Freightos

APRIL 6, 2020

In 2019, digital freight isn’t a vision; it’s a reality. Meanwhile, massive passenger airline restrictions dramatically reduced air cargo capacity, sending rates through the roof. WebCargo Sky , the world’s largest air cargo platform for live pricing, capacity assessment, and eBooking from global airlines. Ports open and close.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In air cargo, the seasonal lull combined with overall low demand is pushing volumes below pre-pandemic levels at some of Europe’s major hubs , though some in the industry are hopeful that electronics product launches set to begin soon could drive some peak season rebound in the coming months nonetheless.

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Freightos

JULY 23, 2024

And as long as Red Sea diversions continue, we should not expect prices to go below levels seen during the demand lull in March and April when rates were still about double 2019 levels. In air cargo, B2C e-commerce demand is expected to keep ex-China volumes and rates elevated through what is normally slow season and into Q4’s peak season.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Year Over Year (Cass Information Systems) Cargo theft volume, values decreased in 2018 (CCJ) JD.com’s drones take flight to Japan in partnership with Rakuten (TechCrunch). The post This Week in Logistics News (February 18-22, 2019) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Freight Startup Flexport Hits $3.2

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 29, 2019

I’ve been trying to learn the basics of the game, and as luck would have it, at the Descartes Evolution 2019 conference this week (more about the conference in a future post), I sat with a Descartes executive who is an experienced rugby player — he even coached the women’s team at his university. And with that, have a happy weekend!

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2022

In 2019, CNBC ranked Virginia as the #1 state for business, and The Port of Virginia plays a key role in Virginia’s ability to serve those businesses. In 2019, CNBC ranked Virginia as the #1 state for business, and The Port of Virginia plays a key role in Virginia’s ability to serve those businesses. About Stephen Edwards.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

NEMF Files for Bankruptcy, XPO Warns on 2019: Is the Party in Transportation and Logistics Ending? XPO Logistics mentioned a similar problem when it downgraded its outlook for 2019. The post This Week in Logistics News (February 11-15, 2019) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Stay tuned.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 10, 2022

The two designs, one that looks more like a small plane used by hobbyists and another with a big belly used for additional cargo space, were recently unveiled in a company blog post. Drone delivery will be free for Prime members, and only Prime members can use the service.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2022

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. However, I did see reports on the destruction of Ukraine’s Antonov An-225, the world’s largest cargo aircraft. Beyond Fossil Fuels.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 19, 2019

The post This Week in Logistics News (April 15-19, 2019) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Logistics Market (WSJ – sub. req’d) New Digital Container Shipping Association is aiming to make a splash (The Loadstar). Song of the Week: “The Spot” by Your Smith.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Asia – Mediterranean prices are below $1,500/FEU so far this week, their lowest level since 2019. America East Coast prices fell 8% last week and continued their slide so far this week with daily rates at $2,249/FEU, 18% lower than in 2019 and their lowest level since mid-2018. America rates increase 8% last week to $4.75/kg,

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 21, 2023

He began his career in the South African Air Force and later spent more than a decade with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), where he held various leadership positions in South Africa, Spain, and the United States, including President of Cargo Network Services Corp., cargo subsidiary. IATA’s U.S.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (November 1, 2019). The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (November 1, 2019) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 8, 2019

The post This Week in Logistics News (March 4-8, 2019) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. And with that, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Walmart Toughens Delivery Demands for Suppliers (WSJ – sub. Post a comment and let me know what you think.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Europe are well below 2019 levels, while rates to the West Coast are still 17% higher than in 2019, possibly reflecting some shift of volumes back to the West Coast as the threat of labor disruptions has ended. Freight news travels faster than cargo Get industry-leading insights in your inbox.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2021

AI and machine learning provides more accurate information during the transportation planning process; using IoT to monitor shipments, cargo conditions, and yard management have allowed companies to make quick adjustments when disruptions occur; and mobile digital assistants provide feedback and instant visibility into shipments and inventory.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

As airlines canceled flights, and ports contended with no cargo to ship and no workers to operate, air cargo and ocean freight have been disrupted, with ocean carriers losing millions each week. FBX data shows prices for containerized freight spiked ahead of January 2019 tariffs. .

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 20, 2022

In this situation, an autonomous vehicle brings a package to a customer’s house, whereupon the customer enters a code and retrieves the package from a cargo hold. The company launched its first sidewalk delivery robot named Scout in January 2019, and has been ramping up its efforts to get Scout into a neighborhood near you.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 31, 2023

West Coast rates of $1,564/FEU are 15% higher than 2019 levels while prices of $2,213/FEU to the East Coast are 17% lower than in 2019. In air cargo, there are signs that global volumes are increasing. Freight news travels faster than cargo Get industry-leading insights in your inbox. Asia – N. Asia – N.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Nonetheless, August volumes were on par with 2019, September and October ocean imports are projected to be 3-4% higher than pre-pandemic, and November/December at least 9% higher. Transpacific rates to the West Coast fell 11% last week to about $1,500/FEU, and is the only major lane with rates still above 2019 levels. Asia – N.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2019

req’d) [Former Waymo engineer] forms new self-driving truck biz (CCJ) Toys and televisions litter island beaches after cargo ship loses containers (Dutch News). The post This Week in Logistics News (December 31, 2018 – January 4, 2019) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. And with that, have a happy weekend!

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 20, 2018

The More Than Shipping blog is a comprehensive resource for shipping trends, supply chain planning, project and specialized cargo and more. We have big plans for 2019, and we hope you’ll be amongst our readers. More Than Shipping. Logistics Management. Connect with us online to learn more!

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

port authorities and terminal operators, regulatory bodies, and Beneficial Cargo Owners (BCO) are all working on this topic. Ports and hinterland carriers want to know what cargo (and how fast it) is approaching them, and where it is heading. Head of Digital Cargo , IATA. All share the need for data, and all want to know more.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

The original gyro style wind energy installations were replaced with a wing type sail in 2019. The team behind Energy Observer wants to gain better information for commercial cargo vessels by vastly increasing the size of the ship. That said, there have been and continue to be improvements due to innovations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 9, 2021

Between 2016 and 2019, Amazon converted around 25 shopping malls into distribution centers. South Carolina Ports turned in its best cargo-handling performance in history in March, and the volume was 34 percent higher year-over-year. The previous record was set in August 2019 with 233,110 TEUs.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

It is not unusual for ocean prices to decline in mid-September – West Coast rates fell 19% in the first three weeks of September in 2019 – as demand falls in the last weeks before Golden Week. Freight news travels faster than cargo Get industry-leading insights in your inbox.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

Wood pallets used for export shipments also contain an unhealthy level of formaldehyde due to fumigation, posing an unnecessary health risk for cargo handlers. Recently in 2019, the DBS Marina Regatta was held at the marina bay front. This creates a high turnover rate in replacement, incurring unnecessary costs. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2023

pounds of cargo in a hold with about 1,800 cubic inches of space. Last month’s throughput was down 33 percent from January and 31 percent from February 2019, pre-COVID. Each Manna Aero drone does 7 to 8 deliveries an hour at 50 miles per hour at a cost of roughly one-tenth a human driver in a car. kg CO2e.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 11, 2025

The pandemic showed vulnerabilities in the supply chain, which were amplified by subsequent eventssuch as the Red Sea tensions, which caused cargo traffic to fall from around 5000 containers per day in November to 2000 in December 2023. The below graph from the Office for National Statistics (ONS ) helps illustrate this dramatic shift.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

billion in 2019. The Port of Los Angeles will expand weekend operating gate hours through a program called “accelerate Cargo LA”, which will operate on a pilot-basis at first to ensure that gate availability meets cargo demands and provides greater transparency to improve efficiency. billion parcel shipments, up from 1.9

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

from 1990 to 2019 because of the increased numbers of people flying. Only the recent global pandemic reduced airline greenhouse gas emissions however this year, we will almost definitely see an increase in travel over 2019 levels – once again increasing overall emissions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

In fact, IT spend as a percent of business capex crossed over the prior ~10 year average in 2019 and we see that trend extending in early 2020.”. According to a Forbes article, BD managed a number of disruptions seamlessly , including a rudder problem with a cargo ship that resulted in 28 BD containers being thrown overboard.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 2, 2021

For example, if we look at recent peak seasons, the cost of shipping a 40’ container from Asia to the US West Coast in September 2019 was $1,437 according to the Freightos Baltic Index (FBX). Switching from ocean to air cargo or from full containers to LCL (Less than Container Load). Looking to compare and book freight?

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Freight Rates 2019-2021. meters draft, and cargo capacity up to 14,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU); previously, it could only handle vessels up to about 5,000 TEU. Enterprise control towers operate in islands without a dial-tone to drive interoperability with and within networks. Port Back-up In LA Over Two Years.

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Cathy Roberson

JANUARY 2, 2023

Compared to the same period in 2019, e-commerce, as part of the non-store segment, is up 73.2%, while retail sales (minus non-store, food & beverage, auto, and gas sales) are up 23.4%. So, when you looked at our digital penetration of the business in 2019, it was 25%. for the same period in 2019. "I

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Home Depot has not joined the Cargo Owners for Zero Emission Shipping (coZEV) initiative, or the Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA). The unfortunate reality is that from 2019 to 2023, Amazon’s maritime emissions actually saw a 26% increase. Specifically, the report revealed: From 2019 to 2023, Amazon increased its U.S.

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QAD

JULY 16, 2020

India has 253 airports with paved runways and most are able to support cargo traffic. India has 1,731 vessels in its merchant marine, including bulk carriers, container ships, general cargo ships and oil tankers. Its most recent constitution became effective in January of 1950, and its most recent amendments were in 2019.

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