Logistics News
Logistics Update: Retail Fulfillment Struggles, Supply Chain Risks, and New Predictive Analytics Solutions
Recently in logistics, American Eagle is facing challenges through the merger of Quiet Logistics and AirTerra into Quiet Platforms, A recent opinion piece from Glenn Riggs outlines what he believes are the biggest risk factors for the supply chain in 2024, Rockwell...
Logistics Update: UN Weighs In On Red Sea Crisis, Ocean Alliance Agreement Extends, and New Autonomous Inventory Management Software
The UN Conference on Trade and Development has released a report detailing the profound impact of recent attacks on Red Sea shipping, the Ocean Alliance vessel-sharing agreement has been extended, Fastfrate Group and CPKC Railway have announced the renewal and...
Logistics Industry Sees Growth, Retail Strategies For 2024 and Trade Organizations Unite Over Red Sea Crisis
Chris Jones, EVP of Descartes Systems Group recently published a thought piece highlighting what he believes are the four logistics and transport trends that will shape retail success in 2024, Warehouses are seeing a loss in demand as subleases become more popular,...
Logistics Update: Supply Chain Risks, Red Sea Crisis Continues To Impact Shipping, and Q4 Report From Index of Global Trade Health
A new round-up from Supply Chain Dive highlights supply chain trends and risks to look out for in 2024, The current spike in shipping costs from the Red Sea crisis poses a potential threat to long-term rates, Index of Global Trade Health reports growth for the...
The Future Of Fulfillment Struggles And Overstocking Challenges And New Acquisitions Made By IKEA and Flexport
Several companies are back-pedalling on promises after trying to keep up with Amazon, the Panama Canal is facing low water levels, and IKEA has made an acquisition in the logistics field. Meanwhile, retailers are confident that overstocking challenges are a thing of...
Online Shopping Looking At New Tracking Solutions, Solar-Powered Warehouses On The Way, And Amazon Drone Delivery Faces Difficulties
Online shopping continues to grow exponentially, FedEx is incorporating automation into its operations, DSV is constructing warehouses powered entirely by renewable energy, Amazon's Prime Air drone delivery service is facing regulatory hurdles, and CEVA Logistics has...
Shopify Sells Logistics Business, RFID Is On The Rise, Footwear Sales Are Up and Volta Trucks Is Coming To North America
Shopify is selling its logistics-fulfillment operations and 6 River Systems warehouse robotics operation. Meanwhile, RFID technology continues to gain popularity in the retail industry, with companies using it for self-checkout and improved inventory tracking. The...
Columbus Thrives as Logistics Hub, Uniqlo’s Parent Company Adopts RFID, and Freight Fraud on the Rise
The DHL Supply Chain is investing in the Ohio region. Uniqlo's parent company, Fast Retailing, has implemented RFID technology in its stores to improve its supply chain. E-commerce causes challenges in meeting the growing demand for faster delivery. American Airlines...
Warehouse Jobs Drop, Tesla’s Electric Semi Rollout, and FedEx Consolidates Companies
Warehouse jobs and ocean rates have recently seen major drops. Tesla has begun fulfilling electric semi truck orders. FedEx has announced the consolidation of 3 of its companies and Merlin is preparing to make autonomous delivery flights to Alaska. Warehouse Jobs At...
6 Rivers Mobile App, A.I. in Logistics and the Future of the Supply Chain and Shipping
6 Rivers Systems has announced a new mobile fulfillment app. Research from the University of Notre Dame finds that robots and A.I. complements workers. The Canadian government is allocating funds to support the supply chain. GLS has launched new shipping tiers at...
The Future of Air Cargo Remains Uncertain, Drone Delivery Heats Up, and the Expenses of Green Initiatives
The air cargo market is showing signs of recovery but its future is still uncertain. Zipline and Wing have both announced big developments in the race to expand drone delivery. Unifor CN workers have voted to strike as soon as March 21st. A report shows the expenses...
Freight Loading Gets Faster, Sam’s Club Expands, Hydrogen-Powered Trucks Advance, and Amazon Cuts More Costs
Trucking company ArcBest Corp. has launched a new freight management that allows warehouse workers to load and unload truck trailers significantly faster. The electronics industry has formed an advisory council to address supply chain issues. Sam's Club plans to build...
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