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Logistics, Perpetually in Motion (Takeaways from Descartes Evolution 2016)

Talking Logistics

Addressed customs initiatives in the United States, Canada, The Netherlands, Cuba and Paraguay. Back to the “logistics in motion” theme, the freight forwarding and customs brokerage segment of the industry has experienced significant changes over the past decade. Created landed cost calculation service for global trade automation.

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Embracing the South American Ecommerce Marketplace

CH Robinson Transportfolio

For a more seamless process, it’s essential shippers work with a customs broker or third party logistics provider (3PL) with local offices in the area. While surface transportation remains stagnant, ocean freight shows promise. Only two countries in South America are landlocked, Paraguay and Bolivia. Final thoughts.

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3PL Subway 2015: Strategic movements among logistics providers

Supply Chain Movement

For the third consecutive year, Supply Chain Movement has put together a 3PL Subway Map Europe showing the specific services of the most important logistics service providers which have offices in several European countries. >>Please SCM 3PL Subway 2015. Shipper-3PL relationships. New Zealand. Norfolk Island.