Transportation News
Retailers Pivot Supply Chain Strategy, Seek Red Sea Alternatives
As Houthi attacks continue in the Red Sea, retailers are scrambling to find alternative methods for moving their inventory, including exploring more air freight options and boosting inventory.
West Coast Ports Could Benefit from Global Trade Disruptions
While shifting Asian cargo from East Coast to West Coast U.S. ports adds time and cost, it is one option shippers have to counter continued risk in the Red Sea.
UPS, FedEx Demand Surcharges to Kick in Next Week
UPS joined FedEx in announcing it will extend demand surcharges to packages effective Jan. 14.
Shipping Rates Are on the Rise as Disruptions Continue in Red Sea, Panama Canal
As shippers navigate goods around low water levels in the Panama Canal and risks in the Red Sea, rates are rising and the risk of downstream disruptions is growing.
Bullwhip vs. Inventory Accelerator: What is Driving Market Dynamics?
The bullwhip effect is used by many economists to explain current inventory market dynamics, but it is another term – inventory accelerator – that more accurately reflects what is happening.
Talking Supply Chain: The Playbook for Success
While most companies collect operational data, many use it incorrectly, but following the Supply Chain Playbook can change that.
The 2024 General Rate Increase Guide for UPS and FedEx
Reveel's shipping intelligence platform solution helps businesses navigate rate increases, fees, surcharges, changes to zone and dimension rates and other expenses helping level the playing field with UPS and FedEx.
Scope 3 Emissions from Freight Transportation
Today freight transportation contributes approximately 8% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. According to the International Transport Forum demand for freight transport is expected to triple by 2050.
Optimizing Parcel Spend with General Ledger Coding and Order Matching
GL coding and order matching can play pivotal roles in optimizing the financial and operational aspects of parcel shipping.
Tech Investment, Addressing Overcapacity Among 2024 Focus for Global Container Shipper Industry
Supply chain professionals in the global container shipping industry expect more technology investment and positive growth in the market in 2024.
Disruptive Technology Can be the Key to Navigating Economic Downturns
Economic downturns are a testing ground for innovation, and history proves that disruptive technology thrives in the face of adversity.
Parcel Shipping Best Practices
Josh Dunham, chief executive officer of Reveel, describes four best practices that parcel shippers are employing in their relationships with carriers today.
Weak Dry Van Truckload Pricing Conditions to Persist into New Year
Given where spot market prices are at and demand for services holding steady, slow attrition of capacity should help stave off further downward pressure on rates, says Michigan State’s Jason Miller.
Outsourcing eCommerce Fulfillment to a 3PL
To excel in the swiftly-moving sphere of eCommerce fulfillment, it is essential to establish a robust infrastructure that encompasses people, processes, and systems. This infrastructure should be flexible enough to cater to the varying demands of your business and your customers. However, building a dependable infrastructure can prove to be a challenging task. This is the reason why several merchants opt for the assistance of third-party logistics (3PL) providers.
Navigating Cultural, Country Differences When Nearshoring Operations
While nearshoring can be a risk mitigation tool, it’s important for businesses to consider the differences between countries, including cultural, trade and even weather patterns.
A.P. Moller-Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd Halt Commercial Shipping in Red Sea
Two global shipping giants, A.P. Moller-Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, announced on Friday that they are pausing shipping in the Red Sea following continued attacks on commercial ships in the region.
An Early Delivery for Christmas: A Healthy Supply Chain
The combination of consumer spending continuing to remain resilient, retailers with inventory and delivery providers with capacity add up to a supply chain delivering this Christmas.
Global Trade Tensions, Material Shortages Not Expected to Ease in 2024
Global trade tensions and continued material shortages will continue to hamper the supply chain in 2024 says a Deloitte forecast.
Selecting the Right Transportation Management System (TMS)
Transportation is critical to today’s supply chain. Without it, getting goods to your customers simply doesn’t happen. Whether you are moving goods yourself, or paying someone to do it, transportation management is critical to your success. Learn what to look for with this TMS Buyer’s Guide.
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