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A Truth About Global Transportation: It Happens Locally

Talking Logistics

As shippers of all sizes expand their global sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution operations, they have to navigate the complexities involved with global transportation management. What are the main challenges global shippers face today? “It

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The Amazing Supply Chain of Your Morning Coffee!

Supply Chain Game Changer

With their roots somewhere in a field in Brazil, the beans make their way into the fully automated coffee machine on the third floor where my colleagues meet to discuss the day’s tasks. The entire supply chain is further extended by several intermediaries, including global transporters as well as exporters and retailers.

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How to Plan for Common Disruptors in Ocean Freight

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Peak season for ocean freight shipping is underway. This blog examines the “red” times, like the roughly three-month period we have just entered that is historically one of the regular disruptors in the ocean freight market. All of this will cause a tightening of space for ocean freight shipping. Regular disruptors. Golden Week.

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Mindmap for Global Logistics Integration

Supply Chain Movement

To maintain control of transportation budget consumption, the entire logistics process must be evaluated: Check. To meet changing consumer demand worldwide, a company needs a global transport management system that accomplishes four key goals. With Global Logistics Integration companies are agile and able to Act.

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Embracing the rules: Incoterms® 2020

CH Robinson Transportfolio

retailer (buyer) took on the risk and responsibility for the freight through destination, including Customs clearance in the United States. Their sales department agrees to “DDP Incoterm® 2020 São Paulo, Brazil” with their new business partner in São Paulo. According to the Customs Regulations in Brazil, this small U.S.

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SITL

Supply Chain Movement

SITL is today more than ever a focus for the developments in the sector, developing new events: INTRALOGISTICS PARIS, ECO Transport & Logistics, the European Rail Freight Days and a series of specialised pavilions including E-Commerce Logistics. Events Paris SITL'