2020

Top 10 Transportation Trends to Watch for in 2020

Date 25.03.20 Section Markets News

A lot has been happening in the global transport sector over the last decade.

Cold chain stays steady as grocery demand heats up

Date 23.03.20 Section Markets News

Operational now, warehouses request regulatory help to continue battling COVID-19 disruption.

Trucking demand surges as retailers restock

Date 17.03.20 Section Markets News

Demand is spiking for inland trucking capacity as grocers and retailers look to restock their shelves with critical goods amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

Global Trade After the Pandemic

Date 16.03.20 Section Markets News

The staggering impact of the coronavirus pandemic on world trade is still reverberating and will for many months.

One, Two, 3pl … Or 4pl? Determining Which Makes The Most Sense For Your Business

Date 12.03.20 Section Markets News

The supply chain ecosystem is becoming more demanding as consumers are conditioned to expect nearly instantaneous free shipping and where order delays can inflict serious damage to brands.

44% of supply chain pros have no plan for China supply disruption

Date 11.03.20 Section Markets News

Almost 75% of U.S. businesses have experienced supply chain disruption as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, according to a survey by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) of 628 individuals conducted between February 22 and March 5.

How Can Businesses Prepare For A Worldwide Crisis? 4 Tips To Survive

Date 04.03.20 Section Markets News

The coronavirus that emerged in China is now shaking the world economy – including some major U.S. companies – and stoking fears of a global recession.

Do more robots mean a safer warehouse?

Date 03.03.20 Section Markets News

Fulfillment robotics pledge to make workers' jobs easier, but whether those jobs are safer is open for debate — even among those making and selling the technology.

Gartner: Circular supply chain investments must focus on reverse logistics

Date 27.02.20 Section Markets News

Gartner defines the circular economy as a model that focuses on the reuse of materials to minimize waste and natural resource consumption.

U.S. Wine Industry Is Drowning Its Sorrows Over Transatlantic Trade Spat

Date 24.02.20 Section Markets News

The United States imported $6.5 billion worth of wine in 2018, equal to 17 percent of total wine imports worldwide. We like our Rioja from Spain, Bordeaux from France, and Italian Vernaccia as much as our California counterparts.

Are You Prepared for the Outcome of the U.S.-China Trade War?

Date 21.02.20 Section Markets News

For exporters, importers, manufacturers and investors who are heavily involved in U.S.- China trade, the recent agreement provides potentially immense benefits – but still doesn’t end their uncertainty or anxieties about what the future may bring.

Coronavirus: A lesson in supply chain risk management

Date 20.02.20 Section Markets News

The Chinese government notified the World Health Organization of an unusual illness in the city of Wuhan last December 31.

5 Ways to Reduce Transportation Costs Efficiently in 2020

Date 12.02.20 Section Markets News

The turbulent economy has lately made it difficult for field service and transportation businesses to thrive.

87% of US businesses in China expect coronavirus to impact revenue

Date 10.02.20 Section Markets News

Eighty-seven percent of U.S. companies operating in China expect coronavirus to impact 2020 revenues, according to an announcement last week from The American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai.

Nuro's autonomous delivery vehicle cleared to hit the road

Date 07.02.20 Section Markets News

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Thursday announced it granted autonomous vehicle (AV) company Nuro a temporary exemption from certain federal requirements on low-speed driverless vehicles.

NTG Slides Between Old Guard and Freight-Forwarding Disruptors

Date 03.02.20 Section Markets News

There is one common theme among newish freight-forwarding disruptors.

AI is reshaping transportation. Railroads can get on board or miss out

Date 30.01.20 Section Markets News

The White House recently issued draft principles for governing the use of artificial intelligence across sectors, including transportation.

Rule of Law is the Bedrock of Trade Agreements

Date 28.01.20 Section Markets News

One could argue that the fundamental goal of any trade agreement is to promote and undergird government adherence to rule of law, which in turn enables private economic activity to thrive.

U.S.-China Trade War of 2019 Spills into 2020 for Ports, Shippers and Manufacturers

Date 23.01.20 Section Markets News

The Jan. 15 signing of a U.S.-China Phase One agreement did spawn a sigh of relief among those troubled by the trade tensions between the two nations.

The Trucking Industry’s Fuel Efficiency is Still Far Too Low, While Carbon Output is Far Too High

Date 21.01.20 Section Markets News

In 2017, the EPA reported that the transportation sector is the leading contributor of carbon emissions in the U.S.