The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The global supply chain industry has by default, a large environmental impact, through its carbon footprint. We are committed to preparing the supply chains of the future. In addition, CEVA Logistics was also appointed by General Motors (GM) to manage its entire ventilator production supply chain in support of the U.S.

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Freightos

JUNE 15, 2021

But the surge in demand for goods, including unprecedented e-commerce growth, is what really seeded today’s challenges. A third of all cargo is carried in passenger planes. So to meet capacity, airlines started to convert passenger planes into cargo planes at scale. And it’s not just ocean freight. Credit: Lufthansa ).

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Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

It took time for the situation to normalize, especially for complex products like semiconductors that require a lot of moving parts in the global supply chain. Just when it seemed that 2024 would be a very welcome year of “normal” supply chains, the Red Sea crisis proved that for global supply chains, there is no such thing.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

… An increase in online shopping has furthered the trend, creating greater demand for warehouses to hold ordered items. Retailers face a scarcity of final-stage warehouses near major cities; and as more companies promise same-day or even two-hour arrivals, such space is rising in demand and value.”[2] As Robert J.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

… An increase in online shopping has furthered the trend, creating greater demand for warehouses to hold ordered items. Retailers face a scarcity of final-stage warehouses near major cities; and as more companies promise same-day or even two-hour arrivals, such space is rising in demand and value.”[2] As Robert J.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Singapore 12th August 2021: Recognising the heightened focus on overall supply chain performance due to increased disruption and challenges, shippers, manufacturers and beneficial cargo owners (BCO’s), are increasingly faced with soaring freights rates and what they, correctly or otherwise, perceive to be sub-standard or inferior service.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Soft demand in Europe and the US led to an overall decline of 7.5 Higher labor costs and lower package demand resulted in fourth-quarter sales and 2024 guidance that missed analysts expectations. Congress established the program in 2021 through the BIL and dedicated $5 billion to the program over a five-year period.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Since early 2020, global trade has been buffeted by waves of increased customer demand, supply chain challenges, and constant uncertainty and volatility. It also provides four key insights into how importers and exporters can modify their supply chain planning as a result. What Goes Up, Must Come Down.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (November 5, 2021). The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (November 5, 2021) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 3, 2021). The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 3, 2021) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. When disaster strikes, few things are more important.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 8, 2021

The Suez Canal Blockage of 2021 has cleared, and cargo is again flowing through that crucial gateway from Asia to Europe. While the immediate impact may have subsided after a week of fingernail biting, significant delays, and forced re-routings, lessons learned will hopefully stay with the supply chain industry for a long time to come.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

However, there is now a growing appreciation that going green correlates with increased profit as demand for products with sustainable credentials grow and Asian companies get set to move up the value chain. For reasons of climate change and profitability rewards, maintaining a more sustainable approach to the supply chain is obvious.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The low rates that triggered Hanjin’s bankruptcy in 2017 quickly became a thing of the past, as surging demand, congestion, and a litany of global shipping catastrophes pushed ocean freight rates into the stratosphere. Changing Trends in BCO Air Cargo Procurement. Uncertainty became the byword. The Weekly Freight Update. Signup Now.

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All Things Supply Chain

JANUARY 21, 2022

Cargo airlines warn of supply chain disruption due to 5G rollout in the U.S. Air cargo carriers have warned that the switch-on of 5G services will cause major disruptions in…

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 5, 2021

In what feels like an anti-climactic end to an incredible story, the Ever Given – the boat that broke the internet when it blocked the Suez Canal back in March – has finally docked at Felixstowe, England, with its cargo from the Far East – a full four months after it was scheduled to arrive. . Uncertain Supply. Uncertain Demand.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In 2017, Mark recognized a need for logistics service providers to have better access to cost effective All-Risk Shipper’s Interest Cargo Insurance with focus on Mexico. Borderless Coverage was acquired by Reliance Partners in February 2021. For that reason, Mark founded Borderless Coverage. Mark earned a B.S.,

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Resilinc

MARCH 22, 2022

Our 2021 Annual Report is here! Covered topics included the supply chain tumult of 2021, trends affecting key commodities like aluminum, silicon, and cobalt, and the evolving risk landscape for reshoring, cybersecurity, ESG issues, and more. But there is still a ways to go before we hit a clearing.”.

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Resilinc

APRIL 30, 2024

Discover why experts predict robust storms and how to safeguard your supply chain. The 2024 hurricane season is expected to be extremely active, with multiple forecasts predicting above-average activity, increasing the potential for supply chain disruptions. a sharp decline in growth compared to 36% from 2021 to 2022.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The long and unpredictable peak shipping season continues to challenge supply chains. A 2021 Peak Shipping Season survey conducted by Edelman Intelligence found hiring to be a strong concern among supply chain decision makers with 90% having a strong need to increase hiring to account for peak season and beyond.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 16, 2021

The deadline is 30th April 2021 to submit the application to the Singapore Airport Police Division. KCR is a security measure to further enhance air cargo security on commercial aircrafts from global terrorist threat. The Logistics and Supply Chain Management Society MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Global Trade Authority Rob Garrison, CEO and Co-Founder of Mercado Labs, shares insights from over 30 years of supply chain experience working with a variety of Fortune 500 companies. Here, he explains what caused current global supply chain disruptions, and shares the five steps needed to overcome today’s supply chain issues.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

When moving cargo, can shipments be consolidated more? Is there a plan to electrify the company fleet or a demand for the transport vendors to reduce their emissions ? Tim has crafted delivery solutions for many e-commerce clients and managed the supply chains for several chemical and freight forwarding companies.

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Shipsy

MARCH 30, 2021

But the year 2021 and beyond are expected to bring a promising future for this industry in the Gulf Cooperation Council region. Five trends that we can anticipate to see in 2021 and upcoming years. The post Logistics in Middle East- 5 Trends that will Dominate the Market in 2021 and Beyond appeared first on Shipsy.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 17, 2021

Supply chain disruptions that consist of port and terminal congestion, shipping delays due to high cargo volumes, lack of labor due to Covid-19 and limited space have caused a myriad of challenges for shippers. Ocean demand continues to exceed global capacity, with no sign of slowing down. Ocean Shipping. Air Shipping.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 14, 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic severely exacerbated the shock to the Global economy.Global and Regional Trade and related Supply chains experienced unprecedented disruptions. The pandemic exposed major supply chain vulnerabilities affecting the Manufacturing, Industrial Logistics , Commercial sectors as well as Food Security challenges.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 27, 2020

After an extremely volatile first half of the year, the challenges in the air freight market look set to continue into 2021, requiring both foresight and forward planning from businesses. This drop in capacity resulted in demand outweighing supply and therefore, air prices multiplying as global trade needed to continue.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Typically, 45% to 50% of cargo is carried in belly holds of aircraft. 2021 marked DB Schenker’s 51st year in Singapore. Keeping Supply Chains Moving. Keep supply chains” moving has been one of Schenker’s guiding principles while navigating through the choppy waters of the pandemic. Singapore’s Status a Global Hub.

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Locus

DECEMBER 1, 2021

As all kinds of shoppers re-enter the shops, companies have a hard time fulfilling this surging demand. As the toy industry and supply chain suffer from this shortage, we can expect more out-of-stock situations for desired toys. As the 2021 holiday season began early, toy shopping started early. A rise in transportation costs.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 29, 2023

Disrupted Logistics in Supply Chain Over the last four to five years, we have experienced disrupted logistics—broadly defined here as the interruption or complete breakdown of the supply chain functions at one or multiple levels. Interestingly, it wasn’t until mid-2021 that the expenditure on services recovered on the same level.

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

US holiday retail sales in 2021 will rise 2.7% to $1.093 trillion, while the season’s ecommerce sales will rise 11.3% – US Holiday 2020 review and Holiday 2021 Preview, Emarketer Insider Intelligence, Feb 2021. Businesses have to work with a narrow timeline to prepare for the 2021 peak season sales.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 23, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The emergence of COVID-19 changed many things in the world of business, and transporting cargo is no exception. With typical operations interrupted, the aviation industry needed to adapt fast so that supply chains can continue moving even amidst the global crisis. Subscribe Here!

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EnVista

MARCH 26, 2021

On Tuesday, March 23, 2021, a cargo ship became wedged in the Suez Canal near Suez, Egypt, halting marine traffic from one of the busiest waterways in the world. The 224,000-ton vessel measuring nearly four football fields in length, suffered poor weather conditions including 40-knot winds and a sandstorm that caused low visibility.

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All Things Supply Chain

MAY 10, 2021

While the stuck cargo ship “Ever Given” is one of the biggest ships… Since the recent blockade in the Suez Canal, it has put large container ships into the spotlight.

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Logility

AUGUST 4, 2022

Much of the merchandise languishing aboard cargo ships stuck in ports around the world during the pandemic-fueled supply chain crisis has made it to store shelves. That’s up from 11% at the end of November 2021. Your ship’s come in! That’s a good thing, right? Unexpected Outcomes.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Breakbulk Americas , is the region’s largest trade event for the project cargo and breakbulk industry. In the podcast interview, Joe and Jeff discuss Tucker Company Worldwide and the Breakbulk Americas conference, the region’s largest trade event for the project cargo and breakbulk industry professionals. Jeff’s LinkedIn.

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Intelligent Audit

JULY 29, 2021

As the delta variant provides an added layer of uncertainty throughout the world, experts frantically search for solutions as peak season shipping 2021 approaches. The second half of 2020 featured new growth and unprecedented demand in the world’s economy that has yet to slow and will continue to grow as peak season approaches in 2021.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 27, 2021

There has been plenty of bad supply chain news over the past year. At the beginning of the pandemic, some analysts believed the global supply chain was on the verge of breaking. For years, ‘faster, cheaper and more efficient’ has been the supply chain manager’s mantra. But as the Suez Canal crisis shows, looks are deceiving.”[3]

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