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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

ToolsGroup

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis. 82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] The History of Shipping Containers

GlobalTranz

As a logistics service provider, focusing on over-the-road surface transportation management solutions via technology and managed transportation services, we find the following information on the history of shipping containers of great significance to the logistics and supply chain community at large. Readers' choice! Significance.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

Container shipping prices skyrocket. The engineers will begin by developing 3D software to emulate the “complexities of real life.” This was part of the reason the company missed its 2008 goal to reduce aircraft emissions by 20 percent by the end of 2020. Porsche calls on its suppliers to use 100% renewable energy.

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Vessel Accidents Have Increased, Are You Prepared?

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Compared to the 1,382 containers on average lost per year between 2008-2019 as reported by The World Shipping Council, that’s a big jump. Consider purchasing maritime insurance. With a cargo insurance policy, you are covered for unexpected losses. . What’s the reason for it? Here’s what you need to know.

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The Annual State of U.S. Logistics Report – Added Candidness and Need for More Synchronization

Supply Chain Matters

Since the inception of this blog in 2008, Supply Chain Matters has provided perspectives and takeaway thoughts from each annual report. GDP level, and a level not seen since 2008. entities as opposed to foreign owned entities such as global shipping and logistics companies. For 2021, U.S. percent to $1.85 percent of U.S.

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10 Controversial Freight Predictions for 2016

Freightos

A (short-term at least) solution for large forwarders to sustain growth path by acquiring assets, reach or just size. It’s a bad time to sell for scrap, so more ships are idle. The 2008-12 global recession, dampened demand, stoking TEU overcapacity, so plunging freight rates, and therefore forwarders’ margin. Like reach (e.g.

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10 Controversial Freight Predictions for 2016

Freightos

A (short-term at least) solution for large forwarders to sustain growth path by acquiring assets, reach or just size. It’s a bad time to sell for scrap, so more ships are idle. The 2008-12 global recession, dampened demand, stoking TEU overcapacity, so plunging freight rates, and therefore forwarders’ margin. Like reach (e.g.