Even though we’re witnessing historic demand for Asian exports, it appears that the recent U.S.-China trade war has started to reshape global sourcing and logistics. And we’re not out of the woods yet when it comes to container pricing and capacity constraints.

There’s no rest for global logistics this summer as all projections point to continued headaches with the price and availability of freight. We dive deeper and explore how outside effects continue to push LSPs to adapt in this Friday Five.

Containerization turns 65, DSV acquires GIL from Agility, 2021’s top IT Logistics Providers are announced, and Matt Gunn talks digital transformation with Supply Chain Digital

Slync’s Matt Gunn sat down with Emily Cook, host and editor of The Supply Chain Podcast, to discuss digitally transforming the supply chain. Specifically, the duo hits on the role that humans play in the change journey and how to improve multi-party interactions.

As the world celebrates Earth Day, we take a look at how two industries near and dear to our hearts are working to apply practical approaches to the global reduction of emissions. We also look ahead to the expansion of the logistics industry and job opportunities it can bring.

The past decade has seen a significant shift toward sustainable business practices in the logistics industry. But when it comes to turning words into actions, the first few steps are often the hardest.

Queue your Dr. Evil impressions, if you were hoping to see any items stowed on the Ever Given, it’s going to cost you almost $1 billion. Elsewhere in the industry, meteorologists predict a challenging Atlantic hurricane season in 2021, and we have a conversation on FreightWaves’ stackd podcast to talk about the human side of digital transformation.

What role do humans play in digital transformation? Why does interoperability between systems create new opportunities? How can you maximize the ROI of your logistics technology investments? Slync’s Chris Kirchner sat down with host Adam Robinson to discuss these topics and more on a recent episode of FreightWaves’ stackd podcast.

It’s not all bad news for the logistics industry — record levels of demand and a continued shortage of capacity are causing LSPs to rise to the occasion and grow their businesses along the way. And just when you thought things were getting back to normal, fallout from the Suez Canal continues to affect ports and air cargo. All that and a game of golf in this week’s Friday Five!

Are you addressing the symptom or the disease behind global freight congestion? A look at how outdated processes like booking and allocation hurt LSPs.

Global logistics has inherent challenges. Tapping into the hidden potential of your people and data can unlock the ability for logistics orchestration.

The WACO System (WACO) has appointed award-winning global logistics software as a service company Slync.io as an Associate Vendor Member

The logistics automation solutions provider was included in Inbound Logistics’ annual listing of top logistics technology firms

Paul Pessutti, a software and logistics industry veteran, has joined Slync.io as its new Executive Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer

Two Slync.io leaders, Nikolaus Sievers and Richard Lopez, are named “2021 Pros To Know” by Supply & Demand Chain Executive

Slync.io, a global leader in logistics operating process and system orchestration for global logistics providers and shippers, expands its investment in the world of professional golf, announcing its newest partnership with European and PGA Tour professional, Erik van Rooyen. 

Dallas Stars announce official logistics partnership with Slync.io, a technology innovator in logistics process automation and system orchestration

Slync.io, a global leader in logistics operating process and system orchestration for global logistics providers and shippers, today announced the closing of its $60 million Series B funding round.