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Baltimore Bridge Collapse: An Opportunity to Reinforce the Importance of Supply Chain Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

The port handles about 11 million tons of cargo per year, including automobiles, containers, coal, and farm products. A redundant supply chain has spare or backup capacity, such as inventory, equipment, facilities, and suppliers, that can be activated or mobilized in case of disruptions.

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In-Bond Shipment Process: A Comprehensive Guide for Ecommerce Businesses

ShipBob

This method is key for businesses looking to manage inventory flexibly and save on upfront costs. This deferral of customs formalities until the in-bond cargo reaches its final destination or is ready for exportation reduces the administrative burden.

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Managing transportation in times of tight capacity and high rates

Cathy Roberson

As shippers move past COVID-19 related closures, inventory replenishment has become a focus. To satisfy inventory needs, demand for imports has been on the rise since June of last year. No matter the mode of transportation a shipper uses, the shipper is paying more for it, that is, when they can find space.

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Why the West Coast Ports Labor Dispute Matters to Retailers

The Network Effect

Savvy shippers have also diversified West Coast destinations to include Vancouver and Prince Rupert in Canada where labor disputes are not at issue. According to the National Retail Federation, cargo volume into the West Coast was up 6.6% a lot more than even a few years ago.

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July 11, 2023 Update

Freightos

Dive deeper into freight data that matters Stay in the know in the now with instant freight data reporting Sign up for Free Analysis After four days without meetings, ILWU Canada talks with the BCMEA resumed Saturday as the port worker strike entered its second week. Freightos Air Index benchmarks for air cargo rates had China – N.

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Nearshoring and the new normal: why the evolving supply chain requires real-time data

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As we speak, cargo vessel traffic is clearing up, shipping costs are returning to normal, and goods are more readily available in-stock. Reshoring refers to bringing manufacturing operations on US shores, while nearshoring involves relocating operations to nearby countries like Mexico or Canada.

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Is the “shared economy” changing logistics?

Kinaxis

by Alvaro Fernandez Did you know it costs approximately $100 to send an envelope from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, to Caracas, Venezuela? To be fair, Canada has had its share of mail nightmares in the past). General News Inventory management capacity management Capacity planning Logistics shared economy' New York to London?