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The Journey to End-to-End (E2E) Supply Chain Visibility Is Ongoing

Logistics Viewpoints

A recent survey of global supply chain leaders suggests to me that the industry risks losing momentum. It means being able to see where a shipment or an order is while it’s in transit — whether on a truck, a railcar, an ocean liner or a cargo plane — anywhere in the world. Global supply chains are mind-bogglingly complex.

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2018 Warehouse/Distribution Center Equipment Survey: Automation & Robotics Lead Robust Outlook

247 Customs Broker

If there were one clear-cut conclusion to be drawn from our “2018 Warehouse and Distribution Center (DC) Equipment Survey,” it would be that the outlook for spending is bullish. At the same time, the survey revealed growing interest in the use of relatively new types of technology, including robotics, drones and smart glasses.

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2019 Cargo Volumes at Port of Los Angeles Nears Record

Logistics Manager

The Port of Los Angeles moved near-record cargo in 2019 with a total of 9,337,632 TEUs, just short of the second-best year in their 113-year history despite the ongoing trade war between USA and China. The system covers 95% of all the containerized cargo flowing through the Port.

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Peak Shipping Season Update: What’s Driving Change in the Industry?

GlobalTranz

A 2021 Peak Shipping Season survey conducted by Edelman Intelligence found hiring to be a strong concern among supply chain decision makers with 90% having a strong need to increase hiring to account for peak season and beyond. Port backlogs and cargo limitations are undermining efficiency while warehouse and storage space remain challenging.

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Trade Groups Come Together Over Safety

Logistics Business Magazine

The coming together of five organisations with shared visions for the safety and security of global trade will take advantage of unified information and data sources to bring greater awareness and understanding of issues with the goal of producing preventative output.

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Top Game-Changing Logistics Trends for 2024: Redefining Global Supply Chains

3PL Links

Uber, for instance, saw a trend in the logistics industry in 2017 and introduced Uber Freight, a platform that links truck drivers with businesses that require cargo transportation. In addition to giving drivers the advantage of finding loads faster, the procedure streamlines the operations of businesses that have to move cargo.

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34th Annual Salary Survey: Salary growth slows, tasks soar

247 Customs Broker

More than 500 qualified respondents to our “34th Annual Salary Survey” report that their salaries moved up only incrementally last year. This year’s survey again draws the most feedback from successful logistics managers who have been climbing the executive ladder for some time. Uneven compensation.

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