Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2021

Emerging technologies play a role in managing disruption and are driving change in the transportation and logistics industries. All of these come together in some way with autonomous transportation options. Business logistics costs as a percentage of GDP is currently 7-8% in United States. Volvo’s POD in Sweden is a great example.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Forecasting Shipping Delays; Cargo Swamps Airports; Alibaba’s Challenge. The supply-chain problems are helping drive stronger inflation, the WSJ’s Gwynn Guilford and Anthony DeBarros report , as rising transport and other logistics costs flow through to the cost of consumer goods. Transportation. By Paul Page. Advertisement.

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Resilinc

AUGUST 30, 2023

Weight limits have also been adjusted, forcing some ships to unload and transport cargo to the other side of the canal via train—increasing transportation costs. The current situation in the Panama Canal has already caused China-US spot shipping prices to rise by as much as 36%. Are there alternatives to the Panama Canal?

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ShipBob

MARCH 28, 2024

Ecommerce businesses that import products internationally are typically concerned with two things: The speed at which the products will arrive at their warehouse The impact on their cash flow The journey of a large shipment from China to the US doesn’t simply leave a warehouse and arrive at your business’s doorstep.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 30, 2014

A lot of companies set up operations and sourced from Mexico back in the 90s, then the focus shifted to China and other Asian countries, and now Mexico is back in the spotlight. economic recession made companies decrease inventories, which increased their need for speed to market and shorter cash-to-cash cycles. Be Sociable, Share!

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Supply Chain Matters once again highlights some positive news for global supply chain management teams, specifically transportation and logistics related teams. The report’s cited data from the Freightos Baltic Index indicates that shipment of a 40-foot container from China to the U.S.

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American Global Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2022

We had a hangover from the pandemic: Which led to continued inventory shortages, closures of manufacturing plants in China, congested ports, and underemployment. Cargo planes could not fly out of or into Russia or Ukraine. Inflation set in for fuel and transport costs, increasing logistics costs as a whole over last year.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 14, 2020

As factories and production in China return to full efficiency, the whiplash in other areas is starting to take place, particularly in consuming nations such as the U.S. specifically China. Given this continued volatility, global importers are eager to restock their inventory. Assessment of inventory levels. and Europe.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 15, 2021

At year-end, we typically see a jump in demand as shippers meet quarter-end quotas and prepare for the upcoming Lunar New Year, during which many factories in China shut down. As you prepare for 2022, consider what different modes, trade lanes, or inland transportation strategies you can implement in your supply chain. In fact, C.H.

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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. Likewise, the focus became on reducing transportation costs – which led to container ships getting bigger and bigger over time.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

Restaurants, bars find suppliers’ inventories are running dry. Roughly the size of a small cooler, Amazon Scout vehicles can transport small packages along sidewalks at walking pace. FedEx invests $2 billion in sustainability initiatives. Porsche calls on its suppliers to use 100% renewable energy. Descartes acquires GreenMile.

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20Cube Logistics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

For one, using a company that specialises in logistics means you can leverage its network of warehouses and transportation modes to scale your distribution globally. 20Cube goes the extra mile for our clients using managed services for logistics in Melbourne, Malaysia, China, Germany, and Italy. What if we dove deeper?

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

The coronavirus outbreak has prompted an official global health emergency that is severely affecting business operations not only in China but also around the globe. In general, there has been an increased reduction of travel in and out of China. Assessment of inventory levels. Chongqing Municipality. Jiangsu Province.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2022

Global wide production, transportation and logistics activity levels reported for February, but continued rather concerning data related to global transportation service levels and cost. The Caixin China General Manufacturing PMI® , which is generally weighted toward smaller private manufacturers, reportedly rose 1.3

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Despite falling short of last year’s holiday shipping traffic expectations, CEO Carol Tomé predicts a strong peak season in 2023, saying in a late July Earnings Conference Call , “ Inventory levels are good. Air Cargo Volumes Normalizing YoY, but Concerns Remain. Retailers are brought in to sell. Where last year, they didn’t.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 27, 2021

.”[4] The Value of the Global Supply Chain Journalist Jennifer Smith ( @jensmithWSJ ) writes, “Maritime tracking data shows the cargo snared by last month’s blockage as a snapshot of global trade that is usually in constant motion. This is a perilous moment for trade.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

u can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. Once the cargo has shipped, there is no “backsies.” This is why supply chain managers are always stressing over demand forecasts — something that tops the list of most critical inventory and warehouse management practices. imports from China dropped 9.9%.

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Cathy Roberson

DECEMBER 17, 2022

Access to bathrooms This has been a problem forever for truck drivers when they are picking up or delivering cargo. Representatives Troy Nehls (R-TX) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) for introducing the Trucker Bathroom Access Act on Dec 15 to ensure that truckers have access to restroom facilities when they are picking up or delivering cargo.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 19, 2020

Almost 75 percent of US companies are experiencing capacity shortfalls in their supply chains, due to Coronavirus-linked transport disruptions , a new study has shown. More than 60 percent of firms said delays were related to orders from China. The US auto industry is expected to follow suit as stockpiled inventory becomes depleted.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

If so, I invite you to attend two of the sessions that I am participating in, both related to transportation management: TMS 4 SMB: A Case Study with Carhartt. TMS solutions recently evolved to not only solve complex transportation problems for large shippers, but to also better meet the needs of the SMB market. Room: Sun 3-4.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Last evening, global parcel, logistics and transportation services provider Fedex Corp. Equity analysts quickly revised their analysis and outlooks for FedEx and other associated transport and logistics focused businesses. Development. As a result, the carrier announced immediate and direct actions in reducing costs.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Amazon expands logistics reach in China ( Reuters ). Future of brokerage: Cargo Chief to bet on pay for time ( Overdrive ). December 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Based on recent actions by Amazon — such as leasing jets , buying truck trailers , and Amazon China registering with the U.S.

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Elementum

DECEMBER 2, 2015

The company saw huge inventory and other factory investment losses in the explosion. The company still intends to ramp up volume despite losses in China. Tianjin is considered the fourth largest global port in terms of cargo throughput. Around 5,800 Jaguar Land Rovers were damaged , amounting to £245m in damages.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 30, 2022

As highlighted by RetailDive, “ COVID-19 also disrupted manufacturing areas in Bangladesh, India and other major producing countries, not least of all China. A demand surge in the US-led to shortages in cargo space, shipping containers, and other equipment, leading to skyrocketing ocean freight prices.” Retail Value Chain.

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ShipBob

JULY 14, 2022

But how exactly does a factory in China stopping production lead to a backup of containers at U.S. This model became dominant over the past decade or so, leading to elevated inventory levels and leaving scant space for differentiated products on already full freighters. This has been the reality at every port in the U.S.

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Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

Transport Intelligence, the well-respected U.K. One of the most comprehensive daily summaries, and by far the leading Asian-based summary, China’s Shipping Gazette provides daily information about carriers, forwarders and technology. Air Cargo World. This American based niche news site specialises in air cargo.

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Cathy Roberson

JUNE 28, 2021

Current inventories are not able to keep up with the pent-up demand that is driving the desire for the latest shoe fashion as consumers return to work, shopping in stores, and to social activities such as concerts, parties, and travel. In fact, it appears that low inventories are here to stay for many of the retailers. In 2020, 1.9

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DELMIA Quintiq

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

The recent West Coast ports cargo-handling disruption is an example of the butterfly effect. Companies using West Coast ports had to spend additional millions to cover extra inventory costs and shipping delays. Supply Chain Planning & Optimization Transport & Logistics' The labor dispute caused freight bottlenecks.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Background on Ocean Transport. meters draft, and cargo capacity up to 14,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU); previously, it could only handle vessels up to about 5,000 TEU. This month, China stopped sharing Automated Identification Signals (AIS) data when an ocean carrier is in Chinese waters. Why I Am Worried.

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Cognira

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Plant shutdowns, port closures, and labor shortages within distribution facilities and the transportation industry have all contributed to the bottleneck around getting products from point A to point B. Fly your products in, instead of relying on a cargo ship. Hold your inventory. Ship to local ports. Focus on margins.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 3, 2019

You can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. Once cargo has shipped, there are no “backsies.” This is why supply chain managers are always stressing over demand forecasts — something that tops the list of most critical inventory management practices. imports from China dropped 9.9%. Getting a Global Perspective.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2014 : hybrid DCs, 3-D prototypes, location-based inventory system, and more. Content Summary: Personal Mover Transports Employees around BMW Plant. Content Summary: Walmart Says It Can Reduce Emissions in China by 50 Million Tons. Over 400 suppliers in China, India, the U.S. Media Type.

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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. Prediction Background. Prediction Implications.

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Locus

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Transportation: Trade routes blockage – Congestion at ports. This factor would vary with the mode of transportation we choose and also how optimized our routing is. For example: high or low product demand, excess inventory holding, product distribution. Major supply chain risks in the Middle East. Cyber attacks.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 8, 2019

Nothing in the Purchasing Managers’ Index®, Inventory-Sales ratio, or consumer confidence trends would indicate an impending surge in demand. Airlines that operate both passenger and cargo aircraft are keen to leverage passenger flights—with high yield passengers on the main deck and cargo in the belly—and limit exposure on freighters.

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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. Reducing lead times from suppliers can help turn inventory faster, freeing up cash and ultimately satisfying customers. These are three examples: Rule 3.1:

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 8, 2019

Nothing in the Purchasing Managers’ Index®, Inventory-Sales ratio, or consumer confidence trends would indicate an impending surge in demand. Airlines that operate both passenger and cargo aircraft are keen to leverage passenger flights—with high yield passengers on the main deck and cargo in the belly—and limit exposure on freighters.

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