chain, Uniqlo's new sustainability report promises a closer eye on suppliers.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 8, 2017

IA researchers urge DOT to share data with logistics providers

Imagine the potential safety and time efficiencies that could be achieved if trucking companies could avoid routes with high congestion, construction or accidents.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • March 8, 2017

Poor pay, hours plague drivers in trucking industry

Even with a significant labor shortage of drivers in 2017, there is no clear solution to bridging the gap.

By Jennifer McKevitt • March 8, 2017