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Mexico Transportation Risk with Mark Vickers

The Logistics of Logistics

Mark spent over 7 years in leadership with the second largest freight brokerage in North America, Total Quality Logistics. Mark expanded MacroPoint’s visibility technology into Mexico and got MacroPoint into shipper markets which enabled its acquisition by Descartes in 2017 for $107 Million.

Mexico 247
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Ocean Risk Management part 2: Navigating Global Shipping Alliance

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The alliance was formed in 2014 and covers major shipping routes between Asia, Europe, and North America. Ocean Alliance: The Ocean Alliance was formed in 2017 and consists of four major shipping companies: CMA CGM, Cosco Shipping, Evergreen Line, and OOCL. The 2M alliance will be disbanded in 2025.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 2-6, 2017)

Talking Logistics

2017 started right where 2016 left off: with plenty of supply chain and logistics news. and South America, collects, cleanses and commercializes logistics trade data from over 50 nations across 5 continents, including key markets in North America, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the European Union.

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

Talking Logistics

Daimler Trucks North America launches 3D printed parts program (Commercial Carrier Journal). The post This Week in Logistics News (December 4-8, 2017) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. JDA and SATO Partner to Deliver the Future of Warehouse Management. Growing length of U.S.

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Navigating Ongoing International Transportation Capacity Challenges

Talking Logistics

In addition, looking back to the summer of 2017, the June-August peak that typically happens was slower than anticipated. The 2017 holiday season was very strong and that carried through into the Chinese New Year. Driving this was strong imports – especially for retailers. Drayage Capacity Issues Remain.

Capacity 101
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The History of the Shipping Container

Freightos

Break-bulk loaded cargo was poorly secured required a Tetris-like approach to handle diverse sizes of packages. Small trucker, Malcom McLean, fumes at slow loading of cargo aboard ship – “There has to be a better way.”. First intermodal cargo transportation (containers are stacked on deck). Significance.

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The $30 Billion Secret: How Amazon’s Logistics Saves You Time & Money

SCMDOJO

billion (net profit) Profit by Region/Country: North America is a major market, followed by Europe and Asia. Sales by Region/Country: North America is likely the biggest contributor (395.64 Amazon likely relies on a combination of its own facilities and partnerships with existing cargo hubs at airports.