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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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The logistics leader has been ranked by Crain’s Fast 50 since 2018 and Inc. A 3PL that manages your DTC shipments has your inventory in their building and in their control. and Canada allow DTC ecommerce brands and retailers to ship faster and reduce freight costs. 5000 for six consecutive years.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Spot market rates might start easing in 2020 but will still be about 15%-20% higher than the previous peak in 2018. Still, the e-commerce boom pushes more freight into trucks as shippers re-think inventory levels to meet omnichannel demands. Contract rates, representing about 70% of the market, will be up about 4%-5% over 2021.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

After a year full of more scandals, indictments, political contentiousness, workplace violence, school shootings and natural disasters, maybe it’s time we all took a collective breath and focused on some of the positives that came out of 2018. Supply Chain Innovators of 2013 : paperless food chain, VLMs, cold chain fleet management, and more.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Flatbed shipping is an important contributor to the overall economy as several key industries leverage this solution for the movement of their critical freight. However, flatbed freight can be an often-overlooked element to the success of key industries , including: Energy – Oil, gas, and power generation (e.g.,

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 31, 2018

The 2018 State of Logistics Report , sponsored by 3PL Central , indicates warehousing models are evolving at a phenomenal rate. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Put brick-and-mortar storage space to use for extra inventory. GET YOUR COPY HERE. Download White Paper.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 8, 2019

What is your air freight strategy for the year ahead? Demand is likely to grow, but at a slower rate than 2018. The surge in demand for air freight that took off in mid-2016 normalized in early 2018. The surge in demand for air freight that took off in mid-2016 normalized in early 2018. Plan ahead.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 19, 2018

The World Trade Organization’s latest release of its World Trade Outlook Indicator shows merchandise trade volume experiencing above-average growth in early 2018. He presented his outlook for container shipping to the TPM Annual Conference in Long Beach, Calif., sponsored by IHS Markit. Carrier services have stabilized as well.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Since 2014, the shipping industry has suffered numerous setbacks. Rebounding freight volumes and the proximity of the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate are set to change the industry in 2017, reports Sean Kilcarr of FleetOwner. Too Much Inventory Will Make Restoring Shipping Profits Difficult.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 8, 2019

What is your air freight strategy for the year ahead? Demand is likely to grow, but at a slower rate than 2018. The surge in demand for air freight that took off in mid-2016 normalized in early 2018. The surge in demand for air freight that took off in mid-2016 normalized in early 2018. Plan ahead.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

A study by the University of Michigan in 2018 showed how a patty of plant-based Beyond meat compared to a regular US beef patty of meat. Timing when stores need replenishment or when factory production will increase its demand, will likewise have better forecasting software to lower the overall waste in our inventory and retail systems.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 14, 2023

Thomson Reuters purchased the global trade compliance vendor Integration Point in 2018. But even here, Mr. Barraco explains, there is a difference between accidentally shipping goods to bad actors and “intentional violators.” Companies who have experienced these delays often add inventory across their network to buffer the risk.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

Gather AI Raises $17 Million in Series A Funding Computer vision and AI-powered warehouse inventory monitoring technology start-up Gather AI has announced $17 Million Series A-1 funding led by Bain Capital Ventures. Added participation included Tribeca Venture Partners , Dundee Venture Capital , Expa , and Bling Capital.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The logistics leader has been ranked by Crain’s Fast 50 since 2018 and Inc. A 3PL that manages your DTC shipments has your inventory in their building and in their control. and Canada allow DTC ecommerce brands and retailers to ship faster and reduce freight costs. 5000 for six consecutive years.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

The people on the ground–my contacts in the 3PL, freight forwarding and transportation industry–know that the labor strife is only a part of the larger story. As a country, I think that we need to rethink supply chain flows for chassis, drayage and the unloading of larger ships. It takes 2 to 3 days to unload a ship.

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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. A perennial top industry issue, the driver shortage ranked as the industry’s top concern for the second consecutive year in 2018, according to ATRI. economy remains strong in 2019.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 12, 2022

In all, the acquisition will add more than 350 temperature-controlled vehicles and four million square feet to the UPS Healthcare global footprint, offering customers access to faster shipping times, greater production flexibility, and offerings to help them attract new business. From a shipping perspective, time is critical.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Slow Shipping Speeds. Ensure that you create a fast, efficient, and streamlined eCommerce shipping process. To achieve this, work with a fulfillment service provider who respects shipping timelines to meet customer expectations. Constraints of Shipping Location. Backorders.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

” They include: Lack of visibility into the current location of shipped goods and authenticity of products when dealing with global vendors. Loss of inventory in the food industry due to perishable items. Hence, the ability to trace each product to its source (product lineage) is critical for companies. Footnotes. [1]

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Stord

MARCH 24, 2019

The number of ocean imports fell across California ports in February , primarily due to the end of a tariff-driven shipping surge. For months, shippers had been moving inventory from China to the United States earlier than usual, trying to get ahead of a new round of tariffs scheduled to hit in March. from January to February.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Making the Most of Truckload, LTL, and Intermodal Strategies in 2018 | Transportfolio. Freight migrates from one service to the next in the broad freight economy, seeking where it is served best. The intermodal industry is forecasted to grow 6-9% over 2018 and 2019. Inventory management is key.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 17, 2018

” Transactional data : “Post-business-process information such as purchasing inventory records or sales volumes by region.” He writes, “AI can also help in streamlining functions and optimizing routes to reduce shipping costs. ” SupplyChainBrain , 27 August 2018. ”[3]. Footnotes. [1]

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Cathy Roberson

JANUARY 9, 2023

Carolina Sisters – Since 2018, Carolina Sisters has been sourcing from retailers and selling pallets of wholesale products to the general public. Newmine – In 2018, Newmine shifted its focus towards returns and launched cloud-based software to reduce customer return rates. I wear a number of hats these days.

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Elementum

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

In today’s blog we’re taking a look at what this means for shipping costs, and how retailers can fortify their operations against price hikes. Why are shipping costs growing? by the end of 2018. Response of shipping companies. Shipping costs hit an all-time high earlier this year. percent and 4.9

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Freightos

DECEMBER 20, 2020

The real enablers for e-commerce today are the building blocks that have been developed over the past two decades – plug and play payments, fulfillment, returns, inventory management, and more. In 2018, the anticipated growth of B2B e-commerce passed the one trillion dollar mark , one year earlier than anticipated, on track to hit $3.6

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Stord

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

The Port of Los Angeles and trade disruption in 2018: Last year, new tariffs caused direct and indirect problems for shippers. Many retailers tried to move inventory to the United States earlier than normal to avoid impending tariffs, causing a massive influx of shipments. In practice, here are five specific ways to to prepare.

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Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 5, 2022

As August returns, shippers’ concerns over the big show—the holiday peak shipping season—begin to come to life. There is a massive push to increase inventory in advance, and everyone starts thinking about how they will survive the holiday rush, from food supply chains to other goods. Why Peak Season and Returns Go Hand-in-Hand.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 17, 2018

With the 2018 General Rate Increase (GRI), FedEx and UPS are further “tightening the vise” for oversize packages. Below is a comparison of 2017 vs. 2018 parameters for oversize shipments: Source: enVista. minimum term in their agreement (which is nearly EVERYONE who ships FedEx). Have lightweight/low density freight (e.g.,

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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] And inefficient processes are just the half of it.

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ShipBob

AUGUST 25, 2021

And if a business is paying too much in shipping costs, it can majorly reduce profit margins. The first-mile delivery stage has a direct impact on your shipping experience and improving the former will deliver substantial gains to the latter. First-mile delivery also relies strongly on location.

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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. Walmart ‘Tightens the Vice’ on On-Time In-Full (OTIF) Requirements.

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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. The growth of ecommerce is expected to add continued momentum in the air cargo business worldwide in 2018. This matters, because as freight demand exceeds available capacity, the price you pay for space increases. Plan ahead.

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Freightos

MARCH 3, 2015

Inventory management and replenishment as well as reverse logistics can now be managed by mobile as well as payments. yellowbox]Check out where the future of online sales for the freight industry is heading with this free white paper. billion by 2018 with 2.3 million units shipped. through 2018.

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Savi

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Supply Chain Challenges: Freight Volume Rising, Driver Shortage Growing The shipping industry plays a critical role in world economics. Its immense power stems from its ubiquity–in every sector, you will find shipping and a supply chain. This confluence caused a problem that persists today.

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Freightos

JULY 11, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * More Resources Home July 11, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

“Reducing freight costs, improving supplier delivery performance, and minimizing supplier risk are three of the many benefits machine learning is providing in collaborative supply chain networks.” 2] Nipa Basu, “ 3 ways to make machine learning in business more effective ,” TechTarget , October 2018. [3]

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Global shipping is national news with most stories covering the symptoms. Freight Rates 2019-2021. As a result, companies plug along planning based on historic lead times and freight rates which as you can imagine is doomed for failure. meters, to accommodate ships with 20 rows of containers) and 15.2 Variability abounds.

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