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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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

The data stream continues to trend negatively in regard to freight, capacity, and freight rates,” said Kenny Vieth, ACT’s president and senior analyst. Capacity is much more readily available than last year at this time. Three factors are driving excess capacity: weaker freight, hours-of-service rollback, and actual capacity additions.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 12, 2016

At Transplace’s recent Shipper Symposium, a diverse group of shippers, logistics experts and analysts came together to discuss the latest industry trends and obstacles faced by supply chain and transportation professionals, and identify strategies for addressing these issues and improving operations. How much excess capacity is there today?

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2023

In this update, we focus on our fifth prediction which is focused on global transportation and logistics services sectors. 2023 Prediction Five: Global Wide Transportation, Logistics and Brokerage Services Sectors Will Face a Challenging Year With Significant Consequences. Prediction Background. Parcel Segment. Prediction Implications.

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Material Handling & Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2017

China aims to extend its logistics reach from the Pacific to the Atlantic through its One Belt, One Road initiative. The sheer size of the country’s “One Belt, One Road” logistics initiative, for instance, calls into question the true objective of the regional infrastructure plan. Like the country itself, China’s ambitions are massive.

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TMC

JANUARY 18, 2017

The global logistics industry was dealt a year full of surprises in 2016, and with that came challenges. While these financial pressures have been ongoing since 2009 due to several factors, overcapacity was certainly one of the most prevalent. Over Capacity and Vessel Scrapping. 2017 Projections. Carrier Consolidation.

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QAD

JUNE 8, 2021

The chip manufacturers began shifting their manufacturing capacity to these other industry sectors who were now begging for supply. Very similar to the crisis in 2008-2009 and much to the surprise of industry analysts, automotive demand came back much quicker than expected. Insufficient inventory visibility throughout the supply chain.

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Some rate increases have been allowed in the last weeks, but it’s unclear how much generation capacity can be increased given the coal shortages. The world’s largest exporter since 2009, Chinese producers shipped $2.5 Energy price increases and shortages are affecting other countries too, including the UK, Europe, and India.

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Freightos

JANUARY 3, 2024

Judah Levine January 3, 2024 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01) increased 63% to $2,713/FEU. to 4 times above normal levels for this time of year.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2019

Since I first published this article back in 2009, warehouse design principles haven’t altered that much, but as we received many comments, including requests for more information, I figured it might be a good idea to expand on the original piece. Outbound Logistics: Keeping Customers Satisfied. What Happens in Your Warehouses?

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Since 2009, ocean carriers have faced many uncertainties—and they’re expected to continue for the foreseeable future. The Panama Canal expansion, slated for completion this spring, will impact logistics in a big way. In my opinion, there will be more than one way to procure capacity, rates, and services for the 2016-2017 season.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

The August report cited new order intakes declining for the second consecutive month with indications that excess capacity may be building among the global manufacturing sector. Barring the initial pandemic lockdown months, this is the steepest downturn in US manufacturing seen since the global financial crisis in 2009.”. Bob Ferrari.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Earlier this week, the company announced that it grew its renewable energy capacity in 2022 by 8.3 UPS is preparing for a slowdown in global delivery volumes as it advised that annual revenue could decline for the first time since 2009. GW through 133 new projects in 11 countries.

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Turvo

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Despite the crisis, the market rules out seeing the low prices that helped the economy and international trade recover after the 2009 crash, which will give inflation a boost. Strong demand and a highly concentrated supply ( 85% of world trade is in the hands of only ten companies ) increase each link in the logistics chain.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 14, 2022

That will have a direct impact on the dynamics of global container shipping, airfreight and logistics networks. The S&P Global Taiwan Manufacturing PMI® i ndex was reported as its lowest level since 2009 by the end of October 2022 while the S&P global Eurozone Manufacturing PMI® fell to a 29-month low. After the existing U.S.

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Freightos

JANUARY 12, 2016

Prior to that, Phil held a variety of other logistics roles in both Germany and the United States. For forwarders, just as the 2009 financial crisis ended, another crisis began. There has been a massive increase in the capacity of the global container fleet. Then, in November 2015, Phil joined Freightos.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

By now, you’ve probably thought about all the logistical details like: what items are required to bring the meal together; who’s responsible for bringing each dish; what time guests should arrive; and where dinner should be served so there’s enough room for everyone. The same is true for logistics planning. I hope you enjoy! - Adam.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2023

A specific statement that caught our attention indicated: “ Supply chains continued to recover from the immense pressure experienced through much of the past three-and-one-half years, as average vendor lead times shortened to the greatest extent since May 2009.” China’s expansion was noted as marginal by the end of Q1.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 14, 2013

Authorized carriers may offer capacity for each load based on rates already established or based on shipper-established parameters. can also support a public exchange environment to secure capacity and rates in a backhaul, capacity-constraint market. Highly customizable, FAM 2.0 Even with the April decrease to 112.4,

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 1, 2022

after plummeted to its lowest level since 2009 in October. The signs clearly indicate obvious supply chain business planning and execution challenges for 2023, along with selective component and reduced production capacity and supplier focused challenges in the months to come. Select Highlights- Developing Regions.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JULY 7, 2016

The CSCMP issued its annual “State of Logistics Report” which insistently urged shippers to take immediate action on deployment of automation technologies like TMS, optimizers, YMS and other logistics IT solutions. US business logistics spending was up by 2.6% The case for striking at this particular moment couldn’t be stronger.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 8, 2014

CarrierDirect works with the top transportation and logistics companies so they definitely have their fingers on the pulse of the LTL industry. Tonnage shipped via LTL has steadily risen since the market lows of 2009. The increased tonnage, the driver shortage along with better asset utilization has reduced capacity.

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TransAudit

AUGUST 29, 2023

Financial Restructuring Attempts Yellow was compelled to opt for wage concessions and debt-for-equity swaps in 2009. The Final Years Divestment of Non-LTL Offerings In 2009, Yellow sold its dedicated unit, followed by parting with its stake in Shanghai Jiayu Logistics in 2012, indicating a shift in focus.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 26, 2022

Founded in 2009, with the vision of becoming the next iteration of producer Tesla in technologically innovative EV design, production and distribution logistics, the company spent its initial years in designing and developing what is today the Rivian RiT electrically powered pick-up truck, and the Rivian RiS sport utility vehicle.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 4, 2013

Now, shipping tonnage has increased and trucking capacity is much tighter. Capacity is expected to tighten, pushing up prices as the economy grows and LTL carriers benefit from the decision to invest less in new assets during the years following 2008-2009. Good old supply and demand means a price increase for most shippers.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

The overall effectiveness of GRIs mainly stem from carrier utilization and market capacity. Carrier utilization ran high in early 2015, and although volumes remained relatively strong year over year, the addition of capacity into the marketplace led to falling utilization levels. in 2015, accounting for the addition of 1.72

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 27, 2019

He emphasized that in transforming GM, “ We started by talking about levers that you could pull that could free up capacity in the organization, including supplier relationship management. He noted that reaching such aspirations isn’t possible without supplier innovation. You’ve got to work this.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Logistics and Distribution. In my capacity as a consultant and having worked in multiple implementations, I have always thought about processes that could have reduced the cost, time and rework and hence would have brought about a high degree of customer satisfaction. December 2009. November 2009. October 2009.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 5, 2023

The latter has been reinforced by the April GSPI Index from the New York Federal Reserve , and now, the reported May GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index which indicated that “ for the first time since June 2020, global chain capacity is now underutilized, indicating a shift to a buyers’ market.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Material Handling & Logistics ). Material Handling & Logistics ). As some component lead times push into 2023, the shortage is expected to last 24 months before it recedes – similar to the chip shortage of 2008-2009. How the Supply Chain Crisis is Impacting Businesses and Consumers. Chain Store Age ). Chain Store Age ).

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The October S&P Global Taiwan Manufacturing PMI® plummeted to its lowest level since 2009. The ocean container industry has now acknowledged not only the end of the global trade boom, but dramatically reduced fleet capacity needs for 2023. Noticeably, the Backlog of Orders sub-index declined 5.6

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2017

While these financial pressures have been ongoing since 2009 due to several factors, overcapacity was certainly one of the most prevalent. Ocean carriers continue to see their average operating margin dip below zero as rates fell to their lowest levels since 2009.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 9, 2015

Expected Transportation Capacity Issues. The concern and dialog about the transportation capacity issues for our country have bridged the past two decades and beyond. We have heard so much over the years about a coming capacity crunch crisis , many argue if crisis is the proper terminology. Wide shoulders.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 8, 2016

Since 2009, ocean carriers have faced many uncertainties—and they’re expected to continue for the foreseeable future. The Panama Canal expansion, slated for completion this spring, will impact logistics in a big way. In my opinion, there will be more than one way to procure capacity, rates, and services for the 2016-2017 season.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Logistics and Distribution. Inventory and Capacity Visibility to Order Management System. Hence, address can be amended without re-checking inventory and capacity. December 2009. November 2009. October 2009. September 2009. August 2009. April 2009. March 2009. February 2009.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Logistics and Distribution. The first problem was that of underutilized capacity. The capacity booking corresponding to such backordered orders remained unutilized since, route (of the load which contains backordered order) had already been optimized. December 2009. November 2009. October 2009. August 2009.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 19, 2013

The report begins with a few slides dedicated to the financial collapse of 2008-2009 and it’s lasting impact on the over the road (OTR) industry. Shippers, carriers and logistics service providers will all be affected by these changes. The coming capacity truck capacity crunch. The report has four sections.

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