Logistics Technology News

This is certain regarding the trucking industry in 2018: it will be the year of time management, as the electronic logging mandate makes supply chains less and less flexible while freight demand rises.

Acting CEO James Foote may have to reach out to disgruntled shippers in executing the late Hunter Harrison’s precision railroading strategy.

Concerning automation and related technological changes, even moderate productivity gains, combined with reliability and low labor costs, can be very appealing, says a marine engineer/port planner.

John LaRue headed the Corpus Christi port for 23 years; he will stay on as an adviser until he retires in June 2019.

Several port authorities told JOC’s Port Performance North America Conference on Wednesday that they take the threat very seriously.

Most of the improvement stems from the company's $44.1 million investment in new equipment, including three ship-to-shore gantry cranes, at the year’s start.

Global air logistics leaders say their focus for 2018 continues to be on technology and processes.

In addition to making life easier for port users regarding day-to-day operations information, the portal is also targeting predictive capabilities to enable the better allocation of resources and assets.

The federal truck safety watchdog agency and its state partners have chosen to “phase in” enforcement of the mandate, with the FMCSA granting several, temporary delays or partial exemptions.

Reducing CO2 emissions is gaining in importance for European shippers and their service providers, as Brussels grows impatient and pressure from consumers builds.

Do not expect the automation wave to engulf US marine terminals anytime soon.

Russian officials expect internet-based cargo bookings to account for up to 10 percent of bookings, perhaps more, in three years.

The electronic lock system's goal is to reduce en route theft, smuggling, and dumping of unwanted goods, but shippers say its cost is high, it will increase port congestion, and is not necessary.

The ports and their stakeholders are using big data and data sharing to drive process improvements for trucker appointments, chassis management, and extended gate hours.

The union is prepared to avoid bargaining until the current coastwide contract expires on Sept. 30, 2018.

Four shipping carriers will help steer the New York Shipping Exchange.

The arrival of Uber into the trucking market this year seems well-timed and possibly transformative.

Morocco is aggressively attracting foreign companies through its special economic zone system.

Considering how advanced some industries are in digitizing their processes, the maritime industry is still far behind.

Poland's bid to become a European hub was sealed when the leading ocean carriers opened Gdansk up to direct calls from Asia.

Software tools enable shippers to use dashboards and graphical analysis to achieve least-cost freight routing and rating, tendering, and tracking.

Supply chain reliability is something that regularly features as a pain point in shipper discussions, and technology providers are developing visibility tools to tackle the problem.

A partnership announced Tuesday giving Bolloré Logistics’ customers access to a business-to-business e-commerce website reflects the interest of logistics providers in the sector.

Maersk Line has appointed the president of its Latin American and Caribbean operations to head its North American division.

“Even without the hurricane it still would have been difficult to get these loads moved.”

Securing air cargo space for customers in a tightening market has led to Flexport chartering freighters during the peak season with plans to set up a weekly freighter schedule in 2018.

There is a rocky road ahead.

Allcargo Logistics Ltd. seems to be another victim of an Indian government trade reform.

Choosing the right startup has more chance of providing a rapid return on investment compared with a long-term commitment to a costly digital solution that may or may not work.

The sales figures surrounding China's Single's Day are predictably large, but the online shopping promotion continues robust 2017 e-commerce demand that is driving up air cargo volume.

False logs are an "epidemic," and shippers are vulnerable, speakers tell the JOC Inland Distribution Conference. The latest federal data back them up.

DHL has reported its eighth consecutive quarter of growth as time-definite shipments drive up revenue and volume.

Consumers’ embrace of e-commerce appears to be permanent.

Anheuser-Busch InBev seeks a special ingredient that would make its supply chain flow as smoothly and freely as lager from a tap: dynamic, real-time shipment data.

Maersk is preparing to release its third quarter results that will reflect the heavy impact of a cyber attack that brought the carrier's container handling divisions to a standstill.

The willingness of container carriers to sell capacity to resellers who openly distribute rates to the market is fueling rate volatility.

The primary issue is with “field formations” that must still set up systems and procedures for handling RFID e-sealed containers.

As the Dec. 18 ELD mandate draws closer, Ryder System said it will equip all of its rental trucks with portable ELDs, helping short-term truck renters comply with the law.

E-commerce is accelerating, underpinning an uptick in global trade and US economic growth, XPO's Jacobs said.