Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 12, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. It’s having an impact mainly in Europe and Asia. But now ships between Europe and Asia are instead going around the Cape of Good Hope on the southern tip of Africa, which can add anywhere from 10 days to a month of travel time compared to the Red Sea/Suez Canal route.

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Freightos

APRIL 29, 2025

East Asia – April 29, 2025 Update The Freightos Weekly Update keeps you informed on international freight with key economic data, demand trends, and rate insights. Blog Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) fell 1% to $2,328/FEU. China – N. Europe – N.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The challenges of managing Logistics is not a new one, but the complexities and variables inherent in today’s. Dr Raymon Krishnan - President of the Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society. Raymon has over twenty five years experience in the Logistics industry as an end user and service provider.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Supply chain and logistics functions have been one of the most volatile in the global economy of the last four years. Together these statements reinforce the narrative that activity in Europe is weak, while activity in the US and Asia are generally stable. The post How is the Logistics Economy Holding Up?

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MAY 5, 2023

Well, ARC Advisory Group , the owner of Logistics Viewpoints, has been conducting research on the PLC market for decades. And now on to this week’s logistics news. million-square-foot warehouse in Connecticut Flexport announced the acquisition of Shopify Logistics’ assets, including Deliverr. Come on – not a chance!

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MARCH 1, 2023

The post Best Logistics and Supply Chain Conferences to Attend in 2023 appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Email creiser@arcweb.com. Steve, Chris, and I will be attending many of these events. Let us know if you would like to schedule a meeting.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Since late last year, the Houthis have been attacking ships in the Red Sea, which cargo vessels from Asia have to travel through to reach the Suez Canal. The post This Week in Logistics News (May 4 – May 10) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. billion), auto parts ($3.2

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2025

When a new tariff is proposed, companies using AI-based forecasting tools are often able to adjust their sourcing or logistics strategies well before the policy takes effect. The post Beyond Cost Optimization: Building Resilient Supply Chains in an Unstable Trade Environment appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

Bob Gill, General Manager, Southeast Asia ARC Advisory Group Bob Gill is responsible for managing ARC Advisory Group’s business operations and market research activities in Southeast Asia. For the supply chain sector, in addition to multiple market studies, ARC publishes the long-running Logistics Viewpoints blog.

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Freightos

APRIL 29, 2025

Home No More Black Swans: The Age of Supply Chain Uncertainty Freightos Enterprise unifies market intelligence, tender management, and shipment operations into one solution, enhancing logistics efficiency for large import-export businesses. What’s become increasingly clear is that there are no more black swans in global logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 15, 2022

It turns out that these bugs were recently, and accidentally, introduced to the US from east Asia. What does this have to do with logistics you ask? And now on to this week’s logistics news: Alphabet’s Wing Develops Fleet of New Drones for More Efficient Package Delivery. Long Beach, LA ports set June cargo records.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Thousands of flights were grounded or delayed at the world’s largest air freight hubs in Europe, Asia and North America. And they present a host of logistical challenges. The post This Week in Logistics News (July 20 – 26) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. and Israeli startups focused on logistics, the supply chain and customer fulfillment. and Israeli startups focused on logistics, the supply chain and customer fulfillment. More incidents are being reported at inland logistics hubs. That’s all for this week.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Judah Levine November 21, 2023 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) decreased 8% to $1,573/FEU. Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) decreased 7% to $1,291/FEU.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. In 2023, Amazon experimented with new logistics strategies and technologies to quickly fulfill and deliver orders, and these changes paid off big. The faster delivery times this year specifically may be attributed to changes in Amazon’s logistics strategy. That’s all for this week.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Descartes is a software-as-a-service provider of logistics solutions. In some logistics application areas, like global trade compliance , they are a market leader. You can browse headlines on any business news site and see the word supply chain and logistics more than you would have seen before. These are headline issues.

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AUGUST 12, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Earlier this week, the company announced that it will acquire Italy’s Bomi Group, which provides global healthcare logistics services. Exports of strawberries, immensely popular in Asia, also increased by 29.7 UPS continues investments in lucrative healthcare arm. percent to 23.4

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 2, 2025

These decentralized networks aim to boost flexibility, reduce risk, and improve responsiveness, aided by technologies such as blockchain, AI-driven logistics, and expanded visibility into supply chains. For years, supply chains have focused primarily on reducing costs, often prioritizing efficiency over resilience.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Visit our Resource Center Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index : Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) decreased 5% to $1,927/FEU. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) were level at $3,079/FEU. Asia-Mediterranean prices (FBX13 Weekly) increased 1% to $2,338/FEU. Though Asia – N.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2025

A consumer goods company aligned its procurement and logistics teams, resulting in a 15% reduction in working capital. Businesses that source materials and components from regional suppliers can benefit from reduced lead times, lower logistics costs, and minimized tariff exposure. For example, U.S.-based

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 20, 2025

Cold Chain Logistics for Food, Pharma & Retail The April edition of LogiSYM magazine highlights the critical role of cold chain logistics in maintaining efficiency, compliance, and resilience across the food, pharmaceutical, and retail sectors. Download the latest LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine now!

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Visit our Resource Center Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index : Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) decreased 2% to $1,887/FEU. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) dipped 1% to $3,048/FEU. Asia-Mediterranean prices (FBX13 Weekly) fell 14% to $2,003/FEU. Europe’s peak season period.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 12, 2023

Chile has long been a hub of second-hand and unsold clothing, made in China or Bangladesh and passing through Europe, Asia or the United States before arriving in Chile, where it is resold around Latin America. And now on to this week’s logistics news. She also highlighted the role that logistics companies play in the supply chain.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 21, 2021

You must expand your visibility into your logistics and supply chain operations to identify which goods are in the containers, where they need to be delivered and when will they arrive in order to make intelligent business decisions and remedial plans when there is a delay. <<Back <<Back to other Recorded Sessions.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Visit our Resource Center Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) decreased 5% to $1,778/FEU. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) fell 8% to $2,650/FEU. Asia-Mediterranean prices (FBX13 Weekly) fell 4% to $1,751/FEU. Freightos Air Index data show Asia – N.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Logistics companies are reversing their hiring binge. The hiring frenzy in logistics driven by pandemic-fueled shopping appears to be cooling off. trade with Asia. Other retailers and logistics operators are now following suit. Now we just have to wait another 10 days.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 19, 2022

Asia as an Early Mover. Software emerged in North America, quickly followed by Western Europe, then parts of Asia, and finally Latin America. Automation tended to emerge in Western Europe, followed by North America, parts of Asia, then Latin America.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 1, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Dylish offers restaurants a three-tiered, monthly subscription service that provides customized apps and a range of logistical and marketing assets. Costco CFO Richard Galanti said the company had chartered three ships to import products from Asia to the US and Canada.

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Freightos

APRIL 6, 2020

Land travel restrictions in Asia extended Chinese New Year, dropping ocean freight demand, which, just weeks later, spiked when the shutdown ended. And, through it all, logistics providers keep critical goods moving. Today, over 1,800 logistics providers use WebCargo to access live pricing and eBooking. Ports open and close.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The seasonal hiring total is smaller than last year when Walmart added 150,000 mostly permanent and full-time associates, as well as 20,000 supply chain workers to help alleviate logistic bottlenecks. Let the holiday season begin. Walmart in the news: Walmart Canada brings AI to the shelves.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 21, 2021

A panel moderated by Miklos Horvath, Director of The European Freight and Logistics Leaders’ Forum and Co-moderated by Philip Evans, Secretary-General of The European Freight and Logistics Leaders’ Forum. Peter Koltai, Senior Director International Logistics at Audi AG. <<Back to other Recorded Sessions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2022

And now on this week’s logistics news. Volume from Asia has slowed, as have the number of vessels coming to the port, according to the release. Robots are continuing to become key components in the logistics space. The post This Week in Logistics News (May 28 – June 3) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

On 29 th July LogiSYM partnered with MIFB (Malaysian International Food & Beverage) to produce an interesting webinar on Halal Logistics – Technology Adaptation & Enabler. Developing & sustaining Halal logistics, requires the creation of a robust eco-system.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 14, 2021

As a Global Air Hub , Container Shipping &Transhipment Mega Port and Regional Logistics Node in Asia Pacific ,Singapore’s Trade dependent economy plunged into unprecedented negative economic growth. TRANSFORMATION OF SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS VIA DIGITALISATION. wildlife conservation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Descartes Systems Group , a global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that it has acquired GreenMile, a provider of cloud-based mobile route execution solutions for food, beverage, and broader distribution verticals. That’s all for this week.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The Suez Canal is the shortest route for container traffic from Asia to the Mediterranean and Europe, and is also used for some volumes from the Far East or Southern Asia to North America. With the other major carriers also rerouting now, it is likely freight rates will rise for Asia – N. Asia – N.

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AUGUST 6, 2024

Judah Levine August 6, 2024 Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) fell 10% to $6,891/FEU. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) fell 2% to $9,661/FEU. Asia-Mediterranean prices (FBX13 Weekly) increased 2% to $7,959/FEU. Prices from Asia to N.

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