After being in place since 1993, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) may be under attack as the American government transitions fully into the Trump Era. Since NAFTA, the transportation and logistics industry has grown by 400% in the sector of cross-border trade. Companies depend on the agreements as…
Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk has introduced the company’s new electric Semi truck that has the capacity to travel 500 miles between charges. The success of Tesla’s Semi could compel the trucking industry to switch from diesel to electric trucks, spurring a change in the landscape, as charging stations would…
As the trucking industry continues to advance technologically, so, too, are the related logistics surrounding transportation management. The Internet of Things, Cloud-based sciences and GPS functions are all a part of the trucking industry’s recent advancement toward a leaner and greener output. The cost-reduction associated with new technological advances allows…
Since the supply chain started in the late 1980s, this career choice has been a lucrative one for all types of professionals. While there have been some ups and downs in the industry – particularly during the recessionary period of 2008-2009, in general a career in this field is an…
Without a doubt, blockchain technology can transform and innovate supply chains. However, what is blockchain anyway? To simplify the definition, consider the blockchain to be a digital ledger and this ledger records business transactions in a series of blocks. Spread over multiple computers called nodes, the ledger is surprisingly secure…
Why would someone want to work for your company? What’s special about your company which attracts the hearts and minds of potential and current employees? A key indicator of employee satisfaction is your turnover as this indicates your business has a problem with humanized and efficient human resource department. Companies…
The world has waited anxiously to see how much tension between North Korea and the United States may arise with regard to trade. As the relation between Kim Jung-Un and Donald Trump has grown testier, analysts are assuming that there might be several causes for concern. Economists have observed a…
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is planning to undergo a complete overhaul. These proposed changes are extensive and could have a significant impact on air freight in 2018 and beyond. Currently, the FAA is comprised of regional offices and administrators – a structure that has been in place for 30…
When it comes to shipping around the world, 2018 just might be the year you have been waiting for. Worldwide shippers and major logistical companies might see the results they’ve been dreaming of – specifically calmer waters and steady trade – throughout the year 2018. Let’s consider the outlook of…
The name Tesla is synonymous with innovation and luxury. Tesla is now bringing that well-known penchant for style and efficiency into the world of trucking. The aptly named Semi is set to start production in 2019. The world, apparently, is very excited to welcome this new Tesla battery-powered semi-truck. Already,…
