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Multimodal 2015 – Advanced Supply Chain Management and Logistics for Cargo Owners

Supply Chain Movement

Date: 28 – 30 April 2014. It is this ability to present the entire freight transport and logistics supply chain under one roof that makes Multimodal the go-to event for shippers, importers, exporters, manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers – all seeking ways to run a slicker supply chain. Multimodal 2015. Venue: NEC Birmingham.

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Let the Holiday Shopping Madness Begin!

Kinaxis

Material Handling & Logistics reports frantic shoppers should have no difficulty elbowing their way through the crowds and getting their hands on perfect presents for everyone on their list. Import cargo volume at major retail container ports has been increasing steadily and is on track to meet or surpass last year’s levels.

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Three Months after Tianjin, the Area is Still Reeling.

Elementum

China’s Tianjin port suffered a devastating explosion in August which left many manufacturers, insurers and shipping supply chains crippled. Carmaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) recently reduced its pre-tax profits forecast , claiming it cannot match the £2.61bn pre-tax profit earned in 2014/15. Supply Chain and Shipping.

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Kinks in Your Supply Ch?ain? Dealing with Port Congestions & Shutdowns

GlobalTranz

The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshoremen Warehouse Union (ILWU) have been operating without a contract since the end of June, 2014. If your firm is currently importing cargo from Asia, you know about the challenges faced by what is rapidly becoming a crisis on the West Coast.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 4-8, 2016)

Talking Logistics

In technology news, INTTRA announced a partnership with JDA Software, which will give JDA customers access to INTTRA’s full suite of ocean shipping software, data and services. The company’s overall share of container volume has grown from 22% in 2014 to 24% in recent months.

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What’s Driving Flatbed Shipping Demand and Is It Here to Stay?

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Flatbed shipping is known for its cyclical and seasonal trends, fragmented marketplace and carrier demographics, and variability in demand. If you routinely require flatbed transportation, you’re probably familiar with the challenging market landscape flatbed presents. Securing and protecting cargo. Oil and gas sector.

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Supply Chain Best Practices: Preparing for the Worst

Elementum

data backups) taken in the present can payoff immensely in the long run. West Coast Port Strike Disrupts Shipping Lanes. Without robust contingency plans in place, American companies that were unable to ship their products in a timely manner began accumulating more and more extra supplies and products.