Monthly Archives for June 2018

Largely ignored by the C-Suite, logistics software finds new path A funny thing has happened in the last few years even as the role of chief supply chain officer hasn’t become quite so ubiquitous: on-demand, subscription-based software providers have begun to partner more than ever, creating networks of logistics capabilities that often mimic those promised […]

UPS hikes surcharges as carriers of all types eye fees UPS, the largest global transport provider, is raising surcharges on oversize packages and air freight, as carriers on land, sea, and air use fees to change shipper behavior. (Above: A UPS truck travels in the United States.) Photo credit: Shutterstock.com. The battle over freight surcharges […]

New look Maersk positions itself for evolving supply chain Concerning its first-quarter performance, Maersk CEO Soren Skou said, “We are starting to see the benefits of much better integration and collaboration between the previous independent units.” Photo credit: Shutterstock.com. It was a different Maersk that faced investors on May 17 to report its first-quarter results. Nowhere was […]

Maersk — an update on the ‘one-stop shipper shop’ project It was a different Maersk that faced investors on May 17 to report its first-quarter results. Nowhere was the swagger of prior years within the past decade when major vessel orders were announced, warnings issued to competitors that market share will be defended, or questions raised […]

Tangier Lobster’s winning strategy — a logistics plan ensuring freshness Nova Scotia-based Tangier Lobster does not cut corners nor does it nickel and dime transport providers. “We will pay extra for the very best logistics options because we have extremely valuable cargo and do not want to disappoint our customers,” Owner Stewart Lamont said. Photo […]

Tangier Lobster’s winning strategy – a logistics plan ensuring freshness Nova Scotia-based Tangier Lobster does not cut corners nor does it nickel and dime transport providers. “We will pay extra for the very best logistics options because we have extremely valuable cargo and do not want to disappoint our customers,” Owner Stewart Lamont said. Photo […]

Tokema International launches a digital marketing agency for the logistics sector LONDON, United Kingdom, May 16th, 2018 – Tokema International, a global supply chain company providing hands-on consultancy services to manufacturers, retailers and 3PL’s, announced today the launch of Tokema Digital, a digital marketing agency for the logistics industry.     This unique service was created […]

Brazil truckers end strike, but weeks will be needed to normalize trade One person was killed during the Brazil truckers’ strike, which also resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars in cargo damages, mainly foodstuffs and meat, along with widespread cargo delays. (Above: The truckers’ blockade on the Regis Bittencourt Highway near Sao Paulo earlier […]

TMS arms race heats up with latest WiseTech acquisition   The arms race among freight forwarding enterprise systems should be a boon for forwarders and their beneficial cargo owner customers by extending the number of applications available through a single platform. Photo credit: WiseTech Global. WiseTech Global’s purchase this week of cloud-based transportation management system […]