Talking Logistics

MARCH 7, 2016

The projections are from BTS’ and FHWA’s latest version of the Freight Analysis Framework (FAF) , “which integrates data from a variety of sources to create a comprehensive picture of freight movement among states and major metropolitan areas by all modes of transportation.”. Take cargo airships, for example. trillion in 2015).

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2016

In technology news, INTTRA announced a partnership with JDA Software, which will give JDA customers access to INTTRA’s full suite of ocean shipping software, data and services. The company’s overall share of container volume has grown from 22% in 2014 to 24% in recent months.

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Global Trade Management

MAY 16, 2014

Global Cargo Monitoring / Cargo Tracking. By having many service providers involved, which among each other are often not connected, the friction in moving goods from source to destination are very high. Friday, 16 May 2014. arviem real-time cargo monitoring. ▼ 2014. (13). Subscribe To. Blog Archive.

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Global Trade Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

Global Cargo Monitoring / Cargo Tracking. By having many service providers involved, which among each other are often not connected, the friction in moving goods from source to destination are very high. Thursday, 27 February 2014. Is cargo of ours damaged? arviem real-time cargo monitoring. ▼ 2014.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2014 : hybrid DCs, 3-D prototypes, location-based inventory system, and more. Click the links below to compare this year's innovations to those from previous years: Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2016 : robot pickers, bridge-inspecting drones, autonomous freight shuttles, and more. Last-Mile Delivery.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Bigger Container Ships Pose Bigger Risks (WSJ – sub. December 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Transportation Department pushes tough oil train standards – sources (Reuters). The larger ships will further test the capacity of ports and canals and the skill of their captains and crews.

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Global Trade Management

NOVEMBER 25, 2007

Global Cargo Monitoring / Cargo Tracking. By having many service providers involved, which among each other are often not connected, the friction in moving goods from source to destination are very high. Importers are using multiple sourcing vendors to improve their ability to respond to market demand and opportunities.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 1, 2015

Ports See Costly Delays as Cargo Ships, Volumes Grow (WSJ – sub. US Navy to accompany US-flagged ships in Persian Gulf after Iran seizes vessel (Fox News). billion USD) in pro-forma trailing 12-month revenue for the year-ended December 31, 2014. Fetch Robotics Unveils Robotics System for Logistics Industry.

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Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

Potential Sources of Disruption. Identifying sources of risk and developing a plan are only part of the story. What alternative plants/factories/sources of supply do they have at their disposal? West Coast Port Strike Disrupts Shipping Lanes. Unplanned IT or telecommunications outage. Cyberattack and data breach.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2014 : hybrid DCs, 3-D prototypes, location-based inventory system, and more. It will allow for the automation of more complex warehousing tasks, such as unloading shipping containers and picking packets or individual e-commerce orders. Warehouse Automation. Media Type. Privacy Settings. Media Image.

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Elementum

DECEMBER 2, 2015

China’s Tianjin port suffered a devastating explosion in August which left many manufacturers, insurers and shipping supply chains crippled. 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. Supply Chain and Shipping.

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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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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

JULY 21, 2014

.   The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are vital to the LA economy, not only because they provide a significant number of jobs in the shipping and logistics industries, but also because they give the city itself a competitive edge with regard to shipping times and transportation costs when it comes to operating a global businesses here.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Optimizing ports calls through better use of data, standardization of procedures and digitalization will also create a win-win situation for shipping and ports.". It is in the mutual interests of shipping and ports to cooperate more closely,” said ICS Secretary general Guy Platten. “The Taskforce Port Call Optimisation.

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Revenue data is sourced from the companies’ websites and market research platforms such as Macrotrends. A behemoth in the logistics industry, UPS has operations in shipping, air freight, trucking, last-mile delivery and drone delivery. Tsukumo Shokai Shipping company was founded transporting passengers from Yokohama to Shanghai.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Belgium is bordered by France, Germany, Luxembourg and Netherlands, and has a robust shipping infrastructure including multiple ports, making it a perfect location for trade both within the EU and with other geographic regions. Belgium has 41 airports, 26 of which have paved runways and six of which can handle large cargo aircraft.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 9, 2018

All freight crossing the border can undergo cargo examinations. Building strong capacity relationships is key to smooth cross-border shipping. And depending on where you’re shipping, the PST may be blended into the Harmonized Sales Tariff (HST).**. Source: “2014 Sales Tax Rates,” TaxTips.ca, accessed November 15, 2014.

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Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

Potential Sources of Disruption. Identifying sources of risk and developing a plan are only part of the story. What alternative plants/factories/sources of supply do they have at their disposal? West Coast Port Strike Disrupts Shipping Lanes. Unplanned IT or telecommunications outage. Cyberattack and data breach.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Celebrating the anniversary of this first flight, we’re taking a look at nine most amazing things you should know about air cargo. 1 First air cargo flight: 1910. 2 Craziest air cargo market entry: DHL Express. 3 Largest air cargo plane: Antonov An-225. 5 Most Evil Genius Cargo: Lasers. Source: Imugr.

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Global Trade Management

AUGUST 4, 2008

Global Cargo Monitoring / Cargo Tracking. By having many service providers involved, which among each other are often not connected, the friction in moving goods from source to destination are very high. arviem, founded in 2008, has grown organically to become the leading service provider for real-time cargo monitoring.

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RFgen

AUGUST 14, 2017

A naval ship at sea loses navigation abilities. In 2014, Massachusetts resident Pierre Picone pleaded guilty to selling counterfeit integrated circuits (IC) to the U.S. Based on its findings, the SASC formed eight conclusions, including: Most counterfeit electronic parts in the defense supply chain are sourced from China.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The new facility will allow the company to offer two-day shipping to most (about 90%) of the U.S. Strategies include sourcing more items directly from manufacturers to improve margins, SKU rationalization and space reduction, “show more carry less” and assisted-store ordering. PST will ship the same day.

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

RFID tags and robotic warehouse systems generate and transmit data that, when combined with other data sources, allow companies to optimize the supply chain and make better predictions and forecasts to improve efficiency and boost the bottom line. They can also be used to track the provenance of adulterated products to identify the source.

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Elementum

MAY 29, 2015

Shipping giant Maersk posted healthy profits this quarter despite declining freight rates. The losses were offset by cheap oil prices – not a sustainable source of profit. Maersk must find a way to mitigate recent issues with low shipping rates, overcapacity, and delays. The ships will also be more fuel efficient.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JUNE 14, 2018

With three maritime ports that together rank 7th in waterborne shipping, Indiana provides the only statewide port system with direct waterway access to two U.S. Content Summary: Kentucky ranks 3rd in the nation in total air cargo shipments. The Port brings over 13-million tons of cargo through the Cleveland Harbor, resulting in $3.5

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Global Trade Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

Global Cargo Monitoring / Cargo Tracking. By having many service providers involved, which among each other are often not connected, the friction in moving goods from source to destination are very high. Wednesday, 12 February 2014. arviem real-time cargo monitoring. ▼ 2014. (13). Subscribe To.

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Techgistics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

online sales growth, and sales by 3rd party merchants on Amazon continue to grow, illustrating the success of Amazon Marketplace and Fulfillment by Amazon: Source: Statista. Source: Statista. Amazon launched Prime Now in 2014 to combat “brick and mortar” retailers’ only remaining advantage - proximity to customers.

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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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Global Trade Management

JANUARY 26, 2014

Global Cargo Monitoring / Cargo Tracking. By having many service providers involved, which among each other are often not connected, the friction in moving goods from source to destination are very high. Sunday, 26 January 2014. Cargo monitoring is crucially important for many companies if they are to remain competitive.

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Global Trade Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2008

Global Cargo Monitoring / Cargo Tracking. By having many service providers involved, which among each other are often not connected, the friction in moving goods from source to destination are very high. At the same time, we are considerably cheaper than air freight for many types of cargo." ► 2014. (13).

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Abivin

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Passages, capes, and straits are defined as geographical areas through which international shipping routes must transit. Chokepoints commonly have shallow, constricting depths, which hinder navigation and place restrictions on ship capacity. Potential for closure or interruption. It is approximately 190 kilometers long.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

When FedEx, UPS, US Postal Service packages should be shipped for upcoming holiday season. The company aims to produce locally sourced fruits and vegetables that cost about the same as produce from conventional farms. But for those looking for a jump start, FedEx, UPS, and the USPS have released their holiday shipping schedule.

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EFT

JULY 7, 2025

and Vietnam creates new question marks for sportswear and clothing retailers like Nike and Adidas that source shoes and clothes from factories in the Southeast Asian country, industry experts said on Thursday. For retailers, US-Vietnam trade deal leaves questions A trade deal announced by the U.S. billion rupees ($497.30

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Global Trade Management

FEBRUARY 26, 2008

Global Cargo Monitoring / Cargo Tracking. By having many service providers involved, which among each other are often not connected, the friction in moving goods from source to destination are very high. arviem, founded in 2008, has grown organically to become the leading service provider for real-time cargo monitoring.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 8, 2025

See More Bad News on US Cargo Theft.) Click here to send us your comments In response, the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) has just released a framework it says can help shippers, carriers and brokers fight back against the growing and increasingly sophisticated threat of digitally enabled cargo theft.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 25, 2025

Studying economics at Yale, Smith’s 1965 term paper pitched the idea of creating a logistics company that would carry only cargo, and do so for a package’s end-to-end journet, such that a package could be delivered almost anywhere in the US overnight. Click here to send us your comments The story is well known.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2017

Here are some other details from the article: Amazon has helped ship at least 150 containers of goods from China since October, according to shipping documents collected at ports of entry that were compiled by Ocean Audit, a company specializing in ocean-freight refund recovery for shippers. You decide.

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