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This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

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). Some major ocean carriers have also announced new fees for goods shipped on the route as of June 1 in response to the canal restrictions.

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Vanguard Voice – Issue 105

Vanguard Software

The Wall Street Journal – Chinese Port Logjam Threatens Christmas Shipping Rush. Supply & Demand Chain Executive – Shipping Woes Begin to Unravel, Even as Supply Chain Disruptions Plague the Industry. And when demand outpaces supply, prices rise. More Supply Chain News. More Supply Chain News.

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Buying 2021 Holiday Gifts for the 2022 Holiday Season

Enterra Insights

retailers warn of slowing sales of the clothing, electronics, furniture and other goods that have packed the distribution centers east of Los Angeles. ” • Review holiday shipping surcharges and delivery windows. ” And Fletcher reports that getting shipping wrong also incurs a penalty from consumers.

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U.S. Freight Logistics Industry Recession Continues with Some Hopeful Signs

Supply Chain Matters

Container Shipping Industry The quarterly performance of ocean container shipping lines continue to reflect decreased volumes and significantly reduced profitability levels amid this industry’s reported 30 percent reduction in scheduled route capacity. The firm’s Maersk Line container shipping business unit reported net profit of $2.3

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Amazon vs. Alibaba: A Battle for Southeast Asia

Elementum

2015 was a big year in terms of logistics and globalization for Amazon, who began making their way into the shipping industry, registering in China as a freight forwarder and a shipping broker for 12 routes, including Shanghai to Los Angeles and Hamburg.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 18 – 24)

Logistics Viewpoints

The speed of the box’s throughput enables orders to be packaged, labeled and ready to ship in 30 minutes. The company reiterated that it is expecting to make more than $4 billion in cost reductions by the end of fiscal 2025. The Port of Los Angeles had expected its numbers to be ugly in February, and they were.

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Mastering Last Mile Logistics Remains a Challenge

Enterra Insights

Lara Ewen reports, “The company is reportedly readying the launch of its own shipping service, which will begin with limited pickups and deliveries in Los Angeles, but may eventually roll out to other markets. Amazon doesn’t want to miss out on the gold either. Failing that, they might not get a second chance.”[8]