2020

One of the important technologies that have emerged over the past few is that of artificial intelligence (AI).

Historical data isn't worthless, but it won't work alone in times of unpredictable demand.

Airfreight volume fell nearly 14% year over year (YoY) in July, according to the latest numbers from the International Air Transport Association. Freight capacity fell 31% YoY in July.

Organizations across all industries—from automotive, consumer goods, and pharmaceuticals to transportation, electronics, and oil and gas—have felt the disruptive effect of the coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19 dealt an unprecedented blow to the global supply chain. Almost overnight, demand skyrocketed in some sectors and plummeted in others, forcing manufacturers and their suppliers to adapt on the fly.

COVID-19 has shed light on the importance of shippers being prepared to work through unforeseen market conditions.

It’s a difficult time to be a supplier. As companies conserve cash amid difficult economic conditions, suppliers are often the ones who feel the financial strain.

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COVID-19 has upset economic forecasts and forced many companies worldwide to rethink their business strategy plan for the future.

With billions of vaccine doses needed, any loss due to cold transport or logistics issues is problematic.

The deadly spread of COVID-19, and the economic and trade disruption the pandemic has caused, is prompting port managers to examine new ways to improve risk management and digital processes.

More than 60% of logistics companies will use data and artificial intelligence to ship goods ahead of purchase orders in the next three to five years, according to an Ericsson survey of nearly 2,000 logistics professionals from China, Germany, Sweden and the United States. Of the individuals surveyed, 667 were in decision-making roles

COVID-19 has brought about a digital transformation with businesses transferring their operations to deal with restricted movement, supply interruption, and office closures.

Freight shipping has become an integral part of most companies’ customer service. Americans have become accustomed to having a wide choice of products available at any time and having those products delivered to their address, no matter where they live.

To the uninitiated, a warehouse might appear to be less hazardous than a factory or mill.

A.P. Moller - Maersk, Danone, Mercedes-Benz AG, Microsoft, Natura & Co., Nike, Starbucks, Unilever, and Wipro have formed the Transform to net-zero initiative in partnership with the Environmental Defense Fund and BSR, a global nonprofit organization and consultancy dedicated to sustainable business practices, according to an announcement Tuesday.

On July 7, the International Trade Centre rolled out a new tool to track the types and prevalence of trade policies designed to promote more trade by women-owned businesses.

When hand sanitizer was in short supply, nontraditional producers retooled operations and worked with suppliers to fill the gap.

U.S. railroads originated 794,256 carloads in June 2020, a 22% year-over-year (YoY) decline, and 1,004,933 intermodal containers, a 6% YoY drop, according to the latest numbers from the Association of American Railroads (AAR).

Many historians credit the Chinese in ancient Liuyang with creating the first natural firecracker around 200 B.C. Roasting bamboo caused it to explode due to its hollow air pockets.