The Future of the Logistics Industry: Predictions for 2023
Looking at the year to come and beyond, here are the top four logistics industry predictions for 2023.
Tesla Hands Over First ‘Badass’ Big Rig Semis to PepsiCo
Large fleet operators like PepsiCo, Walmart Inc., Meijer Inc. and J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. were among the companies that placed non-binding reservations for the Semi starting in 2017.
Uber Freight, Aurora Expand Texas Self-Driving Pilot with Veritiv
The pilot provides critical first-hand learnings around autonomous truck deployment — creating a blueprint for how the Aurora Driver will be integrated and safely deployed and scaled across the Uber Freight network.
Watch: Leveling Transportation Demand at Kimberly-Clark
Ron Sweet, senior consultant at Kimberly-Clark, describes how the CPG giant optimized transportation management, in this case study submission to the 2022 Supply Chain Innovator of the Year Award.
Ukraine Crop Deal Misses Target as Russia Slow-Walks Ship Checks
The delays are weighing on farmers’ incomes and raising costs for traders, so that growing and shipping Ukrainian crops becomes increasingly challenging.
The Role of Inland Waterways in Building Supply Chain Infrastructure
It’s likely only a matter of time before we see container-laden vessels navigating the marine highway, and helping to revolutionize the container-shipping industry.
UN Agency Moves to Curb Underwater Shipping Noise That Affects Marine Life
Climate change is opening the global Arctic to more shipping traffic, bringing economic opportunities to some Indigenous communities but also changes to animal behavior.
Why Maritime Supply Chains Must Adapt to Sustainability Regulations
Authorities in the maritime sector are responding to the threat posed by global warming.
Jin Tian: Eight Dead After Cargo Ship Sinks off Coast of Japan
Five people who have been rescued are said to be in a stable condition. Six of the dead were Chinese nationals.