Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

With a holiday weekend upon us, let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Retailers Seek U.S. Robinson Expands Global Network, Acquires APC Logistics. DHL to trial vision picking in the UK (Logistics Manager). China, Canada, Spain and elsewhere. UPS Announces U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. According to a report from The Information , the company is imposing this fee on returns when return options at Whole Foods, Kohl’s, or Amazon Fresh locations are closer or at the same distance as a UPS Store return location. But, per the report, Amazon has now initiated a charge of $1.50

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20Cube Logistics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Saving Money With Managed Services for Logistics. Outsourcing logistics saves your company valuable time and money in more ways than you think. 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.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 16, 2016

LogTech venture capital investments have been growing rapidly these past years, as recently reported by CB Insights. This was driven by growing Internet access and customer education, while mobile devices are enabling purchases anywhere, anytime (1/3 of Black Friday’s sales were made on mobile devices this year).

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 7, 2016

Meanwhile, the 2013 American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) Report Card for America’s Infrastructure gives roads a D grade — with other transportation infrastructure not doing much better (bridges earned a C+, ports a C, inland waterways a D-, and rail a C+). Take cargo airships, for example.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 9, 2023

As the transportation industry waves goodbye (and good riddance) to 2022, innovative logistics professionals are already working hard to make 2023 a banner year for the global transportation industry. As ocean rates continue to plummet, shippers are increasingly diverting freight from air cargo lines to more affordable ocean transportation.

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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. It is yet another development in this new, new normal of business and supply chain developments.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news: Amazon in the news: Amazon closes, abandons plans for dozens of U.S. The company touted itself as the “world’s largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy” in last year’s sustainability report that laid out its goal to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

The current state of logistics is our malady. I find no agency or entity trying to find a holistic solution to global logistics. 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. The health of the supply chain underpins our economy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 12, 2023

Chile has long been a hub of second-hand and unsold clothing, made in China or Bangladesh and passing through Europe, Asia or the United States before arriving in Chile, where it is resold around Latin America. And now on to this week’s logistics news. She also highlighted the role that logistics companies play in the supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2022

And now on this week’s logistics news. Cargo losses escalate as thieves target cars, electronics. The Port of Oakland reported cargo in April dropped 7 percent compared to the same period a year ago due to factory and port shutdowns in China. They’re looking at it and they’re saying, is cargo available?

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. Material Handling & Logistics ). Material Handling & Logistics ). Prior to Covid-19, 45% of consumers never considered the supply chain when making purchases.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 27, 2020

Its objective is to give confidence to the 70% of consumers concerned about the ethical background behind their jewellery purchases. Tracking supplies of pork for sale in the company’s stores in China. Shortened release times for cargo offloaded at Shanghai port. A drone communication solution based on a blockchain platform.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

The current state of logistics is our malady. I find no agency or entity trying to find a holistic solution to global logistics. 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. The health of the supply chain underpins our economy.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The two designs, one that looks more like a small plane used by hobbyists and another with a big belly used for additional cargo space, were recently unveiled in a company blog post. According to The McCown Report, imports to the top 10 US ports rose 5.9 We will have to wait and see.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 17, 2022

According to the annual consumer survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics, approximately 76 percent of US adults are expected to celebrate Father’s Day. And now on this week’s logistics news: Amazon says it will launch drone deliveries this year. And to celebrate, they will spend.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 30, 2023

A new year is underway, and what better way to begin our 2023 blog activity than with a summary of the freshest news from the supply chain and logistics theatre? So let’s get this new roundup underway with a look at the COVID situation in China since the nation shifted away from a zero-COVID policy.

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Freightos

JULY 23, 2015

Logistics is the prime example of a changing industry – colossal, ripe for disruption and utterly opaque. Enough to go through every single article published in the top tech blogs – Techcrunch, Verge, Mashable and Recode – since 2007 to count how often articles about logistics startups, freight or cargo were published.

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New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 1, 2022

Supply planners routinely plan purchasing, manufacturing, and outbound shipments based on detailed parameters relating to inventory levels, purchasing lead times, and manufacturing capacity. The Most Pressing Need: Incorporating Truck Load Optimization into Procurement Planning.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 12, 2020

According to the 30th Annual State of Logistics Report by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), companies spent $1.64 trillion on logistics and transportation services in the United States in 2018, an increase of 11.4% billion, while transportation costs increased by 10.4%

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20Cube Logistics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

20Cube – a leader in digital freight forwarding from Malaysia, China, Germany, and Italy to Australia – has completely digitised the entire supply chain management process through our MyHub technology. This saves you valuable time and gives you detailed analytics to help reduce costs too. Customisable Workflows.

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Gravity Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Sourcing: Mitigate risk during periods of supply chain disruption, such as those caused by the Coronavirus outbreak, by using digital technology. . The post Sourcing – What You Need To Know About Coronavirus Supply Chain Disruption appeared first on Gravity Supply Chain.

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 17, 2021

China embraced this style of e-commerce early beginning around 2016 through events such as Alibaba’s annual Singles Day event. In 2019, 37% of online shoppers in China made purchases on live streams. Could it disrupt online marketplaces such as Amazon?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 21, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The past 36 hours have been a rollercoaster for anybody involved with cargo flowing through the ports in British Columbia, with the strike by longshoremen flipping between resumption and being called off.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

According to the annual National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics Super Bowl survey, 184.5 Total spending on food, drinks, apparel, decorations, and other purchases for the day is expected to reach $14.6 And now on to this week’s logistics news. IKEA now sells its own plant-based meat.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 18, 2022

The 3D-printing construction method offers versatility, range, speed and lower costs than traditional construction, according to the company. And now on to this week’s logistics news. New lockdown in China likely to disrupt online orders. Russia-Ukraine war is worsening shipping snarls.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 16, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The company has developed an electrically driven fleet of foldable cargo carts that are propelled by battery-powered bicycles. As more companies roll out electric vehicles, reports are surfacing that current battery production in the US won’t be able to keep up with demand.

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Abivin

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The load break at both ends of dry canals, which increases costs and delays and limits economies of scale on the overland route, is their biggest drawback. Nevertheless, they offer possibilities for routes that may encourage domestic imports and exports as well as the growth of logistical activities. billion tons of cargo (as of 2020).

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BlueYonder

JUNE 1, 2018

The Wall Street Journal reports that economic activity expanded at a moderate pace across most of the U.S. According to a Federal Reserve report released Wednesday, most U.S. regional districts reported moderate economic growth in late April and early May. Fed’s Beige Book Shows Manufacturing Gearing Up. Alibaba Leads $1.38

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BlueYonder

JUNE 1, 2018

The Wall Street Journal reports that economic activity expanded at a moderate pace across most of the U.S. According to a Federal Reserve report released Wednesday, most U.S. regional districts reported moderate economic growth in late April and early May. Fed’s Beige Book Shows Manufacturing Gearing Up. Alibaba Leads $1.38

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In 2021, Israel’s main import partners were all over the map, from China to the US, Turkey, Germany, and Switzerland. For exports from Israel , in 2022, the US received the most exports, followed by China, India, Germany, and Ireland. FedEx temporarily paused flights but has since resumed both inbound and outbound routes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 19, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. cargo imports in May could hit highest level since last October Transloading is heating up again Hundreds of cargo ships lost propulsion in U.S. Baltimore is not included in Global Port Tracker’s national totals because its data is reported later than other ports.

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