Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 12, 2022

Amidst ongoing uncertainty caused by COVID-19 lockdowns in Asia, war in Europe, scarce raw materials and steep inflation, companies are stockpiling inventory as never before in the hopes of mitigating future supply chain shocks. The yard is a black hole crying out for visibility.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 22, 2019

Fewer trucks are going to be available for full truckload, and excess freight will be consolidated into LTL loads. Unfortunately, the continuing uncertainty regarding the economy will push most carriers to continue increasing freight rates , especially spot freight rates.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 20, 2023

As expected, shipping rates are now rising on Asia to Europe routing, reportedly up 62 percent since the end of November. This restriction for Panama Canal transit had already motivated logistics and transportation management teams to begin to re-route Asia to U.S. Reportedly, forty percent of all U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

temperature, shock, and humidity) are available through the GLN for over-the-road transportation via Descartes MacroPoint and global air freight via Descartes BLE for high-value shipments for major airlines and ground handling agents at 450 airports worldwide. Real-time location and IoT data such as condition statuses (e.g.,

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Check out Why don’t you have a TMS (Transportation Management System) Solution yet? But I’ve seen instances where Freight is one of the top 5 largest expenses within a company. Yet it is managed by one or two people, with no support, and no visibility from upper management. Freight and Logistics.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 11, 2013

In my previous article on the evolution of transportation management, Driving Value from a Transportation Management Center: Think Global, Act Local , I discussed how transportation best practices were evolving from more rigid, centralized control towers to more flexible and collaborative Transportation Management Centers (TMC).

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Subsequently, LSS projects were developed to address waste in several key areas: contract carrier freight rationalization, ship day alignment, Asia-to-US / Asia-to-Europe container optimization, CNG truck costs and impact. While all have added value, let’s take a closer look at contract carrier freight rationalization.

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TMC

MARCH 9, 2017

China’s so-called “One Belt One Road” strategy connects the country via an overland and sea corridor to Central Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. It’s also important to have access to local expertise when evaluating ways to shift freight to the new Silk Road. The post The New Silk Road: Have You Evaluated Your Freight Options?

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TMC

MARCH 9, 2017

China’s so-called “One Belt One Road” strategy connects the country via an overland and sea corridor to Central Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. It’s also important to have access to local expertise when evaluating ways to shift freight to the new Silk Road. The post The New Silk Road: Have You Evaluated Your Freight Options?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

The Freightos System is SaaS for freight contract management, automatic price quotations, and business intelligence. For centuries, the expense, risk, and frustration with ocean freight held back expansion of the international economy, despite the invention of the steam invention. It wasn’t just about freight.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 7, 2017

Cargo Owners Complain of ‘Total Mess’ Shipping Goods to Asia (WSJ – sub. It didn’t take long for the recently rebranded BluJay Solutions to make its first acquisition: Blackbay , “a leading provider of mobility-enabled solutions for the transport and logistics industry.”

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

UPS On-Demand 3D Printing Network Expanded To Asia. FedEx to Increase Shipping Rates for Express, Ground and Freight Services. Cass Freight Index August 2016. July 2016 North American Freight Numbers. DOT Issued Federal Policy for Safe Testing and Deployment of Automated Vehicles. ATA Truck Tonnage Index Jumped 5.7%

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2015

October 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). CMA CGM has a leading position on the Asia-Europe, Asia-Mediterranean, Africa and Latin America routes, whilst APL [one of NOL’s operating brands] is strong along the Transpacific, Intra-Asia and Indian subcontinent shipping routes.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

How is transportation management different today? Cloud technology will enable the SMB partner to implement a transportation management system (TMS) without the upfront investment costs incurred in an on-premises deployment. If you missed the live episode, you can watch it now on demand. This complexity is not going away.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Online freight marketplace Freightos acquires Spain’s WebCargoNet (TechCrunch). DHL to trial vision picking in the UK (Logistics Manager). ports and beyond, said shippers, importers and freight forwarders. Help With Shipping Crisis (WSJ – sub. Robinson Expands Global Network, Acquires APC Logistics. UPS Announces U.S.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 20, 2018

International transportation is dealing with ongoing challenges of tighter capacity. From import space and export space tightening up and a hot drayage market causing capacity constraints to volatile air freight rates – international transportation has had its share of challenges the last 10-12 months. Soaring Air Freight Rates.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

These services enable businesses to store their products closer to their customers, reducing transportation costs and delivery lead times. Transportation Management: Contract logistics providers handle the transportation of goods from one location to another, leveraging their network of carriers and transportation modes.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Globally, one of every two upper-middle-income and above households is expected to be in Asia, and one of every two consumer transactions is likely to occur in the region. The catch is consumers no longer want to buy just anything.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

ports lags those in Asia and Europe. In 2013, the average moves per-vessel, per-hour for ports in Asia was about 90, while European ports averaged 67 and ports in the Americas averaged 62. Productivity at U.S. economy,” said Kurt Nagle, AAPA’s president and CEO. “To Post a comment and share your ideas on this topic.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 13, 2018

The manufacturers, key suppliers, and customer industries of semiconductor device makers are global, with a strong Asia presence. All have considerable significance for global supply chain managers: Manufacturing is shifting to North Asia. We coordinate their air, ocean, and PO management processes. Historically, U.S.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 11, 2014

May 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Cass Freight Index June 2014. Turnover at For-Hire Carriers Largely Unchanged During the First Quarter. Amazon wants an exemption from the FAA’s drone restrictions (Washington Post). Maersk, MSC ink 2M vessel sharing agreement after P3 failure (Seatrade).

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 10, 2021

Intelligent Audit, an enterprise leader in freight audit and payment and provider of business intelligence and advanced analytics for optimized transportation spend management and carrier network modeling, is proud to announce two team members are “2021 Pros to Know,” as selected by Supply & Demand Chain Executive.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 17, 2015

Cass Freight Index June 2015 Report. Oracle Introduces Oracle Order Management Cloud and Oracle Global Order Promising Cloud, Enabling Order Fulfillment in the Cloud. from East Asia could shift from West Coast ports to East Coast ports by 2020. Or is it due to a temporary slowdown in freight movements in the quarter?

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 20, 2017

Trucking Freight Brokers to Merge Under Private-Equity Deal (WSJ – sub. Japan firms shifting to trains to move freight amid dearth of new truckers (The Japan Times). November 2016 North American Freight Numbers. My sense is that the use of lockers will be more widespread in Europe and Asia than here in the US.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2017

The service most frequently outsourced to a 3PL is transportation management (24%), followed by warehouse management (19%). CEVA Logistics provides both freight management and contract logistics services for a range of customers across all sectors. CEVA Logistics (The Americas). Media Type. Media Caption.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

When it comes to effective and profitable road transport management, it is undeniably crucial you get a reliable 4PL provider to handle your logistics. The 3PL provider typically focuses on: Cross-docking Freight forwarding Integrating operations Inventory management Package Services Transportation services Warehousing.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2015

Manhattan Associates Mobile Distribution Management Takes Center Stage at CSCMP 2015. July 2015 North American Freight Numbers. Here are some details from the press release: Same Day TMS offers the same features that any shipper would expect from a transportation solution. WTO cites China, U.S., Check out this video for a demo.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2015

After China, other regions that have growth potential, according to 3PL and supply chain executives, are North America, Asia (not including China and India) and Western Europe, in that order. China has been the fastest-growing market in the last decade and it continues to lead the pack. 3PL Logistics logistics outsourcing'

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TMC

APRIL 7, 2016

So you’ve decided to invest in a global transportation management system (TMS). For example, the provider should be able to begin an implementation in Asia or Europe, if that is your strategy, before connecting to North America for a global implementation. Does the TMS deliver a single instance platform?

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Supply Chain Network

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

In the early 1990’s software dubbed Global Trade Management (GTM) and Global Transportation Management Systems (GTMS) began to appear in the marketplace, with the first focused on the regulatory issues surrounding global trade and the second supporting the logistics and equipment execution required to conduct and manage global trade.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 31, 2014

Typically, this means freight consolidation, mileage reduction, and proper carrier selection. Is your organization sophisticated enough to manage your international freight in house, or do you depend on freight forwarders? Do you let the forwarder handle the foreign legs, while you manage the ocean and domestic moves?

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Coming out of Y2K, more logistics operations focused on improving labor management, transportation management and green initiatives such as advancements in lighting technology, safety features with automated dock ramps with trailer locks and more. Post Y2K, investments were focused on energy, efficiency, and safety features.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

The astonishing growth is attributable to the expansion of e-commerce , the emergence of new markets in Asia and Europe, changes in ocean container shipping, the development of new technology and more. The post Trends Driving Growth of 3PL in 2019 appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis. trillion by 2025.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2015

August 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Furthermore, DSV will now be truly global within contract logistics and expand into road freight activities outside Europe. Infor Announces Infor CloudSuite™ Retail. MatchBack Systems Launches MatchAdvisor™ to Optimize Inland Street-Turns. UPS Sets 2016 Rates.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2013

You probably started your TMS project to manage shipping costs for your high-value freight, inbound or outbound. Drive savings across your enterprise by using your TMS to manage your transportation network, domestic and international, inbound and outbound. Have you considered managing the process in-house?

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2017

These three alliances will control more than 90% of the Trans-Pacific trade and 96% of Asia-Europe trade. To learn more about global shipping, download our white papers: Utilizing Global Freight Consolidation and Global Forwarding: Biggest, Fastest Savings. Sri Laxmana has been with C.H.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 7, 2017

They had to try and stop the bleeding and ensure that freight rates didn’t tumble too far, and some of the methods they used to do so included: Slow Steaming: Carriers tried to conserve fuel that they were burning and take a longer time on export routes (for example, from the U.S. back to Asia).

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