Freightos

JUNE 9, 2018

Truth be told, the passenger travel industry actually has an impressive tech track record. It was made possible by a foundation of pricing and capacity automation dating back to Sabre’s reservation system in the ‘60s. While the air passenger industry has a solid tech foundation, air cargo does not.

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Freightos

JUNE 15, 2021

You’ve seen the Suez Canal memes, you know furniture is taking way longer than usual to get to your door, and you may have even heard about Pelotons shipped by air to reduce delivery times. And it’s not just ocean freight. A third of all cargo is carried in passenger planes. Credit: Lufthansa ).

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2021

I am working on my latest Transportation Execution and Visibility Systems study, which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2025, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, customer size, and mode. These changes can add significant time to the ETA.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 20, 2023

For the first time since 2020, I was back in New York City for the NRF Big Show. According to a company blog post, Amazon will also now provide sellers with an estimated capacity limit “for the following two months to help sellers plan over a longer time horizon.” I will cover this in an article next week.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 23, 2022

I am continuing to work on my latest Transportation Execution and Visibility Systems study, which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2026, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, customer size, and mode. These changes can add significant time to the ETA.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

My youngest daughter just yells for them to throw the ball to Travis Kelce on every play so she can see Taylor Swift celebrate. We have all seen the math, and even with her concert in Tokyo on February 10, she still has time to get to Las Vegas for kickoff thanks to the magic of the international date line. and Canada. and Canada.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 29, 2023

Going back 14 years ago, the logistics industry dramatically reduced capital expenditure in 2008 when the great recession hit. However, the expenditure on goods resumed to the pre-pandemic level within just a few months. Similar behavior was seen across road transport and air cargo.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Aside from cutting down trees to make the straws, it turned out that the straws were not recyclable, so there was just as much waste. Seasonal workers will have an opportunity to transition to full-time positions, Target said. Over the last few months, I’ve heard the term greenwashing over and over again. the company said Tuesday.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Let’s consider these top factors affecting the trucking market, their implications on supply chains and how they are driving change within the industry. . Capacity Constraints Continue to Arise. Capacity constraints continue to come under microscope as shippers look for a better understanding to the state of the market.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2022

And this doesn’t just apply to how long can a vehicle go on a single charge; it also applies to the actual life of a battery, as a new battery can cost upwards of $25,000. Existing technology for EV batteries can only create cells that last up to 20 years or around 200,000 miles before their capacity drops too low to power a vehicle.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 19, 2024

In the past weeks, ocean freight rates have risen as much as $10,000 per 40-foot container, as container ships seeking to avoid the attacks embarked on long detours around the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa, diverting more than $200 billion of cargo away from the critical trade artery. But I will get into the details in a future article.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

While the industry continues to be rocked by world events, uncertainty has become the new normal. But, before we dig into the data – let’s start on a positive note: Supply Chain Statistics Show Challenges, but the Industry Remains Resilient. Will the supply chain ever catch a break? Covid-19’s Impact on the Supply Chain Crisis.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

These trends and technologies include the network effect, innovation in transportation management systems, time slot management applications, autonomous trucks, and the future of last mile deliveries, specifically looking at autonomous mobile robots and drones for home delivery. A second innovation is real-time visibility solutions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

In other Amazon news, the company has adjusted its Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) seller capacity for the peak season. As part of its preparation, it offers most sellers higher estimated capacity limits for October. However, most sellers will also see lower estimated capacity limits for November. “In

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Turvo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

And it wasn’t just about docks and warehouses. According to consultancy firm Descartes Datamyne , shipments are at an all-time high. What’s in this article : A crisis that is affecting the world economy – record-high shipping rates. A problem also linked to shipping companies. What happened to the containers?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Risk Management in Global Ocean Context Feature Article by LSCMS Shippers Council Rates have gone down massively in most trade lanes; congestion has eased, and capacity seems sufficient in most sectors. It appears that operational and procurement risks for beneficial cargo owners or shippers, in the short term, are minimal.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

10 Reasons the Retail Industry Should Invest in a Last-Mile Delivery Solution. Original Article: 10 Reasons the Retail Industry Should Invest in a Last-Mile Delivery Solution. Every industry has dealt with the fallout or repercussions caused by COVID-19 -related disruptions to the supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2023

And just what are consumers spending their money on? Amazon Air’s network is starting to look more like the hub-centric models of air cargo giants FedEx and UPS. Growing flight capacity at CVG helps Amazon keep next-day deliveries on schedule even for coast-to-coast shipments. Consumers plan to spend a total of $6.9

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 16, 2023

The Bruins were coming off a historic season with an NHL all-time best 65 wins and 135 points. At the same time, the Celtics finished with the second-best record in the Eastern Conference. This is not just about commutes,” Buttigieg said. It seemed like a run to the Stanley Cup was inevitable.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 28, 2020

Air cargo article and permission to publish here provided by Ed at eleven-tenths.com. Air transport plays a critical role in getting goods to cross vast distances in a short space of time, which is essential where the goods in question are perishable, and where the need for them is paramount. Why does air transport matter?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2022

I believe many of us are spending an abundance of time reading about the Russia-Ukraine war. However, I did see reports on the destruction of Ukraine’s Antonov An-225, the world’s largest cargo aircraft. According to The Spectator , Ukraine “occupies a niche at the very heavy end of the industry.” Beyond Fossil Fuels.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The first is size , of course, with Maersk running over 17% of global ocean capacity , but also selling land-services to just under 20% of those same customers. This isn’t just about pricing power that derives from those volumes. Yes, Maersk maintains valuable real-time information and market strength to shape pricing.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Here’s my take on what caused this crisis, the biggest challenges facing the industry, and lessons learned on how to get out of it. Carriers responded by canceling capacity, but demand was back by July, and importers found themselves scrambling for equipment. . How the Pandemic Caused Supply Chain Shortages. Image source: Bloomberg.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2022

I just read about a different take on facial recognition software that uses artificial intelligence in a little different way. Supply disruptions would be problematic as businesses are already facing a shortage of raw materials and longer delivery times. Certainly sounds like interesting technology.

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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. Yes, the effects of the Suez Canal catastrophe will continue to have an impact on the industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Instead, they are printed ahead of time, for both teams. Coke announces industry-leading target for reusable packaging. What Berglund is referring to is the advantage that shipping lines hold for negotiations with cargo shippers for 2022 and beyond. And now on this week’s logistics news.

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Freightos

JANUARY 29, 2020

A key to efficiency and profitability in commerce is the ability to match supply with demand at its optimal, market-based price, and make that pricing available to customers – all in real time. . Other industries have leveraged this digital shift. Air cargo is a different story.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Artificial intelligence has been applied to just about every supply chain application imaginable, including transportation management and execution, demand planning, supply chain planning, warehouse management, and order management. Warehouse rents near cargo airports skyrocket. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

On the horizontal carrier integration front, Maersk has doubled down on its extension from ocean consolidation (Hamburg Sud, 2017) to air cargo, increasing Maersk Air by 33% with three leased cargo planes and two new Boeing purchases. More on Maersk’s transition to an end-to-end provider can be found in this 2020 report.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Forecasting Shipping Delays; Cargo Swamps Airports; Alibaba’s Challenge. A growing number of logistics operators and industry observers see the snarls bottling up supply chains this year extending deep into 2022. Emirates Airlines’ cargo operations at Dubai International Airport in February. ?. Trouble viewing this email?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

To say the last two years have been difficult for the supply chain industry is a significant understatement. From driver shortages to the e-commerce boom and pandemic-related lockdowns fueling unprecedented congestion, getting goods to retailers and consumers in a timely manner has never been more challenging.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 15, 2023

Leveraging Your Bargaining Power in Logistics Service Provider Negotiations by LSCMS Shippers’ Council The logistics industry is a complex and constantly evolving ecosystem that plays a vital role in the global economy. Before entering into any negotiation, do your research on the market trends, industry standards, and pricing models.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The output was just not helpful. While the industry is flush with terms like digital twin and what-if modeling, current applications were not equal to the need. We have too hard-wired solutions bolted into IT architectures to enable the flexibility needed by business leaders during times of high variability. The reason?

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Logility

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

While supply chain woes have existed for decades, the last few years of supply chain crises have tested the mettle of companies in every industry. Supply constraints are nuanced and complex and these are just two examples of how such constraints can play out on a global scale.

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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2024

Iran continues to hold the MSC-operated Aries and its crew, meaning that several hundred India-bound loaded containers will not arrive any time soon, and several thousand export containers waiting to depart from India on the Aries may face delays as well. However, Asia – N. Likewise, Asia – N. America and $3.55/kg

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Ocean Risk Management part 2: Navigating Global Shipping Alliance The shipping industry continues to evolve. In this article, we explore the pros and cons of the alliance model in the shipping industry, compare the solo strategy versus alliance strategy, and provide tips on how shippers can prepare for market swings.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 14, 2023

With constrained and somewhat erratic demand and supply – not just of products and materials but also capacity with carriers of all modes – rates have been extremely volatile. Types of Ocean Freight Contract POSSIBLE TOOLS FOR BENCHMARKING RATES Like in any industry, we gather market Intelligence through our own network.

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