Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2022

Cargo losses escalate as thieves target cars, electronics. The Port of Oakland reported cargo in April dropped 7 percent compared to the same period a year ago due to factory and port shutdowns in China. During the peak of port congestion in 2021, as many as 30 ships were waiting to enter an Oakland berth. s CargoNet.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

The volume of ocean shipments grew two-fold in the past decade, and the price of an ocean shipment increased 9-10X from 2020-2021. Ocean carriers, struggling to make a profit for the past ten years, collectively will post 200 billion in profitability in 2021. Freight Rates 2019-2021. jump in apparel costs and 5.5%

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

A 2021 Peak Shipping Season survey conducted by Edelman Intelligence found hiring to be a strong concern among supply chain decision makers with 90% having a strong need to increase hiring to account for peak season and beyond. Port backlogs and cargo limitations are undermining efficiency while warehouse and storage space remain challenging.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 23, 2022

The need to know where products are, whether they are on the way to the warehouse, store, or customer, is critical to ensure a positive experience. Air cargo visibility is also becoming a more important aspect of overall transportation visibility. These changes can add significant time to the ETA. Real-Time Visibility Data.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2024

It’s more than doubled the number of robots deployed in its fulfillment centers and warehouses in the last three years, from 350,000 in 2021 to 750,000 by last June. The company has a variety of robots that serve different functions within the warehouse. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Can the warehouse facility actually produce clean energy? Can the warehouse be skipped altogether!? When moving cargo, can shipments be consolidated more? LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – September 2021. Synopsis: GeTS Webinar 9th Sept 2021. Trends, Technology and Sustainability in Focus at LogiSYM MENA 2021.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2022

FedEx plans to test autonomous drone cargo delivery with Elroy Air. Air Canada wants more cargo jets 3 months after launching service. Unions stand to disrupt the level of control that Amazon exerts over its warehouse and delivery employees, like its ability to unilaterally set the pace of work and hourly wages.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Typically, 45% to 50% of cargo is carried in belly holds of aircraft. 2021 marked DB Schenker’s 51st year in Singapore. In 2021, DB Schenker has also launched a comprehensive e-learning platform, comprising of over 1,000 courses; empowering employees to take learning into their own hands as face-to-face trainings are put on hold. .

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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. in the second quarter of 2021 due to a lack of raw materials. ( Plastic resins were in short supply all of 2021, with prices skyrocketing by up to 50%.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

A central part of Amazon’s ultrafast delivery strategy is its network of warehouses that the company calls same-day sites. The facilities are a fraction of the size of Amazon’s large fulfillment warehouses and are designed to prepare products for immediate delivery. The company’s Supply Chain 3.0

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The trend is borne out in the 2021 State of North America Manufacturing Report produced annually by research and publishing firm Thomasnet.com. Operators of warehouses, trucking fleets and other freight businesses say they are paring their payroll growth as the supply-chain disruptions that led to tens of thousands of new jobs recede.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Merchants can use the service, called Multi-Channel Distribution, to send inventory to warehouses run by other logistics providers, other online marketplaces and even to physical stores to be put on shelves. mile route from a small warehouse to a Walmart retail store in Bentonville, Arkansas. days for general cargo vessels.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

In past years, USPS has hiked its fees from roughly October to January during the annual surge, including increases in 2022, 2021, and 2020. Cargo volumes at the Port of Los Angeles rose 3 percent year-over-year to 828,016 TEUs in August, marking the first increase in 13 months, port officials said.

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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. We can demonstrate how companies can “go green” and clean up their supply chains by adopting cargo moving equipment that is environmentally friendly, recyclable and, cost efficient.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 28, 2024

percent decrease from 2021. The company said it took a $157 million impairment charge for permanently deactivating the 757 cargo jets along with seven engines. By the end of September, FedEx will no longer be the primary air cargo provider for the U.S. Postal Service after UPS recently won the five-year contract.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

Cargo ships lost 661 containers at sea in 2022, down from the 15-year average of 1,566 lost per year, according to the latest figures from the World Shipping Council (WSC). This resulted in meaningful cost savings for our last mile delivery program overall,” he added.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 2, 2023

Experts say such sites will have to be clustered close to the state’s big ports and warehousing hubs. According to the cargo theft prevention firm CargoNet, reports of theft, fraud, and other kinds of criminal activity in the supply chain rose 41 percent in the first 20 weeks of 2023 compared to last year, reaching 900 incidents.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 6, 2021

As a result, the 2021 holiday shopping season could be marred by out-of-stock goods and shipping delays. Water rushed into industrial areas extensively damaging facilities, machinery, and warehouses. The cargo deliveries took place July 18 off the coast of Key West, Florida.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2022

Maersk said Tuesday it was halting bookings in light of the sanctions imposed on Russia, including congestion being caused by customs authorities inspecting cargo bound for the country and changing credit terms impacting its customers. Maersk and MSC said they would continue to move foodstuffs to and from Russia.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

China’s WeRide unveils electric, autonomous cargo van. This comes at a time when Amazon is trying to expand its warehouse operations in a very tight labor market. By one data point, the flow of inbound containers entering the Port of Los Angeles increased 60 percent for August 2021 as compared to the same month last year.

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Shipsy

MARCH 30, 2021

But the year 2021 and beyond are expected to bring a promising future for this industry in the Gulf Cooperation Council region. Five trends that we can anticipate to see in 2021 and upcoming years. Adoption of new warehouse technologies could also be seen in the upcoming times. Reliance on local networking. E-commerce growth.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 15, 2018

Tractica Research estimates that the worldwide sales of warehousing and logistics robots will reach $22.4 billion by the end of 2021. Robots are locating, tracking, and moving inventory inside warehouses, they are conveying and sorting oversized packages at ground distribution hubs.

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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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Elementum

JULY 11, 2017

million headset shipments by 2021, almost double from 2016’s 10 million. by 2021 compared to US $2.1B AR Vision picking software offers real-time object recognition, indoor navigation, and information with the in-house Warehouse Management System (WMS) to support workers and lessen the time needed for manual operations.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 17, 2021

Supply chain disruptions that consist of port and terminal congestion, shipping delays due to high cargo volumes, lack of labor due to Covid-19 and limited space have caused a myriad of challenges for shippers. After mergers and consolidations, only 9 remain in 2021. For global freight shippers, managing disruption comes with the job.

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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. Fully automated Rack Clad Warehousing solutions from SSI SCHAEFER. degrees Celsius,” states the Climate Action Tracker.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

.”[1] For all practical purposes, the last mile begins when products arrive at the warehouse, which has sparked great interest warehouse space. … An increase in online shopping has furthered the trend, creating greater demand for warehouses to hold ordered items. As Robert J. Footnotes. [1]

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

.”[1] For all practical purposes, the last mile begins when products arrive at the warehouse, which has sparked great interest warehouse space. … An increase in online shopping has furthered the trend, creating greater demand for warehouses to hold ordered items. As Robert J. Footnotes. [1]

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Unleashed

JULY 4, 2021

Bonded warehouses are widely used by importers and exporters, as they create efficiencies in both supply chain management and cashflow. This article considers what a bonded warehouse is, and how they are managed across different jurisdictions such as the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and the United States.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union have been working without a contract since the last agreement expired in July, leaving companies working without grievance machinery that allows for resolution of disputes between workers and their bosses.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 28, 2023

Just 14 years later, the first air cargo flight took place in 1910. That includes packaging, warehousing, shipping, and more. By having more efficient delivery routes, warehouses, and inventory systems in place, companies can reduce their operational costs while still delivering great customer service.”

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

The price of an ocean shipment increased 9-10X from 2020-2021. Ocean carriers, struggling to make a profit for the past ten years, collectively will post 200 billion in profitability in 2021. Freight Rates 2019-2021. In addition, there are no authoritative identifiers for a container, a warehouse, or a shipper.

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Resilinc

MARCH 22, 2022

Our 2021 Annual Report is here! Covered topics included the supply chain tumult of 2021, trends affecting key commodities like aluminum, silicon, and cobalt, and the evolving risk landscape for reshoring, cybersecurity, ESG issues, and more. Download our 2021 Annual Report. The post Resilinc’s 2021 Annual Report is live!

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

In addition to saving on electricity used in warehousing activities, the electricity in some cases can even be sold back to the grid. Sometimes bumper-to-bumper, transport vehicles need to expend lots of energy to their air conditioning units just to keep interiors cool enough for their drivers and their cargo.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

It used to take two days to get cargo off the docks. Marketing expert Robby Pedraza explains, “During World War II, standard sized shipping containers were developed to ship military cargo to the front lines. Conex containers evolved into modular units that could stack efficiently to store more cargo in one location.”[4].

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Nowhere are these changes more evident than in warehousing. The warehouse, a mainstay of supply chains, is getting a makeover as retailers move closer to customers so they can fulfill buyers’ unquenchable thirst for instant gratification. Adapting existing stores to function as warehouses is another example.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

In 2021 Transporeon has conducted a survey involving 255 carriers and 111 shippers that showed that the trucking industry still lags behind in innovation and visibility. Source: Transporeon road transportation 2021 shipper and carrier survey). Source: Transporeon road transportation 2021 shipper and carrier survey).

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