Archive by Category Shipment Solutions
Strike at U.S. Ports Brings Debate Over Automation Front and Center
Even if the dispute between the ILA and USMX is resolved quickly, the battle over automation at U.S. ports is set to rage on for a good long while to come.
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Explosive-Packed Drone Boat Slams Into Oil Tanker in Red Sea
The 900-foot ship was hit by an uncrewed surface vessel 64 nautical miles northwest of the rebel-held port city of Hodeidah.
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Shippers, Carriers Scramble to Deal with U.S. Port Workers’ Strike
Alternative East Coast ports — including Montreal, where half of the terminals are shut down by a strike — will not be able to handle large scale diversions.
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ILA ‘Muddying Waters’ with Claims of $30K Freight Rates
The union recently claimed that carriers “are gouging their customers,” alleging that it now costs $30,000 to ship a single container. Not so, says freight rate analytics company, Xeneta.
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ILA Workers Strike for First Time in 47 Years
The strike affects ports with the combined capacity to handle as much as half of all U.S. trade volumes.
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Five Ways to Maximize Workforce Flexibility and Efficiency in High-Volume Hiring
In today’s dynamic supply chain environment, companies are under constant pressure to quickly and efficiently scale their workforces to meet fluctuating demands. Success hinges on adopting flexible and innovative staffing strategies that meet immediate needs and position companies for long-term success.
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Sustainable End-To-End Retail Logistics
Retailers today face a complex balancing act—meeting the growing demand for fast deliveries while adhering to sustainability mandates. This challenge calls for a comprehensive approach that optimizes not only day-to-day operations but also the strategic and tactical planning that underpins the entire logistics network.
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Warehouse Challenges? Automation Can Help
Many warehouses today still run manual systems in which employees direct workflows and spend much of their time walking up and down aisles to pick and slot products.
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Supply Chain Slowdown Forces Aston Martin to Cut Production Forecast
Aston Martin now expects to make 1,000 fewer cars in 2024 than it had originally projected for the year, while sales are projected to come in below 2023’s totals.
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Rethinking Relationships: Supply Chain Execution Loves Supply Chain Planning
Discover how Manhattan Active® Supply Chain Planning (SCP) empowers businesses to unify planning, transportation, and execution in real-time, offering unmatched agility and seamless coordination across all functions for continuous optimization.
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