Category: Logistics

June 26, 2024

Dozens of U.S. industry associations urged the White House to help restart stalled talks between East and Gulf coast dockworkers and port operators, saying a strike is the last thing the economy needs amid already strained global supply chains. Earlier […]

June 19, 2024

Geekplus, the global leader in mobile robot and smart logistics solutions, is helping PChome Online, Taiwan’s leading e-commerce brand, meet next-day delivery targets amid huge growth in online sales. Hundreds of Geekplus Shelf-to-Person robots have been deployed in Taiwan’s largest […]

June 6, 2024

If you run a metal fabrication shop, you know the struggles of dealing with sheet metal inventory. Unloading pallets, burying material, damaging sheets while moving them – it’s a constant battle to keep things organized and undamaged. But what if […]

May 20, 2024

Efficiency is the heartbeat of any successful transportation organization. In an industry where time is money, investing in the right technology solutions becomes a strategic imperative. Technology can be transformative, and with smart investments you can elevate the efficiency of […]

May 15, 2024

The logistics industry has undergone significant changes, driven by technological advancements and the need for more efficient supply chains. Here are some key trends and innovations that have reshaped the manufacturing landscape: Elastic Logistics: Adapting to Dynamic Demand In 2024, […]

May 14, 2024

It’s official: The Biden administration has completed its long-awaited review of “Section 301” tariffs on Chinese goods, and is moving to increase rates on a number of products in critical sectors. U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai will be charged with […]

April 24, 2024

The Biden administration is laying out more of its vision for decarbonizing the nation’s freight industry, including plans for standardizing charging infrastructure for electric trucks and accelerating the adoption of emission-free big rigs. The multipronged initiative takes aim at a […]

April 10, 2024

Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich) and eight other House Democrats sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai on Tuesday urging action to mitigate the imminent danger posed by the expansion of Chinese automotive exports […]

March 27, 2024

In the wake of a chaotic few years in the global supply chain, including factors such as geopolitical tensions, trade disputes, and climate change-induced disruptions, manufacturers have recognized supply chain resiliency as vital to their success. What many may not […]

March 19, 2024

In December U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Tom Cotton (R-AR) and a dozen other colleagues sent a letter to the Biden administration’s national security advisor alleging Mexico, in breach of a trade deal it reached with the United States in […]

March 14, 2024

Following a slump in profits in 2023, German container shipping company Hapag-Lloyd expects earnings to decline again in 2024. “We have made a satisfactory start to the current financial year, but the economic and political environment remains volatile and challenging […]

March 13, 2024

China’s Xiaomi to start first EV deliveries this month, reports Reuters, on the smartphone manufacturer’s pivot to electric vehicle production. Tesla’s Chinese rival is launching more cheap EVs, reports Quartz, on the new BYD product that retails in China for […]

February 29, 2024

Fourth-quarter financial results from within the trucking industry showed carriers continue to navigate a sluggish market with little signs of a turnaround, according to analysts. “On the truckload side, we’re still searching for a way out,” TD Cowen analyst Jason […]

February 23, 2024

The anticipated safety and economic benefits of autonomous trucking — and the potentially lucrative business prospects associated with this emerging field — have ­attracted an influx of innovators and entrepreneurs determined to bring highly automated driving technology to the commercial […]

February 16, 2024

Universal Logistics Holdings beat fourth-quarter expectations despite experiencing a year-over-year decline in revenue and earnings, the company detailed Feb. 15. The Warren, Mich.-based asset-light transportation and logistics company posted net income of $21.4 million, or 81 cents a diluted share, […]

February 8, 2024

For the first time in more than two decades, the United States imported more goods from Mexico than China, Census data revealed on Wednesday. This apparent world trade transformation, along with news of a more than 10% reduction in the […]

January 31, 2024

Insufficient safety measures in warehouse and distribution centers can have severe repercussions, including injuries, operational downtime, product losses, property damages, and potential legal actions. Of particular concern are accidents involving collisions between forklifts or other vehicles and employees or visitors. […]

January 30, 2024

The appetite for speedy package delivery is skyrocketing around the planet. Americans do more than 15% of their shopping online, with digital purchases of groceries, shoes, pet food and other goods quadrupling over the past decade to $1 trillion a […]

January 17, 2024

New data from Tradeshift suggests a modest uptick in global trade activity during Q4 following an acceleration in new orders during the quarter. According to Tradeshift’s latest Index of Global Trade Health, global trade transaction volumes improved to 4 points […]

December 27, 2023

The Catalyst: Pandemic and Supply Chain Vulnerabilities The pandemic was a key catalyst in this transition, exposing the fragility of traditional supply chains. Businesses encountered severe disruptions due to the lack of redundancy in their networks, leading to shortages amidst […]