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Molex Prizes Agility

Logistics Viewpoints

There was no air freight possible then into Europe,” added Gerald van den Eijnden. By 2012 they had implemented this multi-enterprise supply chain network (MSCN) solution. You would call up the freight forwarders, and they would send an Excel spreadsheet” that contained all the shipments for Molex in the coming days or weeks.

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Identity Theft, Trucking Style

Talking Logistics

One of the fastest growing forms of cargo theft is deceptive pick-ups (aka fictitious pick-ups). Then the con artists offer low bids to freight brokers who handle shipping for numerous companies. Overall, cargo theft is on the rise , as FreightWatch International reported last week. Keep the cargo moving.

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Technology and Culture: The Cultural Obstacles to Better Logistics

Freightos

Plummeting freight rates mean that under 50% of logistics providers turn a profit on ocean shipping, while threatening competition from industry newcomers like Amazon and Alibaba spell out unprecedented challenges for the logistics industry. DHL seeded its empire by moving ocean documentation faster than cargo ships. Risk Aversion.

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August 9, 2023 Update

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * More Resources Home August 9, 2023 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.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 6-10, 2016)

Talking Logistics

iContainers, Expedia for transporting freight internationally, raises $6.7 Freight Rates Push Lower as Truck Capacity Outweighs Demand (WSJ – sub. April 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). April 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). million (TechCrunch).

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This Week in Logistics News (February 4-8, 2013)

Talking Logistics

Reports 2012 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results. Cass Freight Index Report – January 2013. Robinson and Con-way both reported Q4 and full-year 2012 results this week. percent in 2012 compared to 2011 (including contribution from acquisitions). percent in Q4 2012. While we wait for the storm… C.H.

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Top Five Air Cargo Carriers

The Logistics of Logistics

Top Five Air Cargo Carriers. The top five air cargo carriers by weight, according to the IATA , are: Fedex. As the biggest air cargo carrier by weight, Fedex had a revenue of $44.3 To support its air cargo business, Fedex has 634 aircraft and services 375 airports. 2012 revenue was $45 billion ( UPS Fact Sheet ).

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