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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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 30, 2019

Companies across the spectrum of the economy are expanding and demanding more from carriers and the logistics industry, and as a result, logistics capabilities will need to grow in accordance. Consider these industries and areas of the economy where logistics capabilities will expand throughout 2019. The Move to LTL Digital Shipping.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 29, 2019

Supply chain and logistics automation allow companies to refocus their efforts on tasks requiring human hands, and redundant tasks can be automated through robotics , as well as technologies designed to assist human workers. Shippers need to understand the top supply chain and logistics automation trends to watch for in 2019.

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Multichannel Merchant

APRIL 7, 2022

The call for sustainable shipping is getting real. As ecommerce has seen a 20-fold increase in sales between 2000 and 2019, with expansion only continuing and last-mile delivery growing, it’s responsible for a sizable chunk of those emissions. Here actions you can take now to improve your sustainable shipping.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Shipping rates will continue to soar, and demand for more capacity will push the stretched industry to its breaking point, says Michael Angell of Freight Waves. As noted by Trucking Info , the ability of companies to handle a sudden surge in volume will determine the outcomes for consumers as the holidays approach. Download eBook.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

The application of data can help shippers gain control of shipping costs and make informed decisions, and the top freight data trends for 2019 exemplify how the use of a transportation management system (TMS) can further this cause. The Move to LTL Digital Shipping. Download WhitePaper.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2019

We will turn over each stone and consider how innovative technology will shape the future of shipping and logistics. So, let us reflect on the peak shipping season trends we saw at the close of 2018 and how those trends will affect the industry now and throughout 2019. This is before costs calculated for overtime.

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Third-party logistics companies ( 3PLs ) specialize in distribution, warehousing and fulfillment services. The core competency of these companies is logistics , and they do it well. Even Amazon used third-party logistics companies when the company first started, until reaching sufficient scale to have a logistics arm of its own.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 26, 2019

link] pic.twitter.com/d9AjhfPNN1 — Daniel Sinclair (@_DanielSinclair) April 25, 2019. Swipe, click, this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Google Spinoff’s Drone Delivery Business First to Get FAA Approval (Bloomberg) Amazon to invest $800 million to make one-day free shipping the standard for Prime members (WSJ – sub.

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Stord

DECEMBER 6, 2022

25, 2019 — The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state’s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry, announced STORD as one of its Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies. TAG will recognize honorees at The Summit 2019 event on Feb. ATLANTA, Jan.

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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. The Importance of E-Commerce Shipping and Logistics in EU Transportation.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Shipping tech integration is the future. However, shippers must first understand the shipping technology trends affecting the industry and.read More. However, shippers must first understand the shipping technology trends affecting the industry and.read More.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Strangely, in the last decade, while companies had the opportunity to use technology better, supply chain performance declined. Only four percent of companies compared to their peer groups improved balance sheet performance of growth, operating margin, and inventory turns. Both companies outperformed their peer groups.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Cocoa needs to be turned into all kinds of chocolates, get boxed, shipped, and placed on shelves. Many of these popular candy hearts were produced by the New England Confectionery Company (Necco); but, Necco shuttered its operations this past year. Much of the cocoa used to make Valentine chocolates comes from growers in West Africa.

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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. With slower growth forecasted for 2019, we could expect a more historically normal level of market balance than we had last year. Carriers accepting freight strategically.

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Intelligent Audit

MARCH 18, 2020

The question now is what will the impact of such a recession be, particularly on shipping. What Happens to Shipping. Shipping, especially global shipping, is uniquely vulnerable to recessions and the effects of the downturn of 2008-2009 are still being felt today. Which, in turn, will drastically impact shipping.

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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. This new strategy is the company’s latest step in a series of initiatives to optimize its network and improve service. What this means for 2019: Expect many shippers to turn to alternative warehouse solutions.

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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. With slower growth forecasted for 2019, we could expect a more historically normal level of market balance than we had last year. Carriers accepting freight strategically.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 17, 2021

International shipping industry article and permission to publish here provided by Daniel Choi. Even during the epidemic, the shipping industry’s significance in the value chain and the transportation of resources and goods worldwide was emphasized, probably most prominently. The Shipping Industry During Pandemic.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 20, 2018

This has been an interesting year for the ocean shipping industry. Will this trend continue into 2019 and beyond? 2019 Ocean Shipping Trends. As we head into 2019, here are a few things to consider and keep in mind: Supply and demand. This will continue in 2019. What a difference a year can make!

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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. The company had been the customer of DB Schenker, which provides a variety of logistics services globally.

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Stord

MAY 5, 2019

The company uses satellite imagery to monitor deforestation in palm oil production, and plans to extend this practice to paper and soy later this year. higher than in March of 2019. and China has lowered grain shipping volumes in 2019. Supply chain leaders are struggling to find skilled workers, according to survey data.

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AFFLINK

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Effectively managing your company's supply chain can lead to increased revenue and less expense on preventable problems. For a business to become a market leader in 2019, supply chain visibility is going to be crucial. How Companies Make the Supply Chain More Visible. What Is Supply Chain Visibility and Why Is It Important?

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 21, 2023

is a technology company that specializes in conversational AI and natural language processing. is a technology company that specializes in conversational AI and natural language processing. The company was founded in 2017 by a team of experienced entrepreneurs and AI experts.

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Veridian Solutions

MARCH 20, 2019

ProMat 2019 is set to take place April 8-11, 2019 at McCormick Place, Chicago. Four Keynote Presentations at ProMat 2019. Prest and Scott Sopher will offer a preview of the MIH 2019 Annual Industry Report. Also, ProMat 2019 has published an online, searchable list of exhibitors too. On Wednesday, George W.

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Stord

MARCH 3, 2019

However, since shipping spare parts between European countries could be more costly in the future, the company is trying to move as much of this inventory now as it can. Ships are increasingly using electrical power at the Port of Oakland and reducing diesel emissions.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 20, 2018

This has been an interesting year for the ocean shipping industry. Will this trend continue into 2019 and beyond? 2019 Ocean Shipping Trends. As we head into 2019, here are a few things to consider and keep in mind: Supply and demand. This will continue in 2019. What a difference a year can make!

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

This post from Kuebix’s blog discusses several parcel shipping best practices companies should consider as we head into the holiday season. Read more Editor’s Pick: Parcel Shipping Best Practices For Companies Preparing For The 2019 Holiday Shopping Season.

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Stord

MARCH 17, 2019

Supply chain problems have hurt Adidas’ sales growth in the first half of 2019, especially in North America. Shipping volume fell by 2.7% However, port volume for 2019 is still elevated, up by 1.6% These companies weren’t alone in scaling back: the retail industry lost 6,100 jobs, while construction removed 31,000.

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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. In 2019 global supply chains will pivot slowly away from China and make inroads into other nations with a manufacturing base.

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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. Now that all new tariffs have been postponed, these companies have slowed their shipments, decreasing volume at major ports. Inbound volume at the Port of Los Angeles, for example, was down 18.2%

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

With the continued increase in supply chain complexity and greater pressure to keep inventories lean and accelerate shipments, is your supply chain ready for what 2019 has in store? Ultimately, we expect the extra costs will likely fall on consumers for goods shipped around the world. There are bound to be similar events in 2019.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 21, 2019

Cerasis is excited to announce the release of an all new, exclusive, & educational resource “The Ultimate Guide to 2019 Parcel Shipping Trends” white paper! The post [WHITE PAPER] The Ultimate Guide to 2019 Parcel Shipping Trends appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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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. In addition, companies like Amazon are expanding their footprint of owned warehouses, leaving less space for everyone else.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis. 75% of companies felt negative or strongly negative impacts on their business due to supply chain disruption ( Accenture ). 94% of Fortune 1000 companies saw supply chain disruptions as a result of Covid-19.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2023

Although CMA CGM is best known for being a large container shipping company, it is also the parent of CEVA Logistics. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) published an article on the increasing use of machinery to create made-to-fit boxes for more efficient fulfillment shipping. The machines then label and seal the packages.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 2, 2021

A Freightos survey of 300+ companies sheds light on how importers have been navigating supply chain disruptions. You might not think about shipping containers and ocean freight when you click “buy” on your Amazon order, but there’s a direct connection between the two. What’s changed in a year? A brief background on the “disruptions.”.

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