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Watch: Logistics Execs Are Waking Up to the Need for New Technology

Disruption caused by the pandemic has served as a "rude awakening" among top executives about the need for new technology to create true visibility across international logistics, says Adolph Colaco, founder and chief executive officer of e2log.

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Supply Chain Data Is Key to Solving Global Food Crisis

The world is experiencing a food crisis driven by a number of factors, including food waste, a shortage of goods and increased costs.

A grain truck drives near a field of wheat. Photo: Shutterstock.

Taiwan Turmoil Prompts Detours and Delays for Global Shipping

China’s announcement of military drills around Taiwan as U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits the island is already having ripple effects across global supply chains, prompting detours and causing delays of energy shipments.

Shipping containers stacked at the Port of Keelung in Keelung, Taiwan. Photo: Bloomberg.

Europe’s Rhine River Is on the Brink of Effectively Closing

Water levels on the Rhine River are set to fall perilously close to the point at which it would effectively close, putting the trade of huge quantities of goods at risk as the continent seeks to stave off an economic crisis.

An aerial view of barges on Europe's Rhine river. Photo: Getty.

Taiwan Tensions Raise Risks in One of Busiest Shipping Lanes

The standoff between the U.S. and China over Taiwan has thrown a spotlight on growing risks to one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes — even a minor disruption could ripple through supply chains.

A container ship leaves the Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan in Ningbo, China. Photo: Bloomberg.

Watch: Dealing With Supply Chain Uncertainty

Supply chains are in flux, and planners will need to deal with continuing challenges in the near future, says David Food, head of supply chain marketing at Board International.

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A 3PL Sheds Manual Processes to Streamline Communications With UPS Drivers

With the concept of a “peak season” melting away during the pandemic, Coyote Logistics sought a better way to manage UPS drivers at the parcel giant’s hub facilities.

An employee loads packages into a shipping container at a United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) Worldport facility in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo: Bloomberg.

Plane Parts Shortage Threatens More Disruptions to Air Travel

Airlines are increasingly hard-pressed to find engines and other spare parts to keep their planes flying.

Passengers in an airport lounge watch a plane fly off at dusk. Photo: Shutterstock.

Predictive Maintenance Is a Lifeline for Aging U.S. Fleets

When semiconductor manufacturers shifted production to consumer electronics during the pandemic, fleet management notched another supply chain disruption among its daily struggles: vehicle availability.

A heavy goods vehicle drives down a highway at dusk. Photo: Getty.

Container Ship Backlog Grows at Port of Savannah

A backup of 40 container ships has grown off Georgia’s Port of Savannah, raising fresh concerns that goods arriving for the fall will face new delays as operators scramble to keep shipments moving.

A container ship approaches Georgia’s Port of Savannah. Photo: Getty Images.

The Rise of On-Demand Warehousing in a Volatile Property Market

The tightening of industrial real estate supply, coupled with overflowing inventory and rising rents, has made traditional warehousing an impractical solution for businesses attempting to navigate this new market.

A warehouse worker uses a pallet jack to move boxes. Photo: Shutterstock.

Europe’s Heat Wave Threatens Key Shipping Waterway

The water levels in a crucial waterway in Europe’s economic heartland are running dangerously low in the region's searing heat, posing another risk to global supply chains.

An aerial view of barges on Europe's Rhine river. Photo: Getty.

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