📡 LTE-M and NB-IoT Transforming Global Supply ChainsRead post
- New Connectivity Technologies: LTE-M and NB-IoT are revolutionizing asset tracking across global supply chains by providing cost-effective, low power solutions.
- Operational Deployments: These technologies are already being used by companies like Deutsche Telekom and Roambee for tracking transport packaging and pharmaceutical shipments.
- Broader Implications: The integration of these connective technologies supports smarter logistics decisions and prepares companies for the phasing out of older 2G/3G networks.
🚢 Container Schedule Reliability on the RiseRead post
- Container schedule reliability improved to 58.7% in April 2025, highest since November 2023.- Maersk achieved 73.4% reliability, leading the top-13 carriers, followed by Hapag-Lloyd and MSC.- New measures evaluate alliance service reliability, anticipating full roll-out in July 2025.
🚢 New Liquefied Gas Shipping Joint Venture by Solvang and BlackRock’s GIPRead post
- Solvang and BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners form a joint venture called Solvang Gas Carriers.
- The joint venture will initially manage 13 Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs), with plans to expand into CO2 shipping as carbon capture grows.
- The deal positions Solvang to leverage large-scale opportunities in the evolving global market of liquefied gas shipping.
🚆 Strengthening Rail Networks in Arkansas and TennesseeRead post
- Recent investments in freight rail are propelling economic growth in Eastern Arkansas and Western Tennessee, connecting industries to global markets.
- Key developments include U.S. Steel's $3 billion facility in Osceola, Arkansas, and Ford BlueOval City's project in Stanton, Tennessee, supported by major rail connections.
- Advocates urge policymakers to prioritize freight rail in transportation planning to enhance economic growth and supply chain resilience.
🚢 San Antonio Terminal's New Shipping Route Boosts Trade ConnectivityRead post
- San Antonio Terminal Internacional (STI) inaugurated a new shipping service WS6, signifying a crucial connection between Asia and South America's west coast.
- The service involves 11 vessels, with capacities from 4,600 to 8,500 TEU, calling at key ports like Ningbo, Shanghai, and San Antonio.
- The development highlights a strategic alliance between Pacific International Lines, Wan Hai Lines, and Yang Ming Line, affirming STI’s operational efficiency and strategic importance.
📚 Lenovo and Bellevue University Launch Supply Chain Education PartnershipRead post
- Lenovo teams up with Bellevue University to offer educational programs focused on supply chain and logistics expertise based on real-world case studies.
- The initiative aims to address a significant talent shortage in supply chain transformation, with courses on advanced Lean Six Sigma among offerings.
- Bellevue University will draw on Lenovo’s knowledge across its network, incorporating AI and cybersecurity into the curriculum, enriching students' readiness for evolving industry demands.
🌍 Indonesia's New Sustainable Logistics Hub by APLRead post
- APL Logistics inaugurates its sustainable hub, Marunda Flow Center, in North Jakarta, enhancing Indonesia's role in global trade.
- The facility achieves LEED Silver certification for sustainable design, emphasizing environmental responsibility and modern automation.
- The strategic location offers strong multimodal transport links, further expanding APL's Southeast Asian operations.