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How Good is Your Logistics Service Provider?

Logistics Viewpoints

Amplifying the shippers voice and giving some power back to the companies actually paying for logistics services that is the core reason why the Shippers Council was formed in in 2020. Knowledge Sharing Since its launch in 2020, the Shippers Council has grown its membership to 93 represented companies.

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How Cargo Theft Stole Christmas

Logistics Viewpoints

Cargo theft continues to be a problem, especially around the holidays. And I don’t just mean the winter holidays; cargo theft typically spikes during any holiday season where businesses may be closed for an extra day or two. But what exactly is cargo theft? Cargo theft comes in many shapes and sizes.

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Editor’s Choice: Fortifying Warehouse and Distribution Centers Against Cyberattacks

Logistics Viewpoints

This article is from Patrick Byers, DevOps Engineer at Lucas Systems, and looks at fortifying warehouse and distribution centers against cybersecurity attacks. The warehousing and distribution industry is highly reliant on technology for its operations. Why are warehouses and DCs so vulnerable to cyberattacks?

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Strategic cargo theft is a rapidly growing concern

Freight Waves

to discuss the evolving landscape of cargo theft that continues to plague the freight industry. While straight theft (the physical taking of trucks, trailers, or cargo from where they’re parked) remains the most common form of cargo theft, criminal tactics have shifted in the last few years. It doesn’t matter.

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Top 25 3PL warehousing companies in 2020 (by revenue)

6 River Systems

Third-party logistics companies ( 3PLs ) specialize in distribution, warehousing and fulfillment services. Today, there are many top 3PL warehousing companies that handle warehousing, fulfillment, logistics and distribution services for companies of all sizes. Revenue: €63.3 billion/$72.43

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The Great Maersk Shift

Freightos

Nearing the end of 2020, Maersk has remained true to that goal. Today, 75 to 80% of cargo arrives on time. Their 2019 annual investor report explained the strategy as “based on creating additional value to our existing customers,” which, in 2020, has driven multiple acquisitions. Efficiency by unifying entities. It’s worked.

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Navigating the Waves: Exploring Digital Booking in Ocean Logistics at TPM 2024

Freightos

But the discussion quickly turned to exploring why – given the marked shift to eBookings in air cargo – does the prevalence of eBookings in ocean logistics still lag so far behind? And forwarders also add value in orchestrating many of the other moving parts like first and last mile, warehousing, customs and insurance.