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Containerized shipping joins modern financial world with CME futures

Freightos

In 2016 many companies abandoned their fixed-price contracts to avail themselves of the low spot market. Conversely in 2021 when rates were sky high, suddenly companies that had negotiated fixed rates couldn’t get their cargo on the ship without paying an extra premium surcharge. But seriously, what does it mean?

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Where Do We Go From Here? Taking a Look at the 2016 State of Logistics Report

GlobalTranz

For the first time in more than 10 years, the Federal Reserve took the initiative to slightly increase interest rates, but the hopes for a robust start to 2016 were quickly dashed. The following graph from the 2016 SOL reveals how logistics as a percentage of U.S. Inventories are a major issue analyzed by the 2016 SOL as well.

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Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2016

Talking Logistics

What will happen in 2016? How will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in light of this cheap oil environment? Like oil prices, interest rates impact supply chain policies and decisions, especially with regards to inventory. Or will any rate increases, if they actually occur, be short-lived?

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[INFOGRAPHIC] 6 Logistics Industry Trends Set to Transform 2016 & Beyond

GlobalTranz

Take a look at some of the top trends to expect in 2016 for the logistics industry and how they will inherently relate to the merger and acquisition trends. The Internet of Things Will Increase and Benefit Real Time Inventory Management. Essentially, consumers will be able to get products faster. 3PLs Will Expand Services.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 8-12, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Cass Freight Index Report January 2016. An autonomous road vehicle is operative to receive destination information, and to drive to a destination based on the destination information. Each securable compartment is associated with compartment access information. USPS reports Q1 revenue gains ( Logistics Management ).

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This Week in Logistics News (January 11-15, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Pitney Bowes Expands Shipping Logistics Portfolio with Acquisition of Enroute Systems Corporation. Trucking, Rail Outlook Poor in 2016, Analysts Say (WSJ – sub. 2016 has begun like the year before: with Amazon in the headlines, continuing to push the envelope in logistics, continuing to keep competitors and others on their toes.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 18-22, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Cass Truckload Linehaul Index for March 2016. Manhattan Associates Reports Record First Quarter 2016 Performance. Agile Network & Manhattan Associates Collaborate to Develop a New Shipping Solution. The post This Week in Logistics News (April 18-22, 2016) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.