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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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

It is with particular pleasure to chat-up with Katie Kinraid, of BluJay Asia Pacific. What are some of the supply chain challenges that you see Customers face in the Asia Pacific region and how can BluJay solutions help to solve them? Transport management systems are more important now than ever before.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 22, 2019

The Number of Direct-To-Consumer Shipments Will Increase Another consideration in the top 2019 logistics trends will go back to the use of drop shipping and shipments sent from warehouses directly to consumers. It is important to note that a difference exists between dropshipping and shipping direct-to-consumer. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 20, 2015

In recent blogs I explained why beverage manufactures wanting to succeed in Asia have to acknowledge the region’s rich diversity. Incoming customer orders will continuously generate shipping orders to be transferred to distribution. Let’s assume you are a typical beverage manufacturer in Asia.

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3rdwave

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

In today’s turbulent trading environment, strong global transportation management capabilities deliver exceptional benefits and value. In 2014, a Supply Chain Council survey found that managing global supply chain complexity was among the top 5 major issues. A very recent survey of U.S. Ned Blinick. Chief Product Officer.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… CMA CGM to acquire NOL, reinforcing its position in global shipping. China Approves Merger of Cosco, China Shipping (WSJ- sub. Amazon Buys Thousands of Its Own Truck Trailers as Its Transportation Ambitions Grow (Re/code). market share of approximately 11.5% (vs 8.8%

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2023

Previously, only large companies such as Amazon and FedEx possessed the network and scale required for cost-effective same-day and next-day shipping. To meet these demands and ensure superior delivery experiences, retailers and carriers must leverage last-mile delivery technology.

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BlueYonder

JULY 11, 2023

Another type of seafood can be shipped in a container from the U.S. over to Asia for example, where they further process seafood into a consumer-packaged unit and then it is shipped back to the U.S. One example is seafood: we could have seafood that is caught in the North Pacific that is brought to the U.S. for storage.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Feature Article by Anthony Beavis, Managing Director APAC at Körber Supply Chain. Border controls, China’s zero-covid policy and global shipping costs and energy prices is putting increasing pressure on supply chains throughout the Asia Pacific region. Another crucial software system is the transport management system (TMS).

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 7, 2017

These Giant Drones Could Seriously Disrupt the Shipping Industry (NBC News). Cargo Owners Complain of ‘Total Mess’ Shipping Goods to Asia (WSJ – sub. The two companies have partnered for nearly a year with a significant customer in Asia using the world-class mobility platform.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

It said that if it takes two months for the ports to become fully operational, the window for shipping this season’s crop will have closed. 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.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Help With Shipping Crisis (WSJ – sub. The biggest news this week is the ripple effect Hanjin Shipping’s bankruptcy filing is having on supply chains. bound cargo has been delayed at the point of origin, and cargo-laden Hanjin ships are unable to get into U.S. Robinson Expands Global Network, Acquires APC Logistics.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

How is transportation management different today? The challenge for companies now is to automate and streamline both the inbound and outbound transportation processes to ensure that goods can be shipped anywhere at any time and drive additional business. If you missed the live episode, you can watch it now on demand.

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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. DOT Issued Federal Policy for Safe Testing and Deployment of Automated Vehicles. FAA says drone registrations coming in at 2,000 per day (Columbia Daily Tribune). ATA Truck Tonnage Index Jumped 5.7%

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Menlo Logistics Keen to Build on 2014 Growth in South Asia. When you look at what’s been happening in recent years, like Amazon testing drones to ship packages and Google buying eight robotics companies , it’s clear that the line between what humans and robots can do is becoming thinner every day. A New Traffic Jam Hits L.A.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Although applied throughout the organization, Cummins identified the elimination of transportation waste as an area that would have a significant impact. The post How Cummins Power Generation Used Lean Six Sigma to Achieve Significant Transportation Savings appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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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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TMC

JUNE 30, 2016

In December, the Port of Los Angeles handled the largest container ship ever to call at a North American port. The arrival of the Benjamin Franklin offers a glimpse of a major change in supply chain management in 2016. These big ships are expected to alter the distribution of cargo between U.S. East versus West Coast ports.

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TMC

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

In December, the Port of Los Angeles handled the largest container ship ever to call at a North American port. The arrival of the Benjamin Franklin offers a glimpse of a major change in supply chain management in 2016. These big ships are expected to alter the distribution of cargo between U.S. East versus West Coast ports.

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Locus

APRIL 18, 2023

Here are the top last-mile logistics software companies in Indonesia to watch out for: Locus Locus is an all-in-one dispatch management platform that assists in making intelligent decisions for your last mile. Mceasy Mceasy is one of the top software companies providing Transportation Management Systems (TMS) with IOT integration.

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 10, 2021

We focus on building a better transportation management strategy through accountability, data collection, data normalization, and advanced analytics technology all backed by strong personalized account management. In 2020, Intelligent Audit processed more than $23 billion in transportation spend from its offices in the U.S.,

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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. Even though the cost of shipping a container by rail can be more than double the cost of using sea routes, for certain products the higher cost can be offset by reductions in inventory costs.

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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. Even though the cost of shipping a container by rail can be more than double the cost of using sea routes, for certain products the higher cost can be offset by reductions in inventory costs.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 19, 2015

Moving on to technology news, Cloud Logistics announced new enhancements to its transportation management system (TMS), including: Advanced third party logistics (3PL) capabilities to support complex hierarchical relationships and shipping rules. Appointment setting for both pick-up and delivery in the carrier portal.

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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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Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2015

It is easy to understand why strategy is often set aside to meet immediate needs of getting product shipped out the door. Large and mid-size shippers typically have procurement personnel but may lack coordination across shipping locations. Meanwhile, ocean carriers continue to deal with overcapacity; rates for Asia-U.S.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 4, 2015

Tracking global commerce activity across the entire transportation lifecycle – beginning with planning, including execution, and through settlement—is key for businesses to thrive on a global level. Useful data is generated any time products are shipped or received.

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Supply Chain Network

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

To get a feel for this growth, the number of tons shipped by ocean containers has multiplied many times over, in fact almost 17 times from 102 million tons in 1980, to 1,720 Million tons in 2016! If you don’t agree, just take a look at Alibaba and their most recent Singles Day where products were purchased from 192 countries!

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

For years, rich companies shipped some of their waste to poorer countries. Now governments across Asia are saying no to the imports, which for decades fed mills that recycled waste plastic. If nothing is done, that figure will grow to 11 million tons by the end of the century, the researchers estimate.”[3] Collaborating.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

The business was a small operation in the beginning with my father and three other employees helping pack and ship zippers to customers in Los Angeles. My father soon discovered that the zippers he was importing from Asia lacked consistent quality.

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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? They want not only free shipping but they also may want same day or next day delivery. I have seen many examples where companies rely on air travel, for instance, in order to quickly ship from Asia to North America.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2017

All of this mounted to the Hanjin bankruptcy , one of the largest container shipping bankruptcies in history. These three alliances will control more than 90% of the Trans-Pacific trade and 96% of Asia-Europe trade. This action will continue to accelerate the carrier acquisition activities in 2017. 2017 Projections.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

They take on the responsibility of managing various aspects of the supply chain, including warehousing, transportation, inventory management, and order fulfillment. Carriers: Carriers are the transportation companies responsible for physically moving the goods from one location to another.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 20, 2017

reportedly for more than $4 billion], people familiar with the matter said, as shipping companies explore new combinations to battle an industry slump.”. My sense is that the use of lockers will be more widespread in Europe and Asia than here in the US. What’s the common thread here? Here in the U.S., I have never used one, have you?

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RFgen

AUGUST 26, 2015

During the period discussed in the survey, the Asia Pacific region expects to see significant advances in mobile supply chain technologies. Warehouse and transportation management systems have shown the most recent interest in mobile software due to a need for flexibility and unpredictable fuel prices. between 2014 and 2020.

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RFgen

AUGUST 26, 2015

During the period discussed in the survey, the Asia Pacific region expects to see significant advances in mobile supply chain technologies. Warehouse and transportation management systems have shown the most recent interest in mobile software due to a need for flexibility and unpredictable fuel prices. between 2014 and 2020.

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TMC

JANUARY 25, 2018

Overall, 2017 was a good year for the ocean shipping industry. It’s a big switch from 2016, when the bankruptcy of Hanjin, one of the largest container shipping providers, forced everyone to confront how volatile this industry really is. While this is very positive for the shipping industry, you have to wonder. Final Thoughts.

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