Talking Logistics

JULY 17, 2015

Now, this week’s supply chain and logistics news, which was dominated by transportation-related items: Are Imports Moving to the East Coast? Driver Turnover Falls in First Quarter of 2015. Cass Freight Index June 2015 Report. House approves $8 billion highway funding extension (The Hill). consumers for a lift (Reuters).

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 22, 2015

As 2015 comes to an end, a quick thank you to all of our readers, followers, and sponsors for another great year of learning and conversation on Talking Logistics. But it’s the positive feedback we receive regularly from supply chain and logistics professionals like you that means the most to us. Want a Better Supply Chain?

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

The Panama Canal expands in 2016, allowing for more and larger (post-Panamax) ships to make the passage from East Asia to the United States. In 2015, the Boston Consulting Group and C.H. Our paper looked at the question of how much traffic the expanded Panama Canal would divert to East Coast ports from a number of angles.

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Freightos

JULY 5, 2017

For enterprise forwarders and carriers, the marching orders for Q2 appeared to be freight visibility, as a number of companies unveiled solutions to enhance cross-supply chain visibility of shipments. Meanwhile, US import changes from the expanded Panama Canal will gradually shift some 10% of West Coast imports to the East Coast. . .

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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. El Niño may serve as the ultimate test of supply chain risk management and resiliency. Assess Inventory Positions.

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NFI Industries

OCTOBER 13, 2015

The Panama Canal expansion has ignited. 10/20/2015. Supply Chain. Distribution, Transportation, Supply Chain, Global. More than over $6 billion dollars’ worth of freight moves through the sea ports in the United States every day 1. Distribution. Transportation.

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NFI Industries

OCTOBER 20, 2015

The Panama Canal expansion has ignited many sea ports to update their infrastructure to accommodate an expected increase in freight volumes. As of September 2015, the Panama Canal was 93% complete and is still expected. READ MORE.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 8, 2016

In June 2016, the Panama Canal will double its capacity, and this capacity expansion will undoubtedly reshape the freight flows around the globe, including those transiting through the Port of Los Angeles (click here for a past blog related to this subject). However, the capacity expansion of the Panama Canal may change this shipment pattern.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 8, 2015

Walmart Charging Vendors for Inventory, The Panama Canal is Filling Up, Apparel Companies See Africa as Next Source of Low Costs, China Stock Market Tumbling, Impacts to Follow

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 13, 2016

Yet, contractual parties, such as third party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) are expecting increases in freight of between 2 and 3 percent from 2015. Expansion of the Panama Canal Will Increase Incoming Ocean Freight. Part of the discussion on the current state of the capacity crunch must include a discussion on the Panama Canal.

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Resilinc

MARCH 5, 2024

Navigate the top climate change issues set to impact the supply chain in 2024. As temperatures continue to rise, the intersection of climate change and supply chain resilience demands increased attention from businesses worldwide. In April, the Panama Canal Authority will reevaluate water levels.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

JULY 21, 2014

Its proximity to the Port of Long Beach creates a maritime cluster that supports flexible supply chains with ready access to 14 major freight hubs across the US. It's a dream Nicaragua has had since they lost to Panama back in the early 1900's. Other ports or routes (Suez Canal, Arctic pole) could become more attractive.

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Freightos

JANUARY 28, 2016

Expect drones, robotics, augmented reality to impact lower down the supply chain. 50% increase in major rail and road projects , widening of both the Suez and Panama canals), and with freer trade (e.g. In fact, 2015 was a record year for M&A spend. But most of this is happening at other points along the supply chain.

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Freightos

JANUARY 28, 2016

Expect drones, robotics, augmented reality to impact lower down the supply chain. 50% increase in major rail and road projects , widening of both the Suez and Panama canals), and with freer trade (e.g. In fact, 2015 was a record year for M&A spend. But most of this is happening at other points along the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 19, 2018

Even a wider Panama Canal can’t accommodate the largest ships on the water, some with capacity exceeding 20,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs). And while supply and demand have yet to achieve balance, the results of 2017 were a considerable improvement for carriers over the prior two years. Carriers nevertheless have work to do.

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TMC

JUNE 30, 2016

An Expanded Panama Canal Takes Logistics into Uncharted Waters.Connect. Since the Panama Canal opened this past Sunday, we wanted to share it with you again. The arrival of the Benjamin Franklin offers a glimpse of a major change in supply chain management in 2016. East and West Coast ports.

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TMC

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

The arrival of the Benjamin Franklin offers a glimpse of a major change in supply chain management in 2016. The enlargement of the Panama Canal is scheduled for completion this year, enabling mammoth-sized container vessels to transit the waterway. These big ships are expected to alter the distribution of cargo between U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 22, 2024

The CFC, which consists of transportation stakeholders across the trucking and motorcoach industries, says that policymakers must address these cost concerns and infrastructure hurdles to make an electrified supply chain function smoothly for the American economy. Intel wins $19.5

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Lots of supply chain and logistics news this week, so let’s get started… Transplace Introduces Preferred Shipper Checklist. Rockfarm Supply Chain Solutions Announces Acquisition of Global Distribution & Logistics. Manhattan Associates Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2015 Performance.

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Abivin

DECEMBER 5, 2022

In reality, appointment and price systems must be used to control capacity for interoceanic canals like the Panama and Suez. In the current global economy, the closure of a maritime chokepoint would have significant economic ramifications due to the disruption of trade flows and even some supply chains (e.g. meters in 2001.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

For the third consecutive year, Supply Chain Movement has put together a 3PL Subway Map Europe showing the specific services of the most important logistics service providers which have offices in several European countries. >>Please SCM 3PL Subway 2015. Netherlands Antilles. New Caledonia. New Zealand. Norfolk Island.

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Supply Chain Movement

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

The major consultancy firms are still acquiring smaller niche competitors to intensify their supply chain expertise. At the same time, the supply chain specialists are expanding across Europe and even into North America. By Martijn Lofvers. >>Please SCM Consulting Map Europe 2016. Choose country. Afghanistan.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 19, 2016

The supply chain software industry is in a considerable state of flux. furthermore, because the continuing growth in outsourcing is making global businesses ever-more susceptible to disruptions, supply chain risk management software is also on the rise. By Martijn Lofvers. >>Please Netherlands Antilles.

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 22, 2015

Supply chains in Europe are facing a wide variety of changes. To arrive at optimal European supply chains it is crucial to consider shifts in economic growth, currency fluctuations and tax reductions in addition to production and distribution costs. SCM Map Europe 2015-2016. By Martijn Lofvers. Key sales market.

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Freightos

JUNE 30, 2016

2015 was a record year for 3PL M&As, driven by the need to optimise assets, increase scale, and increase reach. 2015 was a record year for M&As across the board. Driven by more complex supply chains, shippers are looking for concrete results. Construction work to widen the Panama Canal. No, not any more.

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