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Revolutionizing Freight Forwarding Using Tech with Lionel van der Walt

The Logistics of Logistics

cargo subsidiary. About Raft Raft is the intelligent logistics platform that’s rewriting the technology playbook for freight forwarders and customs brokers in the automation era. The company was founded in 2017 by a team of experienced entrepreneurs and AI experts. IATA’s U.S.

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This Week in Logistics News (December 4-8, 2017)

Talking Logistics

So, without further delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: UPS, Overwhelmed by Online Orders, Warns of Delivery Delays (WSJ – sub. For many in logistics, e-commerce is like a big tidal wave that you see coming again and again, but no matter what you do to prepare, you still get slammed.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 9-13, 2017)

Talking Logistics

I’m on borrowed time this morning, so let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: DAT Freight Index Hits All-Time High in September. Bpost to Buy Radial for $820 Million (WSJ – sub. Richard Branson’s Virgin Group has invested in Hyperloop One (CNBC).

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Seeking Logistics Perfection

Enterra Insights

Logistics professionals could adopt that statement as their motto. Half-a-decade ago, Apptricity analysts wrote, “In the world of supply chain and logistics management, perfection remains an elusive goal. “Logistics companies cannot afford not to be innovative,” he explains. In our example, that’s.99

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Ocean Risk Management part 2: Navigating Global Shipping Alliance

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

According to experts, Maersk is focusing on its end-to-end logistics strategy whilst MSC wants to consolidate its position as the largest container shipping company in the world. Ocean Alliance: The Ocean Alliance was formed in 2017 and consists of four major shipping companies: CMA CGM, Cosco Shipping, Evergreen Line, and OOCL.

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Blockchain and Supply Chain are Becoming Inextricably Tied

Enterra Insights

blockchain-enabled] contracts could address current processes that are dependent on a lot of paperwork, letters of credit, escrow accounts, multiple currencies, and increasing governmental requirements around visibility into ports of origin, cargo contents, and general supply chain visibility.”[3]. Managing trade documentation.

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Bringing Augmented Reality to Supply Chain

Elementum

After all, new technologies impact almost every industry, and logistics is no exception. Transportation Optimization - Logistics technologies have evolved to become more efficient and secure in delivery. Critical information and load instructions regarding cargo can also be available in a touch of a button through displays.