Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 21, 2024

May air cargo volumes rise amid global disruption Freight market pressured again in May, Cass data shows General Motors (GM) is accelerating sustainability efforts in its supply chain, focusing on logistics, materials, packaging, and supplier engagement. May air cargo volumes continue to rise amid global disruptions.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 25, 2023

More Resources Home October 25, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. Europe weekly prices increased 4% to $3.86/kg.

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Freightos

MAY 23, 2024

Air cargo for example, though continuing to make digital strides, is still behind – and is often compared to – passenger travel where digitized capacity, pricing and online bookings have been around for decades and is in some ways the digitalization template air cargo is referencing. But this problem isn’t new.

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Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

And the answer lies in how their 2023 went too. Navigating 2023’s Challenges and Looking Ahead While 2023 saw a general decrease in demand, with 60% witnessing a downturn, most attributed this to high inflation and a shift in consumer preferences. Most of these are nearly impossible to plan for.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 11, 2023

More Resources Home October 11, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. America weekly prices decreased 2% to $4.65/kg

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2024

Kelly Moller felt at not being able to buy tickets to Swift’s 2023 concert in Minneapolis. Global shipping lines have become increasingly strained as the Houthi militia in Yemen broadens its attacks on cargo vessels, one of the largest companies in the industry warned on Monday. 1 in trade with the U.S. 1 in trade with the U.S.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Responding to the 2023 IMO GHG Strategy by Wolfgang Lehmacher, Mikael Lind and Robert Ward Illustration: Sandra Haraldson, RISE 7 July 2023 marked a historic day for the shipping sector when the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted its 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (2023 Strategy).

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Freightos

AUGUST 19, 2024

A Perfect Match for Our Mission At Freightos, our mission has always been to bring international shipping into the 21st century, using digitalization to make it faster, more cost-effective, and more transparent for the organizations that literally move the world. From a financial perspective, this acquisition is a strong move for Freightos.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

Over the years, Amazon’s strategy to tackle counterfeit goods focused on providing data to law enforcement and taking aggressive enforcement actions against counterfeit sellers. Target’s inventories at the end of the last quarter were 16 percent lower than the same period a year ago and Walmart cut inventories in its U.S.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 28, 2023

Topped off by improving time-in-transit and lowering your costs, Maergo is reimagining delivery and changing the way the retailers ship and deliver to their customers. Their network features include pick-ups seven days a week, flexible sortation, eco-friendly use of passenger flight cargo capacity, and diverse last mile partners.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The company plans to invest $140 million in the initiative in 2023 as it implements the technology at its 940 remaining U.S. hope to slash shipping costs and save millions of dollars when they sit down later this month to negotiate long-term contracts with ocean carriers following last year’s surge in rates. Retailers in the U.S.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

However, achieving and maintaining visibility poses several challenges, including data availability and quality, technological limitations, and interoperability issues. Certain shipping lines are investing in the last mile companies. What is supply chain visibility and why it is important? Obtaining ocean visibility can be challenging.

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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. Staten Island workers could challenge the company’s current labor model, which is the backbone of its Prime two-day shipping promise. Walgreens to offer Wing drone delivery in suburban Dallas.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Amazon in the news: Amazon, Hawaiian Airlines gear up for 2023 launch of Airbus freighters. UPS earnings rise as higher prices offset shipping slowdown. s profit climbed in the third quarter despite a downtick in shipping volumes as higher prices buoyed the business. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

Koganti urged the procurement audience to look for whats referred to as “foresight function” in planning tools, which is capable of enhancing data analysis, scenario generation and trend identification , allowing for more informed and proactive decision-making, albeit with human oversight.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2024

Data from Motive, which tracks trucking visits to North American distribution facilities for the top five retailers, shows volume up 30% year-over-year in June. In FY 2023/24, the SCA’s revenue fell to $7.2 billion from $9.4 billion the prior year, a drop of about 23 percent.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2022

Ukraine in the news: War in Ukraine disrupts ships around the globe. The world’s biggest container ship operators, A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S and Mediterranean Shipping Co., And now on to this week’s logistics news. Ukraine invasion and the semi-conductor chip impact. Walmart steps up automated store distribution.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Those industries include data communications, medical, industrial, automotive and consumer electronics. Yes, SAP had inbound ASN’s (advanced ship notices). In one major case in 2017, the Hanjin Shipping company was declared bankrupt by South Korean courts. One of the keys to better visibility is data quality.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 28, 2023

Just 14 years later, the first air cargo flight took place in 1910. By 1956, the first container ship sailed from the port of New Jersey to Texas. That includes packaging, warehousing, shipping, and more. 5] Staff, “ National Logistics Day 2023 ,” Logistics Plus. [6] Logistics helps to create value.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2023

The speed of the box’s throughput enables orders to be packaged, labeled and ready to ship in 30 minutes. FedEx now expects adjusted earnings per share for fiscal 2023 of between $14.60 One of the world’s most successful drone delivery companies will be expanding to mainland Europe and the United States in 2023. and $14.00.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

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. While high, the shipping costs typically paled in comparison to the lost sales due to inventory shortages. Signup Now.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis. But, before we dig into the data – let’s start on a positive note: Supply Chain Statistics Show Challenges, but the Industry Remains Resilient. The semiconductor market has potential to reach overcapacity by 2023.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

In contrast, the larger Amazon warehouses typically rely on delivery stations closer to customers for the final stage of shipping. Amazon’s fast-shipping service can add fees for small orders. The air cargo industry has seen softer market rates due to increased capacity and shippers flocking back to ocean freight services.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Amazon now ships more parcels than FedEx. In fact, Amazon has even begun shipping orders for outside customers. According to data from Pitney Bowes, that push is paying off. Redwood aims to begin recycling some material from Ford this year, with the goal of supplying the first anode material in 2023-2024. billion in 2019.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

IDC also forecasts that by 2023, 30 percent of Asian enterprises will ship freight using a SaaS-enabled platform, resulting in improved efficiencies in load matching and reduced shipping costs. A connected supply chain breaks down data silos and consolidates data, plans and processes into one central platform.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 17, 2023

Elon Musk revealed that one of Tesla’s battery powered class 8 semi-trucks completed a 500-mile trip fully loaded with 81,000 pounds of cargo – all off a single charge. . How you ship products is another way to connect with consumers who are becoming increasingly likely to consider sustainability before making a purchase. .

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BlueYonder

MAY 2, 2024

When a 948-foot-long cargo ship called Dali crashed into the bridge in the early morning hours of March 26, the costs were high. million vehicles in 2023. million vehicles in 2023. It closed the Port of Baltimore to ship traffic. The port received 570,000 imported vehicles in 2023 alone. The result?

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Ryder acquired various logistics and fulfillment providers in 2023, plus the well-known 3PL Impact Fulfillment Services in 2023. DSV acquired two major transport and logistics companies in 2023. They’re investing in advanced route optimization software to manage new cargo flows efficiently. In 2023, 17.6%

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American Global Logistics

AUGUST 1, 2023

An Insider's Look at the Current State and Future Trends of Global Trade Introduction to Ocean Shipping in 2023 Ocean shipping plays a vital role in the global trade landscape. The sheer scale and efficiency of ocean shipping have made it an indispensable component of the global supply chain.

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Resilinc

MARCH 12, 2024

In 2023—if it wasn’t already—geopolitics became top of mind for every procurement professional. As a supply chain manager, it is impossible (and unwise) to ignore the state of global politics, as it directly impacts nearly every level of the supply chain, from increased shipping rates to access to critical materials and minerals.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 10, 2025

billion) worth of notes as of May 2023, the last time that BYD disclosed such information. BYD took an average of 275 days to pay suppliers in 2023, Bloomberg compiled data show. Trade Deficit Narrows by Most on Record as Imports Plunge Global Trade & Economics Ship Traffic Through Red Sea Remains Sparse, Despite Houthi-U.S.

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Resilinc

MARCH 5, 2024

2023 was the warmest year on record. A graph showing Resilinc’s Extreme Weather Trends data from 2012 to 2023. While all disruptions show increased growth, Extreme Weather disruptions saw a significant jump from 2020 to 2023. Drought Record-breaking temperatures in 2023 exacerbated global droughts.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 21, 2025

This data was compiled from Resilincs EventWatchAI , a risk monitoring database provided to customers. In 2023 , a worker strike among delivery and logistics workers at parcel carrier UPS was characterized by The Wall Street Journal as being “ the largest collective bargaining agreement involving a private employer in North America.”

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

More Resources Home November 7, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. America weekly prices increased 21% to $5.72/kg

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

Wing and Walmart first launched drone deliveries in Dallas-Fort Worth in fall 2023, with an average fulfillment time under 19 minutes, according to a June 5 release from Wing. SupplyChainBrain Container Ship Explodes, Catches Fire Off Coast of India More from this author Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter!

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Freightos

DECEMBER 6, 2023

More Resources Home December 6, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. America weekly prices were level at $6.30/kg

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement by LSCMS Shippers’ Council Container shipping procurement faces a multitude of challenges shaped by global events, industry shifts, environmental mandates, and technological advancements. It serves as the compass guiding shippers toward efficient, economical, and dependable cargo transport.

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