Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

On the horizontal carrier integration front, Maersk has doubled down on its extension from ocean consolidation (Hamburg Sud, 2017) to air cargo, increasing Maersk Air by 33% with three leased cargo planes and two new Boeing purchases. Image via StarAir.dk). Behind the Maersk shift. Enter Big Tech. One goal, two different motivations.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

In that spirit, we’ve combed the MH&L archives for the most innovative supply chain developments of the past year, as reported in our print magazine, on our website, in our e-newsletters, or our various social media channels. We hope you enjoy this salute to the best of 2018, and we look forward to even more innovations in 2019.

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QAD

JULY 16, 2020

India has 253 airports with paved runways and most are able to support cargo traffic. Coupled with its favorable location in Asia, the strong air support makes shipping products in or out of India easy. Transportation of goods within India is also well supported by rail and water shipping capabilities. as of 2017.

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

YoY Volume Lapses Worry Air Cargo Companies. A step away from a normal holiday peak season , air cargo volumes and rates have continued to fall. 2, levels remain 3% lower than in 2019. Despite falling 20% YoY in October, spot rates are still 94% higher than in 2019. Volumes declined 8% YoY in October, and as of Nov.

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Turvo

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

From carrying cargo to keeping shipping lanes open, truckers, carriers, and management alike helped hold supply chains together during the COVID crisis. For 2021 to end up a better year as far as profits go, truck carriers need to focus on analytics and operational efficiency by taking advantage of available tech and innovations.

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Falling ocean rates and volatile fuel costs have logistics professionals across the supply chain searching for innovative efficiency solutions throughout their operations. Facing difficulty in the trans-Pacific market, industry-leading shipping giant Maersk has announced it’s dropped two trans-pacific services.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Blockchain has the potential to help enable us to manage and track a ‘digital twin’ of shipping containers across the world.”[2] ”[2] Nikki Baird ( @nikkibaird ), Vice President of Retail Innovation at Aptos, agrees blockchain and supply chain are good match. ”[3]. ”[3]. Footnotes. [1] Footnotes. [1]

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 18, 2019

The manufacture, assembly and shipping of goods and raw materials are now complex operations that span continents. … Michael Wilson, AFFLINK’S Vice President of Marketing and Communications, insists, “Blockchain is well on its way to be the next big thing in supply chain innovation.”[4] ” AFFLINK, 10 May 2019.

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Gravity Supply Chain

JULY 9, 2020

Gartner’s ‘ Top 8 Supply Chain Technology Trends for 2019 ’ report indicates that IoT adoption is growing in select supply chain domains, but rarely as part of a complete end-to-end supply chain process. overall environmental/health status of cargo. IoT – The Enabler. This time should be NOW! reduce risks. increase efficiencies.

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Freight Center

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

The freight shipping industry is constantly changing. With the fluctuations in this complex business, shippers everywhere find it harder to meet their shipping goals and get the right solutions for their supply chains. The primary goal of most shippers is to find affordable solutions for their freight shipping needs.

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QAD

JULY 16, 2020

India has 253 airports with paved runways and most are able to support cargo traffic. Coupled with its favorable location in Asia, the strong air support makes shipping products in or out of India easy. Transportation of goods within India is also well supported by rail and water shipping capabilities. as of 2017.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 19, 2019

The terms of the investment were not disclosed, but according to 3Gtms CEO Mitch Weseley, the money will enable the company “to aggressively scale our product innovation strategy, hire top talent and continue our core focus on a customer-centric culture.”. Logistics Market (WSJ – sub. Song of the Week: “The Spot” by Your Smith.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Shipping Networks (WSJ – sub. cities in 2019 (Reuters). Ryder Forms Strategic Partnership with Plug and Play to Support Development of Innovative Supply Chain and Logistics Startups. Shipping firm Clarksons braces for data leak after refusing to pay hacker (The Guardian). Forget Online Shopping. Answer at the end.).

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Intelligent Audit

JULY 26, 2022

Inflated trucking costs have impacted the global supply chain on top of air and ocean cargo. UPS has stepped into this market by applying UPS Premier services to UPS Healthcare, a shipping solution for medication, lab equipment, and more. Since then, this innovative Walmart+ addon has proven itself valuable to retail consumers.

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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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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

The latest report is refreshingly more candid in depicting the challenges and ills of the logistics and transportation services sector and the need for new thinking and added emphasis on shipper and cargo holder value and service’s needs. entities as opposed to foreign owned entities such as global shipping and logistics companies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 9, 2021

We have also seen shortages of semiconductor chips , shipping containers, and even test monkeys (seriously). Between 2016 and 2019, Amazon converted around 25 shopping malls into distribution centers. As sustainability efforts continue to grow, companies are looking at ways to be innovative with the rise of e-commerce.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Belgium is bordered by France, Germany, Luxembourg and Netherlands, and has a robust shipping infrastructure including multiple ports, making it a perfect location for trade both within the EU and with other geographic regions. Belgium has 41 airports, 26 of which have paved runways and six of which can handle large cargo aircraft.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Top View Cargo containers ship logistics transportation Container Ship Vessel Cargo Carrier. Managing cloud-based e-commerce platforms and global shipping logistics is a vital part of the process of overcoming cross-border challenges for online retailers.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 14, 2023

5 Immediate Impacts of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 By Nat Josef Just when it seemed like bipartisanship was going the way of the dinosaurs, Congress recently came together to pass the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022, which President Biden signed into law on June 16th. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and John Thune (R-S.D.)

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Cathy Roberson

JULY 12, 2021

Thoma Bravo, a software investment firm, recently acquired Stamps.com, an online provider of mailing and shipping solutions in the US and Europe. The acquisition will likely help Stamps.com quickly transform its platform and services to address domestic and cross-border shipping needs in an evolving e-commerce environment.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 20, 2018

At ShipChain, we make it a priority to stay up to date on all of the latest and greatest in supply chain innovation. Ship Lilly. The blog is run by Lilly and Associates and covers a huge range of topics from drop shipping, outsourced fulfillment, the trucking shortage, U.S.-China More Than Shipping. TechBullion.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

These 36 innovative companies have figured out how to hack their operations, gaining some financial or media recognition for their methods. Kick back, be inspired and happy innovating. The new facility will allow the company to offer two-day shipping to most (about 90%) of the U.S. billion in annual sales across 500 stores.

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 20, 2023

The teams are focused on clearing inventory in addition to supporting our innovation. As a result, we are now in a much healthier position with inventory levels down 15% from last year and in line with 2019 levels…This was the right strategy to better position our inventory levels for 2023. I wear a number of hats these days.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 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. Compared to June 2019, pre-COVID, import volumes to the top 10 US ports were up 26.9 Alphabet Inc.’s Imports to the top East/Gulf Coast ports rose 9.7

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 11, 2020

Cargo bikes, drones, last mile robots, and autonomous delivery vans are all being trialed.” Technological innovation and experimentation is at the heart of this revolution.” 2] Steve Banker, “ The Retail Supply Chain Revolution ,” Forbes , 31 December 2019. [3] ” Tymm agrees.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 4, 2021

”[3] Back in 2019, Jasper Dekker ( @dekkerjasper ), an Associate Design Director at Smart Design, reported, “In New York City, 1.5 Calvert reports some cities, like New York, are trying to encourage the use of cargo bikes. ” Big packages, however, are a problem for cargo bikes. Footnotes. [1] 7] Jennifer A.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

Lenovo’s innovative sustainability work with Maersk. However, emptying the contents of silos into the holds of ships is only one small part of the problem. However, the smarter money is being invested in warehouse innovation and optimisation , including: Greater use of vertical space. The grain blockaded in Ukraine.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 21, 2021

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. In addition, 46% of the companies deemed “most innovative” in the study reported having 80-100% electronic connectivity with their trading partners. [4]

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

This is fuelling investment and innovation in the area, which in turn is creating a sizeable market. What’s more, faster delivery times could potentially reduce shipping costs for customers, and this, in turn, may result in a sales boost for retailers. For example, in the US alone drone delivery has grown from a $40 ?million

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 17, 2018

Here are the ones that caught my attention: Maersk and IBM Introduce TradeLens Blockchain Shipping Solution. Get in Line: Backlog for Big Rigs Stretches to 2019 (WSJ – sub. Customer Experience is Driving Supply Chain Innovation, Says Report from BluJay Solutions and Adelante SCM. Nikola Raises $100 Million in August.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Freeports are government designated zones usually located around shipping ports and/or airports. Jebel Ali Port is the world’s largest fabricated port, and is serviced by over 100 shipping lines. Currency exchange, tax benefits and incentives offered by free trade zones can cultivate innovation, investment, and business confidence.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 9, 2019

I was a little late getting started in 2018, and we were already into 2019 when I got round to publishing my usual trends article. International shipping is complicated, and documentation requirements hard to understand. No longer do the large, beneficial cargo owners have an overwhelming advantage in global supply chain operations.

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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). Alexa, ship me some more toilet paper!”. It would be more accurate to say “Amazon shipped more than 1 billion items without customers having to pay for it.”.

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MIT Supply Chain

MARCH 2, 2023

The story underlines the increasing importance of technological innovation, and raises questions about how technology will shape the future competitive landscape. Innovate or perish “If you are in business and you don’t innovate you are in the process of commoditization or extinction,” says Smith.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Rising costs mean that companies must continue to innovate and implement strategies that can help reduce logistics costs and boost the bottom line. As logistics costs were already on the rise in 2018 and 2019, companies are now faced with supply shortages, stress on the U.S. billion, while transportation costs increased by 10.4%

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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. Greater visibility creates new opportunities and innovation for trade financiers, risk managers and insurance companies. Logistic Service Providers (LSP), carriers, intermodal operators (air, sea, ground etc.),

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