This week's top news in logistics: It’s a case of too many cold storage containers and not enough power outlets, as drawn-out customs processes cause a backlog of frozen seafood in a Chinese port. On the other side of the ocean, American agricultural shippers sound the alarm as carriers choose empty containers over food exports, while heavy M&A activity continues in the trucking industry.

This week's top news in logistics: Another major container loss was reported as the Maersk Essen encountered heavy seas. Meanwhile, container rollovers hit a new high, shippers grapple with their allocation strategies, and big businesses and ports scramble to counteract COVID-19 amid the ongoing pandemic.

This week's top news in logistics: Hapag-Loyd drops west coast port call amidst colossal container-ship traffic jams, container barge feeder services suspended for Hong Kong and Shenzhen, Nippon Yusen switches to Rail to deliver Cars to Europe, DB Schenker suspends Europe-UK road freight services, and XPO rejects French truck drivers’ requests to opt-out of UK trips amid corona concerns.

This week's top news in logistics: European shippers say ocean carriers broke contracts, ask for regulators to step in, Kuehne + Nagel lands Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine deal, Amazon buys 11 jets, UPS expects 9M returns this week alone, & Boeing fined $2.5B for 737 Max conspiracy.

As we say Goodbye to 2020, for this first Friday Five of 2021, we take a look back at the biggest supply chain moments and best logistics reads from a year like no other. Check out which stories made our Top 5 from 2020...

This week's top news in logistics: Holiday shipping boom delays nearly 10M Parcels daily, pre-Brexit business rush floods major U.K. gateways as world struggles with container congestion, Nissan picks Japan to make an electric car for EU, SolarWinds Hack sends warning ripples through supply chains, & Port of LA plucks out toys to load Santa's sleigh.

This week's top news in logistics: UK receives COVID-19 Vaccine, Ocean cargo bookings halted until month-end for most, Felixstowe gets dropped for Liverpool, Brazil sues Maersk amid corruption, & Pepperidge Farms warns Cookies in Short Supply This Season.

This week's top news in logistics: ONE Apus loses 1,900 containers overboard, XPO to split company in two, Asia-Europe spot rates up 200% YOY, IBM uncovers global email attack on Covid vaccine supply chain & Penske Logistics buy Black Horse Carriers

This week's top news in logistics: FMC intensifies monitoring requirements of top 3 alliances, Container lines set to profit $14B in 2020, South Korean delivery drivers under pressure, Diageo pledges to go green by 2030 & McCormick to buy Cholula.

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

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.

Justin Rose Will Debut as Global Brand Ambassador for Slync.io at the 2020 U.S. Open, Wearing Company Logo on Chest

Slync.io announced today that two executives have been named “Supply Chain Pros to Know” by Supply and Demand Chain Executive (SDCE) magazine.

Slync.io, the first purpose-built operating system for global logistics, announced today that it has secured an $11 million series A funding round. The new funds will support hiring and growth as the company continues to expand

CEO of Slync.io to discuss the future of logistics and business process automation at TPM20, the biggest conference for international logistics professionals

The fourth-quarter earnings of UPS and Walmart are strong evidence for the strategic advantage that automation and digitization bring to organizations. Learn from their stories.