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In the age of eCommerce, the word “subscription” means a lot more than a monthly delivery of Smithsonian magazine. There’s a subscription service for nearly every type of product on the market — clothes, movies, books, wine, coffee, makeup, meals,…

Warehousing landlords are poised to earn more profit this year without expanding their property, as leasing rates are projected to rise despite a slowdown in demand. According to data from real estate company Colliers, warehouse costs in the US have…

Mexico Surpasses China as Top US Trade Partner New data released earlier this month by the Commerce Department shows that Mexico has surpassed China as the Top US trade partner. In 2023, Mexico became the leading source of goods imported…

Transportation prices have grown for the first time in 19 months, with the Logistics Managers’ Index (LMI) rising to 55.6 in January, indicating overall expansion. The increase is attributed to heightened inventory restocking by retailers after a busy holiday season,…

As part of our commitment to keeping you informed, we wanted to share the latest developments in the international freight landscape, particularly regarding preventive measures being taken in the Red Sea. In response to rising security concerns in the Suez Canal,…

December 5, 2023, 4:00PM Ruth Liao Bloomberg The Panama Canal continues to face tonnage restrictions and a decrease in the number of daily transits, resulting in delays, prompting vessels to choose between paying hefty fees to expedite their passage or…

In the fast-paced world of eCommerce fulfillment, the secret to success is to have a solid infrastructure consisting of people, processes and systems in place — one capable of scaling up or down to meet the diverse needs of both…

Monday, November 27 The White House has created a cabinet-level supply chain council to tackle large-scale supply chain challenges. The Biden administration has revealed an extensive plan to tackle U.S. supply chain-related issues this week, including addressing inflationary price hikes…

Demand for cold storage space has increased due to the popularity of online grocery shopping and frozen food sales. The pandemic exacerbated the pressure on cold supply chains, leading to higher utilization rates and inventory challenges. To address this, food…

The volume of cargo containers handled at the major U.S. seaports can serve as an indicator of the country’s economic and commercial health. In 2022, maritime gateways accounted for 40% of international freight value, making port volumes a useful barometer…

Convoy Inc., a digital freight brokerage company, experienced a dramatic downfall from a valuation of approximately $3.8 billion in the first quarter of 2022 to going out of business in a little over 18 months. Most of its employees were…

The European Union has set forth an ambitious goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, with an interim objective to reduce emissions by 55% by 2030. The EU’s’s Emission Trading System (EU ETS) has emerged as the world’s largest emissions…

A recent Q3 shipper survey indicates that the freight industry remains uncertain in its forecast outlook. As excess inventories have decreased, careful inventory management by major retailers has lessened the need for restocking ahead of the holiday season. Meanwhile, Shippers’…

Are Fulfillment errors & shipping mistakes impacting your business growth and customer satisfaction? Is an inability to handle increased order volume of the upcoming peak season a challenge? It might be time to switch 3PLs. Evaluating new 3PLs, relocating your…