GlobalTranz

JUNE 3, 2015

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 28th annual International Roadcheck will take place June 2-4, 2015. What is The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance International Roadcheck Event and Why is it Being Held? The special emphasis for International Roadcheck 2015 is cargo securement.

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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. Confirmed: Amazon Flex officially launches, and it’s like Uber for package delivery (GeekWire – Sep 2015). 3 million sellers].

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 18, 2014

TransRussia 2015. Date: 21-24 April 2015. Being focused primarily on cargo transportation services, the TransRussia exhibition demonstrates the full range of industry solutions – from transport and forwarding services to software and equipment for cargo handling. Venue: IEC Crocus Expo, Moscow, Russia. URL: [link].

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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. It is a complex problem influenced by factors ranging from local laws to the global economy.

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 18, 2014

TransPoland 2015. Date: 4-6 November 2015. Warsaw Transport and Logistics International Exhibition – Trans Poland 2014 is a professional B2B event. The event is a professional platform offering a chance to meet and utilize the knowledge of the sector specialists. Organiser: ITE Group Plc. URL: [link]. ITS and telematics.

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 20, 2016

Following the fruitful discussions in 2015, SMi’s annual Cold Chain Distribution conference will bring back lively debates and industry updates to London, offering the best platform for delegates to stay ahead of this lucrative market! Andrea Gruber, Senior Manager, Special Cargo, IATA. Date: 12-13 December 2016.

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 23, 2015

That liberal paraphrasing of a classic Prince song refers to particularly strong El Niño conditions predicted by the National Weather Service for winter 2015-2016—the likes of which haven’t been seen since 1998. That’s because disruptive events affecting a supplier elicit countless queries from their customers.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2017

A TEU is one 20-foot-long cargo container or its equivalent. increase over 2015. Cargo volume does not correlate directly with sales because only the number of containers is counted, not the value of the cargo inside, but nonetheless provides a barometer of retailers’ expectations. “As November was estimated at 1.64

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2014

Pentant provides its shipper and logistics service provider customers with a reliable and secure connection to both CHIEF (the central UK Revenue & Customs system) and ICS (the European Union Import Control System) to streamline declaration, cargo security and clearance processes. And with that, have a happy weekend!

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

The major impact will be to hazardous cargo (majority of classes), with a hold on Xiamen port from August 1st to September 7th, including imports to Xiamen, exports from Xiamen, and transfers via Xiamen. History can inform how we approach the next significant event. Keep your eye on events well before they occur.

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TMC

JANUARY 28, 2016

The flood of migrants into Europe that began in 2015 continues to be a major international issue in 2016. An estimated one million refugees and migrants fled to Europe in 2015 [1]. The ability to re-route cargo dynamically is a critical resource in an uncertain operating environment. The service carried some 1.5

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RFgen

APRIL 15, 2016

The Hapag-Lloyd transportation company reported a 65 percent increase in hazardous cargo mislabeling between 2014 and 2015, according to JOC. Hapag-Lloyd was able to measure instances of cargo mislabeling thanks to a new IT system implementation. Major Disruptive Events. A hurricane can halt deliveries.

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RFgen

APRIL 15, 2016

The Hapag-Lloyd transportation company reported a 65 percent increase in hazardous cargo mislabeling between 2014 and 2015, according to JOC. Hapag-Lloyd was able to measure instances of cargo mislabeling thanks to a new IT system implementation. Major Disruptive Events. A hurricane can halt deliveries.

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MIT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 27, 2022

For example, team leaders at the event discussed the need for engineers and scientists who can explain data-based deliverables in a language that senior management can understand. A good example is the increasing importance of data engineers and data scientists; specialists who hardly featured in operational teams a couple of decades ago.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

If your firm is currently importing cargo from Asia, you know about the challenges faced by what is rapidly becoming a crisis on the West Coast. Negotiations threaten to stretch well into 2015, but the ramifications of this could be felt much longer. This problem has been exacerbated by many factors: Driver Shortages.

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 25, 2018

Either way, in a three-year time span, the last few months create a very rare picture: Van rates declined through 2015 , but rebounded in mid-2016. Before 2015, spot reefer rates typically exceeded contract rates in June only. You would expect the carrier to make more money on shipper-direct freight, and usually you would be correct.

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Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

Weather event. When a breakdown in labor negotiations led 20,000 dockworkers to go on strike at two of Washington state's largest ports in October 2014, cargo-laden ships were left stranded as the flow of goods came to a halt for six months. Potential Sources of Disruption. Unplanned IT or telecommunications outage. Outsourcer failure.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

You also gain the potential for competitive advantages such as hosting or attending events in the community, and being able to easily visit customer facilities (and vice versa). Highways, ports and air cargo hubs can all yield benefits in this area, and every mile makes a difference. Tax benefits. manufacturing #logisticsmanagement.

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Kinaxis

JULY 24, 2015

That way when an event occurs that creates supply chain risk (immediate or potential future harm) companies can know and react quickly. The European Commission is expected to launch a flagship EU Garment Initiative before the end of 2015. Businesses aren’t having to answer only to the consumer on these issues. It’s made up of people.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 13, 2015

DECEMBER 2015. Big data won’t end the industry’s cyclical nature or remove all the uncertainty that comes with geopolitical forces … But it will allow players to look with more confidence into future events and act proactively. OUR TAKE A tonic for the (following) Carriers & Cargo section. Freight Rates News.

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Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

Weather event. When a breakdown in labor negotiations led 20,000 dockworkers to go on strike at two of Washington state's largest ports in October 2014, cargo-laden ships were left stranded as the flow of goods came to a halt for six months. Potential Sources of Disruption. Unplanned IT or telecommunications outage. Outsourcer failure.

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Freightos

JANUARY 28, 2016

In fact, 2015 was a record year for M&A spend. Rumors are flying of an Amazon air cargo operation. Accurate event information and exception notification started relatively recently as an expensive value-add that few forwarders could offer and few shippers could afford. Still More Splurges On Mergers. Like reach (e.g.

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Freightos

JANUARY 28, 2016

In fact, 2015 was a record year for M&A spend. Rumors are flying of an Amazon air cargo operation. Accurate event information and exception notification started relatively recently as an expensive value-add that few forwarders could offer and few shippers could afford. Still More Splurges On Mergers. Like reach (e.g.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 6, 2015

Look out for great stuff in 2015! Freight claims are also known as shipping claims, cargo claims, transportation claims, or loss and damage claims. In the event that items in transit are lost or damaged, freight claims are the means of recovering some of that lost value. Happy New Year and we hope you enjoy!

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

With the growing trend towards online shopping, e-commerce giant Amazon in 2015 turned to independent contractors—basically anyone with a car—to deliver parcels to homes and businesses. To get a better understanding of how the shared economy works within the supply chain, let’s take a look at some examples: Example #1: Amazon Flex.

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Freightos

APRIL 17, 2016

billion in 2015 (up 125% from 2014). In 2015, Amazon announced a fleet of branded trailer trucks , while continuing to push efforts for drone deliveries forward. Meanwhile, the FAA logged more than 550 drone incidents in the second half of 2015, with the majority representing drone activity in restricted air space.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Starting with Miami, this port primarily handles containerized cargo with small amounts of breakbulk, vehicles and industrial equipment. Going up the coast in Jacksonville, FL, there is a huge port that receives the second-most automobiles in the US along with all types of cargo. In 2015, the Port of Savannah moved 8.2%

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Resilinc

MARCH 5, 2024

Drought in China Impact on Supply Chain The Yangtze River Basin, home to Asia’s longest river, boasts a staggering annual cargo volume of over 3 billion tonnes. Geopolitical cooperation is crucial in tackling climate change, evidenced by initiatives like the Paris Agreement binding 196 countries since 2015.

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TMC

OCTOBER 27, 2016

When these events happen, shippers are forced to execute emergency contingency plans and decisions, or manage as best they can if they don’t have a plan or have opted for a wait-and-see strategy. Editor’s note: This blog post originally ran in 2015. These types of incidents happen with little or no notice.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 24, 2014

  We have a series of exciting posts from our guest blogger Alex Pugh (FEMBA 2015). The cultural revolution and the events of the communist take over still echo loudly in most aspects of Chinese life, especially business. FEMBA Events. Hi everyone, Sorry it's been awhile since our last post.   Get well soon, Tim!

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

In a conversation beginning at the tail-end of a lecture and concluding on a patio overlooking the Western Wall in Jerusalem’s Old City, I spoke to Celine Hourcade, IATA’s Head of Cargo Transformation. For a couple of reasons but mostly because: Cargo is not the core revenue center of air carriers, passengers are. billion in 2015.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 23, 2016

This cliché term implies conditions are ideal for the creation of a pending negative event. export commodity base is a diverse mix of goods and is well balanced across many commodity segments and cargo values. Decreased bunker charges and mitigated low sulfur fuel charges have been the norm since mid-2015. Transportfolio.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

After a rough 2015, the first half of 2016 was no different. Today, 75 to 80% of cargo arrives on time. It fixed a glaring business problem in the industry – a tacit understanding that container liners would charge extra, on top of existing fees, if they had a container they could ship for more (rolled cargo).

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Boot Barn’s Fontana Distribution Center is a state-of-the-art, 200,000 square foot facility (opened in 2015) that ships multiple weekly outbound orders to the company’s 200+ stores in 30 states. Located in Chicago, the facility opened in 2015 , making it the first LEED Platinum certified manufacturing plant in the industry.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 20, 2018

The More Than Shipping blog is a comprehensive resource for shipping trends, supply chain planning, project and specialized cargo and more. The blog publishes a weekly roundup of news and events affecting global supply chains, along with content on warehousing, SaaS, cloud-based supply chain systems, blockchain and more.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 7, 2020

I am judge of the IATA Air Cargo Innovation Awards and the Automotive Logistics Awards Europe. In 2015, I had the honor to visit the Flex Pulse Center with wall-to-wall touch screens and flowing data visualization before it officially opened. This is valid for people in business, government, but also for everyone in society.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Some consider the event as an inescapable chore, some see in Valentine’s day a great opportunity to demonstrate their feelings to the beloved one.”[2] … If Valentine’s Day, much like love, is meant for everyone, then the related marketing campaigns promoting this spending event can be targeted to virtually any U.S.

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