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Supply Chain Visibility
Supply Chain Pressure Remains Pain Point Amid Red Sea Crisis
The escalation of the “Red Sea Crisis” amid heightened geopolitical tensions between Israel and Hamas has sent ripples through global trade and operations.
Rail & Intermodal
Potential Canadian Rail Strike Causes Increased Stress Along West Coast
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Major Trade Laws Hinge on the Election: How This Impacts Nearshorers
Supply Chain Visibility
Allianz Trade Study Finds 8 Out of 10 Companies Feel Confident About Exports
AI/AR
Executives Invest Millions in Sustainability and AI-Driven Supply Chains
Trucking
Shippers Forecast Stabilizing Market for Q3
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Ocean Ports & Carriers
How Baltimore Bridge Collapse Continues to Impact Shipments
Baltimore is running out of freight to pick up due to the lack of inbound shipments, so the containers at port have been sitting for a while.
Warehousing
Nominations Close June 7 for 2024 Women in Supply Chain Award
This award recognizes female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network. Submissions close June 7!
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Ocean Ports & Carriers
Descartes Data Shows Resilient Economy Despite Global Instability
In April, U.S. container import volumes increased 3% from March and 9.3% when compared to the same month last year, consistent with a strong and resilient economy in the face of global instability, according to data from Descartes Systems Group.
Trucking
Uber Freight Data Reveals Resilient Economy, Stable Supply Chains
The freight market continues to remain stable and in shippers’ favor, according to recent data from Uber Freight. Consumer spending has recovered from a winter slowdown, and the manufacturing sector has expanded for the first time in 16 months.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
China's Container Prices Experience Rising Volatility
Container prices in China are experiencing significant volatility, with rates changing rapidly within just a few days.
Trucking
Factors Influencing the Cross-Border Market’s Peak Season
Besides normal seasonality, several factors may influence cross-border demand, supply and rates during this critical period.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
North American Transborder Freight up 7.5%
Recent data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) reveals North American transborder freight was up 7.5% in February 2024 from February 2023.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
What Shippers Need to Know: Why Emissions is Key to Sustainability
Measuring and understanding scope 3 emissions takes time and a trusted partner, and reducing emissions tends to require more long-term solutions.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Diesel Prices Put Shippers Conditions in Negative Territory
FTR’s January Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) fell into negative territory in February for the first time since September 2023.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Geopolitical Volatility Prompts Elevated Container Leasing Rates
A year-to-date (YTD) analysis of global container leasing transactions by Container xChange shows a notable uptick in average rates since the beginning of 2024, indicating an uptick in demand for container leasing services,
Ocean Ports & Carriers
How Baltimore Bridge Collapse Continues to Impact Shipments
Baltimore is running out of freight to pick up due to the lack of inbound shipments, so the containers at port have been sitting for a while.
Supply Chain Visibility
Global Trade Activity Indicates Rebound in Demand for Manufactured Goods
New data from Tradeshift's Q1 Index of Global Trade Health paints an encouraging picture for global trade, with robust growth observed in China and the United States, alongside indications of a rebound in global demand for manufactured goods.
AI/AR
AI-Powered Planning Tool for Shipping Liners
Bearing AI launched an AI-powered Deployment Planner to help liners better balance the complexities of environmental compliance with increasing demand for quicker transportation of goods and the need to meet profitability goals.
Risk/Compliance
Escalating Middle East Tensions Trigger Surge in Freight Rates
As the situation unfolds in the Middle East, stakeholders are closely monitoring developments and preparing for potential impacts on global trade and shipping markets.
Supply Chain Visibility
Digitalization Efforts to Help Shippers Navigate Complex Supply Chain Landscape
Digitalization will remain a linchpin of success, enabling all industry stakeholders to navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities that lie ahead in this dynamic world of global trade.
Risk/Compliance
Safeguarding Platform to Help Combat Fraud in Transportation and Logistics
Descartes Systems Group developed Descartes MacroPoint FraudGuard to help freight brokers, 3PLs and shippers identify and prevent fraudulent activities related to carrier information, load tracking, and shipment status.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Baltimore Bridge Collapse Results in Severe Rating for Atlantic Ocean
Index data from ITS Logistics reflects the considerable demand shifts for the Ports of Norfolk, New York, and New Jersey due to the recent Francis Scott Key Bridge damage.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
March U.S. Import Container Volume Continues Strong Trajectory
In March, U.S. container import volumes increased 0.4% from February, but jumped 15.7% when compared to the same month last year, according to research from Descartes Systems Group.
Supply Chain Visibility
Global Business Optimism Continues to Climb, Indicating Sustained Confidence
The latest quarterly report from Dun & Bradstreet highlights a sustained positive trend in the global business outlook, with the Global Business Optimism Index rising 5.4% quarter over quarter.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Container Traders Anticipate Rise in Disruptions and Increase in Container Prices
In the aftermath of the Baltimore bridge collision, supply chain professionals are anticipating price hikes, as indicated by a significant rise in sentiment for container price increases released by Container xChange.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Descartes Strengthens Global Trade Intelligence with OCR Acquisition
Descartes Systems Group acquired OCR Services, Inc. for $90 million.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
How Baltimore Bridge Collapse Impacts Movement of Vehicles, Raw Materials and More
While the full extent of the impact is yet to be determined, the collision is likely to have far-reaching consequences for the Port of Baltimore and its role in the regional and national economy.
Supply Chain Visibility
Red Sea Tensions: Why Real-Time Tracking is Mission-Critical for Food & Beverage
There’s an urgent need for the F&B industry to embrace and expand the use of advanced tools, ensuring resilience and agility through tumultuous waters.
Emerging Technologies
The Urgent Need for Digital Transformation in LatAm Food Logistics
Because Latin America (LatAm) is an emerging market in which many companies have yet to go fully digital, the opportunity is likely even greater. Here’s what digital transformation means for the logistics industry.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
China's Container Trade Faces Hold-Offs Due to Supply-Demand Imbalance
Data from Container xChange reveals that while there is a surplus of units held up in Russia, capacity in that region remains saturated.
Fleet Management
Kaleris Launches Yard Management Innovations
Kaleris introduced new capabilities in its yard management system (YMS) to improve efficiency, operational visibility and safety in yard operations.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Rock Stars of the Supply Chain and Pros to Know: Container Maintenance, Marino Group's David Miller Talks Worker Safety
David Miller, senior director of Container Maintenance Corporation and The Marino Group, was named one of our Rising Star award winners from this year’s Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award and Pros to Know award.
Risk/Compliance
Red Sea Attacks: Potential Economic Impact for the U.S.
Longer-term, this conflict and others will likely increase onshoring and near-sourcing initiatives. Here's why.
Risk/Compliance
Shipping Industry Better Prepared for Disruption: Study
The container shipping industry showed resilience in 2023 amid continued waves of disruption, with financial health strengthening even amid declining revenues, revenue pressure, geopolitical strife, and challenging capital markets.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Women in Supply Chain: Ship4wd's Carmit Glik Details Why Small Businesses Make the World go 'Round
Carmit Glik, CEO and founding member of Ship4wd and one of the 2023 Women in Supply Chain award winners, talks about the importance of small businesses.
Trucking
North American Transborder Freight Down 0.1% in December 2023
Total transborder freight by border is down in December 2023, compared to December 2022, according to recent data from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Trucking
RK Logistics Acquires On Time Trucking
RK Logistics Group Holdings, Inc. expanded its network with the acquisition of On Time Trucking, which provides regional LTL freight delivery in high-value, local interline services.