Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

It means being able to see where a shipment or an order is while it’s in transit — whether on a truck, a railcar, an ocean liner or a cargo plane — anywhere in the world. Data on ocean shipments, for example, is generally available across the globe, due primarily to greater standardization in ocean shipping.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

But more than half of their shipments – including a significant portion that begin at factories in Asia – travel across oceans or continents These long-distance shipments go by ocean, air, or rail. Yes, SAP had inbound ASN’s (advanced ship notices). But they were very basic. We had a competitive advantage.

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Resilinc

AUGUST 30, 2023

Two weeks ago, 160 ships were stuck waiting to pass through the canal, carrying everything from auto parts, Barbie dolls, and diabetes test kits, according to Reuters. Some ships were delayed by as much as 21 days. 55 to 125 million gallons per ship, depending on size—to move ships through the canal.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2022

He had a load full of cotton bales, and while idling away hours at a shipyard watching stevedores load other cargo onto ships he dreamed up containers that transformed global supply chains. Containerization eventually reduced shipping and loading costs by at least 75%. Now that’s an ROI!

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JULY 19, 2020

Less than container load (LCL) shipping is rapidly becoming a go-to service option for businesses seeking help in a complex global logistics industry. As COVID-19 affected businesses around the world, the need for expedited LCL shipping grew significantly. The right level of LCL shipping expertise. Reduced costs.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The problems we are experiencing now started in March 2020 when COVID hit and suppliers in Asia shut down. . When capacity was cut, so too was the empty supply of containers back to Asia. Higher container costs , resulting in container-by-container decisions on what to ship. Let me bring that to life. .

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Freightos

AUGUST 29, 2023

Visit our Resource Center Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index : Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) increased 5% to $2,029/FEU. Asia-US East Coast prices(FBX03 Weekly) climbed 3% to $3,075/FEU. Asia-Mediterranean prices(FBX13 Weekly) fell 1% to $2,313/FEU. August GRIs pushed Asia – N.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

Global Shipping. The World Container Index , assessed by Drewy Consultants, is a compilation of eight major shipping routes to and from the United States , Europe and Asia. Shipping Transit Timeliness. The Flexport Ocean Timeliness Indicator tracks average ocean container shipping transit times. US Logistics Index.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

Prime Membership: Amazon Prime – Subscription service offering benefits such as free two-day shipping, access to Prime Video, Prime Music, and exclusive deals. With a wide array of products stored in its fulfillment centers, Amazon can consolidate orders and optimize its inventory management systems.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

Restaurants, bars find suppliers’ inventories are running dry. Container shipping prices skyrocket. The average price world-wide to ship a 40-foot container has more than quadrupled from a year ago, to $8,399 as of July 1, according to a global pricing index by London-based Drewry Shipping Consultants Ltd.

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 7, 2022

Recent supply chain disruptions , including images of cargo ships stuck off the West Coast , have led eCommerce shops to rethink their just-in-time and just-in-case inventory strategies. . Running a JIC strategy, companies risk tying up working capital in inventory, but the risk of stockouts is lower. Disadvantages.

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 25, 2021

By now many of you have heard about the “Ever Given”, which has been stuck in the Suez Canal since Tuesday, and is blocking all container ships trying to get through with their cargo. For many years, as we moved to low cost countries, the shipping industry benefited. It may take weeks, by some estimates.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

In the race to fill distribution centers and store shelves with inventory for the holidays, some of the world’s largest retailers and ecommerce sellers are jumping ahead of smaller competitors by chartering ships, shifting freight to air, re-rerouting inland shipments, and hiring more staff for distribution centers and other supply chain nodes.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2022

Optimism is reflected in United States , Eurozone and select Asia data and the traditional Lunar New Year holiday period does not appear to have dampened Asia based production levels for February. The Flexport Ocean Timeliness Indicator tracks average ocean container shipping transit times. for February, slightly higher than 50.1

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Freightos

JULY 11, 2023

Visit our Resource Center Weekly highlights FBX Overview Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index : Asia-US West Coast prices ( FBX01 Weekly ) increased 11% to $1,319/FEU. Asia-US East Coast prices ( FBX03 Weekly ) climbed 8% to $2,376/FEU , and are 76% lower than rates for this week last year. In Asia – N.

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American Global Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2022

We had a hangover from the pandemic: Which led to continued inventory shortages, closures of manufacturing plants in China, congested ports, and underemployment. Cargo planes could not fly out of or into Russia or Ukraine. Cargo planes could not fly out of or into Russia or Ukraine. It also led to inventory excesses.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 22, 2023

According to the April report commentary , the industry remains hopeful in new signs indicating that retailers and manufacturers are getting closer to working off the overall glut of inventories that resulted in 2022. Spot rates for the Shanghai to Los Angeles shipping lane segment reportedly averaged $1823. The two U.S.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 20, 2018

Import space out of Asia to the US continues to be tight, and thanks to positive retail sales, retailers are having to quickly restock to ensure they have enough inventory. It is continually important to be proactive about identifying capacity trends and daily shipping reality. Thanks to an increase in ecommerce.

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Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

consultation firm, runs four ‘Logistics Briefing’ newsletters: Global, Americas, Asia/Pacific and Mergers & Acquisitions. Shipping Gazette Daily News. Air Cargo World. This American based niche news site specialises in air cargo. Since 1974 with industry-leading expertise in, well, American shipping.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Compared to the 1,382 containers on average lost per year between 2008-2019 as reported by The World Shipping Council, that’s a big jump. Although vessel accidents are unplanned and usually unpredictable, there are steps you can take before you ship so you’re not scrambling when you get the news your freight was involved in an accident.

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 7, 2022

Recent supply chain disruptions , including images of cargo ships stuck off the West Coast , have led eCommerce shops to rethink their just-in-time and just-in-case procurement strategies. About 9% even had stopped offering free shipping to recover costs, while 7% held off on ordering peak inventory to see if prices would level off.

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

As demand for ethanol dropped with people driving less, this created a carbon dioxide shortage that impacted the production of beer, cheese and refrigerants such as dry Ice and packaging for things that needed to be shipped cold. Container shipping rates from Asia to the U.S. Transportation and Distribution.

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Elementum

DECEMBER 2, 2015

China’s Tianjin port suffered a devastating explosion in August which left many manufacturers, insurers and shipping supply chains crippled. The company saw huge inventory and other factory investment losses in the explosion. Other insurers across the United States, Europe, Bermuda and Asia also took a hit close to US $2 billion.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Among the over 10,000 small businesses on Freightos.com , the world’s largest digital freight marketplace, many are small eCommerce businesses who use Freightos.com to ship directly to Amazon FBA warehouses and other fulfillment solutions. Adaptability of SMBs. But importing is still an uphill battle. How does this help importers?

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 23, 2015

For example, the Panama Canal has already restricted the size of ships permitted to pass through it due to drought conditions created by El Niño. As a result, some shipments moving from Asia to the Gulf Coast and eastern ports of the United States will be forced to reduce cargo loads to meet the new requirements.

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Tompkins Blog

JULY 14, 2014

Retailers rely heavily on these ports for imported goods coming in from Asia. According to the National Retail Federation, cargo volume into the West Coast was up 6.6% Even when factoring in an economy that is healthier than a year ago, these numbers suggest retailers are pre-loading Holiday inventory. More Resources.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

OCTOBER 29, 2020

The smaller supply chain and freight division posted a 22% profit increase due to strong shipping demand out of Asia. The International Air Transport Association says global air cargo capacity was off by nearly a third from year-ago levels in August, including a 67% decline in belly space. Advertisement. – Bob.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2017

Maersk, Alibaba team up to offer online booking of ship places (Reuters). Shipping Alliances Shore Up Industry, Unsettle Customers (WSJ – sub. It could also have tracking and payment options to speed up the entire shipping process. Amazon’s robot army grows by 50 percent (The Seattle Times).

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis. Such measures include communicating with suppliers and customers , using demand shaping to overcome inventory shortages, seeking additional suppliers, and building more onshore facilities. Nikkei Asia ). Accenture ).

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2021

Washington farm exports crimped by cargo-container shortage. With the third vaccine authorized, these manufacturers are pressing for more companies to be authorized to ship the vaccine. One method of last mile deliveries that has seen an uptick in recent years is drop shipping. HelloFresh boxes sustainability.

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RFgen

MARCH 19, 2015

ports to make up the current backlog of ships and container inventory, the standoff’s impact is expected to be more far-reaching than initially thought. cargo has flowed through the country’s West Coast ports until recently. Standoff to Affect the Supply Chain? Roughly half of all U.S. East Coast Ports Growing.

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RFgen

MARCH 19, 2015

ports to make up the current backlog of ships and container inventory, the standoff’s impact is expected to be more far-reaching than initially thought. cargo has flowed through the country’s West Coast ports until recently. Standoff to Affect the Supply Chain? Roughly half of all U.S. East Coast Ports Growing.

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Locus

DECEMBER 7, 2021

million barrels of oil a day go through the canal, according to shipping journal Lloyd’s. This issue has affected shipping goods from Asia to Europe and the Middle East. For example: high or low product demand, excess inventory holding, product distribution. That’s about 7% of all seaborne oil.

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RFgen

APRIL 15, 2016

Businesses must take advantage of innovations to provide visibility of inventory management to prepare for the worst and consistently deliver the best. For example, RFgen works with a variety of military contractors that must guard against fraudulent parts and supplies – especially sent from particular regions in Asia.

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RFgen

APRIL 15, 2016

Businesses must take advantage of innovations to provide visibility of inventory management to prepare for the worst and consistently deliver the best. For example, RFgen works with a variety of military contractors that must guard against fraudulent parts and supplies – especially sent from particular regions in Asia.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Reducing lead times from suppliers can help turn inventory faster, freeing up cash and ultimately satisfying customers. Risk pooling is considered the most important concept in supply chain management as it governs the tradeoffs in inventory management and leads to effective strategies such as push/pull and postponement.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2015

Cosco, China Shipping Group in Advanced Merger Talks (WSJ – sub. Port of Long Beach sees highest Q3 cargo volume in history (Cargo Business News). Inventory Management. In the darkness, in the silence, I missed my dad, again. SMC³ Acquires Transportation Costing Group. Infor Announces Infor CloudSuite™ Retail.

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