Talking Logistics

MAY 29, 2015

Descartes Reports Fiscal 2016 First Quarter Financial Results. Robinson Celebrates 25 Years of Business in Mexico. March 2015 North American Freight Numbers. Speaking of Amazon, the company is raising the bar again on delivery in response to Walmart testing a free, three-day shipping service. NAFTA freight totaled $96.1

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Okay, turning the corner, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon offers free shipping on all orders for the holidays (CNN). Hunt Locked in Freight Revenue Dispute (WSJ – sub. Shipping Rates to Increase for FedEx Express, FedEx Ground and FedEx Freight Services.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Some mornings I would ride my rocket ship, evading asteroids and alien cruisers along the way, and I would barely make it to school on time (I mean, the space station), with just enough fuel to make a safe landing. Retailer Wal-Mart de Mexico to invest $1.3 billion in Logistics in Mexico (Reuters).

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 3, 2017

Mexico Warns U.S. Boston startup raises $10M for retail software that predicts inventory needs (Boston Business Journal). Freightos unveils beta launch of international freight price index (American Shipper). 2016 North American Freight Numbers. It’ll Cut Off Nafta Talks If Tariffs Added (Bloomberg).

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

De minimis is an important concept for anyone who deals with international shipping. In the context of international shipping, de minimis refers to the principle that it’s not worth charging customs duties on goods below a certain value How is the? The goal of the change was to drive up trade and encourage eCommerce.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 22, 2015

According to the press release : The proposed standards are expected to lower CO2 emissions by approximately 1 billion metric tons, cut fuel costs by about $170 billion, and reduce oil consumption by up to 1.8 billion barrels over the lifetime of the vehicles sold under the program. I’ve highlighted other case studies over the years.

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Ware2Go

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

It’s no secret that online shoppers expect fast delivery options such as 2-day or same-day shipping. A more cost-efficient solution in the long-term would be to outsource to a fulfillment partner who can distribute inventory much closer to those customers in order to lower TNT. You can no longer keep up with your order volume.

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 20, 2022

After the passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, the FMC is looking to test the limits of its new regulatory capabilities. The FMC, newly empowered after the June passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, is preparing to begin investigations into complaints against ocean carriers per the new law.

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6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

Our supply chain involves a contract manufacturer, a third-party testing facility, warehouses to store inventory and a freighting company. For example, if my contract manufacturer is late with an order it can cause me to incur excess costs with the freighting and warehousing companies, respectively.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Amazon has started increasing the free shipping minimum to $35 for non-Prime members in some markets, according to notices on its website, as the company looks for more ways to cut costs. Until now, the minimum purchase for free shipping has been $25.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2013

Freight Shipments Rose 0.4% UPS Expands Expedited Ocean Freight Service To Mexico. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics’ (BTS) Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) reached its second highest level in history in August, rising 0.4 There’s lots going on today, so let’s go straight to the news. in August from July.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

In an uncertain environment, affordability and predictability are at a premium, and a supply-chain organization can deliver these through effective management and oversight of its suppliers. That might mean diverting from Los Angeles/Long Beach to Canada or Mexico.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Capacity is still wasted, reports Satish Patel via JOC.com , yet new apps and technologies are changing the way shippers tender and schedule freight. Unfortunately, tariffs and uncertainty regarding trade deals will lead to higher costs for raw materials, and in some cases, shippers may be incapable of obtaining these raw materials.

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EMERGE App

JULY 3, 2018

So, as a busy exporter, you’re either shipping your Made in USA goods outside of the States or count American buyers among your biggest customers outside of your country. Landed costs are expenses that need to be paid when you ship products from one country to the doorstep of the customer in another country.

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Freightera

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Deglobalization will accelerate, and reshoring and localization of manufacturing will continue 2023 has seen a severe freight recession, especially in North America, with significant overcapacity and declining rates for ocean shipping as well. to global websites for international organizations and businesses.

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Elementum

MAY 27, 2015

With the cost of labor increasing in China, transportation costs begin to bear heavier on these companies. The Reshoring Initiative Data Report, a study conducted in 2014, looked at regions of the United States that added jobs from 1997 - 2014 (most added jobs, however, are from 2010 - 2014). Sweet Home Alabama. much easier.

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3PL Insights

OCTOBER 20, 2020

In this phase, the tariffs on imports from China were reduced or suspended in return of China agreeing to purchase $200 billion of U.S. Due to reduced shipping between countries, it is unclear if China will uphold this deal. It’s reported that this will be reviewed again under Section 301. exports over the next 2 years.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JULY 27, 2020

As business continue to open, ship, or start receiving goods, demand is reintroduced to corridors that have been quiet for months. BLS’s July report cited 8,100 jobs came back to the trucking industry in June, yet there was still a net loss of 84,600 for-hire trucking jobs year over year. Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI).

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