GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a guest blog from Freightos , is a SaaS-enabled marketplace for the logistics industry. The Freightos System is SaaS for freight contract management, automatic price quotations, and business intelligence. There are two ways to view the History of Shipping Containers. Readers' choice! Malcom McLean.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Another Friday where I have limited time, so let’s go straight to this week’s supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention: Uber to move freight, target trucking for the long haul (Reuters). Blockchain Makes Inroads in Shipping (WSJ – sub. UPS And CyPhy Works Test Drone For Urgent Commercial Delivery.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Driverless vehicles and package delivery dominated the supply chain and logistics news this week, so let’s go straight to it: Google wants to deliver packages from self-driving trucks ( Quartz ). Amazon expands logistics reach in China ( Reuters ). USPS reports Q1 revenue gains ( Logistics Management ).

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Talking Logistics

JULY 8, 2016

It was a relatively quiet week for supply chain and logistics news, with robots and weak freight demand dominating the headlines. Air cargo firms feel the pressure from plunge in freight prices (Reuters). Global trade volumes fell for the first time since 2009 by 1.7 percent from 3 percent. percent from 3 percent.

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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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Freightos

JANUARY 12, 2016

How Freight Disrupted Itself. In the last year, a new dynamic has begun to reshape the freight industry. Phil knows his (freight) stuff. In his PhD thesis he developed a product to secure ocean freight rates with financial derivatives. Declining Freight Rates. Declining Freight Rates. And they have.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 20, 2016

Amazon Looking to License or Acquire Freight-Management Technology (WSJ-sub. Kewill Introduces SOLAS-Compliant Freight Forwarding Solution by Integrating INTTRA eVGM Service. I used that hypothetical headline to highlight a trend I saw in the industry: the convergence of logistics services, technology, and consulting.

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Freightos

JANUARY 3, 2024

More Resources Home January 3, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. America weekly prices fell 13% to $1.82/kg.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Brent crude oil prices Dec 2009 – Dec 2014 (Source MoneyAM.com). 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. Do Facebook and Twitter Need a Logistics Strategy?

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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. 2009 was an exception due to the 2008–2009 recession.) Strategies for Surviving the Capacity and Trucker Shortage.

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Turvo

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Why is freight pricing reaching historical records? The cost of transporting a container by ship has tripled since extreme confinement was lifted. 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.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is our second post in a collaborative blog post series about mobility in manufacturing & logistics along with Catavolt, who helps manufacturing organizations drive operational excellence with mobile apps. ” Ashton added that IoT had grown a lot since 2009, but he claimed it has still has much further to go.

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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.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

This interview is with Raymon Krishnan, President of The Logistics and Supply Chain Management Society. I started my career working in 3PL’s – one of which was the largest freight forwarder in the world in the 1990’s. After selling the business in 2009, I went on to work for a leading US Chemical company and then a global 3PL.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

How close is it to significantly disrupting logistics? Walmart is using Uber itself to “uberise” its home delivery network, but logistics operators could become “Ubers” in their own right, offering no-strings, one-off, whenever and wherever logistics services. The same argument might extend to logistics in general.

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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. For example, the China-owned COSCO and China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) have confirmed their merger. The Panama Canal expansion, slated for completion this spring, will impact logistics in a big way.

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TMC

OCTOBER 20, 2016

since 2009. Omnichannel supply chain models must manage freight flows to meet these demands—which is why TMS technology has become an indispensable component of omnichannel operations. The National Retail Federation expects retail sales in November and December, excluding autos, gas, and restaurant sales, to increase a solid 3.6%

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Billion Deal for Ceva Logistics (WSJ – sub. Billion Deal for Ceva Logistics (WSJ – sub. Billion Deal for Ceva Logistics (WSJ – sub. NEMF Files for Bankruptcy, XPO Warns on 2019: Is the Party in Transportation and Logistics Ending? But we have the movie to look forward to. What should we watch next?

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Supply Chains Rock

APRIL 16, 2009

Thursday, April 16, 2009. I received several emails and even another blogger posted commentary on the challenges for US retailers to ship overseas. For example when I wrote a general statement that "retailers dont get shipping abroad." They ship to about 15 countries including Switzerland. EU Logistics Hub Blog.

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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. 2017 Projections. Sri Laxmana has been with C.H.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 3, 2022

They collectively provide evidence that the prior disruptions still occurring among industry supply chains, compounded by the latest manufacturing, logistics and transportation disruptions occurring in China, will have a longer economic and service level effect in the coming months. Global Manufacturing Output Levels Declined.

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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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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis. Material Handling & Logistics ). Material Handling & Logistics ). Thanks to container prices rising as much as 600%, money that could be used for advertising went to freight companies instead.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 4, 2013

During the downturn, carriers invested less in new trucks and terminals because shipping tonnage decreased. Now, shipping tonnage has increased and trucking capacity is much tighter. Fedex Freight $5.2B 14.9%. Con-way Freight $3.3B 9.4%. YRC Freight $3.2B 9.2%. UPS Freight $2.4B 6.9%.

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Supply Chain Network

OCTOBER 13, 2011

My first CSCMP Annual Conference was in 1989 and I always try to get there every year to catch up with all my logistics and supply chain friends! Since 2009 I have been writing and presenting on the same, in fact Social is one of The Seven S’s of Supply Chain Management which highlights seven key trends emerging to support future state SCM.

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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. The LTL carriers are getting good freight from 3PLs, so the relationship is working in many ways. Tonnage shipped via LTL has steadily risen since the market lows of 2009.

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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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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

On January 4, the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) posted figures that showed week over week increases of 98% on West Coast rates and 77% on East Coast rates. The idle ship capacity soared from 230,000 TEUs at the beginning of 2015 to 1.36 The idle ship capacity soared from 230,000 TEUs at the beginning of 2015 to 1.36

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DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 22, 2015

Massive ships. While container terminal operators certainly feel the pressure, freight forwarders and the shipping lines themselves have a few planning puzzles to sort out on their own. Capacity of container ships handled in 2014. Shipping lines alliances. Slow steaming. Alliances and consolidation.

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3rdwave

JANUARY 23, 2019

However, digitization really became mainstream around 2009 when there were officially more “things” than people connected to the internet. Digitization is an essential cornerstone capability that enables Logistics to deliver its true potential. Why should Logistics Care about Digitization?

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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. For example, the China-owned COSCO and China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) have confirmed their merger. The Panama Canal expansion, slated for completion this spring, will impact logistics in a big way.

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The Network Effect

JANUARY 23, 2015

By Tony Nuzio, Founder & CEO ICC Logistics & Jim Tompkins, CEO Tompkins International. Parcel shippers are still trying to digest the impact of the huge freight rate increase implemented by both UPS and FedEx by changing the way they price ground services for packages measuring less than 3 cubic feet. Only time will tell.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Logistics and Distribution. Online retailers on the other hand, will lure customers with a more pleasing web experience, the convenience of free shipping, inventory availability and lowest price. December 2009. November 2009. October 2009. September 2009. August 2009. April 2009. March 2009.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 24, 2015

Whereas 2009 saw the control of transportation industry profits in the hands of the shippers, two years later a shift occurred in the favor of carriers. At the same time customers wanted their goods shipped for less, partly due to the recession and partly due to the demand shippers had to move goods. Recession for Goods Distribution.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 12, 2014

However, there is no evidence that America’s manufacturing woes have magically worked themselves out, or that a significant number of jobs that left for China and Mexico are being shipped back. Twitter The post Reshoring Optimism, But Not Much Else appeared first on Freight Logistics Company | Cerasis. Manufacturing reshoring'

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ShipBob

MAY 19, 2021

Walmart, historically known for their brick-and-mortar stores, launched Walmart Marketplace in 2009. Former Walmart Ecommerce CEO, Marc Lore said, “In today’s world of ecommerce, two-day free shipping is table stakes.” Multiple shipping options. Standard shipping. Expedited shipping. Next-day shipping.

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3rdwave

JANUARY 23, 2019

However, digitization really became mainstream around 2009 when there were officially more “things” than people connected to the internet. Digitization is an essential cornerstone capability that enables Logistics to deliver its true potential. Why should Logistics Care about Digitization?

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