Talking Logistics

APRIL 2, 2021

Q1 2021 is in the books. Unless you’re a cargo ship, anchored and waiting.) —- Suez Canal Opens, but Shipping Will Be Snarled for Months (WSJ – sub. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 2, 2021). Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 2, 2021).

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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. Last Mile Logistics: Why More Shippers Are Expanding Capability Into Last Mile Delivery.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Amazon achieved its fastest-ever global shipping times last year but isn’t resting on its laurels. Congress established the program in 2021 through the BIL and dedicated $5 billion to the program over a five-year period. But as of today, Punxsutawney Phil is calling for an early spring.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

. — In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Forget Finance. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 10, 2021). The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 10, 2021) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (December 10, 2021). The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (December 10, 2021) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. The morning in the Estonian capital.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 27, 2021

Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 27, 2021). The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 27, 2021) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Get the hell out of the house (and find a hotel room) is what we did!

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Talking Logistics

JULY 16, 2021

Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 16, 2021). The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 16, 2021) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Back in February 2019, Blue Yonder (JDA at the time) began its sponsorship of golfer.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 25, 2023

That means that we are getting ready for the annual holiday logistics bonanza. As we’ve done in years past, let’s check in to see how some of the largest logistics providers and retailers are handling the holiday logistics rush. In 2022, the retailer was aiming to hire 40,000 associates, down from 150,000 in 2021.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The state of the trucking market in 2021 is uncertain, filled with risk, and continues to evolve, making logistics management challenging.? through 2021, but total retail sales will grow 7.9%. Port backlogs, cargo limitations on container ships, and a lack of available equipment and port facility staffing.?

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Talking Logistics

JULY 23, 2021

I went for a 42-mile bike ride yesterday morning, part of my Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure cycling team training. 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).

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The long and unpredictable peak shipping season continues to challenge supply chains. 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.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 9, 2021

To make a long story short, Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 9, 2021). The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 9, 2021) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Freightos

JULY 22, 2021

If you were building a house in 2021, things got rough. The cost of lumber skyrocketed from $354 / 1000 board feet in May 2020 up to $1,683 in May 2021 1. Inflation Nation in 2021. These spikes are not only increasing logistics costs for importers, but also pushing prices up for consumers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2023

And now for this week’s logistics news. The first location is 8555 Preston Road in Frisco, Texas, a suburb Wing has served since 2021. ABB has opened a new facility in Alpharetta, Georgia, to serve as the company’s dedicated center for robotic automation in the logistics and packaging industries. from 99 yuan.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 21, 2021

If you only know where the ship or the container is, you cannot judge impact accurately. Our CargoNOW (Virtual) Exhibition 2021 is still OPEN till 16 June 2021! <<Back to other Recorded Sessions. <<Back to other Recorded Sessions. Visit the booths to network with industry experts such as E2open.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 18, 2021

Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 18, 2021). The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 18, 2021) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. After several hours with Apple on the telephone, via chat, and at the.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 17, 2021

Today’s article is from FourKites and examines ocean trends for 2021. 2020 was a tumultuous year for supply chains, and 2021 has certainly followed suit. During the first six months of 2021, North America, Asia and Europe saw marked growth in shipment volume, with the highest increase seen in May.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 14, 2021

Supply chain and logistics are at the centre of our economy. Supply chain and logistics is often labelled as a digital laggard with a high level of inertia. Hence, at the end of 2020 stands the legitimate question: What is it that we really achieved in 2020, and what is in store for 2021? Digitisation: Shifting Gears in 2021.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

trillion dollars in 2021 , up 13% from 2019. The cost of importing a 40’ container from China to the United States West Coast grew 1,000% from $1,800 in 2019 to over $20,000 in September 2021 according to our Freightos Baltic Index (FBX). Accelerated by lockdowns and increases in the consumption of goods, global trade hit $28.5

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Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

A significant majority – 70% – reported a return to normalcy in logistics operations, with 40% experiencing conditions that were even better than those they experienced pre-pandemic. This is a significant shift from late 2021, when 93% faced serious disruptions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. In a final piece of holiday news, USPS has said will not levy an extra delivery surcharge during the winter peak season, saying the decision makes USPS “the most affordable way to mail and ship this holiday season.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2022

e-commerce sales increased again in 2021, up 14% year-over-year (YoY), and by more than 50% compared to 2019. Multi-carrier parcel shipping technology empowers fulfillment teams. Multi-carrier parcel shipping technology gives merchants the functionality they need to roll out these offerings and better serve customers.

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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 billion for Bollore logistics unit Retailers Tackle Cardboard Overload With Made-to-Fit Boxes Robust.AI billion) for the logistics unit of Bollore. That’s all for this week.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 1, 2022

And now to this week’s logistics news…. Container Ship Leasing Trends Downward. population with next or two-day shipping. The facility will also fulfill Marketplace items shipped by Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS). American Shipper reported that indexes measuring container-ship rental rates are now dropping rapidly.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. 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

APRIL 7, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. million attempts in 2021 and 6 million in 2020, it said. The point is to stop shipping small online orders in boxes that are ridiculously oversized. Fewer certified drivers can lead to more expensive shipping and delays in receiving goods, said the offices of the bill’s sponsors, Reps.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 2, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Walmart added new functionality that lets sellers purchase shipping labels for domestic orders on its marketplace. Ship with Walmart (SWW) was previously available only for cross-border orders. Walmart SWW currently offers FedEx and USPS shipping.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 13, 2021

With the events of 2021, including the attack on the Colonial Pipeline earlier this year, the importance of supply chain cybersecurity is among the most in-demand factors driving adoption of third-party systems and resources in logistics. Download the Report: 2021 Peak Shipping Season Survey. Download Report.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2023

And Logistics Viewpoints has a history of its own supply chain predictions for the year ahead. This volatility has increased public and corporate attention and appreciation for supply chain and logistics. Most notably, item shortages (purple) and stockpiling (red) were large contributors to 2021-2022 volatility.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 6, 2022

5 Trends Shaping Logistics with Ben Gordon. Ben Gordon and Joe Lynch discuss 5 trends shaping logistics and supply chain. In the interview, Ben reviews and discussed trends and interesting companies in ecommerce, final mile, cold chain, reverse logistics, and fulfillment. About Ben Gordon. 3PLex was then purchased by Maersk.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Logistics tech in 2022 has been unavoidably shaped by the two years that preceded it. The low rates that triggered Hanjin’s bankruptcy in 2017 quickly became a thing of the past, as surging demand, congestion, and a litany of global shipping catastrophes pushed ocean freight rates into the stratosphere. Uncertainty became the byword.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 28, 2023

The staff at the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) note, however, that the logistics industry plays an “out-sized — and often underappreciated — role … within the greater transportation ecosystem.”[1] By 1956, the first container ship sailed from the port of New Jersey to Texas.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 14, 2023

Logistics Procurement – Performance Management by LSCMS Shippers’ Council Shortly after the outset of COVID, in early 2020, supply chains have been disrupted across the globe. Logistics Managers need to address other elements namely: How do we measure ocean freight spending against market levels?

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Freightos

APRIL 25, 2024

More Resources Home The Impact of Fast Fashion Giants On Air Cargo Eytan Buchman April 25, 2024 Navigating New Horizons: The Impact of Fast Fashion on Air Cargo Rates & Dynamics The intersection of fast fashion, globalized retail e-commerce, and air cargo logistics is coming to a head with Temu and Shein’s entrance to the US market.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 14, 2021

International Airports and Ports almost came to a standstill as the worlds international airline fleets were grounded and maritime shipping disrupted and stalled. The pandemic exposed major supply chain vulnerabilities affecting the Manufacturing, Industrial Logistics , Commercial sectors as well as Food Security challenges.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

Unlike some of the other trends articles we have covered at Logistics Viewpoints, which take a deeper dive into technology and application specific trends, this article looked at the top trends executives need to be paying attention to before their strategic planning meetings commence. Top Five Transportation Trends ; Chris Cunnane.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is reverse Logistics? Before we dive in the nuances of reverse logistics, otherwise known as return logistics, integration, let's briefly recap what reverse logistics is. Reverse logistics refers to all operations related to the reuse of products and materials. Managing return logistic can be challenging.

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