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6 Emerging Trends In Supply Chain and A Deeper Look into Driverless Vehicles

GlobalTranz

This means that the world has opened up to countries like China, India, Brazil and Russia open for business. To be able to deal with tariffs and customs, many supply chain companies have partnered with third-party logistics providers who help them manage in-country transportation, distribution, and warehousing. Managing Risk.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 9-13, 2015)

Talking Logistics

With more than 30 cargo ships anchored offshore, countless supply chains scrambling, and the prospect of a $2 billion per day hit on the U.S. Back in July 2013, the company acquired 3PD (now XPO Last Mile) for about $365 million. Robinson ) announced that it has expanded its operations to São Paulo, Brazil. million and $8.2

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Embracing the South American Ecommerce Marketplace

CH Robinson Transportfolio

In addition to customs taxes, tariffs, and fees, it can take 30+ days for some goods to be cleared through customs, especially in Brazil and Argentina. While still in the works, the United States-Brazil free trade agreement can help facilitate trade and boost investment between the two countries, especially in infrastructure.

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36 innovative companies re-inventing and rethinking supply chain and logistics

6 River Systems

With how quickly new technology, tips and warehouse management techniques are emerging, wouldn’t it be nice to take a page from someone else’s book? These 36 innovative companies have figured out how to hack their operations, gaining some financial or media recognition for their methods.

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Logistics Bureau Supply Chain and Logistics News Roundup, July 2022

Logistics Bureau

A growing global warehouse capacity crunch. Increased near-shoring in Mexico and elsewhere as companies seek shorter supply chains. Many Western enterprises unknowingly depend on Russian and perhaps Ukrainian companies as t ier 2 suppliers. The grain blockaded in Ukraine. Fruit and vegetable shortages in Australia.

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What Are the 5 Biggest Supply Chain Issues Today?

Stord

While the rest of the world adopts cloud technologies to help them break down silos and integrate communication, companies continue to use disparate applications and tools for managing orders, evaluating inventory, and shipping goods. In fact, Brazil, Spain, and Japan saw the largest increases in online sales during the COVID pandemic.

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5 Differences: 3PLs vs 4PLs

Freight Plus

The 1PL is the shipper, beneficial cargo owner, or consignee. From the steamship & airlines, to the railroad operators, to the trucking companies hauling the freight. Third Party Logistics (3PL): The freight forwarders, customs brokers, couriers, trucking companies, and warehouses. Time Management. Scalability.