Talking Logistics

JUNE 15, 2015

Motor carriers will also have to provide shippers information about three (3) previous cargoes hauled in bulk vehicles and the intervening cleaning of those vehicles [Note: may agree in writing to vary this if same cargo]. The big question Bierman and Johnston addressed was the impact of STHAF on cargo claims.

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Material Handling & Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2017

The variety of attacks include targeting the oil infrastructure, hijacking and cargo theft through to contraband smuggling, extortion and kidnapping schemes. . Physical attacks against the supply chain, such as arsons, bombings, or armed assaults create direct disruption and often result in the destruction or loss of transported cargo.

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MIT Supply Chain

JANUARY 15, 2015

A shipment of medical equipment that arrived on January 12, 2015, in Monrovia, Liberia, from Miami, US, will enable 25 government hospitals to receive infection control training, helping the facilities which were partially or fully closed owing to the Ebola crisis to recommence regular operations.

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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]. And as the recent action taken by Denmark underlines, governments are apt to impose new restrictions that can make border crossings more complicated.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Belgium has 41 airports, 26 of which have paved runways and six of which can handle large cargo aircraft. billion metric tons of goods in 2015. The government has recently undertaken labor reforms to make the country more competitive, but this has led to concerns from labor and trade unions. In 2017, Belgium had $300.8

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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.

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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.

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RFgen

MARCH 30, 2016

In 2015, French liner CMA CGM became one of the first organizations in the shipping industry to implement smart containers into its supply chain, according to Logistics Management. The company used technology from a startup called TRAXENS to monitor the location of its cargo, even while it was out to sea.

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RFgen

MARCH 30, 2016

In 2015, French liner CMA CGM became one of the first organizations in the shipping industry to implement smart containers into its supply chain, according to Logistics Management. The company used technology from a startup called TRAXENS to monitor the location of its cargo, even while it was out to sea.

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Kinaxis

JULY 24, 2015

Governments are starting to get involved. The European Commission is expected to launch a flagship EU Garment Initiative before the end of 2015. The supply chain that brought them to you is made up of so much more than just trucks and cargo boxes. Businesses aren’t having to answer only to the consumer on these issues.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 18, 2015

In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Amazon in talks to lease 20 jets to launch air-cargo business (The Seattle Times). Truckers take government to court over electronic logbook mandate. That would help Amazon keep the cargo planes loaded even after the holiday crush ends. Baird & Co.

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Elementum

MAY 13, 2015

While Walmart may be the most prominent retailer to make the shift so far, Mexico’s government has a plan to make the world’s largest retail company the the first of many to take its supply chain to Mexico. In a survey of shippers conducted by JOC earlier this year, less than 1% of responders said they planned on shifting cargo away from U.S.

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Elementum

APRIL 22, 2015

The declining state of the United State’s industrial infrastructure has drawn a lot of attention in recent weeks as the US government continues to put off passing a spending bill to address the situation. Infrastructure Inspection. One significant challenge in combating this decline has been keeping up with field service and inspection.

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Freightos

JANUARY 28, 2016

Wisely, the government is therefore restructuring the economy to become driven more by internal consumption, instead of exports. In fact, 2015 was a record year for M&A spend. Rumors are flying of an Amazon air cargo operation. With each year’s growth against a bigger base, the financial law of large numbers has caught up.

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Freightos

JANUARY 28, 2016

Wisely, the government is therefore restructuring the economy to become driven more by internal consumption, instead of exports. In fact, 2015 was a record year for M&A spend. Rumors are flying of an Amazon air cargo operation. With each year’s growth against a bigger base, the financial law of large numbers has caught up.

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MIT Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

This is what happened to PepsiCo Brazil when the Brazilian government introduced new rules that limit truck driver working hours. For instance, in an effort to minimize the number of empty miles and fully utilize its private fleet, the company is actively looking for opportunities to capture backhaul cargo.

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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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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2015 : solar-powered vessel, robot dispatcher, 3-D printed flight parts, and more. Content Summary: Autonomous Boats Could Ferry Cargo in Busy Cities. Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2016 : robot pickers, bridge-inspecting drones, autonomous freight shuttles, and more. Media Image. transactionID.

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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. And with that, have a happy weekend! Song of the Week: “Simple Machine” by Guster.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

If these services get government approval, drones won’t just be fun—they’ll be profitable, too. Computer scientist Sebastian Thrun led a research project in 2015 where, through machine learning, a computer was able to recognize and classify skin lesions into cancerous, non-cancerous, and benign categories with 72% accuracy.

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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. This example could apply to any collection of physical equipment, like a drilling rig or a refinery. Further out….

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Elementum

AUGUST 11, 2016

The Semi, set to be unveiled in 2017, is a large electric-powered, long-haul trucking vehicle that Musk says will “deliver a substantial reduction in the cost of cargo transport, while increasing safety and making it really fun to operate.”. The question now is: What impact can this major move have on the company and in the trucking industry?

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 25, 2024

” UPS is also evaluating the possible sale of its truck brokerage service, Coyote Logistics, which it acquired in 2015. Another example and the biggest threat for FedEx and UPS is Amazon Business, launched in 2015 to address the SME business market. These tech tools may also use crowd-sourced carriers or traditional ones.

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Elementum

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Germany-based automotive group Daimler developed a self-driving truck , with the intention of reducing road accidents and improving efficiency in cargo-loading and transportation. Editor's Note: This post was originally published in August 2015 and has been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.

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Elementum

AUGUST 18, 2015

On August 7th, Panama’s government declared a state of emergency due to an extreme drought. million tons of cargo shipped. Ships will have to reduce cargo or reroute , leading to widespread delays and bottlenecks on other shipping routes. What’s Happening in Panama? In 2009, the canal reported 299.1

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Thousands of articles have been written on the driver shortage , increasing fuel prices, and growing concerns over government regulations. You also are reducing risk for the manufacturer, because the 3PL will even cover the cargo insurance for shipments. Reasons Shippers Outsource to a 3PL - IL Market Perspectives 2015.

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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). Yam’s lecture and was repeated by others was how little trust the Chinese have for their government, financial institutions and apparently each other. Hi everyone, Sorry it's been awhile since our last post.   Get well soon, Tim!

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

The bidding process is expected to begin early next year and run until the last quarter of 2015. For example, the Cluster Association of Innovative Logistics of Aragón (ALIA) in Spain was created by ZLC, the Aragón Institute of Technology, Aragón’s Council of Chambers of Commerce, and the Foreign Investment Office of the Government of Aragón.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Freeports are government designated zones usually located around shipping ports and/or airports. These designated areas are subject to a variety of special regulatory relief, tax breaks and government support to encourage economic activity. In this 2022 guide to freeports: What is a freeport?

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

The agreement, sealed after two months of talks, could provide much-needed reassurance for impoverished countries that rely on Ukrainian or Russian grain—and the operators of some 70 cargo vessels currently under blockade in Ukrainian ports. In 2015, it stood at around $5.40. Agreement Signed, But Can it Hold?

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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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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. boasts an impressive ISO 9001:2015 certification, ensuring its readers stay updated with the latest demands among pharmaceutical, life science, food service, and biomedical supply chains.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 24, 2015

While the executive order does not go into effect until next December 2016, ACE Cargo Release (ACR) is already partially functional to align with CBP’s goal of requiring all filings to be submitted via ACR by November 1, 2015. Robinson is currently participating in both the ACE Entry Summary and ACE Cargo Release programs.

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Abivin

DECEMBER 5, 2022

It is standard procedure to unload some Mediterranean-bound ships and use the Sumed pipeline to move the excess cargo. August 2015 saw the opening of the New Suez Canal, which cost over $8 billion and increased the depth to 24 meters (78 feet). billion tons of cargo (as of 2020). meters in 2008 as opposed to 22.5 More than 1.14

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Relativity Space , a rocket startup founded in 2015, plans to build fairly small rockets that can blast satellites into orbit cheaply and quickly. As more and more ships continue to queue up outside of major ports, some of the world’s biggest ocean shipping lines are buying cargo planes. Liners like Danish giant A.P.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

While many projects funded by the bill could take years to be completed, senior administration officials said they are working to accelerate that process, including a change in how grant money is allocated that will allow the Port of Savannah in Georgia, which has been snarled by congestion, to move cargo quicker.

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QAD

MARCH 21, 2019

has 5,054 airports, most of which have paved runways long enough to handle large jets and cargo planes. billion mt-km in 2015. Cargo transportation in the U.S. has nine container ports, 11 cargo ports and 11 liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals. The government is stable and business laws are consistent.

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