Logistics Trends

Atlanta-based global freight transportation and logistics services provider UPS said that effective June 1, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Brian Newman will leave the company.

The company said earlier this week it opened up a second multiclient facility logistics facility located in El Paso, Texas, which is in close proximity to the Ysleta Port of Entry, which it said is the largest commercial port in the El Paso district, as well as a critical trade corridor for northbound goods out of Juarez, Mexico.

Expecting the unexpected going back to the onset of the pandemic in March 2020 has really been a part of supply chain and logistics lexicon. As we know, there were many logistics and supply chain “lessons learned” coming out of the pandemic, which clearly still remain intact today, especially including the need for supply chain resiliency and preparedness, as well as flexible and nimble deployment of labor, assets, and technology, among others.

A new Microsoft report on last-mile delivery reveals that speed and cost are the two most important factors, as customer satisfaction takes a backseat,

The adoption of GenAI marks a paradigm shift in logistics KPI reporting, promising enhanced efficiency and agility for logistics operations.

UPS' President of Supply Chain Solutions Bill Seward discusses supply chain strategy, technology investments, and more at MODEX 2024.

BlueGrace's Logistics Confidence Index for Q2 2024 reveals cautious sentiment among shippers amidst stable market conditions, focusing on revenue and inventory concerns.

Ways in which industry stakeholders have adjusted to a post-pandemic market, coupled with how they are moving forward, were front and center in a Logistics Management reader survey of 156 freight transportation, logistics, and supply chain stakeholders.

Company officials explained that the driver for this new office is focused on meeting increased demand in cross-border services, in tandem with February U.S. Census Bureau data indicating Mexico has moved past China as the leading exporter to the U.S. for the first time since 2002.

The supply chain and workforce that make up the sector are constantly evolving. Labor shortages in transportation and warehousing are quick to make headlines, but job opportunities across the supply chain continue to go unfilled despite promising pay and benefits.

Bozeman discussed his acclimation to C.H. Robinson, coming over from Amazon, where he served as Vice President of Amazon Transportation Services, and leadership roles at Caterpillar Inc., Harley-Davidson, and Ford Motor Company prior to that. Other topics covered in this wide-ranging interview included: the freight econonomy; various initiatives C.H. Robinson has focused on in recent months, and the increasing role of the supply chain, among others. Their conversation follows below.

Hedehusene, Denmark-based global 3PL DSV said it is setting up shop with a new office in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, with a key focus on the region’s healthcare and pharmaceutical presence, with DSV noting that the latter providing what DSV called a “compelling opportunity” to provide specialized logistics services for the healthcare and life sciences sectors.

Mayo Clinic, Intermountain Health achieve Masters status for the sixth consecutive year

More companies are moving to reduce their sourcing exposure to China, finds AlixPartners survey.

Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently caught up with DHL Express U.S. CEO Greg Hewitt to discuss various topics, including: the 2023 Peak Season; the freight economy; and variuous logistics trends and themes. Their conversation is below.