Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2022

He had a load full of cotton bales, and while idling away hours at a shipyard watching stevedores load other cargo onto ships he dreamed up containers that transformed global supply chains. Containerization eventually reduced shipping and loading costs by at least 75%.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement by LSCMS Shippers’ Council Container shipping procurement faces a multitude of challenges shaped by global events, industry shifts, environmental mandates, and technological advancements. It serves as the compass guiding shippers toward efficient, economical, and dependable cargo transport.

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American Global Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Cargo planes could not fly out of or into Russia or Ukraine. Likewise, ships could not sail into or out of Russia and Ukraine. This metric, referred to as a “Frankenstat” due to its grand scope, has many critics. Cargo capacity exacerbated inventory shortages in the first half of 2023.

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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. Rates are now starting to stabilise and for ocean freight especially, we are seeing rates closer to pre-COVID levels.

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 25, 2021

By now many of you have heard about the “Ever Given”, which has been stuck in the Suez Canal since Tuesday, and is blocking all container ships trying to get through with their cargo. For many years, as we moved to low cost countries, the shipping industry benefited. It may take weeks, by some estimates.

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Locus

JULY 24, 2023

Think of it as carpooling for cargo – you share the ride, and so you share the costs. Less than Truckload (LTL) LTL is the democracy of shipping. Typically supply chain managers at shipping companies would resort to cost cutting strategies and use of legacy solutions. It’s all about sharing space.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

port capacity and are critical for Asian trade. As a country, I think that we need to rethink supply chain flows for chassis, drayage and the unloading of larger ships. It takes 2 to 3 days to unload a ship. Today, the number of chassis required for a ship is between 2,000 and 5,000. The ships are getting larger.

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

With the growing focus on and demand for two-day and even same-day shipping, consumers want fast and reliable shipping services, which always come at a price. Increased throughput without equal capacity and supply to meet demands. Increased cost savings through zone skipping and streamlined shipping services.

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Locus

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Many retailers try to adhere to customer preference in attempting to commit to faster delivery times but fail in the long term due to capacity and cost constraints, leading to subpar delivery experiences for customers. Retailers need a robust logistics solution that helps them align their capacity with customers’ delivery preferences.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis. Following a March 2022 surge of Covid-19 in Shanghai, shipping company A.P. Within a week of Russian troops crossing into Ukraine, the benchmark for thermal coal prices reached a record high of $446 per metric ton.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 17, 2013

Chainalytics Creates New Metrics for Demand Planning Consortium. In related news, Maersk downgraded its forecast for ocean shipping demand. This Week in News Chainalytics cloud computing container shipping Descartes Systems Group HighJump Software Maersk NetSuite UPS' HighJump Software Announces New Partnership With NetSuite.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Those first three steps involve how the various components of your products — and your customers’ orders — are assembled and readied for picking and shipping. If they have many items, these will need to be selected from different zones of the warehouse and placed together in a shipping box. Shipping isn’t as easy as it might sound.

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

billion metric tons—the emissions have rebounded in 2021 and 2022. The latter was so severe that cargo ships had to run at half their usual capacity. These are challenges that will only become more threatening if they are not curbed, paying strict attention to supply chain sustainability. Green packaging.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 10, 2020

With the help of a sound Logistics Management Software, manufacturers can effectively manage the multifaceted process involved right from the production cycle to the delivery of raw materials to shipping the finished products to the consumers. Mounting transportation costs. Managing operational shifts. Real-time visibility and analytics.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 10, 2020

With the help of a sound Logistics Management Software, manufacturers can effectively manage the multifaceted process involved right from the production cycle to the delivery of raw materials to shipping the finished products to the consumers. Mounting transportation costs. Managing operational shifts. Real-time visibility and analytics.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 10, 2020

With the help of a sound Logistics Management Software, manufacturers can effectively manage the multifaceted process involved right from the production cycle to the delivery of raw materials to shipping the finished products to the consumers. Mounting transportation costs. Managing operational shifts. Real-time visibility and analytics.

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Intelligent Audit

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Freight bill auditing service providers help shippers determine the cost of shipping services and what to pay for those services. . Get better deals on shipping rates. Understand data-driven metrics and KPIs within the freight bill auditing services ’ software. Identify potential loss leaders so you can reduce carrier costs.

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Boeing and Airbus Supply Chain Strategy Boeing wants to encourage more flight frequency and direct route using a smaller capacity aircraft. They want to utilize high capacity airplane to help airlines drive the operating cost down. Moreover, products can be shipped to stores in-time then lost sales is minimal.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Calculating shipping costs is easy, right? If you’re a new ecommerce brand, you might think that your shipping costs always depends on the actual weight of the shipment. However, the actual weight is only one part of the equation as far as understanding what your shipping rate will be. What is billable weight?

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QAD

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Belgium is bordered by France, Germany, Luxembourg and Netherlands, and has a robust shipping infrastructure including multiple ports, making it a perfect location for trade both within the EU and with other geographic regions. Belgium has 41 airports, 26 of which have paved runways and six of which can handle large cargo aircraft.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 7, 2017

While the changing atmosphere of ocean carrier alliances for containerized cargo isn’t something new, it’s certainly top of mind for many shippers and carriers alike thanks to a tumultuous last few years. Partners within a shipping consortium agree to operate liner services along a specified route using a specified number of vessels.

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Logility

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Transportation and shipping issues aren’t the only problem, of course. Transportation and shipping issues aren’t the only problem, of course. If you’re looking at available capacity over time, for example, you can allocate that just as you did with your products.

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FLEXE

DECEMBER 11, 2016

Basically, responsible for ocean freight carriers, ocean ships that rely on truck companies. Now all of this capacity is gone. So 7% of the capacity is now gone. And what that caused was a huge under capacity. So today and yesterday, there was not enough capacity, cargo was rolled, prices spiked.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Risk events that happen in one part of the supply chain can cause a disruptive effect that is amplified multi-fold given the complex connectivity of labor, raw materials, and capacity. Metrics such as lead-times, forecast accuracy, inventory levels, and service are used to measure operational risks. fall under this category as well.

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 19, 2022

Successful shipping and transportation operations are at the heart of a strong focus on improving business logistics and daily operations. Implementing changes to consolidated freight shipping and improving operational efficiency can help lower freight costs. Increase Your Lead Time. Know Your Accessorial Costs and When They Apply.

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ShipBob

MAY 11, 2021

Shipping carriers were stretched beyond capacity, which slowed down the last-mile delivery in many areas. The Suez Canal became blocked, which held up inventory from the cargo on board the ship, as well as other ships that couldn’t go their planned route. How much are my customers spending by shipping method?

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Planning for industry changes and shipping costs in 2022 remains critical as companies look ahead to the new year. Current disruptions and upheavals have shown clearly that older models and methods no longer work in the modern digital age of shipping and transportation. Shippers Will Look to Increase Carrier and Driver Retention.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 17, 2018

Here are the ones that caught my attention: Maersk and IBM Introduce TradeLens Blockchain Shipping Solution. Kuebix Announces New Service to Provide Shippers More Truckload Rates and Available Capacity. This is self-contradictory,” said Jansen at the [Global Liner Shipping Conference]. 3Gtms Announces Partnership with HubTran.

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Zipline Logistics

JUNE 30, 2020

These are a la carte, or per service, and outside of standard shipping and receiving. Capacity — In trucking, the term refers to available trucks in any given market. Conceptually speaking, tight capacity translates into a more difficult market that is more challenging to find a carrier willing to complete an order.

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Not only does warehouse optimization result in a healthier bottom line, but it also improves key warehouse metrics like accurate orders and on-time delivery. Where is your picking operation located with respect to shipping and product storage? Partner with several shipping providers to provide your customers with shipping options.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 18, 2022

Furthermore, companies that ship multiple modes and at a large volume need to consider where the data comes from and how it enables transportation optimization. What’s Happening: Shipping Disruptions Continue. Freight shipping costs are climbing. Shipping disruptions are continuing at a record pace.

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Declining volumes forced difficult decisions, and persistent capacity issues left shippers unable to meet high customer expectations. USPS Releases On-Time Performance Metrics. 2, USPS revealed its latest delivery performance metrics for the eighth week of the first quarter of the fiscal year 2023.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Warehouse staff assemble or gather the products, choose appropriate packaging materials, and label the packages with shipping information. Shipping Shipping is the final step in the order fulfilment process. They come in various sizes and configurations to accommodate different types of cargo.

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

As a result, leaders are unaware of changing conditions that impact capacity and access. Mobile apps can generate reports and monitor performance metrics. Brokers who are not only connected in the sense of having access to capacity, but ones who seamlessly integrate into a shipper’s processes and TMS. Christoph Seitz.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Certainly, Yes and that is, filling up the wasted capacity. . The truck, after dropping off 2000 kilograms in New York, will be left with empty space that can be filled up if we could somehow find out if someone needs around 2000 kilograms of freight cargo to be transported from New York to Atlanta on the same day.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 18, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war is worsening shipping snarls. Russian forces are cutting off shipping routes, logistics firms are suspending services, and air freight rates are skyrocketing. Russian naval forces have closed shipping in and out of the Sea of Azov, which is one of the few access points to ocean trade in Ukraine.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2023

I saw an article recently about a cargo flight headed to Belgium from New York that had to turn around mid-flight. US to limit Chinese firms, battery parts from winning EV tax credits US finalizes rule targeting oil, gas methane emissions When the pandemic hit, e-commerce growth soared, and national carriers struggled with capacity issues.

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