The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Shipping freight across the world is a complex matter. But what is even more complicated is freight billing and handling freight payments: what a cargo owner is initially quoted is often different from what he later is asked to pay. A 2021 Cargo Owners and freight forwarders survey, confirms this. Lack of trust.

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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. Also in road freight vehicles, battery-electric or hydrogen-powered drivetrains are close to market launch.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 21, 2021

A panel moderated by Miklos Horvath, Director of The European Freight and Logistics Leaders’ Forum and Co-moderated by Philip Evans, Secretary-General of The European Freight and Logistics Leaders’ Forum. In association with The European Freight and Logistics Leaders’ Forum (F&L). <<Back

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 5, 2025

Established in 2021 in the UK, Pledge brings accessibility and transparency to freight emissions measurement and reporting, empowering businesses to confidently measure, manage and help reduce their carbon footprint. truck, rail, barges), and sea.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2021

2021 will be remembered as an unprecedented year of supply chain disruption and market volatility creating a host of challenges for shippers and carriers alike. Without further ado, here are GlobalTranz’s top posts of 2021: #1. The State of the Trucking Market in 2021. 5 Transportation Management Optimization Practices.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 6, 2022

Amongst the issues faced by both businesses and consumers in 2021, supply chain shortages – and the resulting challenges – held strong in the headlines throughout the year. Five Lessons Learned Overcoming 2021’s Supply Chain Challenges. Just how bad were supply chain challenges in 2021? Bad enough to become the subject of memes.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 3, 2023

Gary Nemmers , Martyn Verhaegen and Joe Lynch discuss digital freight forwarding – and the importance of a modern, data-driven logistics software platform to optimize every step of the freight forwarding process. Freight forwarding is one of the most difficult services within the logistics industry.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (February 12, 2021). The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (February 12, 2021) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. — In this.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 21, 2023

Joe Lynch and Chris Pickett discuss what’s next for the freight market. Chris is the Chief Operating Officer at Flock Freight , a technology company that is on a mission to solve the US trucking industry’s wasted capacity problem. in Industrial & Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, an M.Eng.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 3, 2023

Jordan Graft and Joe Lynch discuss freight has an identity crisis, which refers to rampant fraud and double brokering in the transportation business. Before that, he co-founded CrateBind, a Dallas-based IT consulting and software development company that developed over fifty custom applications across various industries.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

In episode six of Be Ready for Anything, ToolsGroup’s Pre-Sales Manager for Europe, Birger Klinke, talks about what retailers should expect in 2021 and how they can leverage probabilistic forecasting and automation to adjust to a changing marketplace. What do you predict will be different for retailers in 2021? Transcript.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2021

Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 29, 2021). The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 29, 2021) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. There’s something about being outside in the cold, surrounded by snow and woods, that brings out all sorts of ideas in me.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

And the lack of demand visibility is a big contributor to China-US ocean freight rates doubling to the West Coast since June, and passing USD4,000/FEU to the East Coast – which was surprising as most analysts thought that rates and profits would freefall. Is ocean freight pricing broken? Are Ocean Freight Prices Absolutely Broken?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2022

North American Transborder Freight up 23.8% in March 2022 from March 2021. The more cautious outlook is driven by wage and inflationary pressures, as well as increased freight costs. The US Department of Transportation reported that transborder freight between the U.S. compared to March 2021. billion, up 23.8%

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Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

The implication for global freight beyond the now typical uncertainty is predictably elevated operational costs and soaring freight rates. This is a significant shift from late 2021, when 93% faced serious disruptions. In other words, while demand was dropping, supply of capacity was increasing.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The sheer influx in demand, combined with the variety of supply chain stressors, also catapulted global freight to new levels of infamy (although none perhaps as famous as the Suez Canal blockage). Freight rates as a forward looking indicator of CPI. Let’s start by taking a look at global ocean freight prices. Sources: U.S.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Singapore 12th August 2021: Recognising the heightened focus on overall supply chain performance due to increased disruption and challenges, shippers, manufacturers and beneficial cargo owners (BCO’s), are increasingly faced with soaring freights rates and what they, correctly or otherwise, perceive to be sub-standard or inferior service.

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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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SCM Research

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

In association with The Times, Raconteur has recently published a very insightful report, entitled Supply Chain Resilience 2021. It covers many interesting stories. Much of the report is in line with my own view of resilience.

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CHAINalytics

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

If your company has decided to tender its freight to secure new contract rates for 2021, you’ve got your work cut out for you. And, what should you do about those COVID-related swings in your historical … The post Freight Procurement in a Pandemic: Preparing for the Bid appeared first on Chainalytics.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

De-Carbonising Road Freight Operations: BRIDGING THE KNOW-DO GAP Download the latest LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – October 2021. RETURN TO THE ARCHIVE. Featured articles from this issue: h6. Green Skies? Airlines Need a Tail Wind to Decarbonize. IOT for Supply Chain Tracking.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

FreightWaves anticipates the heavy snowfall and strong winds will delay freight flows in the northeast throughout the week, impacting key freight markets like Harrisburg, PA, Allentown, PA, and Elizabeth, NJ. The post Winter Weather Alert: First Nor’easter of 2021 appeared first on GlobalTranz Enterprises, LLC. Source: CNN.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Is your freight invoice accurate? LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – November 2021. Featured articles from this issue: h6. A new study claims it might not be. DB Schenker – Singapore: A Vital Node in Singapore’s Logistics Ecosystem. Rethinking the next normal: Transforming Logistics and Supply Chain Workflows with Samsung.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 21, 2024

bans exports by Oregon freight-forwarder in warning shot to industry Container losses fall to record low Warehouse wages rise to average of $18.99 An Oregon freight-forwarder was hit with an export ban in what officials said was a warning to companies to heed restrictions on the shipment of sensitive technologies to countries the U.S.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 13, 2021

Of course trade-offs of higher manufacturing costs are balanced against reduced inventory costs, lower freight/logistics costs, lower duties and taxes, etc. This will include the use of volume commitments to obtain supplier focus mandates even more on forward planning. Companies will also look to shorten and localize supply chains.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2021

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CSVA) International Roadcheck is set for May 4-6, 2021. CVSA-certified inspectors will commit a blitz of inspections across North America, creating a sudden strain on resources for both domestic and cross-border freight. Also known as the CVSA roadcheck, it spans three days.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 16, 2021

Meanwhile, the US pounds moving across truck shipments of fresh fruits and vegetables are outpacing imported produce at 280,000 pounds as of May 23, 2021. The post 2021 Produce Season Transportation Capacity Outlook and How to Navigate the Market appeared first on GlobalTranz Enterprises, LLC.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 23, 2021

At mile 16, I learned that Uber Freight is acquiring Transplace (a Talking Logistics sponsor). Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 23, 2021). The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 23, 2021) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 2, 2023

percent of the nation’s freight by weight. And just how much is that freight weight? billion tons of freight (primary shipments only) was transported by trucks in 2022. million single-unit (2-axle, 6-tire or more) and combination trucks registered in 2021, representing 5 percent of all motor vehicles registered.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Most notably, item shortages (purple) and stockpiling (red) were large contributors to 2021-2022 volatility. However, if one pans out and takes a longer-term look at container shipping rates, it becomes evident that rates are really more “normal” now than they were over 2021 and 2022. Today these factors appear insignificant.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

2021 marked DB Schenker’s 51st year in Singapore. DB Schenker Singapore has also cemented the position as a key pillar in Singapore’s logistics ecosystem, being the number one air exporter (for freight forwarding) and attaining market leadership in ocean freight as well. Schenker Singapore (est.

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Freightos

JUNE 6, 2023

The Initial Hurdle: 2021’ Freight Fiasco During the COVID-19 pandemic, Conor from Fort Toys , like many other entrepreneurs, found himself dealing with skyrocketing demand… and skyrocketing freight costs. The key takeaway? One challenge appears to have been replaced with another.

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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. Higher freight volumes. Download the Report: 2021 Peak Shipping Season Survey. Download Report.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Transportation and logistics services provider FedEx announced this week that it has decided to spin off its FedEx Freight business unit. The freight unit was established in 2001, when FedEx Corporation acquired and merged the assets of American Freightways , Viking Freight and Watkins Motor Lines. All rights reserved.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Is your freight invoice accurate? LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – November 2021. Addressing the Talent Gap in Logistics and Supply Chain. Packing for the Future. A new study claims it might not be. DB Schenker – Singapore: A Vital Node in Singapore’s Logistics Ecosystem.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 20, 2023

It was priced at $12 a year for some time, though the company increased its pricing to $18 in December 2021. CargoNet recorded 1,778 supply chain risk events across the United States and Canada in 2022, an increase of 15 percent from 2021. This could be a slow, messy year for freight. That’s all for this week.

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DAT Solutions

MARCH 1, 2021

While supply chain disruptions continue to create tight truckload freight markets, there are signs that the markets will soften in the weeks and months ahead, according to the Pulse Signal Report from DAT iQ.

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