Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

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. Robinson ) announced that it has expanded its operations to São Paulo, Brazil. 3PL Global Trade Mergers/Acquisitions This Week in News Brazil C.H.

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Aera Technology

OCTOBER 31, 2016

No one can sympathize with the unique challenges of the pharmaceutical supply chain like Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks. The Terminal’ Like Tom Hanks, there are countless ways that pharma supply chains can get held up. In the pharmaceutical industry, extended holdups can technically happen at any time.

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Elementum

DECEMBER 2, 2015

China’s Tianjin port suffered a devastating explosion in August which left many manufacturers, insurers and shipping supply chains crippled. New productions are also in line in Slovakia, Austria and Brazil. billion in losses, considering it is the fourth most costly man-made disaster ever for the insurance industry.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

That can make it difficult to meet your delivery times unless you take proactive steps now to minimize the risk in your supply chain. These are, historically, the biggest disruptors that occur in our industry: Chinese New Year (aka Spring Festival). This is a week-long celebration in China. BRICS summit. Union labor contracts.

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Supply Chain Network

OCTOBER 3, 2011

In addition to documenting the evolution of the third-party logistics market, this year’s report also provides an in-depth analysis of logistics operations in emerging markets and the electronics industry as well as talent management to address the skills shortage in the logistics industry. models to provide greater value to shippers.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

As part of our ongoing commitment to keep our blog readers updated on what’s happening in the supply chain and logistics world, we’re launching a regular industry news roundup, which we’ll release periodically. Increased near-shoring in Mexico and elsewhere as companies seek shorter supply chains.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 15, 2024

Cargo volumes through the Suez and Panama canals have plunged by more than a third. Criticism from the trucking industry of the rule has included that it underestimates the costs and feasibility challenges of building up significant truck charging infrastructure — a complaint the anticipated strategy may aim to combat.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 11, 2017

That can make it difficult to meet your delivery times unless you take proactive steps now to minimize the risk in your supply chain. These are historically the biggest disruptors that occur in our industry: Chinese New Year (aka Spring Festival). This is a week-long celebration in China. BRICS summit. Union labor contracts.

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Stord

MAY 2, 2022

Supply chains aren’t conventionally built on the notion of flexibility. While experts say we will catch up eventually, supply chains need to change for good. Here are five major challenges that companies continue to face in their supply chains–and the solutions that will help logistics providers prepare for the future.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The world of supply chain and logistics is changing every day. Each one is featured as having done something unique to reinvent their supply chain and logistics. For discount retailers like Burlington, the supply chain is often a competitive advantage — and thus a secret recipe for success.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 26, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. For low-priced products, focus on low-cost food producers like Brazil, China and India. Supply and Distribution Channels. Most brands in the food industry export their product. There are available insurance solutions to cover employees, cargo and export credit risks.

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Freight Plus

OCTOBER 4, 2018

In a market with thousands of third party logistics (3PL) providers it can be a daunting task figuring out which provider belongs where along each link of your supply chain. The 1PL is the shipper, beneficial cargo owner, or consignee. There's no greater time than the present to lock-up your supply chain data security.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 20, 2020

As of right now, top lines have been essentially wiped out for industries like air transportation, freight, gastronomy, tourism, travel, and many more. jump in container throughput last week, which means cargo is recovering. At ThroughPut we are constantly learning and striving to be better.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 1, 2018

Friday in 5: News from around the supply chain landscape, gathered in one place to keep you up-to-date. Federal Reserve sees signs of manufacturing growth; Softbank Robotics gets ready to scale up their business; Brazil reaches a deal to end its truck drivers’ strike; and Alibaba leads a $1.38 Alibaba Leads $1.38

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BlueYonder

JUNE 1, 2018

Friday in 5: News from around the supply chain landscape, gathered in one place to keep you up-to-date. Federal Reserve sees signs of manufacturing growth; Softbank Robotics gets ready to scale up their business; Brazil reaches a deal to end its truck drivers’ strike; and Alibaba leads a $1.38 Alibaba Leads $1.38

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Ware2Go

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The queue of ships stacked high with brightly-coloured containers reached a record of 73 anchored container ships on September 19 and by last weekend still stretched as far as the eye could see — frustrating retailers and becoming a national symbol of an outdated and overwhelmed US supply chain. But you’ve got limitations today.”.

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