The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

Quicker transports have, in turn, helped the expansion of international trade and globalization. Today about 90% of non-bulk cargo worldwide is transported by a container. The ship will alone reduce diesel-powered truck transport by around 40,000 journeys per year. Bunker fuel: CO2, black carbon and sulphur.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

In this article, leading experts from various sectors in transportation industry will discuss transportation trends you should take a closer look. However, the end of the recession and an increase in demand for transportation services did not restore the motor carrier industry to its former state.

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SCM Research

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Wolfgang Lehmacher is Head of Supply Chain and Transport Industries at the World Economic Forum. He is member of the IATA Air Cargo Innovation Awards Jury and the Logistikweisen, a think tank under the patronage of the German Federal Ministry BMVI.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Infor Aligns With MercuryGate To Strengthen Transportation Management. Oracle Introduces New Cloud Solutions for Transportation and Global Trade Management. Thirteen Years After 9/11, A New Attempt To Screen 100 Percent of Cargo Containers ( Roll Call ). SAP Ushers in New Era of Collaborative Supply Chain Management.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2014

October 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Department of Transportation Eliminates $1.7 Here are some excerpts from the press releases: Originally opened in 2012 with a focus on the fast growing temperature controlled transportation segment, the C.H. Robinson Expands Focus in Dutch Market. Trucking Industry.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

It used to take two days to get cargo off the docks. Isenberg Chair in Integrative Studies at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, writes, “Today, an estimated 90% of the world’s goods are transported by sea, with 60% of that — including virtually all your imported fruits, gadgets and appliances — packed in large steel containers.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 15, 2014

In the transportation industry, there are many moving parts that can impact your day-to-day operations. The Market Update, a new monthly post highlighting key factors that impact the transportation industry in North America, will keep you up to speed on the latest news and topics that matter to your business. Carrier Capacity.

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

A European Commission (EC) initiative called Horizon 2020 – 2105 Smart, Green and Integrated Transport will facilitate collaboration between logistics clusters on developing supply chain solutions, particularly projects that promote environmental sustainability. Subscribe for free to Frontiers here.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 7, 2016

Freight tons moving on the nation’s transportation network will grow 40 percent in the next three decades while the value of the freight will almost double, increasing by 92 percent, according to the latest projections by the U.S. trillion in 2015). trillion in 2015). That is the “hundreds of billions of dollars” question.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

In the transportation industry, there are many moving parts that can impact your day-to-day operations. This month’s Market Update highlights key factors that impact the transportation industry in North America and will keep you up to speed on the latest news and topics that matter to your supply chain and business. Carrier Capacity.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 28, 2017

Norway Takes Lead in Race to Build Autonomous Cargo Ships (WSJ – sub. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Tesco launches nationwide same-day delivery (Logistics Manager). Next Leap for Robots: Picking Out and Boxing Your Online Order (WSJ – sub. ATA Opposes Efforts to Delay ELD Deadline.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

In the transportation industry, there are many moving parts that can impact your day-to-day operations. From monitoring driver shortages to tracking diesel pricing, staying current on the events in transportation means you will be better equipped to make knowledgeable business decisions and drive growth and efficiency into your supply chain.

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Global Trade Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Global Cargo Monitoring / Cargo Tracking. Trying to manage a global supply chain without knowing exactly where cargo is located, its condition, who has custody of it, or when events occur, is experiencing the supply chain – not managing it. Saturday, March 02, 2013 12:40:00 pm. arviem real-time cargo monitoring.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2018

To combat the problem here’s a way to improve freight labeling for transport and logistics management. Goods in’ depots are unlikely to receive mislabelled freight, while incorrect shipping details could result in cargo ending up at the wrong delivery address. The knock on effect of one lost or incorrect label is extremely costly.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 19, 2015

Back in March 2013, Walmart was reportedly experimenting with the idea of having store shoppers deliver packages to online customers who lived on their route back home (see my comments at the time ). Goods shipped from East Asia through West Coast ports are currently transported by rail and truck as far east as the Ohio River Valley.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Future of brokerage: Cargo Chief to bet on pay for time ( Overdrive ). December 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Merchants will be able to book cargo space online or via mobile devices, creating what Amazon described as a “one click-ship for seamless international trade and shipping.”.

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MIT Supply Chain

MAY 8, 2013

percent in 2013 to total $131 billion worldwide, up from $111 billion in 2012. How many shipments are delayed, for example, because the contractual penalties for a carrier failing to a load a box onto a vessel or for a shipper not providing the agreed cargo on time are too weak to deter these practices? Register here.

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DAT Solutions

OCTOBER 26, 2017

The retailers save time and money by consolidating packages or mixed cargo, and moving full truckloads of merchandise from one distribution center to another, to pre-position goods in advance of the demand. Leading brick-and-mortar stores are following suit, in order to remain competitive.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 8, 2016

That was the main question I addressed during my keynote presentation at the SMC3 Connections Conference last month, one of the leading events for transportation and logistics professionals. Amazon Partners with Atlas Air Worldwide for Cargo Services (WSJ – May 2016).

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 14, 2013

Con-way Freight Announces 2013 General Rate Increase. Supreme Court rules in favor of ATA in challenge of Port of Los Angeles Clean Truck Program ( Cargo Business ). Transport Reaches for the Sun ( Wall Street Journal ). Speaking of transportation, the Freight TSI Index fell 1.2 Freight Shipments Fell 1.2%

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

In logistics and supply chain management, however, transport and warehousing are the most significant sharing processes thanks to a welter of economic benefits for all parties—and the trend is accelerating despite the dampening effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Why Businesses, Large and Small, Think it’s Fair to Share. Car sharing.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2017

And here’s to hoping that 2018 results in even more significant advancements in the state of warehousing and transportation technology. Supply Chain Innovators of 2013 : paperless food chain, VLMs, cold chain fleet management, and more. Ocean Transportation. Content Summary: First Self-Sailing Electric Cargo Ship Set to Launch.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

A recent Supply Chain Insights study revealed that the number one event impacting supply chains from 2013 to 2018 was cyber attacks or computer hacking. Managing freight transportation. Compounding these challenges, supply chains are increasingly frequent targets of cyber crime. ”[1]. ”[3]. Managing trade documentation.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

December 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Transportation Department pushes tough oil train standards – sources (Reuters). With more than 30 cargo ships anchored offshore, countless supply chains scrambling, and the prospect of a $2 billion per day hit on the U.S.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 20, 2014

TEUs in 2013—about 40.9% Montreal uses both the CN and Canadian Pacific Railroad (CP) and is a better, more viable option for Inland Port Intermodal (IPI) cargo. There is also a good possibility that carriers might discharge cargo at the main transship points of Panama, Cartagena, and Colon and declare force majeure. of all U.S.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

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 billion in 2013. To support its air cargo business, Fedex has 634 aircraft and services 375 airports. UPS Airlines. Korean Air Lines.

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Global Trade Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

By Stefan Reidy Cargo theft has been around for centuries; unfortunately, though the crime has evolved together with transportation methods. Cargo theft is a global problem affecting manufacturers, logistics providers as well as customers.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The complexity of planning, transportation, collaboration, time and labor that went into the supply chain of that banana?—?being There are resource-consuming elements required such as refrigeration, ripening centers, proper transportation and distribution centers. Transportation, Logistics and Ripening. Transportation?—?shipping,

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Supply Chain Innovators of 2013 : paperless food chain, VLMs, cold chain fleet management, and more. Content Summary: Personal Mover Transports Employees around BMW Plant. Content Summary: Autonomous Boats Could Ferry Cargo in Busy Cities. Warehouse Automation. Media Type. Privacy Settings. anonymous user. DataTable subpages.

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Elementum

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

The difference between BlackBerry in 2007— with a net worth of US $40B and BlackBerry in 2013—willing to be sold for a measly a tenth of its 2007 figure—has a lot to do with a failure to identify and deal with its competitors in the correct way. Keep Your Friends Close…. By the end of that year, it controlled 35% of market shares.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

The new Hours of Service regulations , which went into effect July 1, 2013, might well be the “Obamacare” of the trucking industry, with yet another challenge issued last Thursday when U.S. Here are some highlights of the TRUE Safety Act: Truckers would abide by the 34-hour restart rules that were in place before July 1, 2013.

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RFgen

MARCH 19, 2015

cargo has flowed through the country’s West Coast ports until recently. A recent Journal of Commerce survey found more than 65 percent of shippers surveyed said they planned to ship less cargo through U.S. By comparison, the vacancy rate at the end of 2013 was more than 9 percent. Roughly half of all U.S.

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RFgen

MARCH 19, 2015

cargo has flowed through the country’s West Coast ports until recently. A recent Journal of Commerce survey found more than 65 percent of shippers surveyed said they planned to ship less cargo through U.S. By comparison, the vacancy rate at the end of 2013 was more than 9 percent. Roughly half of all U.S.

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EHS Sustainability Knowledge at Work

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

This severely restricted its use as a mainstream transport artery by barges carrying agricultural produce and other raw materials. To cope with each drop in the water level of one foot, barges were forced to offload 200 tonnes of cargo, severely reducing the cost effectiveness and volume of supply transport.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 30, 2022

A demand surge in the US-led to shortages in cargo space, shipping containers, and other equipment, leading to skyrocketing ocean freight prices.” the need to do more with less has dominated transportation services for the last two years. This has significantly impacted retail value chains across the globe. billion tons. billion tons.

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MIT Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

A study triggered by the change indicated how the company can adapt to the new rules, and provided fresh insights into the pros and cons of using private fleet versus common carrier transportation options. Legislation that took effect in September 2013 imposes a number of restrictions on the working hours of truck drivers in Brazil.

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Elementum

MAY 13, 2015

The country’s underdeveloped intermodal freight transportation system is consistently outperformed by its faster and better integrated U.S. counterpart, while doubts about the security of goods being transported give carriers pause. Despite these drawbacks, Walmart is continuing to bank on Mexico’s supply chain.

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