Turvo

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Regardless of what markets do and what happens overall in the country, trucking and transportation collaboration remain an essential service. of all freight transported in the United States in 2019, equating to 11.84 Cassidy | Senior Editor for Trucking, Domestic Transportation at The Journal of Commerce . billion tons.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Author’s Note: I was asked by Transporeon (a Talking Logistics sponsor) to take a look at what is happening in the European transportation market and they provided me with access to their Transporeon Insights market data for additional insights and perspective. I once again shared my commentary for this month in a brief Transporeon Journal.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Back in April 2021, journalist Ben Popken ( @bpopken ) wrote, “Shoppers had better start budgeting more for their groceries, according to the latest consumer price index [CPI], which shows prices are increasing — and they’re likely to keep going up.”[1] percent from September 2021 to October 2021 and was 5.4

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Background Global wide transportation and logistics costs increased at unprecedented rates during 2021 and 2022. Our specific prediction was that manufacturers and retailers will exercise considerable pressure on carriers for re-negotiating existing transportation and logistics contracts. All rights reserved.

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Intelligent Audit

MARCH 23, 2022

After a strong start to the quarter in inventory receipts and product sell-through, we experienced unexpected inventory receipt slides in key categories due to extended port and transportation delays. The post Lessons Learned from 2021 Peak Season for 2022 Planning appeared first on Intelligent Audit.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 13, 2022

John is Strategic Advisor of Transportation & Logistics at Clarendon Capital , a private equity sponsor focused on developing investment opportunities and providing strategic advisory services to the transportation, logistics and distribution sectors. John Larkin and Joe Lynch discuss the logistics industry outlook.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 11, 2021

The editorial team at the Wall Street Journal decided the best way to confront facts was with sarcasm. ” Even the Wall Street Journal editorial team accepts this finding. “Maritime transport is the backbone of international trade and the global economy. climate panel’s report ,” Reuters, 9 August 2021. [6]

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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. Those goods need truck transport and will continue to add freight to the market, likely flatlining current rate trends.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 4, 2021

and is transforming the $800 billion transportation and logistics industry with its digital freight marketplace platform. Michael Leto , CEO of Emerge , has been in the transportation industry for over 21 years and played an active role in creating one of the largest and fastest-growing 3PLs in the country. About Michael Leto.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2023

And now for this week’s logistics news: Walmart Adds Truck Powered by Compressed Natural Gas to its Transportation Fleet CMA CGM offers $5.5 The vehicle will make its inaugural trip from Indiana to California, where it will be featured at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo. CMA CGM is offering 5 billion euros ($5.48

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 19, 2022

” • Transportation woes. However, even in areas unaffected by conflict, getting agricultural products to market has become more difficult thanks to rising transportation costs and port congestion. Transportation costs, which are bumping up food prices, are a particular concern for people living in poorer nations.

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 29, 2020

As reported by Alistair MacDonald via The Wall Street Journal , The U.K. As a result, shippers need to know how the new regulations will affect US export shipments starting on January 1, 2021. Transparency into the full process is the best way to reduce transportation costs for exports headed toward the UK. will from Jan.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 27, 2024

National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigators have reportedly recovered the ship’s data recorder and will conduct interviews with crew members and harbor pilots who were onboard the vessel. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has indicated that the closure of this port will have “ major and protracted impact on supply chains.”

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Author’s Note: I was recently asked by Transporeon (a Talking Logistics sponsor) to take a look at what is happening in the European transportation market and they provided me with access to their Transporeon Insights market data for additional insights and perspective. As I did last month, I share my commentary for this month in.

Transportation 112

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 21, 2022

Logistics, Transportation, and Delivery Management. Potter notes, “The way the retail business handles logistics and transportation has already been altered by AI. 1] Richard Kestenbaum, “ Like It Or Not, Artificial Intelligence Is Coming To Every Part Of Retail ,” Forbes, 8 November 2021. [2] ” 6. .”

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The cost to transport containerized goods peaked at unprecedented levels in late 2021. As of Friday, it had collapsed all the way down to 3,095 points, sinking 30% in just eight weeks and 18% versus the previous week. Braemar’s BOXi index was at 317 points on Monday, plunging 30% in the past week alone.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 20, 2021

I’ve worked in the supply chain for 30+ years, working for major retailers including Kmart, Michaels and Five Below, as well as on the 3PL and logistics side with companies including FedEx, where I was Vice President of Global Transportation, and UPS, where I worked as Vice President of Supply Chain Design. So what can we learn?

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Enterra Insights

MAY 11, 2021

a company that specializes in ransomware recovery, said the average ransom payment in the first quarter of 2021 was $220,298, a 43% increase from the previous quarter. Pipeline Cyberattack Forces Closure ,” The Wall Street Journal, 8 May 2021. [2] Fuel Pipeline for Third Day ,” SupplyChainBrain, 10 May 2021. [4]

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 5, 2023

In November, Supply Chain Matters highlighted reports from both The Wall Street Journal and the New York Times that after a corporate review, necessary headcount reductions would involve upwards of 10,000 employees in corporate and technology roles , and will be focused on the devices, retail and human resources business areas.

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

This is especially relevant in the Transport and Logistics sector. Doing so is necessary, but will result in increased transport costs, extensive paperwork, and prolonged delivery times. This decision will, however, implicate high opportunity costs (Williams, 2021). 2021, May 2). 2021, March 26). 2021, January 1).

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 6, 2022

Both Business Network CNBC and The Wall Street Journal , cited data from Cox Automotive indicating that sales of new vehicles in the U.S. Elevated transportation and logistics costs and longer transit times have impacted profitability, despite ongoing price increases imposed on products. billion to $1.9

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Yossi Sheffi , Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics, insists, “The well-worn adage that a company’s most valuable asset is its people needs an update. 5] Beena Ammanath, “ The Pathway to an AI-Fueled Future ,” The Wall Street Journal, 21 October 2021. [6] ” InfoWorld, 16 January 2023.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 24, 2023

Faced with economic uncertainties, transportation industry leaders are focused on building supply chain resiliency. No matter which way you look at it, 2023 is off to a challenging start for much of the transportation industry. In the industry that’s always moving, here are the 11 headlines you need to know.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 28, 2023

An initial estimate of this year’s retail holiday spending indicates a mixed bag, depending on either retail industry, consumer goods producer or logistics and transportation industry perspectives. percent increase reported for 2021. retail sales for the period that spanned November 1 through December 24 rose 3.1 In reality, the 3.1

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 27, 2021

The varied goods in the containers illustrate the far-flung nature of modern supply chains and show how transportation problems on one side of the world can affect the production of goods and store inventories thousands of miles away.”[5]

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 10, 2023

Transfix CEO Steps Down The Wall Street Journal reported last week that the CEO of digital freight start-up Transfix was stepping down and would be succeeded by the company’s Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer. Companies mentioned in this CIO Journal report are Schneider Electric , Autodesk , Inc. billion at the time.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 23, 2022

Canadian Pacific is the sixth-largest North America freight railway, and in December 2021 completed an agreement to acquire U.S. lawmakers had expressed concerns that with supply chains already highly constrained, the CP Rail stoppage would create an added transportation crisis for import as well as export flows. Canadian and U.S.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 25, 2021

The 2021 holiday shopping season could be hugely successful if recent trends continue. Kearney’s Consumer Products and Retail Practice, asserts, “Retailers need to review forecasts and inventory commitments for Holiday 2021 which could be a blockbuster. Census Bureau Report ,” Supply Chain Management Review, 17 May 2021. [2]

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

In this February 10, 2023 edition of Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech we highlight news related to Shopify and Flexport , as well as Frieghtos , each in the transportation and logistics visibility tech segment. Transactions in Q4 of 2022 were noted as a record 211,000 transactions, up from 97,000 that occurred in Q1-2021.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 31, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of global parcel transportation and logistics carrier UPS’s report of Q4 and full year 2022 financial performance, and the likely implications. percent decrease from the fourth quarter of 2021. percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2021. percent, and in 2021 it averaged 4.9

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

The staff at GlobalTranz notes, “Last mile logistics is among the most misunderstood parts of transportation networks. 1] Staff, “ What Is Last Mile Logistics & Why Are More Shippers Looking at This Transportation Function? In addition, growth in e-commerce is radicalizing how shippers view last mile logistics.”[1]

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

The staff at GlobalTranz notes, “Last mile logistics is among the most misunderstood parts of transportation networks. 1] Staff, “ What Is Last Mile Logistics & Why Are More Shippers Looking at This Transportation Function? In addition, growth in e-commerce is radicalizing how shippers view last mile logistics.”[1]

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 6, 2022

This week, business and industry media reported that the company now plans to cut, what The Wall Street Journal noted as hundreds of corporate roles in an overall restructuring effort. This retailer is reportedly the largest employer across the U.S. with upwards of 1.7 million employees. Latest Development.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 19, 2021

The impact was across manufacturing plants, transport networks, warehouses, and retail outlets. Those who made investments in the underlying technology and [saw] their businesses thrive during 2020. ” SupplyChainBrain, 31 March 2021. [2] ” LogiSYM Blog, 15 April 2021. [5]

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 14, 2022

A provisioning system starts with a production process; but it ends with a consumer located far from the factory, encompassing the transportation, distribution, wholesaling and retail aspects of the supply chain as well. 5] Phil Ledbetter, “ Just-in-Time’s Skewering Is Undeserved ,” IndustryWeek, 11 June 2021. [6]

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Air freight rates have been a major story throughout 2021. While rates dipped over the course of the year, another spike occurred on July 12, 2021 ($4.74kg), and as of the most recent data available, rates are sitting at $4.41/kg. The Wall Street Journal noted that rail rates are up an average of 23% compared to 2020.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 11, 2022

In this particular assessment, we reflect on our prediction that cost inflation trends that occurred among global logistics and transportation modes last year, would be unsustainable, and would drive remediation efforts. Mid-Year Global Transportation Assessment. We referenced legislative efforts such as the U.S.

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