The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 21, 2021

If you only know where the ship or the container is, you cannot judge impact accurately. To get ahead, it is critical to leverage the power of AI to accurately predict disruptions down the line so you can avoid reacting to a problem after it has already occurred. <<Back to other Recorded Sessions.

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Freightos

JULY 22, 2021

But as consumer spending shifted from services to goods nearly a year ago, demand for ocean freight has consistently outpaced container ship capacity, pushing freight rates to record highs. . The post The Shipping Container Impact on Inflation appeared first on Freightos. With the total price inflation reaching 5.4%

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 12, 2024

Ongoing attacks on vessels in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthis continue to disrupt shipping lanes in the chemical industry’s supply chain, according to Al Greenwood, chemicals expert and deputy editor at ICIS. It’s having an impact mainly in Europe and Asia. Rates for 40-foot containers from Asia to North Europe are at $8,764.14.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2024

Global shipping lines have become increasingly strained as the Houthi militia in Yemen broadens its attacks on cargo vessels, one of the largest companies in the industry warned on Monday. 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.

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Freightos

APRIL 29, 2025

The Red Sea crisis demonstrated how quickly shipping routes can be compromised, forcing immediate rerouting decisions. When a single tweet can change tariffs on global trading partners, or when conflict in the Middle East impacts shipping lanes, logistics teams need comprehensive visibility and control, not in weeks or days, but in hours.

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E2open

JANUARY 19, 2023

Latest report highlights how lessened demand for goods from Asia has continued to reduce port congestion, resulting in an average eight-day decrease in total time from booking to receipt compared to the year-ago period. There was also a notable reduction in the booking-to-gate time for shipments out of Asia.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 2, 2025

During the early phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, sectors such as automotive, electronics, and consumer goods experienced severe disruptions due to factory shutdowns and shipping constraints, primarily because of dependence on suppliers concentrated in Asia.

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QAD

OCTOBER 30, 2024

To thrive in this world, companies must make shipping cost-effective. Multi carrier shipping allows your company to become carrier-independent. The best multi-carrier solutions include more than just parcel shipping. Instead, you can choose between parcel, freight, courier or LTL shipping as needed.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Essential Skills for Supply Chain Leaders in Asia during Pandemic The Asian Institute of Management conducted a study across orgainsations in Asia to identify crucial skills and competencies required by supply chain managers and leaders in Asia.

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 28, 2014

Asia’s increasingly dominate role in manufacturing is evident here. #4 5 World Shipping Routes. Nicholas Rapp made this image of global shipping routes, which have become especially important since the invention of the shipping container. #6 . #3 Busiest Container Ports. 4 World Trade is More Important.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

by Stephanie Krishnan – Associate Vice President, IDC Manufacturing & Energy Insights Asia/Pacific, IDC Asia/Pacific. “By In Asia, Governmental and Finance. Stephanie Krishnan i s the Associate Vice President, IDC Manufacturing & Energy Insights Asia/Pacific, responsible for Industry 4.0

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

In Asia, Vietnam and Bangladesh are more important sourcing locations. Much of the world’s fabric is produced in Asia, for example. VF is having conversations with fabric manufacturers to encourage them to produce more fabric in factories outside of Asia. A Digital Supply Chain Transformation. That was too slow and inefficient.

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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

Key Features: Both spot and contract rate benchmarking Air and ocean freight coverage Lane-specific insights Customizable analytics dashboards Historical trend analysis Proactive alerts for rate changes Benchmark Your Rates Against the Market Find out if you’re overpaying on your key shipping lanes See Terminal in Action Freightos Procure – (..)

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

by Martin You – Sales Director for Asia Pacific at E2open. As of January 1, 2022, it was taking a company an average of 73 days to deliver goods to truck or rail carriers after booking with an ocean carrier and completing the cross-ocean journey, according to E2open’s Ocean Shipping Index. About the Author.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

With the contraction of air capacity and the unprecedented level of imports to the United States from Asia, logistics constraints grew in importance in the pandemic. Dwell times grow as more and more ships sit in the ocean waiting to unload. Next Steps. Give logistics leaders a strategic seat at the table.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Ocean Risk Management part 2: Navigating Global Shipping Alliance The shipping industry continues to evolve. In this article, we explore the pros and cons of the alliance model in the shipping industry, compare the solo strategy versus alliance strategy, and provide tips on how shippers can prepare for market swings.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2023

But cross-border trade is an important part of the global economy and much of this trade is in physical goods that must be stored, shipped, transported, and eventually consumed. Perhaps most notable is the substantial decline in container shipping rates.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 14, 2021

International Airports and Ports almost came to a standstill as the worlds international airline fleets were grounded and maritime shipping disrupted and stalled. SHIPPING ,TRADE CONNECTIVITY AND SUPPLY CHAIN DIGITALISATION. Mr Singh was the Chief Executive of SATS Airport Services from 1998 to 2004. wildlife conservation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Costco is renting 3 container ships and ‘several thousand containers’ Amazon ends free Prime delivery for Whole Foods deliveries. Even with a labor shortage, large retailers are gearing up for the holiday season by bringing in hundreds of thousands of employees ahead of the shopping and shipping surge.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 2, 2021

Shipping container shortage article and permission to publish here provided by Sam White at Argentus. The massive global shipping squeeze. In their story about the shipping shortage, the CBC quoted shipping analyst Alan Murphy, who detailed how this changing demand has massively disrupted the global shipping market.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 17, 2021

With summer winding down, we take a look back at the major trends that occurred in ocean shipping in the first half of 2021 and reflect on what your organization can do to proactively prevent major supply chain disruption. In June, shipments were up by 32% and 33% for Asia and North America, respectively, compared to January 2021.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

International shipping though is a year round occupation and in the case of many coastal areas around the world – this causes conflict between industry and nature. The same Santa Barbara Channel where I went whale watching is also a primary shipping lane for container and other ships from Asia to reach the West Coast of the U.S.

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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. Well, the Environmental Protection Agency states that this species “ was introduced into the United States in the mid-1990s, possibly stowing away in a shipping container.” What does this have to do with logistics you ask?

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 22, 2023

Additionally, new shipping lanes are opening up, and Russia has a grand plan to become the biggest beneficiary of climate change in the region. The country has a fleet of nuclear icebreakers, which can help open up and control Arctic trade routes, making trade between Asia and the West faster and cheaper.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 5, 2023

From the “long shot but worth a try” files, Bed Bath & Beyond is seeking tens of millions of dollars from container shipping lines, claiming the carriers willfully abandoned service commitments at the height of supply-chain turbulence to reap enormous profits from the market turmoil.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 5, 2022

Byron is the Founder and CEO of Zergratran , an innovative and sustainable high-capacity transportation company that is building the world’s first tunnel to expedite shipping goods between the North Atlantic and the North Pacific. Waiting regional ships distribute the containers onward to the US, Gulf and Eastern ports and Europe.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2024

Amazon shipped last-minute Christmas gifts faster in 2023 than in 2022, according to data from analyst firm Momentum Commerce. products on the platform warned it would ship after Christmas. products on the platform warned it would ship after Christmas. DHL Group does not operate ships but it uses them to transport containers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2024

Global shipping prices are continuing to rise as Houthi rebels keep up attacks on cargo vessels in and around the Red Sea. The disruptions are at a key point for ships passing through the Suez Canal and are creating ripples across supply chains in Europe and the U.S., And now on to this week’s logistics news. East Coast. 18 to $3,860.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Erez Agmoni is the Senior VP of Innovation & Strategic Growth for Maersk, the largest shipping company in the world. After many years working in Israel, Asia, and Latin America, Erez is now based in New Jersey, USA. About Erez Agmoni. Dr. Erez Agmoni is the Senior VP of Innovation & Strategic Growth for Maersk in North America.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Visit our Resource Center Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) decreased 5% to $1,687/FEU. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) decreased 8% to $2,434/FEU. Asia-Mediterranean prices (FBX13 Weekly) fell 9% to $1,587/FEU. Asia – N.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 17, 2024

Founded in 1992 in Baltimore, ICAT Logistics has expanded across the United States and Europe, specializing in handling unusual, high-value, and oversized freight that often falls outside the scope of standard containerized shipping. Recognize the significance of having a logistics partner with global expertise and flexible shipping options.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 22, 2022

In his role Peter leads The Journal of Commerce, the historic New York City maritime newspaper founded in 1827, today a team of specialized business journalists focused on the end-to-end international shipping supply chain including shipping, ports, airfreight, trucking, rail and home delivery, addressed to the needs of shippers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2022

It still takes over 100 days to move a container from Asia to a U.S. At the beginning of June 2022, a 40-foot ocean container cost about $10,000 to ship from southeast Asia to Northern Europe This is compared to about $1,500 for the same route about 2 years ago. Customer spending patterns are changing with hyperinflation.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Visit our Resource Center Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) decreased 3% to $1,499/FEU. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) fell 4% to $2,141/FEU. Asia-Mediterranean prices (FBX13 Weekly) fell 5% to $1,400/FEU. Asia – N.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

As consumer spending fell, the days of escalating ocean freight and extreme shipping variability eased this year. In the spring of 2022, Asia/US ocean container rates resumed pre-pandemic levels and congestion eased in November 2022 into California ports. What is normalcy? Yes, we have achieved greater normalcy in transportation.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2023

Richard is Vice President of Strategic Accounts at Intelligent Audit , a cutting-edge logistics and supply chain technology company, dedicated to revolutionizing how businesses manage their shipping and transportation processes. They have a global presence and serve clients across North America, Europe, and Asia.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2022

Larger types of retail goods such as furniture and appliances, also known as oversized, are more challenging to ship than small packages. Previously, big & bulky items were purchased in-store and had long shipping windows. Consumers waited for the items to ship, expecting a phone call to tell them when they would be delivered.

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