COVID-19 creates dangerous shipper divide: CSCMP US shippers are divided into two camps — those experiencing growth during the COVID-19 crisis, which consist mostly of companies producing goods deemed essential during the pandemic — and those experiencing slowdowns, the… COVID-19 creates dangerous shipper divide: CSCMP Journal of Commerce
Read More →Pandemic pushes US shippers to rethink sourcing, tech spend
on June 23, 2020in Industry News
Pandemic pushes US shippers to rethink sourcing, tech spend Higher corporate visibility for logistics during the COVID-19 pandemic will accelerate a supply-chain transformation already under way as businesses rethink sourcing options, inventory, and transportation choices and invest more in technology, according to the latest… Pandemic pushes US shippers to rethink sourcing, tech spend Journal of […]
Read More →JOC Uncharted: Widdows says focus on differentiation augurs well for carriers
on June 12, 2020in Industry News
JOC Uncharted: Widdows says focus on differentiation augurs well for carriers Container lines are right to focus on speed-based services and data products in lieu of cost-cutting in the current COVID-19 environment, according to the… JOC Uncharted: Widdows says focus on differentiation augurs well for carriers Journal of Commerce
Read More →Flexport new configurability tools hint at broader aims
on June 11, 2020in Industry News
Flexport new configurability tools hint at broader aims Flexport on Thursday unveiled new system customization features for its shipper customers that signal a growing desire by… Flexport new configurability tools hint at broader aims Journal of Commerce
Read More →Voltmann leaving TIA as stronger 3PL force in the industry
on June 10, 2020in Industry News
Voltmann leaving TIA as stronger 3PL force in the industry Robert Voltmann in September will step down as head of the Transportation Intermediaries Association, after driving its transformation over 23 years from a financially weak group with little voice on Capitol Hill to a stable force with three times the membership and congressional influence.Voltmann — […]
Read More →E2open fires free visibility salvo
on June 10, 2020in Industry News
E2open fires free visibility salvo The supply chain software provider E2open has begun offering shipper customers free in-transit cargo visibility across all regions and modes of transportation, a move that… E2open fires free visibility salvo Journal of Commerce
Read More →Procurement bot software attracts VC attention
on June 4, 2020in Industry News
Procurement bot software attracts VC attention A software provider that builds procurement bots for shippers on Thursday snagged $18 million in venture capital funding, a further sign that investors see the logistics industry gravitating toward… Procurement bot software attracts VC attention Journal of Commerce
Read More →Alibaba offers logistics, finance services to B2B platform
on June 2, 2020in Industry News
Alibaba offers logistics, finance services to B2B platform Alibaba on Tuesday unveiled offerings aimed at allowing buyers and sellers on its business-to-business platform to instantly add supply chain finance… Alibaba offers logistics, finance services to B2B platform Journal of Commerce
Read More →Trade finance appeal garners forwarder $15 million injection
on June 1, 2020in Industry News
Trade finance appeal garners forwarder million injection The intersection of logistics and trade finance continues to grow, as reflected by a $15 million Series A round of venture… Trade finance appeal garners forwarder million injection Journal of Commerce
Read More →Infographic: Categorizing the forwarding technology wave
on June 1, 2020in Industry News
Infographic: Categorizing the forwarding technology wave Technology investment by forwarders has traditionally revolved around solutions that help them manage so-called back-office functions like accounting, human resources, and sales. That eventually expanded to include tools related to purchase order management, shipment management, and cargo visibility as shippers sought logistics services beyond the securing of… Infographic: Categorizing […]
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