Resilinc

JUNE 15, 2021

Container ships are the backbone of world trade. According to Statista, the world’s merchant container ship fleet grew from 11 million metric tons (mt) of deadweight tonnage (a measure of a vessel’s weight-carrying capacity) to 275 million mt in 2020—a 2500% increase.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 2, 2021

You might not think about shipping containers and ocean freight when you click “buy” on your Amazon order, but there’s a direct connection between the two. Understandably, this hasn’t been easy on importers, especially when they’re trying to plan ahead and calculate margins and shipping times. “We’re What’s changed in a year?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 6, 2021

Ships also account for around 3% of worldwide greenhouse gas emissions [2] , contributing to the acceleration of climate change. It is the IMO’s strictest environmental regulation to date and ushered shipping and terminal sectors in a new era to transform the way marine supply chains operate. Operational Considerations.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a guest blog from Freightos , is a SaaS-enabled marketplace for the logistics industry. There are two ways to view the History of Shipping Containers. Below, you can also view the history of shipping containers in one infographic. Malcom McLean and the History of Shipping Containers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 28, 2023

All told, from these states, the recreational marijuana industry is poised to produce over $25 billion in revenue in 2023 (and that is a conservative estimate). Marijuana distributors will ship the final products to a dispensary and / or warehouse goods that are waiting to be sold.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

But decisions about how many barrels to produce or how many ships to sail have to be made in advance. But spiking rates led many ocean carriers to skyrocketing profits while the drop in trade volumes led to bankruptcies, bailouts, and financial pain for most other parts of the logistics industry. It starts back in 2008.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Shipping containers are like scotch. . But decisions about how many barrels to produce or how many ships to sail have to be made in advance. But spiking rates led many ocean carriers to skyrocketing profits while the drop in trade volumes led to bankruptcies, bailouts, and financial pain for most other parts of the logistics industry.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 33rd Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. business logistics costs reportedly rose by 22.4 For 2021, U.S. percent to $1.85

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 6, 2023

All told, from these states, the recreational marijuana industry is poised to produce over $25 billion in revenue in 2023 (and that is a conservative estimate). Marijuana distributors will ship the final products to a dispensary and / or warehouse goods that are waiting to be sold.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 28, 2023

Courtney is the Manager of Transportation and Industry Relations for Wreaths Across America, a nonprofit organization that coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies at more than 3,700 locations across the United States, at sea, and abroad. In December 2008, the United States Senate designated December 13, 2008, as Wreaths Across America Day.

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Freightos

MAY 10, 2015

There are tens of thousands of books about logistics and supply chains. Amazon has 31,817 books about supply chain and 24,934 about logistics. That’s 56,751 supply chain and logistics books. But we got it down to ten logistics and supply chain books you’ll actually want to read. Empire State Buildings.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 19, 2017

As explained by Talking Logistics With Adrian Gonzalez , industrywide statistics indicate adoption rates have remained fixed near 33 percent for nearly two decades. In 2008, statistics involving TMS adoption rates ranged from 20 to 30 percent. However, the adoption rates remain perplexing. Now, consider another factor.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 11, 2020

When leading economists start talking about a drop in manufacturing comparable to the start of the 2007-2008 global financial crisis, you can be sure that the world’s leading industries are in for a torrid few months. Pinpointing the Industries Hit the Hardest. The Auto Industry.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Google did not acquire a third-party logistics (3PL) company or a logistics software vendor. Making supply chain and logistics predictions is like throwing darts at a moving target. So, the ball is in the court of those industries and their governing bodies to come up with their own sustainability goals and plans.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

The logistics industry globally is more competitive, volatile, uncertain and interconnected than ever. Collaborating with the right supply chain technology provider gives stakeholders a crystal-clear picture of the logistics ecosystem. Then he made a career change to shipping. Data security is crucial.

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 27, 2022

In 2008, Dr. Raymond Panko published a paper detailing examples of human error in data entry. One solution is to turn to big shipping data. Shippers can get a handle on their expenses by tracking freight invoices and improving their logistics strategy. . What is Big Data in Logistics & Supply Chain Management?

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 10, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares select individual prediction snapshots that are included in our annual 2023 predictions for industry and global supply chains research advisory. Background. That will again impact component, product and customer fulfilment lead times.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 15, 2016

So let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon poised to take on UPS, FedEx in delivery business (Seattle Times). XPO Logistics Trucking Subsidiaries Sued Over Driver Classification (WSJ – sub. Amazon could be moving into the $350B ocean freight market (USA Today).

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

made that prediction in 2008 (see the Barron’s article What $300-a-Barrel Oil Will Mean for You ). I use this example to illustrate the challenges (or, perhaps, the futility) of making supply chain and logistics predictions. For related commentary, see: In Logistics, Somebody Has to Own the Assets.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 1, 2016

We will feature our 5 main categories all week: Logistics , Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Transportation , and Freight. 13 Small Package Shipping or Parcel Shipping Best Practices. Modern shippers face more risks than the industry ever imagined. Most industry experts rate the cost of logistics as very costly.

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MIT Supply Chain

APRIL 3, 2014

Logistics on the move. The logistics role is changing according to John Wiehoff, CEO of C. The logistics business has changed dramatically over the last 20 years. Robinson (CHR), the world’s largest provider of truckload transportation services, visited MIT CTL recently to give his view of the changing face of logistics.

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TransAudit

AUGUST 29, 2023

LTL, or Less-Than-Truckload shipping, represents the transport of freight that doesn’t require an entire truck’s space. formerly known as YRC Freight, sent shockwaves throughout the transportation industry due to its dominant position. The repercussions are profound, with the LTL shipping sector being notably impacted.

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Ware2Go

APRIL 5, 2022

Last mile carrier tracking shows the status and often location of a package from the moment the shipping information is sent to the carrier. By adopting a distributed fulfillment network, merchants can offer their customers 1 to 2-day ground shipping. What is a Last Mile Carrier? The Importance of Last Mile Carrier Tracking.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

Since we live and breath freight, we constantly come across information that’s critical for our customers – logistic providers, shippers and carriers. This is our personal take on logistics news trends. Check out our Top Logistics Providers. China to restructure/shut down some “zombie” industries.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Shipping companies in particular are looking to hire extra workers. Three Disruptive Forces Impacting Logistics. Following the Great Recession of 2008, unemployment rates have been steadily decreasing, currently resting at 3.7% What can companies do to prepare their logistics operations for this year’s holiday season?

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 4, 2018

Today’s truck capacity shortage can be linked to several market forces, some that the transportation industry has dealt with for years and others that are new and unfolding. economy in 2017 and so far in 2018, manufacturers have been producing more goods than usual and requiring more freight to be shipped. What are the real causes?

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

The company’s Menlo Worldwide Logistics group reported revenue of $380.5 Maybe I’m reading too much into it, but with the growing importance of finding and retaining talent in the logistics industry , we ought to change our perspective and actions with regards to the people side of supply chain management. million, down 11.0

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 20, 2018

It is continually important to be proactive about identifying capacity trends and daily shipping reality. That means communicating early and often with logistics providers about container space needs due to capacity constraints caused by the carrier restructuring and heavy retail season. Thanks to an increase in ecommerce.

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3PL Insights

JULY 20, 2020

As these markets continue to grow the future of industrial real estate will have a huge impact on supply chain expansion. E-commerce continues to see substantial growth year-over-year, being the force driving the industrial and logistics industry. Rental Rates Will Increase. Supply Will Outpace Demand.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 13, 2016

The shipping industry saw growth and expansion in 2014 when compared to the state of the industry since 2008. While the driver shortage is a real threat to the state of the shipping industry, more carriers, such as UPS and FedEx, are expanding their fleets to address the capacity crunch. Cassidy of JOC.com.

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Below, we’ve rounded up 50 compelling statistics to shed some light on the driving forces behind warehouse automation and the impact automation has on the industry. Bureau of Labor Statistics , there are 18,182 private warehousing establishments as of 2018, up from 15,203 in 2008. in Q1 2017, the lowest since 2008.”

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 23, 2023

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 34th Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. Background As our readership is likely aware, this report provides a snapshot of the U.S.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 9, 2015

Since the collapse of the housing market and the economy in 2008, the freight transportation industry has managed to claw its way out of a damaging situation and maintain historically low trucking rates. However, the industry stands on the verge of a rate-hike cliff. What’s Driving the Trucking Rates Increase? Driver Expenses.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 15, 2015

A thorough analysis provided by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals , (CSCMP) in its “ State of Logistics ” report, indicates that by 2017, shippers in the U.S. Noel Perry, economist and trucking industry expert, predicts a reduction in the nation’s trucking force by 700,000 drivers.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

FedEx Introduces Enhancements to Deep Frozen Shipping. ILA, USMX reach tentative labor contract agreement ( Logistics Management ). Menlo Worldwide Logistics reported net revenue of $161.8 Immediately visualize results in detailed maps and graphs including service, cost, logistics, sustainability and risk. million, up 18.2

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Freightos

JANUARY 28, 2016

There’s been several great predictions for logistics in 2016. From praising China’s “slowdown” to the benefits of overcapacity (for some), we’re kicking back against some industry givens. Industry Shake-Up: Losers Pick Themselves. Freight Industry Is Finally Online. The Industry Has It's Head In The Clouds.

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Freightos

JANUARY 28, 2016

There’s been several great predictions for logistics in 2016. From praising China’s “slowdown” to the benefits of overcapacity (for some), we’re kicking back against some industry givens. Industry Shake-Up: Losers Pick Themselves. Freight Industry Is Finally Online. The Industry Has It's Head In The Clouds.

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