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5 Global Transportation Themes to Look Out for in 2015

Talking Logistics

Two major shifts are changing the face of global transportation management as we know it: Supply chains are becoming increasingly complex, relying on partners and data beyond the four walls of the enterprise; The very definition of global transportation management is broadening and expanding well beyond the traditional TMS scope.

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Twitter Insights from GT Nexus Bridges 2015 Conference

Talking Logistics

Nonetheless, my takeaways below from the recent GT Nexus Bridges 2015 conference provides some insight about the company, it’s success to date, and where it’s heading (assuming Infor doesn’t make any significant changes). Adrian Gonzalez (@talkinlogistics) June 9, 2015. Bridges2015 — Adrian Gonzalez (@talkinlogistics) June 10, 2015.

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Breaking: Maersk and MSC Jointly Announce Discontinuance of the 2M Alliance

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters highlights a significant joint announcement from global shipping lines Maersk and MSC that should garner the interest to supply chain management transportation and logistics management teams. In our recently published 2023 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains.

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Trucking Rates Looking to Increase: The Driving Factors & What You Can Do About It

GlobalTranz

“We haven’t had much trouble getting trucks yet,” Candace Holowicki, director of global transportation and logistics for $1.5 Today’s freight transportation industry is operating at maximum capacity. However, many 3PL providers also have long-standing agreements with several shipping providers.

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New Sulfur Emissions Regulations: What’s the Impact on Your Business?

CH Robinson Transportfolio

You may have already heard that on January 1, 2015, ocean vessels will face stricter sulfur emissions regulations. To protect the environment and reduce global pollution, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has regulations in place to control particulate matter emanations, including sulfur emissions. What’s Changing?

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International Transportation: The Benefits of Taking a Holistic and Integrated Approach

Talking Logistics

In assessing the technology that’s available to support global transportation, Doug pointed out that in the past a firm had to deploy multiple solutions to handle its domestic and international shipments (one for parcel, one for private fleet, and so forth). The Future Looks Bright.

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How Does the Chinese New Year Impact Rate Volatility?

CH Robinson Transportfolio

With nine GRIs announced by carriers since January 2015 making a big impact on the market, it’s important to understand why the increases happened and how the upcoming Chinese New Year plays a role. in 2015, accounting for the addition of 1.72 in 2015, accounting for the addition of 1.72 million TEUs by December.