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This Week in Logistics News (June 15 – 21)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. May air cargo volumes rise amid global disruption Freight market pressured again in May, Cass data shows General Motors (GM) is accelerating sustainability efforts in its supply chain, focusing on logistics, materials, packaging, and supplier engagement. percent, which is up from 5.7

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Supply Chain & Logistics News Round Up (September 23rd-27th)

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply Chain & Logistics News Round-Up Sept 23rd- 27th This week I was busy attending various Climate Week NYC events, allowing me to step outside my usual bubble of supply chain and sustainability. NYC Climate Week is a great opportunity to learn and connect but now the real work begins!

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This Week in Logistics News (March 13 – 19)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now to this week’s logistics news. Pandemic has ‘forever altered’ need for logistics space. Washington farm exports crimped by cargo-container shortage. The new approach would enable global maritime cargo carriers to reduce greenhouse gases enough to meet the IMO’s 2050 50 percent reduction and zero-carbon emissions goals.

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The State of the Trucking Market in 2021

GlobalTranz

The state of the trucking market in 2021 is uncertain, filled with risk, and continues to evolve, making logistics management challenging.? Port backlogs, cargo limitations on container ships, and a lack of available equipment and port facility staffing.? Capacity Constraints Continue to Arise. As highlighted by?

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How a 3PL Empowers Shippers With LTL Transportation Stability

GlobalTranz

Port backlogs, cargo limitations on container ships, and a lack of available equipment and port facility staffing. Limited available real estate has further led to challenges as construction came to a halt in the past year. Increase Stability of Transportation Procurement and Management by Partnering With GlobalTranz.

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This Week in Logistics News (December 31, 2018 – January 4, 2019)

Talking Logistics

In the meantime, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon serves up 1 billion items through Prime over holidays (The Mercury News) Swamped With Inventory, U.S. warehouse vacancy currently stands at 4.3%, according to real-estate firm CBRE Inc., Stay tuned. Ace Hardware Corp.

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Innovation in the Supply Chain’s Last Mile

Enterra Insights

Increased e-commerce sales during the pandemic brought last mile logistics into the limelight. The staff at GlobalTranz notes, “Last mile logistics is among the most misunderstood parts of transportation networks. In addition, growth in e-commerce is radicalizing how shippers view last mile logistics.”[1]