Karen E. Thuermer

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Karen E. Thuermer is a freelance journalist, focusing on logistics.

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Ocean Freight Goes Digital

New solutions, including blockchain, bring long awaited visibility to the industry.

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Mergers and Acquisitions Make Waves in the Ocean Carrier Sector

The liner shipping industry has experienced the most significant restructuring in its history, with more activity likely to occur.

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Changing Landscape among Carriers, Ports

Challenges lie ahead for both shippers and carriers of perishable cargo as the industry continues to transform.

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Machine Learning is Coming

More beneficial for companies in F&B, however, is the ability to capture information regarding demand as close to customer needs as possible.

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Cargo Theft is a Critical Issue to Food and Beverage Industry

The future of cargo theft in the food and beverage sector is unclear since time of year, economy, and accessibility all factor into what cargo criminals look for as a target.

'Ultimately, in the 3PL space, proven capability is king.' - Frank McGuigan, president and chief operating officer of Transplace

How to Choose a Logistics Partner

Growing market complexities require careful vetting of logistics partners.