Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The world’s oceans have been a vital part of global trade since humans first launched ships from shore. As a result, maritime shipping lies at the very heart of the global logistical system. In this concluding article, I want to discuss how climate change risks are adding to challenges faced by shipping firms and their clients.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2022

I believe many of us are spending an abundance of time reading about the Russia-Ukraine war. According to the Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC), Ukraine’s top exports (2019) are agricultural commodities such as wheat, corn, and seed oils; iron ore, and iron. International shipping has faired well so far.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

” This is just stating the obvious. ” This is just stating the obvious. ” This is just stating the obvious. req’d) Global Blue Chips Intensify Efforts to Increase Supply Chain Transparency (WSJ – sub. req’d) Global Blue Chips Intensify Efforts to Increase Supply Chain Transparency (WSJ – sub.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 11, 2021

Produce season is a yearly occurrence and, for its duration, it can widely affect capacity and freight rates. Produce season is a yearly occurrence and, for its duration, it can widely affect capacity and freight rates. During this time, capacity is strained as refrigerated carriers devote much of their space to hauling produce.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Recent developments in freight digitization are simplifying the shipping process and giving visibility to freight pricing enabling small players to handle the logistics side of their business more easily, transparently and efficiently. That digital reach extended to importing as well. Coronavirus Impact. million freight containers each year.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

As such, there are several trends to keep an eye on as 2019 progresses. Below, we explore 9 trends that will influence the truckload marke t in 2019. Carriers with trailer pools are also striving to get more loads per tractor, which in turn increases available capacity. Carriers accepting freight strategically.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

As such, there are several trends to keep an eye on as 2019 progresses. Below, we explore 9 trends that will influence the truckload marke t in 2019. Carriers with trailer pools are also striving to get more loads per tractor, which in turn increases available capacity. Carriers accepting freight strategically.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 21, 2021

Air freight has been in nonstop peak-season mode despite pandemic-induced capacity decline, while other disruptions, such as the Suez Canal blockage, drove even more demand to air. Though vaccine distribution is increasing, and we are seeing a spike in passenger travel, capacity relief is not on the horizon. Flex your creative muscles.

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Stord

JANUARY 30, 2019

Now is a great time for shippers to take stock of what happened in 2018 so they can prepare for what’s coming in 2019. What it means for 2019: FedEx’s adjustment shows the extensive impact of high volume on supply chains. It’s likely that we will see more permanent initiatives to handle high demand in 2019 from other companies.

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Stord

APRIL 4, 2019

But these challenges bring opportunity: companies that seek innovative solutions that deliver greater agility, automation and intelligence will not just thrive, they’ll also gain a significant competitive advantage. To meet these high standards, shippers must position inventory near their customers to speed delivery and lower last mile costs.

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EMERGE App

DECEMBER 18, 2018

But I’m sure many of you in the wholesale and distribution business are thinking: “ What does 2019 hold for the wholesale and distribution industry? Shipping costs are also expected to spike upwards. At the same time, the United States grew further in size as the world’s largest contiguous market.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

They strive to leave you with something valuable every time you finish reading, watching, or listening to our work. They know that we are just one of many publications seeking your attention in an increasingly busy world. FedEx stopped working with Amazon in 2019. Emma Cosgrove and Joe Lynch discuss last mile innovation.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 8, 2019

Demand growth, the type of capacity airlines are adding to the market, and tariffs are big trends to watch this year. While demand is likely to continue to increase, we expect the pace of the increase to be slower in 2019. IATA announced estimated demand growth for 2019 at 3.7%, which would be the lowest growth rate since 2015.

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Zipline Logistics

APRIL 4, 2023

CNN continues to provide real-time war coverage here. Capacity could suffer a blow if a significant number of truckers decide to leave California. At this time, the AB5 law is in effect and being enforced. It has been steadily declining since the peak of 9.1% we faced in June of 2022.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 29, 2018

When the words eCommerce is mentioned businesses are quick to mention B2C trends and but what about B2B trends which are arguably just as important to understand? As shipping and warehousing costs are based on the size of a product, businesses need to look at how they are spending their money during the product design period.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 8, 2019

Demand growth, the type of capacity airlines are adding to the market, and tariffs are big trends to watch this year. While demand is likely to continue to increase, we expect the pace of the increase to be slower in 2019. IATA announced estimated demand growth for 2019 at 3.7%, which would be the lowest growth rate since 2015.

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Freight Center

AUGUST 29, 2019

Unemployment levels are flirting with all-time lows. And with the current generation of drivers set to retire soon, this could spell trouble for the shipping industry. And how will it impact your supply chain and how you ship? Carriers are having a tough time recruiting. Where Have All the Drivers Gone?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 8, 2021

Frasquet is the executive director of corporate procurement, although his responsibilities include a much broader set of supply chain responsibilities than just sourcing. For consumers in metro areas located close to their factories, there is a one-day lead time. For rural areas, the lead time can be as much as five days.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2021

They also have 20 sourcing locations across North America from which they can ship make to stock products. The majority of make the stock items are tied to just-in-time or other supply chain value-added service program with their customers. The sourcing centers are key to just-in-time, same-day, next-day deliveries.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

CMA CGM, the third largest ocean carrier, is increasingly oriented towards shippers, with the vertical acquisition of CEVA in 2019. CMA CGM, the third largest ocean carrier, is increasingly oriented towards shippers, with the vertical acquisition of CEVA in 2019. Accelerating the shift. Behind the Maersk shift. Enter Big Tech.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 30, 2021

Domino’s was always able to thwart the Noid’s efforts and make the delivery on time. Domino’s was always able to thwart the Noid’s efforts and make the delivery on time. For those unfamiliar, let me explain. In 1986, when Domino’s Pizza was pushing its 30-minute delivery timeframes, it introduced the Noid in its advertising campaigns.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

E-commerce, the capacity crunch, the driver shortage, general rate increases, fuel costs, trade war fears, and other factors will drive the LTL market further toward success, but also upheaval thru these disruptive fronts, in the coming year. Although FT rates are higher, Full Truckload capacity has approached a breaking point.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Here I am doing my standard Talking Logistics intro through one of my favorite filters: How awesome would it be to discuss blockchain or the capacity crunch in transportation using this filter for an entire episode? I’ll put it on my “Ideas for 2019” list. Descartes Reports Fiscal 2019 Second Quarter Financial Results.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

In the race to fill distribution centers and store shelves with inventory for the holidays, some of the world’s largest retailers and ecommerce sellers are jumping ahead of smaller competitors by chartering ships, shifting freight to air, re-rerouting inland shipments, and hiring more staff for distribution centers and other supply chain nodes.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 21, 2018

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Retail journalist Daphne Howland ( @daphnehowland ) observes, “To buy more time, the industry is embarking on the holiday season earlier than ever this year, but, despite the respite evident in September, retailers can’t escape the prevailing challenge of the moment — an unprecedented level of uncertainty.”[1]

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Enterra Insights

JULY 23, 2021

Wells said, ‘I thought that maybe if I could just write down a few lines of wintry verse, I could physiologically get an edge over this heat.’ Journalists Kristine Solomon and Rachel Sylvester report, “If you’re an early Christmas shopper, listen up: right now is your time to snag some serious deals. ”[2].

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Freightos

JANUARY 3, 2024

Dive deeper into freight data that matters Stay in the know in the now with instant freight data reporting Sign up for Free Analysis Even with the US-led international naval task force in place, Houthi attacks on commercial vessels continued last week including a missile attack and attempted hijacking of a Maersk container ship on Saturday.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 20, 2022

The Financial Times reporters observe, “[Supply chain woes] are likely to intensify if China digs its heels in and continues to pursue a zero-Covid policy that has left millions of workers across the country confined to their homes. ”[2]. ”[2]. Hospitals from the U.S. ” Consequences of Chinese Lockdowns. .”

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Freight Plus

JULY 13, 2018

Plenty of ink has been spilled over the truckload capacity crisis but what about less than truckload (LTL) freight? Unfortunately, the reach of the national truck driver shortage and capacity crunch is now at the point where it's touching the entire inland transportation market. Jill Clifford, Vice President of Aborn & Co.,

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Kinaxis

JUNE 19, 2017

As I mentioned in an earlier blog about the Gartner conference , customers are demanding you deliver an experience, not just a product. Buy online, ship direct to consumer, return to brick and mortar store. Buy via mobile, ship to a third party location (like work or a hotel). That much isn’t new. Global purchasing power.

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Freightos

JULY 11, 2023

This rate is 82% lower than the same time last year. Container ship backlogs have now developed, with more than 10 vessels anchored near Vancouver and several off Prince Rupert port. Container ship backlogs have now developed, with more than 10 vessels anchored near Vancouver and several off Prince Rupert port.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The approach of “ Just in time ” and “ supply chain management ” focused on optimizing efficiency and reducing waste. But at that time, the reduction of waste was mainly due to economic reasons, not environmental.This was because waste means greater economic loss. Bhattacharjee, 2015). Vishal Gupta, 2013).

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

From pet supplies – who doesn’t want a furry remote work friend – to outdoor activities, some initial pandemic shopping trends aren’t going away any time soon. Whether it’s something psychological (is it just me, or does pulling out the laptop feel like “work”?) The Retail Trends Shaping How We Shop in 2022. Ah, the joy of shopping.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 11, 2022

One of the benchmarks we referenced as part of our prediction was The World Container Index , a measure of container shipping rates among eight major global transshipment lanes, which is published by Drewry Shipping Consultants. At the end of 2019, prior to the onset of the Covid-19 global pandemic, this index stood at $1,832 per TEU.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

APRIL 17, 2020

Collapsing demand from coronavirus pandemic restrictions adds pressure to container lines operating half-empty ships. Ocean carriers have canceled hundreds of services, parked ships and sent vessels on longer voyages to eat up capacity and preserve their finances amid diving trade volumes. PHOTO: JERRY LAMPEN/SHUTTERSTOCK.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The former wartime airbase handled a record 1,655 international cargo arrivals in 2021, a 73% jump from 2019, and overall tonnage rose 18%. The former wartime airbase handled a record 1,655 international cargo arrivals in 2021, a 73% jump from 2019, and overall tonnage rose 18%. population, so the slogan goes. It’s been booming since”.

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