Operations and Supply Chain Management

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Forecasting Shipping Delays; Cargo Swamps Airports; Alibaba’s Challenge. Emirates Airlines’ cargo operations at Dubai International Airport in February. Dubai’s airport has seen a recent rush in cargo volume as freight forwarders switch from sea freight. Sourcing Journal). Cargo Facts). View in web browser ›.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The ”end” they refer to – whether it’s forwarding, fulfillment, or platforms for B2B or B2C sales – remains fairly ambiguous, spanning an acquisition of fashion logistics company HUUB in September 2021 to an investment in rapid fashion production company Unmade. Accelerating the shift. Image via StarAir.dk). of the U.S.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 31, 2022

His Kickstarter campaign launched in January of 2021 and raised over $3 million dollars. . In late 2020 and throughout 2021, a marked increase in consumption of goods, combined with a perfect storm of shutdowns, congestion, natural disasters and even the Suez Canal getting blocked saw freight prices climb to uncharted heights.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The sixth assessment report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published in August 2021 once again stressed the importance and urgency of decarbonising all sectors of the economy. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – September 2021. Synopsis: GeTS Webinar 9th Sept 2021. technologies and practices.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 20, 2021

This backlog created both a shift in the “normal” peak season, as well as panic buying — meaning no relief during a normally slow Q1 in 2021. . Image source: Bloomberg. Labor shortages , impeding the ability to get cargo unloaded, loaded, or moved. Image source: American Journal of Transportation. So what can we learn?

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2021

” Expectations for the Trucking Market in 2021 . But most likely, we will see the start of 2021 closely resembling the back half of 2020. Buying Trends Could Shape 2021 Freight Outlook. Additionally, we could see another substantial source of added freight volume to the market in the industrial sector.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

By enabling customer access to supplier information, including sourcing of materials, as well as environmental performance data, all parties in the supply chain, can be made more accountable. Dynamic routing has empowered logistics providers to consider plans B, C and D, offering alternative options of ocean and air freight cargo.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

To address this challenge, Switzerland is developing an autonomous underground cargo system. Blain notes, “[The] first 10-stop, 70-km (43-mile) series of underground tunnels [are] scheduled to begin taking cargo in 2031.” ”[4] The Swiss vision will take some time to become a reality. .”[4] As Robert J.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

To address this challenge, Switzerland is developing an autonomous underground cargo system. Blain notes, “[The] first 10-stop, 70-km (43-mile) series of underground tunnels [are] scheduled to begin taking cargo in 2031.” ”[4] The Swiss vision will take some time to become a reality. .”[4] As Robert J.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

– How Logistics is Harnessing the Power of the Sun by Timothy Foote , Founder of Susymbio We all know that our sun’s power is the main energy source for life on Earth. It is not going to be a major source of reduction, but it pays for itself operationally over time regardless. The Green Corridor: Catching the Sun Light!

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 14, 2023

The Shippers Council of the Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society comprises close to 30 of the largest shippers or beneficial cargo owners (BCOs) in the Asia Pacific. CARRIERS SCORECARDS: PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Recognising the need and the importance of such measures, the shippers’ council launched the KPI in 2021.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 13, 2022

The advent of containerization heralded a revolution in cargo handling techniques, the ramifications of which are still influencing maritime trade all over the world today. The Suez Canal, one of the most important waterways in the world, was accidentally blocked by MV Ever Given between March 23rd and 29th 2021.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

Since 2021 as the Green Corridor contributor, I’ve focused my roundup on the same basic categories. That said many countries are struggling to accommodate the new sources of power into grids designed for fossil fuel power generation. How fast or slow that is I hope to share with you in this years annual roundup!

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 27, 2024

Coast Guard authorities are assured that the bridge debris and/or underwater obstacles are sufficiently cleared for cargo ship navigation. How in this era of advanced technology, navigation and cargo ship advancements could such a disaster such as this occur?

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

He concludes, “While the increasing computing costs can be shifted from the owners of the platforms to the shippers whose cargo is processed within those platforms, the scalability problem can’t be solved.” ” gCaptain, 22 January 2021. [2] ” Overhyped or becoming mainstream? 5] Robert J.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

This year the annual United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference (COP26) was held at the SEC Centre in Glasgow, United Kingdom, from 31 October to 13 November 2021. came from trucks carrying cargo. “Even with all new Glasgow pledges for 2030, we will emit roughly twice as much in 2030 as required for 1.5 Most of this, 45.1

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Cathy Roberson

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Despite acquiring Roadie in 2021 , UPS’ costs are too high, and they cannot compete profitably with new last-mile entrants, including gig platforms such as DoorDash and Instacart, which have partnered with retailers to provide same-day delivery services. e-commerce sales and 16% growth at Sam’s Club.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 15, 2021

2021 was a difficult year in global logistics due to ongoing volatility. For example, while it may not be feasible to transport 100% of your freight via air, air freight continues to be the fastest way to replenish inventory, so prioritizing specific freight can help keep cargo moving. In fact, C.H. Utilize data and technology.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 28, 2023

Just 14 years later, the first air cargo flight took place in 1910. ”[7] Even back then, food, spices, salt, and other goods had to be sourced and moved. ” Supply Chain Game Changer, 4 June 2021. [7] His detailed written record paved the way for future traders and merchants traveling between Europe and China.

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Resilinc

AUGUST 30, 2023

Weight limits have also been adjusted, forcing some ships to unload and transport cargo to the other side of the canal via train—increasing transportation costs. In Germany, the Rhine River faces a historic low this year, preventing many vessels from moving cargo. The ACP also implemented “Condition 3” until September 2, 2023.

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Logility

AUGUST 4, 2022

Much of the merchandise languishing aboard cargo ships stuck in ports around the world during the pandemic-fueled supply chain crisis has made it to store shelves. That’s up from 11% at the end of November 2021. Your ship’s come in! That’s a good thing, right?

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Cathy Roberson

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Expanding and shifting sourcing Earlier this year, a number of retailers told analysts that they had expanded their sourcing partners to diversify inventories and mitigate risks. Floor & Decor is one of the latest retailers to diversify its countries of origin by moving a large portion of sourcing out of China.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 31, 2022

from Q4 2021 to Q1 2022 due to higher general rate increases and fuel surcharges. points versus Q1 2021. In 2021, Ulta Beauty announced plans to build market fulfillment centers (MFCs) to supplement its existing distribution center network capacity and provide faster deliveries to stores and e-commerce customers in specific markets.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In its reporting, Bloomberg indicated that Amazon has long practiced a strategy of taking stakes in business areas deemed a priority including a grocery chain, cargo airlines, EV powered parcel vans and others. Morgan Growth Equity Partners and Index Ventures. will reportedly be one of the largest fully interoperable chassis pools in the U.S.,

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Cathy Roberson

APRIL 2, 2021

I write for publications such as the Journal of Commerce and Air Cargo World. ” In its latest forecast for 2021 which was published on March 31, the WTO expects the world merchandise trade volume to increase by 8.0% in 2021 after falling 5.3% Welcome to Rethinking Supply Chains by me, Cathy Roberson.

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DocShipper Sourcing

OCTOBER 27, 2021

October 2021, has been full of news related to the international trade and globalization. Sourcing services. Many articles that we have selected are connected to international transportation.

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

billion metric tons—the emissions have rebounded in 2021 and 2022. In 2021, the global atmospheric carbon dioxide levels reached a high of 416.45 Source: Statista.com. Hurricane Ida struck the Gulf of Mexico in August 2021, destroying industrial installations for pharmaceuticals and plastics. A slow-moving crisis.

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Cathy Roberson

JANUARY 9, 2023

of total retail sales, the same rate as in 2021. The startups are: Boomerang - Founded in 2021, Boomerang offers an online platform that manages end-to-end returns management powered by pickup. Catch my weekly column on air cargo, freight forwarding, and the express markets, and the occasional podcast on Air Cargo World.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

economy through the lens of the logistics and transportation sector in terms of costs and implications to the economy during 2021. For 2021, U.S. trillion, representing 8 percent of the year 2021’s 23 trillion U.S. business logistics costs for 2021. . billion in 2021, an increase of 15.2 percent to $1.85

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

From the earliest days of the pandemic, air cargo providers have been called upon to meet high demand for PPE and other critical products, and later to deliver vaccine doses. COVID-19 air travel policies set to take effect November 8, 2021. A major cause for Busch’s optimism is the change in U.S.

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AB&R

AUGUST 13, 2021

In fact, a reputable source told us that the cost of one freight container in 2021 is $10,000 – a 500% increase in price from 2020. For one manufacturer, price increases go into effect September 13, 2021. effective September 13, 2021. Some prices have soared to $20,000 per container. Message From Zebra. AB&R Note.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

In 2021, 87% of Americans were negatively impacted by the supply chain. In Fortune 500 earnings calls for Q3 of 2021, “supply chain” mentions were up 412% from Q3 in 2020. 28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Source: Consultancy.UK.

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Turvo

AUGUST 3, 2021

Increased risk of freight cargo claims. Diversify supplier and shipping options to source capacity. . A strong focus on supply chain visibility and collaboration can make success in 2021 and beyond possible. Poor freight capacity planning and limited asset utilization. . Delays in shipping may tarnish customer experiences. .

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Despite carrier hopes of volume normalization as the market contracts in 2023, FreightWaves warns, “ 2023 is likely to be another year of sub-replacement level builds due to parts and components shortages as well as Europe’s struggles with sourcing energy to power vendor manufacturing site. ”. YoY Volume Lapses Worry Air Cargo Companies.

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MIT Supply Chain

MAY 12, 2022

The operators contract with the port authority to move cargo through their terminals. Launched in April 2021, GoLocal provides delivery services for companies and “furthers the retailer’s strategy to build alternative revenue streams and profit pools.” are struggling to maintain the performance of their supply chains.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 19, 2021

While these may be short term measures it does raise the strategic question as to whether companies should in-source their logistics and continue to charter ships. Costco, Walmart, Home Depot, Ikea, and Target are among the many companies who are also chartering private cargo ships just for the privilege of moving their goods.

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Zipline Logistics

MARCH 30, 2021

In short, we expect it to be difficult to source capacity in the coming months until contract rates edge toward spot rates and the market finds a new “normal.” The Consumer Brands Association (CBA) released a study citing that they expect CPG purchases to decelerate between 1-2% in 2021 compared to 2020.

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