The pandemic-era surge in shipping costs was a “smoking gun” that foretold the global inflation spike, and the sharp drop in maritime-freight expenses since peaking last year will contribute to…
Dive Brief: Tariffs hikes in 2018 on imports from China of apparel, footwear, furniture and travel goods have raised indirect and direct costs for companies and prices for consumers, according to a…
Global inflation has impacted 91% of businesses, according to a survey of global procurement and sourcing professionals by sourcing automation firm Keelvar. The Cork, Ireland-based company said that inflation, the…
Driverless vehicles whizz across five new berths at Tuas Mega Port, which sits on a swathe of largely reclaimed land at the western tip of Singapore. Unmanned cranes loom overhead, circled…
With 313,000 truck parking spaces existing nationwide, according to a recent survey conducted by the Federal Highway Administration, American Trucking Associations and the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association estimate there is…
CI&T, which is focused on digital transformation for global brands, announced the release of its third annual Connected Retail Report, revealing consumers’ evolving attitudes and expectations for omnichannel shopping. This year’s…
Keeping in line with its previous edition, the new Port Tracker report, which was issued this week by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and maritime consultancy Hackett Associates, the theme…
DoorDash picked a good time to roll out its package pickup service, as returns activity jumps following the flurry of gifts exchanged during the holidays. Retailers can expect to see…