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The Backorder, March 27 2024

Unleashed

We’re referring to the myriad automation tools , (such as route planning software and delivery management software) designed to optimise your delivery routes based on traffic conditions, vehicle capacity, and delivery windows. Check out Capterra for software options and reviews. Fantasy Bar Fight: RFID Tags vs Barcodes Who’s hiring?

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This Week in Logistics News (August 29 -September 2, 2016)

Talking Logistics

With Hanjin’s capacity on the sidelines, rates have also spiked this past week, as much as $1,300 more per container in some cases. Robinson this week announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire APC Logistics, a leading provider of freight forwarding and customs brokerage services in Australia and New Zealand.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 3-7, 2017)

Talking Logistics

In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… BluJay Solutions Acquires Leading Mobility Solutions Provider Blackbay. MercuryGate Announces Dynamic Exchange Offering Faster, Easier Access to Capacity. Blackbay, headquartered in the UK with offices in Australia and New Zealand, will fully integrate with the global BluJay team.

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Why Thinking ?Global, Yet Local? Makes Sense in Your Air Freight Strategy

CH Robinson Transportfolio

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. This trend is once again impacting on air freight capacity and shipper behavior in the interim.

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Future eCommerce Fulfilment Trends – What Will 2019 Bring?

Unleashed

Within New Zealand, one of the largest B2B and B2C logistics companies CourierPost offer delivery to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch addresses on the same evening the package is picked up. As warehouses are often located near major cities in order to meet delivery timeframes and demand, space often comes at a premium cost.

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2020 Trends in Freight Transportation, and the COVID-19 Impact

Logistics Bureau

In the two years or so before 2020, capacity growth had been outstripping the rate at which demand was rising, keeping air freight rates down. Record Capacity Declines and Price Increases. Year-on-year capacity declines are significant, to put it mildly. Capacity from Asia Pacific to Europe – down by 30%.

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Navigating Through the Disruption – An Oceania Perspective

CH Robinson Transportfolio

What we learnt from New Zealand’s lockdown. The level-4 lockdown of New Zealand has shed some light on the potential challenges that may arise should Australia follow suit. The Port of Tauranga has announced it is prioritising the unpacking of essential goods so that the cargo can be handled and transported first.