Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Target Lowers Free Shipping Minimum to $25 for Online Orders. enVista Announces Record Revenue for 2014. December 2014 North American Freight Numbers. December 2014 North American Freight Numbers : U.S.-NAFTA ATA Truck Tonnage Index Jumped 1.2% in January.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 30, 2016

percent annually between 2010 and 2014. trillion in 2014. However, less-than-truckload shipping revenue rose 7 percent and small package shipping rose by 8 percent. Moreover, information technology (IT) developments by 3PLs are expected to increase steadily through 2018 at an annual rate of 5.6 made up only 7.85

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 29, 2018

Descartes’ CEO Ed Ryan, in his opening keynote address at Evolution 2018 earlier this month, highlighted how cross-border e-commerce grew 28 percent last year, twice the growth of e-commerce as a whole. It’s part of the reason why Descartes acquired ShipRush last year, a provider of e-commerce multi-carrier parcel shipping solutions.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 12, 2018

After a strong finish in 2017, flatbed demand has continued to soar in 2018 resulting in historic supply and demand imbalances across North America. Flatbed shipping is known for its cyclical and seasonal trends, fragmented marketplace and carrier demographics, and variability in demand. Some commonalities across macro trends (i.e.,

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Shipt, which was founded in 2014 in Birmingham, Ala, currently offers its service in more than 70 cities through 20,000 shoppers. Target said it expects the transaction to add to its earnings starting in 2018. As I wrote back in 2014 in Webvan 2.0: Access Point network in 2014. and Costco Wholesale Corp.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

The company expects to open four such giant facilities this quarter, as it aims to triple online sales by 2018, to $35 billion from $12 billion last year. That income was generated by more than 4,100 stores and fed by a sprawling supply chain, ranked 14th in 2014 by research and analyst company Gartner. Top 100 Retailers Chart 2014.”

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Freightos

MARCH 3, 2015

In fact, according to eMarketer, there were estimated 1.75bn smartphone users worldwide in 2014. During the 2014 holiday season in the US, IBM Digital Analytics estimated that 25% of US online sales were via mobile. billion by 2018 with 2.3 million units shipped. through 2018. This represented about 24.4%

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 30, 2018

Transportation: shipping in refrigerated trucks to retailers like supermarkets or convenience stores. 1] Connor DiGregorio, “ Blockchain: The 2018 Disruptor of the Year ,” IndustryWeek , 4 February 2018. [2] ” IBM Internet of Things Blog , 14 December 2014. [4] ” Footnotes. [1] ” Footnotes.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 25, 2022

in 2014 to just 4 cents in 2019.”[6]. 4] Dan Robinson, “ IoT in logistics: How connected tech is being adopted in warehouses, shipping and haulage ,” NS Business, 23 August 2018. [5] The average price of sensors has fallen from US$1.30 in 2004 to $0.38 in 2019, for example. ”[6]. ” Footnotes. [1]

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Elementum

MARCH 6, 2018

From 2013 to 2014, the number of units Xiaomi shipped in China grew 186 percent, while its total worldwide shipments grew 224 percent. At the end of 2014, Xiaomi edged out Samsung for the title of most popular smartphone in China—shipping 12.5 Currently valued at $46 billion with $1.4 A Precedent for Success.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Deutsche Post DHL to deploy self-driving delivery trucks by 2018 (TechCrunch). CSX customers demand end to shipping bottlenecks as CEO apologizes (Reuters). Hurricanes Harvey and Irma also contributed to demand, as the storms disrupted supply chains and boosted spot truckload rates to levels not seen since December 2014.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Peak season for ocean freight shipping is underway. Here’s an easy way to think about the regular and potential future disruptions that could impact your ocean shipping strategy, and what you can do to prepare for what comes next. At these times of the year, you should see less risk to your standard ocean shipping strategy.

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TMC

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

The recent decision by Japan’s three largest container companies to merge their shipping operations is yet another symptom of the volatility that is roiling the freight business. K” Line, MOL, and NYK are the three Japanese ship lines that are consolidating. Deciding whether to ship cargo via the U.S. Labor unrest in U.S.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

From 2013 to 2014, the number of units Xiaomi shipped in China grew 186 percent, while its total worldwide shipments grew 224 percent. At the end of 2014, Xiaomi edged out Samsung for the title of most popular smartphone in China—shipping 12.5 Currently valued at $46 billion with $1.4 A Precedent for Success.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

From 2013 to 2014, the number of units Xiaomi shipped in China grew 186 percent, while its total worldwide shipments grew 224 percent. At the end of 2014, Xiaomi edged out Samsung for the title of most popular smartphone in China—shipping 12.5 Currently valued at $46 billion with $1.4 A Precedent for Success.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 10, 2018

So, what can shippers do to combat the ongoing market challenges of 2018? For example, can you ship on different, cheaper days of the week? The fact remains that costs are not going away in 2018 – there’s no indication of rate savings on the horizon, so it’s important to be prepared. Protzman Award for Sales Excellence in 2014.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Freight Brokers See Profits Surge on Shipping Rush (WSJ – sub. XPO Logistics expects 750,000 European home deliveries for 2018 (Reuters). Descartes Systems Group, for example, acquired Customs Info in June 2014 and Global Trade Content is one of the company’s fastest growing segments. And with that, have a happy weekend!

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Bigger Container Ships Pose Bigger Risks (WSJ – sub. December 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). 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. Kinsey added that human error is a factor in most shipping accidents.

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ShipBob

APRIL 22, 2020

trillion by 2021 , a staggering 246% increase since 2014. In honor of Earth Day, it’s time to rethink packaging products and all of the shipping materials and boxes that are constantly discarded. Packaging is a necessary evil in ecommerce to get orders delivered safely while preventing shipping damages.

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RFgen

MAY 8, 2016

Packaging Digest reported the global health care cold chain logistics market is projected to increase by $3-billion between 2014 and 2018. companies look for new ways to ship their goods around the world and maintain visibility without succumbing to the obstacles of geography. Chilling Routine Merchandise.

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RFgen

MAY 8, 2016

Packaging Digest reported the global health care cold chain logistics market is projected to increase by $3-billion between 2014 and 2018. companies look for new ways to ship their goods around the world and maintain visibility without succumbing to the obstacles of geography. Chilling Routine Merchandise.

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RFgen

APRIL 6, 2016

A report created by the Material Handling Industry trade group concluded supply chains will need to hire 270,000 employees per year between 2014 and 2018, according to Fortune. Shipping, handling and other distribution tasks occur behind the scenes. Innovative Recruiting. People make assumptions about logistics jobs.

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RFgen

APRIL 6, 2016

A report created by the Material Handling Industry trade group concluded supply chains will need to hire 270,000 employees per year between 2014 and 2018, according to Fortune. Shipping, handling and other distribution tasks occur behind the scenes. Innovative Recruiting. People make assumptions about logistics jobs.

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QAD

AUGUST 18, 2022

Drug companies, of course, share this goal and never intentionally produce products that could harm consumers, but the complexities of the global supply chain and inconsistencies in distribution, shipping, and labeling processes certainly make this difficult. Shortly after, the DSCSA was born.

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PINC

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Significant detention times at shipping and receiving facilities can create a number of challenges for trucking operations, including interruptions to otherwise tight schedules and inefficient use of equipment and labor. Over the four-year period between 2014 and 2018, detention times and the frequency of detention both increased.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 6, 2019

We originally wrote about this topic back in 2014 , when the Globe and Mail first reported that a third of the global food supply is wasted. Internet of Things (IoT) solutions to monitor temperatures of shipping palettes and containers. Now, big money is stepping in. based on freshness.

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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. Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2014 : hybrid DCs, 3-D prototypes, location-based inventory system, and more. Content Summary: First Self-Sailing Electric Cargo Ship Set to Launch.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 11, 2017

Peak season for ocean freight shipping is underway. Here’s an easy way to think about the regular and potential future disruptors that could impact your ocean shipping strategy, and what you can do to prepare for what comes next. At these times of the year, you should see less risk to your standard ocean shipping strategy.

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Freight Plus

MAY 30, 2018

In 2018 shippers are paying more for freight that takes longer to move. truck driver retirement rates jumped to 33% last year, up from 22% in 2014. Escalating driver pay and rising diesel fuel costs ultimately mean higher consumer costs as shippers pass along the shipping buck and charge more for goods. According to. FleetOwner.

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DynaSys

DECEMBER 8, 2021

And since end of 2018, ESSILOR merged with LUXOTTICA, the World Leader of Luxury and Sports Eyewear. The Finished lenses are shipped to Distribution Centers (DC), we have 14 major DCs worldwide. Thus, since 2014, we develop our e-commerce platforms such as EyeBuyDirect by helping customers in their online choice.

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3rdwave

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

In 2014, a Supply Chain Council survey found that managing global supply chain complexity was among the top 5 major issues. It supports the ability to consolidate multi-vendor/PO shipments to optimize total shipping costs. Complexity in the global supply chain has increased dramatically since that time.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 17, 2018

In 2014, while sipping on an early morning coffee, Maddy called to ask me a question. Logistics costs increased greatly in 2018; yet, 40% of trucks are empty. If we could combine orders and ship more collaboratively, we could improve flow. I remember the call like it was yesterday. Four years have passed. She is there.

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Cathy Roberson

JULY 12, 2021

Thoma Bravo, a software investment firm, recently acquired Stamps.com, an online provider of mailing and shipping solutions in the US and Europe. The acquisition will likely help Stamps.com quickly transform its platform and services to address domestic and cross-border shipping needs in an evolving e-commerce environment.

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Requis

JULY 14, 2020

I did an update on that piece in 2017, and then did a deep dive on shipping. For example, someone would be presenting on a problem in shipping, and someone in commercial real estate would say, ‘Oh my god we have the exact same problem. But in 2018 we didn’t succeed in raising our third round of funding, so we disbanded the team.

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

It’s recently been reported that Amazon has now hired thousands of delivery drivers for its new holiday last-mile shipping program. In 2017, the trend continued with the testing of “Seller Flex” which is a 2-day shipping service. That brings us to 2018 and this latest announcement.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

A traditional viewpoint of manufacturers reveals many flaws in the efficiencies of standard shipping, transportation, and other logistics processes. billion by 2018, reports Brian Baskin of the Wall Street Journal. Instead, manufacturers will more likely to decrease shipping costs through outsourced shipping services.

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3rdwave

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

In 2014, a Supply Chain Council survey found that managing global supply chain complexity was among the top 5 major issues. It supports the ability to consolidate multi-vendor/PO shipments to optimize total shipping costs. Complexity in the global supply chain has increased dramatically since that time.

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