Port Operators Unveil Comprehensive End-to-End Offerings
As the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the significance of global supply chains, Canadian port operators are expanding their services beyond traditional freight handling.
The Impact of the Internet on Air Travel
The rise of online ticket booking revolutionized the way people purchase flights, offering transparency and convenience.
Implications and Potential Outcomes of Impending Deep Sea Mining Permits
The International Seabed Authority (ISA), responsible for regulating the ocean floor, is set to resume negotiations on deep-sea mining permits.
Girl Scouts Rock the Supply Chain: Empowering Young Leaders in Logistics and Innovation
In South Florida, the Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida collaborated with Ryder, a Miami-based company, to develop a special patch program called "Girl Scouts and the Supply Chain."
Fourth of July Gas Prices Plummet to Unprecedented Lows
As Americans gear up for the Fourth of July weekend, they can celebrate significantly lower gas prices compared to last year.
The South Emerges as the New Economic Powerhouse with a US$100B Wealth Migration
The Southeastern region of the United States, known as the "New New South," is experiencing a significant economic shift with the rise of electric-vehicle factories and battery plants.
Experts Highlight AI Maturity Gap and Emphasize Human Expertise
Experts from leading companies such as ServiceNow, Fannie Mae, Fujitsu, and Enable have expressed the view that AI is not yet mature enough to bring about a revolution in procurement.
Saudi Arabia Launches Inaugural Air Taxi Service
Saudi Arabia has achieved a significant milestone in its pursuit of commercial electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) operations with the successful completion of the first test flight of a flying taxi.
Illinois Prohibits Facial Recognition Usage by Drones
Illinois has enacted a new law, the Drones as First Responders Act, which prohibits law enforcement from using facial recognition technology on drones, except in cases of preventing terrorist attacks or when immediate action is necessary to save lives.
CPOs Strengthen Supplier Relationships to Achieve Cost and ESG Goals, Finds Report
CPOs face challenges in meeting cost plans due to inflation but are prioritizing operational efficiency, ESG initiatives, digital transformation, and cost reduction, according to a Deloitte survey.
Is there deception afoot with the push for expensive electric cars?
The author argues that electric vehicles (EVs) are not true innovations but rather a result of government support and artificial market incentives.
It’s a shaky pharmaceutical supply chain
The ongoing drug shortage crisis in the United States, particularly in the field of cancer drugs, highlights the failures of the pharmaceutical supply chain and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Diesel Fuel Taxes to Increase in Multiple States from July 1st
As the average price of diesel fuel shows a downward trend, several states in the US are preparing to make changes to their diesel fuel taxes, effective from July 1st.
Panama Canal Maintains Restrictions as Drought Impacts Lake Levels
The Panama Canal will continue to impose draft restrictions on shippers due to a drought that has caused water levels in its main lake to reach a four-year low.
ZIM Defies Transpacific Capacity Exodus as MSC Takes the Lead
Ocean carriers have reduced their capacity on the transpacific trade route by almost a quarter in the past year due to low freight rates.
Experts in the trucking industry predict that the slow times will persist
Trucking industry experts gathered at SMC3 Connections 2023 conference predict that the freight recession will continue, with a potential relief expected in early 2024.
What can we learn from the UPS strike in 1997?
The 1997 UPS strike exposed the risks associated with relying on a single carrier for business operations, impacting companies across various sectors.
The Influence of Food Shippers on Transportation Sustainability
Consumer demand for sustainable products is driving the need for environmental responsibility in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) and food industry.
Supreme Court Ends Use of Race in College Admissions, Rejects Affirmative Action
The Supreme Court delivered a ruling that deems race-conscious admission policies at Harvard College and the University of North Carolina unconstitutional, effectively ending affirmative action in higher education.