Ware2Go

JANUARY 7, 2022

Recent supply chain disruptions , including images of cargo ships stuck off the West Coast , have led eCommerce shops to rethink their just-in-time and just-in-case procurement strategies. At that time, 31% had raised prices on end consumers to offset the negative impact. What is just-in-time procurement?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In some sort or another, Punxsutawney Phil has been predicting the weather since 1890, and let’s just say that his record is iffy at best. ” I assume that Phil tries to ignore the pomp and circumstance of how his shadow would determine the upcoming weather pattern, and just wants more sleep (like the rest of us on a cold winter’s day).

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Ocean Risk Management part 2: Navigating Global Shipping Alliance The shipping industry continues to evolve. In this article, we explore the pros and cons of the alliance model in the shipping industry, compare the solo strategy versus alliance strategy, and provide tips on how shippers can prepare for market swings.

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Freightos

JANUARY 26, 2023

We’re just getting started. Bookings on our platform are growing fast and consistently, but turning our growing transaction volume into massive revenue and profit will take time. Over time I believe we can build a very large, profitable company and bring you great returns. Not many startups ever get to become public companies.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 14, 2023

5 Immediate Impacts of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 By Nat Josef Just when it seemed like bipartisanship was going the way of the dinosaurs, Congress recently came together to pass the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022, which President Biden signed into law on June 16th. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and John Thune (R-S.D.)

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 19, 2024

In the past weeks, ocean freight rates have risen as much as $10,000 per 40-foot container, as container ships seeking to avoid the attacks embarked on long detours around the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa, diverting more than $200 billion of cargo away from the critical trade artery. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Freightos

APRIL 15, 2024

It’s not just supply chains. The cinematography blew people away but now, we don’t bat an eye when bullet time slow-motion pops up in a battle scene. Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. But those successes deserve to be celebrated.

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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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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 12, 2023

Brian Kempisty and Joe Lynch discuss the question is drayage just drayage. Brian is the Founder of Port X Logistics , a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. About Port X Logistics Port X Logistics specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the US and Canada.

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American Global Logistics

AUGUST 22, 2023

As we navigate the third quarter of 2023, it's time to examine air cargo's role in global commerce. Air cargo is now essential for global supply chains and offers many benefits for businesses worldwide. Air cargo refers to the transportation of goods via an air carrier, which may be charter or commercial.

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Freightos

JUNE 15, 2021

You’ve seen the Suez Canal memes, you know furniture is taking way longer than usual to get to your door, and you may have even heard about Pelotons shipped by air to reduce delivery times. While the cure for COVID is well on its way, there is no vaccine for what’s afflicting container shipping. And it’s not just ocean freight.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Much of the finger-pointing involved the movement of shipping containers into and out of port facilities. For the supply chain to work smoothly, a complex and highly choreographed dance, involving both full and empty shipping containers, must be performed. It used to take two days to get cargo off the docks. port operations.

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Freightos

APRIL 12, 2016

Which is why we’re taking our hats off to SpaceX for delivering 7,000 lbs of cargo to the International Space Station (ISS) this week using a reusable rocket – the Falcon 9. Well SpaceX may well have, if that unusual cargo had been in transit for more than the scheduled two days. A Space cargo ship sounds like science fiction.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Like many superstitions that have evolved over time and across cultures, it is difficult to pinpoint the precise origins of Friday the 13th. It’s likely that only the ultra-superstitious have herd of the term, which is a fear of Friday the 13th. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Brian is the Founder of Port X Logistics , a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. About Brian Kempisty Brian Kempisty is the Founder of Port X Logistics, a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. and Canada. and Canada.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 6, 2020

Intermodal freight shipping has been around for decades, but it is growing in popularity due to its many benefits. Integrating intermodal shipping into your supply chain can bring significant cost-savings, increased levels of security, improved safety, and make shipments flexible. What is Intermodal Shipping? Cost-effective.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Aside from cutting down trees to make the straws, it turned out that the straws were not recyclable, so there was just as much waste. Seasonal workers will have an opportunity to transition to full-time positions, Target said. Over the last few months, I’ve heard the term greenwashing over and over again. the company said Tuesday.

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ShipBob

JULY 14, 2022

Without this knowledge, you might be leaving your goods in the hands of as many as 20 outside vendors and partners to ensure they get delivered on time — and you may not even know the names of all those vendors. Our ability to ship, store, and trade goods remains fragmented — and key logistics data remains siloed.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2024

Brian is the Founder of Port X Logistics , a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. About Brian Kempisty Brian Kempisty is the Founder of Port X Logistics, a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. and Canada. and Canada.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

My youngest daughter just yells for them to throw the ball to Travis Kelce on every play so she can see Taylor Swift celebrate. We have all seen the math, and even with her concert in Tokyo on February 10, she still has time to get to Las Vegas for kickoff thanks to the magic of the international date line. and Canada. and Canada.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Forecasting Shipping Delays; Cargo Swamps Airports; Alibaba’s Challenge. Emirates Airlines’ cargo operations at Dubai International Airport in February. The halt at a key regional trading point is the latest hit to expedited shipping operations that have been buffeted during the pandemic. ?. Trouble viewing this email?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2022

And this doesn’t just apply to how long can a vehicle go on a single charge; it also applies to the actual life of a battery, as a new battery can cost upwards of $25,000. Shipping companies added capacity, but now containers are stuck in port. Cargo losses escalate as thieves target cars, electronics.

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Freightos

JANUARY 3, 2024

More Resources Home Red Sea and Suez Canal Shipping Crisis Update Judah Levine Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Even with an international naval force in place, Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea continue.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The world’s oceans have been a vital part of global trade since humans first launched ships from shore. As a result, maritime shipping lies at the very heart of the global logistical system. In this concluding article, I want to discuss how climate change risks are adding to challenges faced by shipping firms and their clients.

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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 Shipping. Globally, schedule reliability in ocean shipping is at the lowest we’ve ever seen. Air Shipping.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2021

Real-time visibility tools are often thought of as an over-the-road technology. These include currents and wind speeds, which play a major role in the overall transit times. The majority of ocean shipments go through trans-shipments, or stopovers, meaning that the journey is more than just port to port.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

transportation networks alone, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, shippers are reevaluating their shipping strategies in dealing with large-scale shipping to take better advantage of a thriving global logistics marketplace. Logistics at Risk! Charter, Outsource, or Vertically Integrate? What is their safety record?

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 28, 2023

Topped off by improving time-in-transit and lowering your costs, Maergo is reimagining delivery and changing the way the retailers ship and deliver to their customers. Maergo improves time-in-transit and lowers costs, reimagining delivery for retailers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Artificial intelligence has been applied to just about every supply chain application imaginable, including transportation management and execution, demand planning, supply chain planning, warehouse management, and order management. Container-ship logjams off US ports finally easing as imports fall.

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ShipBob

JULY 28, 2023

But, the fact of the matter is, if you’re transporting products overseas then you need to know how to properly fill out a shipping manifest. Understanding the ins and outs of shipping manifests, and getting them right the first time, can save you a lot of time and stress down the line. What is a shipping manifest?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Instead, they are printed ahead of time, for both teams. This year, with the LA Rams being Super Bowl champs, Good360 said it will ship thousands of “unsellable” Bengals-branded hats, T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, COVID-19 masks, and scarves to struggling people in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

People will steal just about anything these days. FedEx makes progress with AI to sharpen delivery time estimates Amazon to expand grocery delivery Revenue up at Uber as company looks to bolster grocery delivery Trade deficit climbs 5% to $61.5 The model factors in shipping variables such as weather patterns and traffic conditions. “We

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

With transloading, you get just that. At a time when cross-border commerce and shipping are booming, using multiple means of transport can complicate your operations and require the implementation of sophisticated shipping processes. In this section, we compare and contrast transloading with other shipping terms.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2024

The next time a leap year will be skipped is the year 2100. hit 18 Houthi targets in Yemen on Saturday in response to a recent surge in attacks by the Iran-backed militants on ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. However, Leap Year does not occur every 4 years. And now on to this week’s logistics news. and the U.K.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 11, 2024

It has been just over two weeks since a container ship lost power and crashed into a support pylon of Baltimore, Maryland’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in the early morning hours of March 26. miles to partially collapse into the Patapsco River , blocking the main shipping channel that leads to the Port of Baltimore.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Top View Cargo containers ship logistics transportation Container Ship Vessel Cargo Carrier. Managing cloud-based e-commerce platforms and global shipping logistics is a vital part of the process of overcoming cross-border challenges for online retailers.

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SupplyPike

APRIL 17, 2020

Learn about: Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping Advantages of LTL Factors determining shipping rates. Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping is a system of transporting a smaller shipment than a typical truck filled with one order. In this system, space is shared by all of the cargo on one truck. Get better shipping rates.

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