Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2023

In this update, we focus on our fifth prediction which is focused on global transportation and logistics services sectors. 2023 Prediction Five: Global Wide Transportation, Logistics and Brokerage Services Sectors Will Face a Challenging Year With Significant Consequences. Labor unrest on the rise among global ports.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 20, 2018

Why Thinking “Global, Yet Local” Makes Sense in Your Air Freight Strategy | C.H. Earlier this year, my colleague, Bogen Chi, wrote a blog about the top 3 global market trends to watch this year in the air freight market: capacity shortages, peak season pressures, and the bright spot of consolidation. Peak seasons have returned.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 20, 2015

What’s probably the number one reason shippers avoid transporting their cargo by air? Air freight is often more expensive than any other mode of transportation. When considering the cost of a modal shift to air cargo, keep in mind that the freight cost is only one component of the equation. You guessed it: Cost.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 15, 2014

In the transportation industry, there are many moving parts that can impact your day-to-day operations. While there is no contract extension in place, both parties have pledged to keep cargo moving. Carrier Capacity. The post Market Update: Transportation Industry News appeared first on Transportfolio.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 1, 2020

Capacity Impact . Each lane is different, but passenger flights make up a large portion of air freight capacity globally. This additional equipment increased cargo capacity, even in years where demand for air cargo did not increase at a corresponding level. Airline Strategy. Final Thoughts.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

With any kind of widespread health outbreak, global importers and exporters are dealing with unpredictable logistics concerns that require a proactive approach to keep business running as usual. . We also continue to see several airlines cancelling flights in and out of China which can have impact to cargo capacity.

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

During the pandemic, companies saw significant shifts in their demand, putting significant pressure on the available production capacity to meet this demand. The domino effect describes the extended ripple effect that disruptions in one area of the supply chain can have on the other downstream areas of the supply chain.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 16, 2018

In fact, those events seem likely to produce some headwinds for air freight shippers in 2018 in locating available air capacity, especially during peak seasons. Airlines routinely use their data and technology to balance available air capacity against customer demands. Capacity is likely to become harder to find.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 20, 2014

While this is an option, Halifax only utilizes the Canadian National Railway (CN), with limited capacity. Montreal uses both the CN and Canadian Pacific Railroad (CP) and is a better, more viable option for Inland Port Intermodal (IPI) cargo. Global Transportation Supply Chain Global Shipping ILWU PMA Port Strike Supply Chains'

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Robinson and other Beneficial Cargo Owners (BCOs) participated to ensure that customers’ voices are heard. This is the primary mode of transportation inland throughout the United States and will continue to compete for capacity with the oil and gas industry and truck-intermodal conversion moves into the interior of the United States.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 11, 2013

I said that the next phase in this evolution would be to expand the scope of the TMC from a largely domestic view to the complexity of global transportation operations. Domestic transportation management systems have sometimes been extended to support global movements as well. I will pick up that thread here.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 26, 2015

However, that may not be the case when shipping your cargo. In the right circumstances, air charter service can be a fast, flexible option that connects your supply chain to the capacity you need. When it comes to quickly getting what you want, when you want it, there is no service better than air charter for your cargo.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2021

Washington farm exports crimped by cargo-container shortage. Global transportation is at the forefront of sustainability efforts. The effort would raise $5 billion through “mandatory contributions” by containership companies in a push to decarbonize the maritime transport sector. HelloFresh boxes sustainability.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 26, 2019

According to IATA, global demand for air freight service is decreasing and capacity is growing: As air freight capacity becomes more available and at lower costs, it’s possible to move your freight faster and for less than was possible in the past. Air cargo can become essential for many supply chains rather than too expensive.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 26, 2019

According to IATA, global demand for air freight service is decreasing and capacity is growing: As air freight capacity becomes more available and at lower costs, it’s possible to move your freight faster and for less than was possible in the past. Air cargo can become essential for many supply chains rather than too expensive.

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Intelligent Audit

APRIL 15, 2021

Having intimate knowledge of available supply chain capacity in every shipping mode continues to be paramount for companies to meet consumer demand as economies recover after recessions felt during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Deploying the Tech Stack is Critical to Overcoming Supply Chain Capacity Constraints.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 16, 2020

The Port of Tauranga has announced it is prioritising the unpacking of essential goods so that the cargo can be handled and transported first. Rail is at capacity with customers experiencing damage to goods, severe space and equipment issues as a result whilst the state border closures are posing potential delays for trucking.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 9, 2018

In light of what happened, some companies still look at carriers’ financials and try to avoid putting cargo on carriers that might be at risk. The fact remains that the cargo can still move with the carrier you are trying to avoid under a different bill of lading. Why does this matter?

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

The overall effectiveness of GRIs mainly stem from carrier utilization and market capacity. Carrier utilization ran high in early 2015, and although volumes remained relatively strong year over year, the addition of capacity into the marketplace led to falling utilization levels. in 2015, accounting for the addition of 1.72

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 28, 2018

Load factors—the amount of air cargo space that is already being used—run in the middle- to hi. Nippon Cargo Airlines is a significant carrier on the Transpacific Eastbound, and questions surfaced earlier this year about its plane maintenance. This has reduced capacity dramatically in the Transpacific. pments to air.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 26, 2018

And this global trip isn’t just for sightseeing – leading companies find that a diversified sourcing base and far-flung manufacturing can help cut production costs, increasing the bottom line. However, the biggest pain point for these global supply chains is the one that seems inescapable – transportation costs.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 23, 2016

export commodity base is a diverse mix of goods and is well balanced across many commodity segments and cargo values. As carriers grapple with capacity adjustments, exporters can benefit from the surplus space available on export ships to Asia and Europe. This is a global requirement. A Diverse Mix of Goods is Driving U.S.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

In the transportation industry, there are many moving parts that can impact your day-to-day operations. This month’s Market Update highlights key factors that impact the transportation industry in North America and will keep you up to speed on the latest news and topics that matter to your supply chain and business. Carrier Capacity.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 6, 2018

As POs come in, the provider calculates the dates for cargo to be picked up and continues to verify as the delivery dates approach. Global shipping options and how to choose the right one. You need to make decisions about how you will transport your goods globally. Each method has its advantages and disadvantages.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 6, 2018

As POs come in, the provider calculates the dates for cargo to be picked up and continues to verify as the delivery dates approach. Global shipping options and how to choose the right one. You need to make decisions about how you will transport your goods globally. Each method has its advantages and disadvantages.

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TMC

DECEMBER 8, 2016

When the expanded Panama Canal opened this June, a new set of routes became available for shippers and beneficial cargo owners (BCOs). The waterway’s increased capacity provides more routing options for shipments into the United States. New Panama Canal Options: Running the Numbers with a TMS.Connect by TMC.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2021

Bill of Lading (BOL) : A document between a shipper and carrier acknowledging the receipt of goods for transport and now available in electronic format (eBOL). Describes the nature of the cargo, amount of cargo by weight, size and/or number of pieces, and the origin and destination of the cargo.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 14, 2019

The oversupply of capacity has caused carrier financials to be in the red, which lead to consolidations. Thus, going into 2019, with high inventories on imports, carriers have shown more discipline in controlling capacity than ever before. Carriers controlling capacity. Not to mention the U.S./China

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 17, 2019

He’s also the author of the blog, Critical Cargoes, where he encourages the industry to upgrade systems and leverage new technology to improve supply chain processes and reduce unnecessary freight spend. . He’s also the owner and editor of the blog, The Lost Annals of Transport. Bridget McCrea. Emma Cosgrove (Supply Chain Dive).

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Global transportation—like many industries—has faced unparalleled disruptions over the past year. Many of our global shipping customers are up against the clock with Chinese New Year (CNY) approaching, while also navigating potential changes from a new U.S. Ocean shipping capacity and port congestion. administration.

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

It started in 1969 as DHL Air Cargo, and by the late 1970s, the company had expanded its operations and offered services throughout the world. FedEx is the largest cargo airline in the world in terms of scheduled freight tonne kilometers (FTK), a distinction the company has held since 2014, and it’s the fourth largest in terms of fleet size.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

billion on air cargo hub, fans talk of bigger ambitions (Reuters). billion to build a large air cargo hub in northern Kentucky. The increase was a result of growth from both new and existing customers (see October 2016 press release Microsoft Selects TMC as Global Transportation Management System Provider ).

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