Transportation

Senate EPW Looks at Long-Term Transportation Authorization

Thursday, April 17, 2014 · SCMR Staff Time is running out before the current federal transportation authorization, MAP-21, expires.

PwC Reports More Logistics M&A Activity

Tuesday, August 6, 2013 · Jeff Berman Merger and acquisition activity in the transportation and logistics sectors in the second quarter was up slightly on an annual basis

Supply Chain Managers Seek Federal Government “Streamlining”

Tuesday, July 16, 2013 · SCMR Staff How does this country get from its current “patchwork” of individual modal networks to a coordinated “network” of streamlined efficiency to aid, instead of hamper, our freight and logistics supply chain system?

Secretary of Transportation Nominee Explains His Agenda

Tuesday, May 28, 2013 · Jeff Berman At last week's Senate Commerce Committee hearing on the recently announced nomination of Charlotte, North Carolina Mayor Anthony Foxx to be Secretary of Transportation, the nominee laid out some key components of his agenda if he is confirmed.

New Pricing Study Reveals Weakness in Global Logistics Strategies

Monday, May 20, 2013 · Patrick Burnson According to a new study conducted by the global strategy and marketing consultancy Simon-Kucher & Partners, price pressure is higher in the logistics industry than in other sectors – no matter the country.

Report: U.S. manufacturing costs are now equal to Mexico and will be equal to China by 2015

Monday, April 29, 2013 · SCMR Staff Four out of five executives surveyed say nearshoring will be an important decision in coming year.

Security Experts Maintain Advanced Technology Can Deter Terrorists

Friday, April 19, 2013 · SCMR Staff Security and supply chain experts provide a checklist for tracking transportation threats.

Sustained Dip in Diesel Prices

Tuesday, March 26, 2013 · Jeff Berman Diesel prices headed south for the fourth straight week, according to the Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration (EIA).

Shipper Condition Index Shows Some Decline

Tuesday, March 26, 2013 · Jeff Berman Typically, when things are going well for carriers, it often means they are not going as well for shippers. Based on the most recent edition of the Shipper Conditions Index (SCI) from freight transportation consultancy FTR Associates that appears to be the current trend.

Port of Miami Earns Engineering Recognition

Thursday, March 14, 2013 · Patrick Burnson Given its location in the heart of the Caribbean Basin, it is small wonder that the Port of Miami should be looking forward to the Panama Canal expansion in 2014.

A Disgruntled Customer – the Last Supply Chain Link

Friday, December 21, 2012 · Rosemary Coates We all understand the incredible volume of items that pass through distribution centers and transportation carriers during the holidays, but when your package is lost it can be so frustrating

FTR Gives Supply Chain Managers Some Good News

Thursday, December 20, 2012 · Jeff Berman Freight transportation consultancy FTR Associates reported today that its Shipper Conditions Index (SCI) showed signs of improvement for the month of October.

Retailers Report Solid Sales Performance This Holiday Season

Thursday, December 13, 2012 · Jeff Berman Retail sales in November, which are typically viewed as the beginning of the holiday shopping season, showed a solid performance with annual and sequential gains, according to data released today by the United States Department of Commerce and the National Retail Federation

Air Cargo Shippers Not Likely to See a Surge in Pricing Next Year

Wednesday, December 12, 2012 · Patrick Burnson While Air cargo volumes have crept along at a snail’s pace during most of 2012. The year is apparently going to end without a push for last minute electronics and other higher value retail goods to fill the space on cargo planes to capacity.

FTR Tells Supply Chain Managers to Get Ready for Demand Shift

Friday, November 23, 2012 · Jeff Berman The business conditions outlook for shippers appears to continue to be moving sideways, according to the monthly Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) from freight transportation consultancy FTR Associates.