Logistics, not transport problems, slow vaccine distribution Efforts to distribute COVID-19 vaccines are running into roadblocks, most often at the state level, casting some doubt on assumptions that vaccine distribution would place… Logistics, not transport problems, slow vaccine distribution Journal of Commerce
Read More →Outlook 2021: Shippers face new twists, risky turns in pandemic-altered market
on January 4, 2021in Industry News
Outlook 2021: Shippers face new twists, risky turns in pandemic-altered market This story appears in the print edition of the Jan. 4, 2021, Journal of Commerce Annual Review and Outlook.Supply chain practitioners looking for a game plan in 2021… Outlook 2021: Shippers face new twists, risky turns in pandemic-altered market Journal of Commerce
Read More →Skou comments on US exporter bookings highlight political sensitivities
on December 29, 2020in Industry News
Skou comments on US exporter bookings highlight political sensitivities Maersk CEO Søren Skou has pledged to help exporters secure oft-elusive bookings, highlighting how the top global container line is publicly declaring… Skou comments on US exporter bookings highlight political sensitivities Journal of Commerce
Read More →project44 eyes IPO following fresh $100 million investment
on December 21, 2020in Industry News
project44 eyes IPO following fresh 0 million investment Multimodal freight visibility provider project44 on Monday announced its largest venture capital investment to date and acknowledged that an initial public offering is a possibility within the next two… project44 eyes IPO following fresh 0 million investment Journal of Commerce
Read More →Freightos builds ‘freight-as-a-service’ plug-in for e-commerce marketplaces
on December 21, 2020in Industry News
Freightos builds ‘freight-as-a-service’ plug-in for e-commerce marketplaces The logistics software provider Freightos has developed application programming interfaces (APIs) designed to allow e-commerce marketplaces such as Alibaba and UAE-based Tradeling to plug international instant pricing, booking,… Freightos builds ‘freight-as-a-service’ plug-in for e-commerce marketplaces Journal of Commerce
Read More →Shippers facing ‘different game’ in 2021 as freight costs rise
on December 15, 2020in Industry News
Shippers facing ‘different game’ in 2021 as freight costs rise US businesses shipping freight face tough service contract and pricing talks with all types of carriers in the months ahead, as… Shippers facing ‘different game’ in 2021 as freight costs rise Journal of Commerce
Read More →BlueX and Catapult partner on instant quotes
on December 15, 2020in Industry News
BlueX and Catapult partner on instant quotes Ocean freight quoting and booking software provider BlueX Trade is partnering… BlueX and Catapult partner on instant quotes Journal of Commerce
Read More →Technology providers take aim at commercial invoice challenge
on December 9, 2020in Industry News
Technology providers take aim at commercial invoice challenge Demand for commercial invoice (CI) automation tools is picking up due to a need for intermediaries to digitize data in those… Technology providers take aim at commercial invoice challenge Journal of Commerce
Read More →DCSA targets longstanding hurdle with electronic BL standard
on December 8, 2020in Industry News
DCSA targets longstanding hurdle with electronic BL standard The Digital Container Shipping Association on Tuesday released standards for electronic bills of lading and shipping instructions, making progress on a lack of harmonization… DCSA targets longstanding hurdle with electronic BL standard Journal of Commerce
Read More →Startup snares investment to help logistics teams avoid email
on December 7, 2020in Industry News
Startup snares investment to help logistics teams avoid email Workplace collaboration software startup Sedna Systems has announced a $10 million series A funding round, the latest in a string of venture… Startup snares investment to help logistics teams avoid email Journal of Commerce
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