Talking Logistics

AUGUST 4, 2017

” Considering all of the wacky patents Amazon has been issued, such as a shipping label with a built-in parachute , it wouldn’t surprise me if Amazon has already patented ways to operate on the Moon or Mars in case Mother Earth gets vaporized by an asteroid. Amazon Robotics Challenge 2017 won by Australian budget bot (BBC News).

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2017

2017 started right where 2016 left off: with plenty of supply chain and logistics news. Uber Freight Just Launched and Trucking Will Never Be the Same (Inverse). Maersk, Alibaba team up to offer online booking of ship places (Reuters). Shipping Alliances Shore Up Industry, Unsettle Customers (WSJ – sub.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 12, 2017

Maersk Executives Call a Bottom in the Shipping Container Market (WSJ – sub. Amazon cuts free shipping minimum to $25 (Reuters). March 2017 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Pitney Bowes Adds Valuable New Capabilities to Its SendSuite Tracking Online Package Receiving Solution.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Christmas Becomes Inventory War Game for US Fashion Brands (Business of Fashion). WiseTech Global buys Microlistics for $40m, its ninth acquisition in 2017 (Australian Financial Review). FreightHub, a European ‘digital freight forwarder’, scores $20M Series A (TechCrunch). More than 500 grocery stores, including Kroger Co.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Those shipments can move directly to customers or move to several regional distribution centers (DCs) that serve as forward inventory locations and consolidation hubs servicing customers and channel partners. There was no air freight possible then into Europe,” added Gerald van den Eijnden. Molex Realizes it Needs Better Visibility.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 20, 2017

Trucking Freight Brokers to Merge Under Private-Equity Deal (WSJ – sub. Japan firms shifting to trains to move freight amid dearth of new truckers (The Japan Times). November 2016 North American Freight Numbers. It leverages both existing inventory location technologies and new technologies via the Internet of Things.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2017

UPS Forecasts Another Record-Breaking Holiday Shipping Season. Ryder Reports Third Quarter 2017 Results. stores to replenish inventory faster and save employees time when products run out.” As your smartphone has been the tool moving us into this collaborative digital era, the TMS will be that tool for the shipping world.”.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 14, 2017

CX North America Releases Freight Vision Mobile App. DAT Freight Index: June Caps Off Hot Stretch for Spot TL Freight. Two judges smack down notorious patent holder “Shipping and Transit” in one week (Ars Technica). Paragon enhances routing and scheduling software with advanced fuel usage visibility.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Late 2021 saw Maersk continue to shift towards vertical integrations, with acquisition of Senator, a German freight forwarder for $644 million dollars. For a forwarder, refraining from working with Maersk today is expensive because it removes 17% of global shipping capacity. Accelerating the shift. Image via StarAir.dk). of the U.S.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Our salute to the best advancements in supply chain technology, processes and labor management from 2017. Click the links below to compare this year's innovations to those from previous years: Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2016 : robot pickers, bridge-inspecting drones, autonomous freight shuttles, and more. Media Image.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 28, 2023

By 1956, the first container ship sailed from the port of New Jersey to Texas. That includes packaging, warehousing, shipping, and more. By having more efficient delivery routes, warehouses, and inventory systems in place, companies can reduce their operational costs while still delivering great customer service.”

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 20, 2018

From import space and export space tightening up and a hot drayage market causing capacity constraints to volatile air freight rates – international transportation has had its share of challenges the last 10-12 months. In addition, looking back to the summer of 2017, the June-August peak that typically happens was slower than anticipated.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 3, 2019

You can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. And when shipping to volatile countries, it becomes even harder. companies with global operations, one of the most effective ways to mitigate risk is to ship smarter. In 2017, the U.S. Once cargo has shipped, there are no “backsies.” Shipping Overseas.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 8, 2019

What is your air freight strategy for the year ahead? The surge in demand for air freight that took off in mid-2016 normalized in early 2018. It is likely that 2018 will end with a growth rate in the 4% range, down from 10% in 2017 (measured in freight tonne kilometers per IATA ). Explore air freight consolidation.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 24, 2017

That is the word being used to describe the state of the logistics industry in 2017, reports William B. Last year, the 2016 State of Logistics Report alluded to rising shipping volume, partially responsible for decreased overhead costs, as a driving force behind declining overhead costs across all modes of shipping. E-Commerce.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

Prime Membership: Amazon Prime – Subscription service offering benefits such as free two-day shipping, access to Prime Video, Prime Music, and exclusive deals. With a wide array of products stored in its fulfillment centers, Amazon can consolidate orders and optimize its inventory management systems.

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PINC

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Coming into 2019, issues like the tariff wars, driver shortage, and rising freight rates were high on transportation managers’ radar screens. Freight rates have leveled off (and even retreated, in some cases). Reefer freight rates continue to drop, with a current national average of $2.14 economy expanded by 2.1%

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 8, 2019

What is your air freight strategy for the year ahead? The surge in demand for air freight that took off in mid-2016 normalized in early 2018. It is likely that 2018 will end with a growth rate in the 4% range, down from 10% in 2017 (measured in freight tonne kilometers per IATA ). Explore air freight consolidation.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 21, 2017

Integration Enhances Inventory Control Through Better End-to-End Visibility. In fact, the Cerasis Rater can identify instances of overbilling and overpayment, request appropriate refunds and catalog weekly freight payments due in a simple, easy-to-read report. Transportation Management System ROI: What Other Business Areas Can Benefit?

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Ship Smarter: How to Avoid Bottlenecks in Your Global Operations. You can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. And when shipping to volatile countries, it becomes even harder. companies with global operations, one of the most effective ways to mitigate risk is to ship smarter. In 2017, the U.S. By Ali Hasan Raza.

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CormSquare

JANUARY 6, 2017

This info will help build ultra-lean fulfilment organizations with optimized inventory levels at each point of their supply chain. 90% of the global supply chain relies on the EDI to share freight data with their Supply Chain Partners. Better Contingency Planning Eliminating Disruptions. EDI Transactions Increase. Conclusion.

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Freightos

JANUARY 8, 2017

11 Ways Tech Will Change Logistics in 2017. We’re wrapping up 2016 with a recap of eleven logistics technology trends that shaped the year; and will change how goods are produced, shipped and consumed in 2017. Freight Booking Is (Slowly) Going Online. For years, online freight was limited to US domestic trucking.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

.” Nevertheless, he reports, “For all the talk of a supply chain meltdown, the season brought strong sales, and hefty profits for many despite spiraling freight and supply chain costs, thanks to higher prices and fewer discounts in an inventory-constrained environment.” ” Footnotes. [1]

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Prior to being appointed CEO at Amware Fulfillment in December 2017, he was COO of the firm, responsible for technology and the performance of 8 nationwide fulfillment centers. Amware works with businesses that ship at least 50,000+ orders a year and need to prepare for hyper-growth. Europe and Asia. The Greenscreens.ai

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2017

Partnerships reduce transportation costs through freight consolidation, appropriate freight classification and selection and increased scrutiny of billing and documentation practices. The role of TMS is growing more important in modern transportation and shipping. The use of 3PLs will continue to grow throughout 2017 and beyond.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 8, 2016

It was a relatively quiet week for supply chain and logistics news, with robots and weak freight demand dominating the headlines. Air cargo firms feel the pressure from plunge in freight prices (Reuters). a solution provider that facilitates the drop-shipping process between manufacturers and retailers. percent from 3 percent.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

u can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. And when shipping to volatile countries, it becomes even harder. companies with global operations, one of the most effective global value chain strategies and supply chain strategies is to mitigate risk by shipping smarter. In 2017, the U.S. Take the Netherlands, for example.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 8, 2019

Here are some excerpts from the article: The retailer wants suppliers that ship full trucks of products to deliver orders within a specified two-day window 87% of the time, up from an 85% rate it targeted previously. Providers of real-time freight visibility solutions. project44 Adds Ocean Visibility to Platform.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Capacity is hard to find in this lane, and the busiest time of the year for air shipping is just ahead. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), air cargo demands grew at double the rate of capacity in 2017. In 2017, Europe saw the demise of some airlines at the same time as exports to the United States grew.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

James Winebrake, Dean of College of Liberal Arts, Rochester Institute of Technology There are a number of important trends happening in the freight industry, spanning all modes of transportation: trucking, shipping, rail, pipeline, and air. In the U.S.,

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 4, 2016

GameStop expects fewer price markdowns with ship from store service ( Dallas Business Journal ). DOT Releases 30-Year Freight Projections. billion annually starting 2017, mainly to upgrade its supply chain and technology infrastructure, as it races to reduce stock shortages and pushes for online growth.”

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Enterra Insights

MAY 3, 2018

” Burnson goes to note that e-commerce is having an impact on air freight hubs, maritime cargo, middlemen, and intermodal operations. And also, how much and where the optimal inventory should go so we can satisfy that customer’s needs wherever she wants to shop.”[5] ” Customer Think , 29 April 2017. [4]

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 19, 2018

Strong results for air freight, container shipping and export orders in particular suggest that, while the trade recovery may moderate in due course, it will likely continue in the coming months and remain above trend,” the report says. He presented his outlook for container shipping to the TPM Annual Conference in Long Beach, Calif.,

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Resilinc

JUNE 29, 2021

Patterson, CEO of 3PL Pacific Mountain Logistics, adding that freight railroads using these corridors have also been shut down due to fires. over the last 20 years, with 2015, 2017 and 2020 seeing more than 10 million acres burned (see below chart).

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

I have to go to the grocery store again today to replenish our inventory (yeah, I don’t shop for groceries online; as the son of a bodegero, I’m old fashioned that way.). Transplace Acquires Yusen Logistics’ Intermodal & Freight Brokerage Group. Freight trucking startup Shipwell gets a $10 million boost (TechCrunch).

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

In the latter half of 2016, major trucking companies have been cutting their fleets down to size, a consequence of volatility in shipping demand. While the holiday season will bring a boost from retailers adding to their stock, it remains to be seen what long term prospects are ahead for the freight industry.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

In the latter half of 2016, major trucking companies have been cutting their fleets down to size, a consequence of volatility in shipping demand. While the holiday season will bring a boost from retailers adding to their stock, it remains to be seen what long term prospects are ahead for the freight industry.

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