With the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate now having been in effect for the better part of a year, there have since been various impacts from the mandate on shippers supply chain and logistics strategies, as well as having an effect on emerging time constraints on shipping lanes rather than a loss of truck drivers.
Logistics Management announces 2018’s Top 35 Ocean Carriers. The continued rise in fuel prices and chartering rates had a negative impact on the earnings of the top tier carriers for most of 2018 but, as new alliances mature, industry experts are forecasting a modest improvement by next year.
A faster-growing United States economy and resulting higher freight demand are expected to keep tightening time constraints throughout 2018, especially for certain types of freight and in certain lanes.
In today’s world of ocean shipping, many carriers have looked to technology to improve day-to-day operations—going beyond legacy systems and manual processes and moving towards more modern, effective and flexible technology solutions.
Historic freight demand is further stretching truck capacity, which already had been constrained by the industry’s chronic shortage of professional drivers.
Although the implementation of the electronic logging device mandate sparked widespread compliance concerns and protests from the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), the visibility to operational metrics can be beneficial for shippers, according to Descartes Systems Group
Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that it has successfully deployed its advanced capacity matching solution, Descartes MacroPoint Capacity Matching, with several freight brokers.
DC Velocity covers Descartes' acquisition of PinPoint GPS Solutions to capture more real-time vehicle data as Canada follows U.S. lead in mandating the use of electronic logging devices (ELDs) to monitor vehicle locations and drivers' hours of service.
Canadian Shipper takes note of Descartes' PinPoint acquisition to capture more real-time vehicle data as Canada plans to follow U.S. lead on electronic logging device mandate.
Descartes customer Origin Energy uses humor to demonstrate its use of logistics technology as a service differentiator in a recent commercial promoting its delivery notification solution as a value-added service.
The 'Other News' section of the Wall Street Journal's recent Logistics Report notes Descartes' acquisition of fleet- and mobile-tracking technology provider PinPoint GPS Solutions.
Internet Retailer's 2018 Edition E-Retailer Global Expansion Report is now available, and includes commentary from Wizard Distribution on how Descartes ShipRush is facilitating the online retailer's ecommerce growth.
CSCMP's Supply Chain Quarterly features a story on the challenges and implications for customs agencies struggling to process the surging tide of time-sensitive ecommerce shipments while keeping tabs on security and regulatory compliance.
Global Trade takes note of Dupre Logistics' selection of Descartes MacroPoint for real-time freight visibility to support the rapid growth of its brokerage division.
Crypto Currency News features story on what leading logistics and blockchain companies around the world are doing to revolutionize global shipping and logistics through blockchain technology, and argues that blockchain may usher in a new era of automation and efficiency by allowing for the replacement of outdated systems of organization to conduct business.
Maritime Logistics Professional (p. 50-52) draws on Descartes Datamyne's US Ports Report for insights into containerships, container ports and the economy.
Hellenic Shipping News looks at what leading logistics and blockchain companies around the world are doing to revolutionize global shipping and logistics through blockchain technology, and argues that blockchain may usher in a new era of automation and efficiency by allowing for the replacement of outdated systems of organization to conduct business.
With cross-border ecommerce soaring to new heights, DC Velocity explores the challenges and implications for customs agencies that are struggling to process the surging tide of time-sensitive shipments while keeping tabs on security and regulatory compliance.
Inbound Logistics features a story on how innovative 3PLs are providing VIP service for their customers, including the strategies of R2 Logistics, a Descartes MacroPoint customer, aimed at solving delivery problems before they occur.
Freight Waves examines economic data, including findings in the U.S. Ports Report from Descartes Datamyne, for impact of recent tariffs imposed by the U.S. on Canadian, European and Chinese goods—and suggests that freight carriers should prepare for a significant trade slowdown this fall, with all of the major container line alliances reducing capacity on transpacific services over the next few months.
