Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said it was essential to prevent Tokyo, where the highly infectious Delta COVID-19 variant was spreading, from becoming the source of another wave of infections. And now on to this week’s logistics news. The post This Week in Logistics News (July 3 – 9) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

As part of the CMA CGM Group, CEVA Logistics has a global reach, which means that we can make a global difference. The logistics business, is predominantly a network business driven by our employees. Keeping that in mind, CEVA Logistics aspires to ensure the protection and professional development of our employees.

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Freightos

JUNE 15, 2021

A third of all cargo is carried in passenger planes. So to meet capacity, airlines started to convert passenger planes into cargo planes at scale. In the last quarter of 2020, it became clear cargo rates weren’t coming down anytime soon. Logistics is global. And it’s not just ocean freight. Credit: Lufthansa ).

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2019

In early November, the Northeast Cargo Symposium had a series of presentations and panels focused on how trade disputes are affecting companies that source from abroad. One session was called “Alternatives to Trading with China.”

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

The two recent crises in global trade – the outbreak and the US-China trade war – show how vulnerable small and medium size businesses (SMBs) can be to shocks to the supply chain, but also point to ways to mitigate that risk. US importers are more dependent on Chinese sourcing than ever. The (Digital) Rise of SMBs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2022

For example, Volkswagen is halting production at two electric vehicle plants in Germany as a result of interruptions of components sourced from Ukraine. Its largest export markets are Russia, China, Germany, Poland, and Italy. However, I did see reports on the destruction of Ukraine’s Antonov An-225, the world’s largest cargo aircraft.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 2, 2020

China says almost all of its major industrial companies have resumed production and that its ports are again running at near-full capacity after a two-month Coronavirus-linked shutdown. In China, a Two-month Lockdown begins to Ease. As China ramps up production, the pressure is being placed on available air freight capacity.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Between September 2019 and September 2021, the cost of shipping a 40’ container from China to the US West Coast had increased from $1,500 to $20,586. The cost to ship a similar container from key manufacturing centers in China to Amazon FBA centers in the US reached nearly $26,000. Door to door costs were even more significant.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2021

alternate sourcing strategies), while others are potentially negative (e.g. Emerging technologies play a role in managing disruption and are driving change in the transportation and logistics industries. Business logistics costs as a percentage of GDP is currently 7-8% in United States. So when we talk a lot about Industry 4.0

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 15, 2021

2021 was a difficult year in global logistics due to ongoing volatility. 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. It’s important to consider all areas to keep your cargo moving. In fact, C.H.

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Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

The Experts’ Choice of the Top Online Logistics Resources. So I went straight to the source and asked consultants, trade reporters, Wall Street Journal reporters and others, what their go-to logistics and supply chain sources were. Experts’ Choice: Supply Chain and Logistics Email Newsletters.

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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. Unfortunately, China and most of Asia has a very long lead time, which makes forecasting even more difficult. Luckily for Mexico, the U.S.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The ”end” they refer to – whether it’s forwarding, fulfillment, or platforms for B2B or B2C sales – remains fairly ambiguous, spanning an acquisition of fashion logistics company HUUB in September 2021 to an investment in rapid fashion production company Unmade. Image via StarAir.dk). Behind the Maersk shift.

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Resilinc

MARCH 28, 2023

Asia Energy Crisis Currently, both China and Pakistan are suffering a major energy crunch from dwindling energy supplies and high global gas prices. China is one of the world’s leading importers of liquified natural gas (LNG). China’s Natural Gas Shortage Interestingly, China is facing an “artificial shortage” of LNG due to budget.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Wouldn’t it be amazing if someone could cut through the hype and summarize the key freight and logistics trends every month? If you prefer to find the news yourself, head over to our free roundup of nearly 100 digital logistics and supply chain news sources. CARRIERS & CARGO BRAVE NEW ROUTES. Keep reading.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

We now add highlights of March and Q1-2022 key global transportation and logistics indices. Global and Domestic Transportation and Logistics Indices. In February, a new Stage I Measure was introduced, which tracks that average period from cargo ready to origin port departure. US Logistics Index. Global Shipping.

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Cathy Roberson

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Expanding and shifting sourcing Earlier this year, a number of retailers told analysts that they had expanded their sourcing partners to diversify inventories and mitigate risks. Floor & Decor is one of the latest retailers to diversify its countries of origin by moving a large portion of sourcing out of China.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 13, 2022

The advent of containerization heralded a revolution in cargo handling techniques, the ramifications of which are still influencing maritime trade all over the world today. ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach which saw their busiest March on record, handling a combined 898,287 TEU’s.

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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 main countries affected by the drought are China, Japan, South Korea, and the US, as the Panama Canal facilitates 46% of container movement from northeastern Asia to the US.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

XPO Logistics Expands Last Mile Services with Acquisition of UX Specialized Logistics. Transportation Department pushes tough oil train standards – sources (Reuters). Launches New Trade Challenge Against China (WSJ – sub. Robinson is a Talking Logistics sponsor. million and $8.2

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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. Backup sourcing options. Chongqing Municipality. Jiangsu Province.

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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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Talking Logistics

JULY 29, 2016

Now, before I spontaneously combust in my house-turned-sauna, let’s go to this week’s supply chain and logistics news: Amazon to step up UK tests of delivery drones (The Telegraph). Initially the Freightos Marketplace is focused on US imports from China, by air and ocean. Thankfully, it was only 95 degrees outside yesterday.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The chain has also purchased most of its paper-based packaging with fiber from responsibly managed forests and recycled sources. to smaller logistics operators scrambled to fill jobs at fulfillment centers. Employment at U.S. Companies from e-commerce giant Amazon.com Inc.

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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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Cathy Roberson

DECEMBER 17, 2022

(Source: Reddit ) There’s been a lot of supply chain pains over the years, many of which are well documented – port congestion, capacity issues, rising spot rates, plunging spot rates, hidden fees, maxed out warehouses – just to name a few but one that I’m still trying to wrap my head around is access to bathrooms.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 14, 2020

Although this is not the first or the last event to disrupt global supply chains, unpredictable logistics require a proactive approach for importers and exporters to keep business running as usual. specifically China. The latest in air and ocean travel. and Europe. Assessment of inventory levels.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2020

Containers are piling up in ports, international shipping has been hammered, Western companies are battling to source products from traditional suppliers, and disruptions are being experienced throughout the global supply chain. And, according to some analysts, things could get worse—a whole lot worse! COVID-19 Impact on Procurement.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Thanks to omni-channel distribution, 3-D printing, self-service logistics and other avenues of disintermediation, traditional supply chain roles are rapidly being transformed into all-new opportunities. Content Summary: Walmart Says It Can Reduce Emissions in China by 50 Million Tons. Over 400 suppliers in China, India, the U.S.

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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.” Everything from custom duties to cargo inspections can create bottleneck operations within the global supply chain strategies. This isn’t to say you should avoid international sources for goods. In 2017, the U.S.

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Freightos

JUNE 21, 2023

But improvements in East Coast and Gulf port capabilities as well as some diversification of sourcing to places like India and Vietnam whose containers typically head to the East Coast via the Suez Canal could also mean that not all shippers will be coming back. Freightos Air Index rate data show that China – N. China – N.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 19, 2020

More than 60 percent of firms said delays were related to orders from China. With some 5 million companies impacted by China’s supply chain woes, the picture is similar in other parts of the world. Some US manufacturers, however, have resorted to airlifting supplies from China at a premium price. The Food Industry.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Of course, COVID-19 has accelerated this trend, with more consumers working from home and ordering online, while it’s also become easier for sellers to source on Alibaba, import, and then sell on Shopify or Amazon.com. In other words, while demand and sourcing was able to keep up, last-mile distribution became a key bottleneck for SMBs.

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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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Elementum

DECEMBER 2, 2015

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. 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.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 29, 2020

Exporting PPE from China. Over the past several months, China has been the main source for PPE. China has recently implemented three key policies that relate to PPE exporting. However, when the demand for passenger travel plummeted in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a dramatic reduction in cargo capacity followed.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 22, 2022

The authors then used industry sources to project demand and revenue for thee fossil fuels (oil, gas, coal) vs. seven “green” metals (aluminum, cobalt, copper, lithium, nickel, silver and zinc) that are critical to building an energy economy. The summaries of current revenue shares of these countries are shown below.

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