American Global Logistics

AUGUST 22, 2023

Air freight has evolved dramatically, especially after the pandemic. As we navigate the third quarter of 2023, it's time to examine air cargo's role in global commerce. Since then, air freight has adapted to various market demands and technological advancements. In 2020, the global air cargo market was worth an estimated $287.4

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Freightos

DECEMBER 2, 2021

A Freightos survey of 300+ companies sheds light on how importers have been navigating supply chain disruptions. You might not think about shipping containers and ocean freight when you click “buy” on your Amazon order, but there’s a direct connection between the two. What’s changed in a year? A brief background on the “disruptions.”.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 18, 2017

What’s Holding Back Customer-Centric Air Cargo? . As the cream of air cargo’s innovators held turns on the floor, this question came up time and again. The industry’s mindset is holding customer-centric air cargo back. That was my big take from Elevate , presented by Air Cargo World earlier this month.

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Intelligent Audit

JULY 14, 2022

Cargo vessels, planes, and semi-trucks portray freight transportation as they cross great distances to get loads to their final destination. However, without the correct paperwork, freight can’t leave the ground. It would follow that an increase in packages and parcels will increase freight damage. dollars in 2021.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

Companies, for their part, are pushing to close the gender bias, and will continue to do so. And now on to this week’s logistics news. According to a recent report, the company canceled, closed, or delayed 99 fulfillment facilities, impacting nearly 32.3 The company’s Supply Chain 3.0

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2018

This will require an LTL and e-commerce focused shipping strategy. In other words, shippers will need to combine their approaches to handling e-commerce and LTL. Shippers need to know the benefits of combined strategy and a few best practices to develop a winning LTL and e-commerce plan. REDUCED FREIGHT SPEND.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 19, 2022

Why do logistics service providers keep moaning about having too much work to do? The complaints about driver shortages are also dragging on, yet companies in the manufacturing, wholesale and retail industries seem to be managing to sustain their revenue and profit growth despite having similarly high levels of vacancies.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 19, 2022

Why do logistics service providers keep moaning about having too much work to do? The complaints about driver shortages are also dragging on, yet companies in the manufacturing, wholesale and retail industries seem to be managing to sustain their revenue and profit growth despite having similarly high levels of vacancies.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

– How Logistics is Harnessing the Power of the Sun by Timothy Foote , Founder of Susymbio We all know that our sun’s power is the main energy source for life on Earth. Fortunately, great minds are making progress to capture this energy in ways that could change the transportation and logistics industry.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Forecasting Shipping Delays; Cargo Swamps Airports; Alibaba’s Challenge. A growing number of logistics operators and industry observers see the snarls bottling up supply chains this year extending deep into 2022. Freight heavyweight J.B. Emirates Airlines’ cargo operations at Dubai International Airport in February.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 3, 2021

Grainger’s earnings call, the CEO said, “We expect a lot of messiness in the supply chain” If large B2B companies such as W.W. Grainger are struggling, can you imagine how the small-to-medium-sized B2B companies are doing? Today 71% of all of its sales are conducted online via e-commerce and EDI. In the U.S.,

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Approximately 73% of respondents cited progress in omnichannel improvements over the past year, but express cautious optimism for their company's supply chain and capacity. 94% of supply chain decision makers note that partnerships with supply chain/logistics companies are necessary to get through peak season successfully.

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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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Turvo

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Turvo, provider of the world’s leading collaboration application designed for the supply chain, recently announced a new partnership with ocean freight visibility management technology solution provider OpenTrack. “This partnership brings together two companies that are solving systemic issues in global trade.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

But the truth is, actions to financially penalize carbon-belching companies are rare in this part of the world. It’s no different in the logistics industry. If we take the lead in eco-stewardship, perhaps companies in the West will follow Asia Pacific for a change. When moving cargo, can shipments be consolidated more?

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Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 16, 2022

Despite optimistic changes in air travel in 2022, air cargo availability remains slim amidst continued disruptions, revealing the need for continued surcharges and fees that complicate freight billing. The nominations for The Trade Association for Logistics Professionals began last week and will run through September 9, 2022.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Today, partners from the logistics industry alone include Toyota, CMA-CGM, and Air Liquide. Partner companies are using Energy Observer as a real-life test vessel. The team behind Energy Observer wants to gain better information for commercial cargo vessels by vastly increasing the size of the ship.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

From a transportation standpoint, the network effect relies on communication between applications to make freight moves more efficient. Sustainability is a byproduct of the network effect, as load consolidation and route optimization mean less trucks on the road to deliver the same freight, which is important for reducing carbon emissions.

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DAT Solutions

OCTOBER 26, 2017

The rapid growth of e-commerce has led major online retailers to re-design their supply chain models, according to Mark Montague, DAT senior pricing analyst. At the second annual DAT User Conference, Montague presented a summary of his research on "Retail and E-tail, and You" to more than 165 of the company’s customers.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

But more blatantly than ever, container liners – and especially Maersk – are on a collision course with the tech companies that provide digital infrastructure for selling goods. Late 2021 saw Maersk continue to shift towards vertical integrations, with acquisition of Senator, a German freight forwarder for $644 million dollars.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 9, 2024

The term “logistics” may be relatively new, but its general principles date back to ancient civilizations. The early Mesopotamians, Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans pioneered the principles of logistics and designed trade routes to facilitate their connections with other nations.

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CHAINalytics

FEBRUARY 4, 2017

Job cuts at courier, trucking operations came amid continued gains in warehouse employment By Erica E. Phillips February 3, 2017 Couriers and other cargo-handling businesses slashed payrolls by 13,000 jobs in January, ending several months of gains during which the logistics sector ramped up for the holiday season.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The Green Corridor: Digitise Wisely to Reduce Emissions by Timothy Foote , Founder of Susymbio Digitisation in the logistics and transportation industry produces efficiency gains for nearly all players in the economy today. Tim has held various positions with MNCs, gaining a wide knowledge and expertise in logistics operations.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The state of the trucking market in 2021 is uncertain, filled with risk, and continues to evolve, making logistics management challenging.? Increased e-commerce in both business-to-business and direct-to-consumer fulfillment.? According to eMarketer , e-commerce will grow 17.9% Capacity Constraints Continue to Arise.

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 24, 2022

(photo credit: depositphotos.com) According to consulting firm McKinsey, funding for logistics startups almost doubled in 2021 compared to 2020. In total, McKinsey estimates that $80 billion in funding was made in logistics startups in 2021. Retail e-commerce totaled $507.7 Retail e-commerce totaled $507.7

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Navigating cross-border trade processes can still be challenging and time-consuming for international companies. Foreign trading companies may find it daunting or time-consuming to juggle multiple custom duties, especially if Singapore is an unfamiliar market to them. 3) Coordinating end-to-end logistics.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 12, 2021

Being a logistics operations professional, I am always concerned about “slipping backwards.” So when it comes to the logistics industry, will companies and managers forget about climate change and carbon reduction targets in favor of making short-term profits? The pandemic has also taught companies to do more with less.

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MIT Supply Chain

MAY 12, 2022

Now, platforms that enable companies to “compete” for supply chain assets have emerged as a way to lower costs and increase efficiency through Amazon-like economies of scale. E-commerce a catalyst for growth The idea of creating a platform for selling goods and services is far from new. But the concept is not limited to retailing.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

The inner workings of logistics at Amazon are a marvel of efficiency, precision, and constant innovation. We’ll explore their logistics empire, from warehouse robots to futuristic visions, and discover how they manage millions of packages daily. Ever wonder how Amazon gets your package to your door so quickly?

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Talking Logistics

JULY 8, 2016

It was a relatively quiet week for supply chain and logistics news, with robots and weak freight demand dominating the headlines. Air cargo firms feel the pressure from plunge in freight prices (Reuters). This acquisition fits with our vision for a connected industrial company and a connected worker.”.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2017

Small and middle-sized companies are pushed by the aggressive competition to be more flexible and adaptive. The transition from an on-site data handling to the cloud one opens the new opportunities in the overall company management. Each industry has its peculiarities, among the others, in the logistics, manufacturing, and supply.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 6, 2017

Logistics professionals require exemplary international online logistics tools to help them carry out their daily businesses with ease and deliver the best for their customers. Top 8 Online Logistics Tools For Logistics Professionals. The Scandit mobile application software. Service Max mobile app.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 20, 2020

Freight market article and permission to publish here provided by Kevin Jessop at cerasis.com. Meanwhile, the global air cargo volume has dropped significantly, explains Greg Knowler, JOC Senior Editor , “up to 5,000 tons of cargo in air freight from China to the U.S. active military, electronics, and e-commerce packages.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

While materials science struggles to provide more environmentally friendly disposable materials, improving the logistics for health services delivery is also something vital for our planet. On the panel was a company named Zipline, which is based in Silicon Valley. We can hopefully expect more and more growth in this sector.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week. req’d) Walmart taking over operations at Inland distribution centers [operated by Schneider Logistics] (The Press-Enterprise). req’d) Walmart taking over operations at Inland distribution centers [operated by Schneider Logistics] (The Press-Enterprise).

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2021

While Amazon has rolled out its own digital freight matching marketplace named Amazon Freight, the company is always looking at new opportunities in this area. One way is to build its own pool of drivers, and to do this, the company is reportedly building an incubator for startup trucking companies.

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Freightos

JANUARY 28, 2016

10 Controversial Freight Predictions For 2016. There’s been several great predictions for logistics in 2016. Large companies may rejoice though, as the first casualties will be the small players. Freight Industry Is Finally Online. Tech giants thrive on opportunity, and more are exploring logistics opportunities.

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