PSA to acquire US supply chain company BDP International – Commentary

On the face of it, combining port operations and logistics operations makes perfect sense as it links the first mile and last mile of a container journey. With the application of the right technology, it could improve the customer experience, allow for easier monitoring of shipments, and ease the compliance burden. The challenge of operating…

Online logistics platforms and truckers forming alliances in a ‘tech arms race’

18 March 2021 – Logistics providers and truckers are pushing each other in a ‘technological arms race’ to offer better integrated functionality – or they are joining hands to do so. Last month, logistics platform provider Redwood Logistics forged a strategic alliance with supply chain platform firm Blue Yonder. Integrating the latter’s price discovery service…