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Combating Supply Chain Threats: Strategies to Reduce Risk
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (478+ words) Cross-border logistics is entering a phase where digital infrastructure and security are becoming critical. The result: cybersecurity is no longer an IT function'it's an existential risk to business continuity and trust. 1. Assess your risk exposure. Cyber threats span across industries,…...
IN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions
1+ week, 4+ day ago (487+ words) China Eastern Air Logistics Co. , Ltd. (CEAL) deployed high-capacity automated guided vehicles (AGVs) from L'dige Industries to automate transportation of unit load devices. Six 10-foot AGVs have been implemented in CEAL's cargo terminal 4 at Shanghai Pudong International Airport. " Encore Fulfillment…...
Freight Fraud Surge: Risks, Scams & Prevention in Logistics
2+ week, 11+ hour ago (1237+ words) Escalating cargo crime is forcing shippers and carriers to rethink risk, visibility, and security. Among the many challenges facing the supply chain today, few generate more buzz than freight fraud and cargo theft. And for good reason'this one-two punch is…...
Overcoming Geopolitical Uncertainty and Turning Challenges into Opportunities
2+ week, 5+ day ago (444+ words) A. The most obvious answer is the ever-changing geopolitical landscape. Globally there have been some headwinds in the trade routes, with many ocean carriers shifting how they operate. Tariffs have certainly forced many to shift aspects of their supply chain or…...
2026 Supply Chain Reading Guide & Professional Books
2+ week, 5+ day ago (535+ words) These 15 top reads will help you address many key concerns likely to hit your supply chain in 2026. Insights from top global experts highlight how AI is transforming supply chain management in areas including demand forecasting, inventory optimization, intelligent logistics, procurement,…...
Inside Job: Embedding Risk Protection Where Freight Decisions Happen
3+ week, 1+ day ago (369+ words) For decades, cargo insurance has been an afterthought in freight operations, an administrative box to tick after rates are negotiated and the load is on the move. That separation made sense when every policy required phone calls, paperwork, and manual…...
Betting on the Right Transportation Provider
4+ week, 21+ hour ago (1676+ words) Stack the odds in your favor with these six best practices for selecting a winning transportation partner. The importance of prompt, accurate delivery has never been greater for shippers. Today's most successful brands emphasize a seamless delivery experience for their…...
The Choreography of Complex Cargo: Intricate Steps, High Stakes
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (1338+ words) From tearing down an aircraft to choreographing the move of fire-fighting helicopters to affected areas, top logistics providers execute every step of these high-stakes shipments carefully and precisely. When managing global supply chains, moving a standard shipment from point A…...
Roadmap to 2030: Charting the Future of Supply Chains
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (1514+ words) Explore the strategic roadmap to 2030. Industry experts share predictions on AI adoption, autonomous vehicles, and the critical technology shifts required to stay competitive over the next decade. The biggest shift will be the rise of autonomous vehicles, filling a growing…...
The Pendulum Swings Towards Dedicated Capacity. .. Again
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (322+ words) A. The law requiring drivers to speak English was adopted in 1937 as a critical safety requirement in the event of an emergency. For many many many years it was not enforced because the need for drivers outweighed the enforcement of the…...