Supply chains

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A research report from Prologis highlights the growing need of logistics space. The recent April downturn reversed course quickly in May, supporting the notion that any demand degradation will be “short-lived.”

Logistics services provider is optimistic about African continent’s global freight potential, despite economic setbacks from COVID-19 pandemic.

The automotive industry is at a crossroads, with many companies aiming to reduce supply chain risk through nearshoring and supplier consolidation.

The alliance between FedEx and Microsoft may change supply chains,. Brian Aoaeh explores the issues involved.

Read why digital transformation of supply chains is so important and why those that ignore the trends risk their businesses.

The retail apparel sector has been among the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn how international trade, supply chains and tariffs complicate things further.

Chris McMillin of AIT Worldwide Logistics addresses how advanced technology can deliver supply chain solutions.

Brian Aoaeh provides statistics and insight into how freight and shipping professionals are working during the pandemic.

Warehouse operations have also been affected by COVID-19. Here are some suggestions that may help increase efficiency of operations.

As various parts of the nation and the world begin to open up, there will be logistical and supply chain issues. Darren Prokop explores those issues.

Most crops don’t grow without seeds. But how are seeds for commercial farming transported? Darren Prokop explores this topic.

Food shipment volumes across restaurants and hotels are still down, while on-demand food delivery volumes have gone up during this pandemic.

The world of transportation has changed due to COVID-19. Read about how shipping professionals are adapting to those changes.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: U.S. supply chains’ future could be tied to Mexico and USMCA; Forager celebrates Laredo’s history as an international port; CBP aims to keep Mother’s Day flowers pest-free; Dachser Mexico offers new customs house brokerage services.

Manufacturing supply chains in for prolonged distress; U.S. oil rates in limbo; global air cargo facing severe capacity crunch.

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Can the CARES Act help transportation-supply chain companies during the pandemic? Kayla Matthews explains why the answer is “yes.”

Brian Aoaeh interviews CEOs of several supply chain tech startups about their status during the pandemic.