Talking Logistics

MAY 1, 2015

Moving on to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week… XPO Logistics to Acquire Norbert Dentressangle SA. Fetch Robotics Unveils Robotics System for Logistics Industry. Ports See Costly Delays as Cargo Ships, Volumes Grow (WSJ – sub. You deserve it. Talks on EU-U.S. billion ($3.53

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Elementum

DECEMBER 2, 2015

Tianjin is considered the fourth largest global port in terms of cargo throughput. It is also ranked as Northern China's largest port for export of hazardous chemicals and the primary logistics hub for the majority of cargo transportation in the region. This is expected to cause logistics delays in the next few months.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

u can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. Even at some of the world’s best supply chains, redirecting chemicals and other products is a Herculean effort. Once the cargo has shipped, there is no “backsies.” This isn’t to say you should avoid international sources for goods. In 2017, the U.S. had a trade surplus of $24.5

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Global Trade Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Global Cargo Monitoring / Cargo Tracking. By having many service providers involved, which among each other are often not connected, the friction in moving goods from source to destination are very high. Managing logistics operations for a global supply chain is challenging. Subscribe To. Thursday, 10 February 2011.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 3, 2019

You can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. Even at some of the world’s best supply chains, redirecting chemicals and other products is a Herculean effort. Once cargo has shipped, there are no “backsies.” Everything from custom duties to cargo inspections can create bottlenecks within the supply chain.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 28, 2019

You can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. Even at some of the world’s best supply chains, redirecting chemicals and other products is a Herculean effort. Once cargo has shipped, there are no “backsies.” Everything from custom duties to cargo inspections can create bottlenecks within the supply chain.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Material Handling & Logistics ). Material Handling & Logistics ). 28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune. Image source: Financial Times. Chain Store Age ). Chain Store Age ).

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Global Trade Management

JANUARY 26, 2014

Global Cargo Monitoring / Cargo Tracking. By having many service providers involved, which among each other are often not connected, the friction in moving goods from source to destination are very high. arviem, founded in 2008, has grown organically to become the leading service provider for real-time cargo monitoring.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. FedEx plans to test autonomous drone cargo delivery with Elroy Air. Air Canada wants more cargo jets 3 months after launching service. FedEx also plans to test autonomous drone cargo delivery, partnering with Elroy Air. Amazon workers in Staten Island vote to unionize.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 5, 2022

By now, most news sources have shared the areas of concern and delays with road and maritime transportation. As ebbing restrictions and country lockdowns impact international air travel, significantly fewer flights can transport pharmaceuticals with the available cargo space. Know the Laws Regarding Pharmaceutical Shipping.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 11, 2020

Cargo volumes have dropped by between 5 and 25 percent in the same period at ports in Europe and the United States. China is the world’s largest producer of chemicals called active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), a core component of most drugs. The US and many Western producers source most of their APIs from China.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Whether you''re a manufacturing company in China, a sourcing agent in London or a world''s leading company in Silicon Valley, we''re all in a global supply chain networks. However, commonly used KPIs used by supply chain executives are usually focused on logistics performance (e.g.,

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2017

While the growth in the third-party logistics market has slowed somewhat, 90% of the major companies in the U.S. third-party logistics market has grown to become a $166.8 CEVA Logistics (The Americas). CEVA Logistics (The Americas). Total Quality Logistics. Total Quality Logistics. Coyote Logistics.

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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. exports consists of industrial supplies and equipment, chemicals, fuel oil, petroleum products, resins, plastics, and non-monetary gold. A Diverse Mix of Goods is Driving U.S. Consider this: The U.S.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2018

IBTA provided the template for the IMO Blu Code, was instrumental in the implementation of the IMSBC Code, participates in the IMO Working and Correspondence Groups and is actively involved in the United Nations Global Harmonized System of the Classification of Chemicals Working and Correspondence Groups.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 15, 2024

This response is driven by ongoing threats to crew and cargo safety, necessitating the rerouting of ships around the Cape of Good Hope, resulting in substantial delays and escalated shipping costs. Currently, key Indian export sectors like petroleum products, cereals, and chemicals are impacted. On January 11, the U.S.

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