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63rd Annual Food Shippers of America Conference

Carter Logistics

The conference was so successful that it required the use of a second hotel in Desert Ridge to handle the exceptional group of transportation and logistics professionals from the food industry. One such option, BNSF, attended with Intermodal trucking providers. Attendees included J.M.

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Connected Logistics is the Future of Global Trade

Blue Grace Logistics

In the next 2 to 3 years, analysts predict the connected logistics industry to be worth USD 40 – 50 Billion. Now shippers can track their shipments from the time it leaves their warehouse or factory till the time it reaches the final place of delivery right on the platform where they booked the transport.

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Ocean Cargo Update: Reversal of Fortune for Rates?

247 Customs Broker

There are some signs that the ocean carrier industry is moving towards a recovery from overcapacity and low freight rates, say some leading experts. According to the report, logistics managers may soon see impacts resulting from the industry’s reconfiguration into two? As controlling power within?the

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5 Best Practices for Chemical Logistics Success in Times of Crisis

CLX Logistics

Chemical companies have to partner with third-party logistics providers that can develop customized programs tailored to their industry. Learn about these best practices, and then get expert tips for putting them into action. An effective two-pronged approach means staying abreast of both the overall transportation market (e.g.,

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Logistics Trends & The State of Freight: A Freighter’s World – Moving Cargo in 2018

Forto

A 20-Second Logistics Industry Overview. The global logistics industry is in a state of turmoil. Growth across air, ground and sea transport is pushing shippers’ budgets to their limits. Available capacity is barely making a dent in capacity woes in ground transport. This means average transport costs will rise.