Why container visibility matters from day one Global trade moves at an enormous scale. Every year, more than 250 million shipping containers travel across oceans, and ports such as Shanghai in China, Rotterdam in the Netherlands, and Los Angeles in the United States...
Why container tracking needs a new approach Container tracking has always been central to global trade, but the way companies manage it has shifted dramatically. Ten years ago, most supply chain teams relied on carrier websites and a booking number to follow their...
Introduction - why ROI matters in logistics technology Every time a company considers new supply chain systems, executives immediately ask: what is the return on investment? Track and trace is no exception. ROI is often viewed as a tool for justifying budgets, but its...
Introduction: why visibility matters in logistics Global supply chains depend on transparency. Companies need to know where their shipments are, when they will arrive, and whether they remain in good condition. The grounding of the Ever Given in the Suez Canal in...
The growing challenge of fragmented supply chains Global supply chains have grown more complicated over the past decade, as companies rely on a patchwork of software to handle warehouses, transportation, and order management. Each tool serves a function, but together...
Why too many systems create more problems than solutions Companies have spent the past decade adding layer after layer of digital systems to manage logistics, transportation, and fulfillment. Investments accelerated in 2024 as organizations poured millions into...
Why visibility defines the next decade of global trade Global trade relies on container shipments, not just as a convenience but as a critical infrastructure. Over 80 percent of traded goods by volume move via maritime transport-many of them in standardized shipping...
Introduction - resilience through visibility Global logistics faces pressure from every direction. Geopolitical conflicts, the COVID-19 pandemic, congested ports, and extreme climate events have all shown how vulnerable supply chains are. Resilience is no longer...
Plan smarter. Share faster. Load with precision. The Cargo Load Calculator from Pier2Pier is a web-based tool designed for logistics professionals who want full control over their cargo planning. It provides a real-time 3D overview of how goods should be loaded into...