Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2016

In the meantime, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: EU Approves FedEx Acquisition of TNT Express ( WSJ – sub. The company’s overall share of container volume has grown from 22% in 2014 to 24% in recent months. And with that, have a happy weekend!

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

As was confirmed for me yet again this week at a conference, the most utilized supply chain and logistics application, the reigning champ of them all, is the Excel spreadsheet. Robinson Reports Third Quarter Results. XPO Logistics Announces Third Quarter Earnings 2013. XPO Logistics Announces Third Quarter Earnings 2013.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

It was recently reported that one of the world’s biggest container logistics companies, Maersk, will only handle cargo from direct shippers, cutting out freight forwarders. He founded FourKites in 2014 after recognizing pain points in the logistics industry and designing elegant and effective systems to address them.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 7, 2016

Meanwhile, the 2013 American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) Report Card for America’s Infrastructure gives roads a D grade — with other transportation infrastructure not doing much better (bridges earned a C+, ports a C, inland waterways a D-, and rail a C+). Take cargo airships, for example.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 1, 2015

Moving on to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week… XPO Logistics to Acquire Norbert Dentressangle SA. Fetch Robotics Unveils Robotics System for Logistics Industry. Ports See Costly Delays as Cargo Ships, Volumes Grow (WSJ – sub. Reports 2015 First-Quarter Results.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 3, 2021

The overall expansion was supported by the sharpest rise in new orders since June 2014. These platforms allow a multitude of businesses to participate by selling and buying goods and services while the likes of Amazon and Alibaba coordinate the logistics such as warehousing, fulfillment, and transportation in the background.

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Global Trade Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Global Cargo Monitoring / Cargo Tracking. This service offering is now supported by the release of a new comprehensive software platform to enable easy web based monitoring, analytics and reporting. Managing logistics operations for a global supply chain is challenging. arviem real-time cargo monitoring.

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Material Handling & Logistics reports frantic shoppers should have no difficulty elbowing their way through the crowds and getting their hands on perfect presents for everyone on their list. Import cargo volume at major retail container ports has been increasing steadily and is on track to meet or surpass last year’s levels.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 4, 2015

International shipping share of global GHG emissions: 2.5% (cargo ships are 67% of the world’s fleet). Some carbon reporting regulations are already out there, e.g. for ships going to and from EU ports , and for LSE listed companies, and there is a growing list of upccoming carbon reduction legislation. Penske makes a good case study.

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Elementum

DECEMBER 2, 2015

Carmaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) recently reduced its pre-tax profits forecast , claiming it cannot match the £2.61bn pre-tax profit earned in 2014/15. The company already reported an unexpected net loss amounting to US $64.42 Tianjin is considered the fourth largest global port in terms of cargo throughput.

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ModusLink Corporation

APRIL 13, 2022

This can be achieved as Fulfillment professionals are able to optimize many aspects of the logistical and Fulfillment process from Packaging to Returns, IT systems, Customer Service etc. This, for instance, could mean a detailed lead time analysis, a performance courier report, return efficiency overview, etc. 2014, 25 juni).

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Global Trade Management

JANUARY 14, 2008

Global Cargo Monitoring / Cargo Tracking. ’s latest report this year on climate change declared with 90% certainty that mankind is cooking the planet. arviem, founded in 2008, has grown organically to become the leading service provider for real-time cargo monitoring. arviem real-time cargo monitoring.

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RFgen

APRIL 15, 2016

While technology and experience provide companies with supply chain logistics management solutions to streamline data processes, the modern world also offers unique challenges and increasing causes for concern. Hapag-Lloyd was able to measure instances of cargo mislabeling thanks to a new IT system implementation.

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RFgen

APRIL 15, 2016

While technology and experience provide companies with supply chain logistics management solutions to streamline data processes, the modern world also offers unique challenges and increasing causes for concern. Hapag-Lloyd was able to measure instances of cargo mislabeling thanks to a new IT system implementation.

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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. Inherently, manufacturing and logistics go hand in hand. Fortunately, third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) may be the solution. Where and Why Is the Logistics Industry Growing?

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Thanks to omni-channel distribution, 3-D printing, self-service logistics and other avenues of disintermediation, traditional supply chain roles are rapidly being transformed into all-new opportunities. Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2014 : hybrid DCs, 3-D prototypes, location-based inventory system, and more. Several major U.S.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JUNE 14, 2018

The 2018 Manufacturing and Logistics Report Card , conducted by Conexus Indiana for the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research, rates U.S. The 2018 Manufacturing and Logistics Report Card , conducted by Conexus Indiana for the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research, rates U.S.

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Warsaw Transport and Logistics International Exhibition – Trans Poland 2014 is a professional B2B event. Main topics: Intermodal transport (containers and cargo, transportation fleet, handling equipment, ports and terminals, intermodal carriers). Logistics and freight forwarding. Date: 4-6 November 2015. URL: [link].

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Requis

JANUARY 9, 2020

Another example from fulfillment might involve things like faster alternate transportation route planning in case of the unexpected, or monitoring cargo temperature for shipments of perishable food or medicines. Executives— and investors— will be paying more attention to supply chain. Increased importance of disposition of surplus assets.

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

Logistics can be traced all the way back to the Greek and Roman empires , but it’s undergone several major transformations as new technologies provide opportunities to more efficiently manage the movement and storage of goods. In the digital transformation age, logistics is once again undergoing a major shift. Marc Tuinier.

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Cathy Roberson

JULY 12, 2021

Going Global Stamps.com outlined its 2021 strategy in its annual report. ShipStation - Acquired in 2014, provides shipping technology that can be integrated into shippers’ order fulfillment solutions. ShipEngine - Shipping API provider. How successful Stamps.com will be in this transformation remains to be seen.

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Global Trade Management

AUGUST 4, 2008

Global Cargo Monitoring / Cargo Tracking. If you define an ‘Effective Global Trade’ as a trade that is executed on schedule, without damage to the cargo and at planned cost, then your threshold for an ‘Effective Global Trade’ is too low. International trade is the engine of global prosperity today.

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Logistics Middle East

JANUARY 24, 2015

Last year was a record year, reports operator Abu Dhabi Airports.'

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

This will be the team’s first World Cup game since 2014, as it failed to qualify in 2018. And now on to this week’s logistics news. And now on to this week’s logistics news. Logistics companies are reversing their hiring binge. The hiring frenzy in logistics driven by pandemic-fueled shopping appears to be cooling off.

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Elementum

AUGUST 11, 2016

Tesla, one of the most successful players in the recent history of the automobile industry, aims to address these issues to improve the logistics industry. Around 14,547M tons worth of cargo was in transit in 2013, accounting for 73% of cargo delivered that year. from 2004 to 2014, with HCVs comprising 67% of market share.

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Techgistics

JULY 30, 2016

In general the manifesto was in line with the assumed direction of the industry - fully autonomous cars, autonomous commercial vehicles, and the ability for your Tesla to drive other people/cargo around for money while you are not using the car. Local drivers can make many pick ups and drop offs from the central depots.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 10, 2017

Anyway, I’m on borrowed time again this morning, so let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Kewill and LeanLogistics Rebrand as BluJay Solutions, Unveil World’s First Global Trade Network. Descartes Reports Fiscal 2017 Fourth Quarter and Annual Financial Results.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2015

As noted in the press release, companies are required to use ACE for all electronic import and export manifest filings for all modes by May 1, 2015 and use ACE for all electronic cargo release and related entry summary filings by Nov. Note: Elemica and Kewill are Talking Logistics sponsors. I’m so deflated.

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Techgistics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Bloomberg Businessweek recently released a report by Devin Leonard, entitled “Will Amazon Kill FedEx?”. Fred Smith, CEO FedEx from the report: Concerns about industry disruption continue to be fueled by fantastical -- and I chose this word carefully -- articles and reports,” Smith said on a conference call with analysts and investors. “In

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Material Handling & Logistics

JULY 25, 2018

There were 94 total losses reported around the shipping world in 2017, down 4% year-on-year -- the second lowest in 10 years after 2014. There were 94 total losses reported around the shipping world in 2017, down 4% year-on-year (98) -- the second lowest in 10 years after 2014. Human Error a Big Issue.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

As reported by The Guardian : The items included lithium-ion batteries and flammable aerosols, which were flown in and out of the UK between January 2014 and June 2015. According to the Outlook report, “88 percent of DG/hazmat professionals believe that keeping DG secure across the entire supply chain is more important than ever.”

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RFgen

APRIL 25, 2016

A BSI group report found theft cost the global supply chain $22.6 Companies should investigate data collection strategies to respond to new supply chain logistics management obstacles and security features to prevent businesses from looking like targets. The Modern Form of Cargo Theft. billion in 2015.

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RFgen

APRIL 25, 2016

A BSI group report found theft cost the global supply chain $22.6 Companies should investigate data collection strategies to respond to new supply chain logistics management obstacles and security features to prevent businesses from looking like targets. The Modern Form of Cargo Theft. billion in 2015.

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Cathy Roberson

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Advanced Auto Parts entered the B2B space in 2014 with the acquisition of General Parts International, a distributor and supplier of original equipment and aftermarket replacement products for commercial markets operating under the Carquest and Worldpac brands. I wear a number of hats these days.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Amazon Air’s network is starting to look more like the hub-centric models of air cargo giants FedEx and UPS. Amazon has ramped up air cargo flights at its largest hubs while maintaining or shrinking flight activity elsewhere, according to an institute tracking the company’s air operations.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 7, 2020

In 2010, I joined global strategy firm CVA to head the global logistics practice. In 2014, I accepted to support the World Economic Forum in developing the supply chain and transport industries. I am judge of the IATA Air Cargo Innovation Awards and the Automotive Logistics Awards Europe. A role that I left end of 2018.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2018

The group also looked at other key port industry hot topics including container weighing standard processes, ISPS adoption, e-maritime and ship reporting, electronic FAL documentation use, CTU packing codes, safe mooring procedures and maritime signage. ICHCA - International Cargo Handling Coordination Association.

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