Cathy Roberson

MAY 1, 2023

(Photo credit: Depositphotos.com) It’s been a while since I last looked into the freight forwarding market, but with all the post-pandemic market changes, I decided to do so, similar to what I did for the parcel & last mile market in early April. Thanks for reading Rethinking supply chains! I wear a number of hats these days.

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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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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. · Increased costs “driven by cost of freight.”

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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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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Neel is the EVP and Global Head of Airfreight at Flexport , the platform for global logistics. Neel is the EVP and Global Head of Airfreight at Flexport , the platform for global logistics. Flexport is the platform for global logistics. Shipping via ocean freight has become very difficult and expensive.

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Cathy Roberson

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

I missed sending out a post last week and really am sorry about that but…here’s my excuse…I was at the Reverse Logistics Association (RLA) Leadership Conference last week. Reverse logistics is a fascinating part of supply chains that tends to get overlooked by many. Thanks for reading Rethinking supply chains!

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 14, 2023

In an explicit and sharp rebuke rarely heard from politicians, President Biden addressed a handful of freight carriers, accusing them of exploiting their unfettered control of the market for personal gain. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and John Thune (R-S.D.) in February 2022 and passed the House (369–42) and the Senate (unanimously!).

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Freightos

DECEMBER 4, 2015

COP21, the Paris Climate change conference taking place this week got us thinking what the carbon cost was for shipping the TV. The broader climate issue.and freight’s role. The emissions from freighting Shawn’s TV is a miniscule percentage of this year’s 33 billion ton cube. kg of carbon emissions.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

Cargo Owners for Zero Emissions Vessels (coZEV) launched the Roadmap to 2040 which includes the creation of a new maritime freight buyers alliance, a cargo owner policy coalition, and a green corridor advisory board to enable full decarbonisation of ocean freight. About the Author. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Are you attending the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Annual Conference later this month (September 25-28 in Orlando, FL)? Speakers: Sharon Perry, Vice President of Logistics, Carhartt; Gregg Lanyard, Director, Product Management, Manhattan Associates; Adrian Gonzalez, President, Adelante SCM. Room: Sun 3-4.

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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. Ti Logistics Briefing.

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Freightos

MARCH 19, 2024

More Resources Home Navigating the Waves: Exploring Digital Booking in Ocean Logistics at TPM 2024 Judah Levine The sessions at this year’s TPM, the preeminent North American ocean freight conference, was more focused on the role of technology in ocean logistics than ever.

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 13, 2015

And, if many of those packages cross the Pacific waters, or generally travel farther than 600 kilometers, the air cargo shippers specializing in express packages will also stand to benefit from that wave of volume. That leaves the trans-Pacific air freight lane as the key engine of growth, both in volume and revenue.

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Cathy Roberson

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Catch my weekly column on air cargo, freight forwarding, and the express markets on Air Cargo Next. Catch me at the Reverse Logistics Association’s conference and the week after that at the Aircargo Conference. I wear a number of hats these days. Heading to Las Vegas next week?

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 15, 2016

Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Amazon ‘in talks over Hahn Airport base’ ( Lloyd’s Loading List ). Accenture Releases Enhanced Ocean Cargo Pricing Software to Provide Greater Pricing Visibility for Carriers. London’s Delivery Cube “pauses” logistics operations to focus on tech platform ( TechCrunch ).

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Here at Freightos, our vision is to digitalize international freight–air and ocean. But so far air freight and ocean freight have gone in different directions. That is a huge success story for the air cargo industry and as promised it has brought significant efficiencies.

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Cathy Roberson

JANUARY 2, 2023

Catch my weekly column on air cargo, freight forwarding, and the express markets, and the occasional podcast on Air Cargo World. Upcoming webinars & conferences: January 12, I’ll be participating in Container X Change’s webinar. I wear a number of hats these days.

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Cathy Roberson

JANUARY 9, 2023

The biggest retail challenges from the NRF and Appriss survey include the following: Self-service returns Damaged returns or policy abuse Re-processing goods at a warehouse on digital returns Indeed, a lot of work still needs to be done in reverse logistics. Tompkins Robotics – Expanded its reverse logistics capabilities in 2018.

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Cathy Roberson

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Cloud providers are working with partners and connecting platforms to create supply chain ecosystems in which carriers, logistics providers, and shippers collaborate. As supply chains take a more circular approach, the last-mile and reverse logistics have become critical additions to ecosystems. I wear a number of hats these days.

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DAT Solutions

OCTOBER 26, 2017

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. One result has been a transformation of seasonal freight trends, and transportation spending, especially in the fourth quarter of each year.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2017

The mad dash begins to finish all the work that needs to get done before 2018 arrives, so without delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: E-Commerce Boosts U.S. Ryder Forms Strategic Partnership with Plug and Play to Support Development of Innovative Supply Chain and Logistics Startups.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

This year the annual United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference (COP26) was held at the SEC Centre in Glasgow, United Kingdom, from 31 October to 13 November 2021. In respect to logistics and transport something remarkable happened at COP26. came from trucks carrying cargo. degrees Celsius,” states the Climate Action Tracker.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Peak season for ocean freight shipping is underway. This blog examines the “red” times, like the roughly three-month period we have just entered that is historically one of the regular disruptors in the ocean freight market. All of this will cause a tightening of space for ocean freight shipping. Regular disruptors. Golden Week.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 5, 2016

Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news…. TPG Capital to Acquire a Majority Stake in Leading Cloud-based Logistics Platform Transporeon. TPG Capital to Acquire a Majority Stake in Leading Cloud-based Logistics Platform Transporeon. Cloud Logistics Announces Banner Results For The First Half of 2016.

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

There are many trade associations and organizations that represent carriers, but what about about freight brokers and 3PLs? There's just one organization that exclusively represents the third-party logistics industry: the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA). Who looks out for their interests? How to become a member.

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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. UPS Freight Adds LNG Tractors.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 17, 2021

As per the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, global maritime trade is anticipated to drop by 4.1%. It has already wreaked havoc on supply chains, transport networks, and ports, resulting in a sharp drop in cargo volumes. Thus, even at the peak of the outbreak, spot rates were steady whenever the cargo was less.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 4, 2013

I’m thinking of sending my representatives in Congress a copy of the book Getting to We , written by my friends Kate Vitasek and Jeanette Nyden — and also inviting them and all members of Congress to participate in my upcoming conversation with Kate and Jeanette on Talking Logistics. Robinson Strengthens Anti-Cargo Theft Strategy.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 7, 2017

In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… BluJay Solutions Acquires Leading Mobility Solutions Provider Blackbay. World-Class Logistics Solutions providers MercuryGate and Banyan Technology Announce Integration Partnership. Cargo Owners Complain of ‘Total Mess’ Shipping Goods to Asia (WSJ – sub.

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Freight Plus

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

This week we're featuring 2016 East Carolina University graduate / Emerson Cargo Solutions regional sales manager Daniel Knauer. For conference details visit. or simply search your favorite podcast player for Consulting Logistics! Tune in now to hear from the future leaders of the supply chain today! Aborn & Co. Spotify. ,

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Cathy Roberson

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Catch my weekly column on air cargo, freight forwarding, and the express markets, and the occasional podcast on Air Cargo World. Keeping Goods Moving Through Disruptions & Bottlenecks I’ll also be at Reverse Logistics Association’s (RLA) annual conference the following week.

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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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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 8, 2022

Atlas also has maintained a strong relationship with DHL including joint ownership of Atlas’ subsidiary Polar Air Cargo in which DHL is a minority owner. I briefly discuss this further in a recent Air Cargo World story I wrote last month - A world potentially on strike. If this company is to succeed, they need to work together.

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 14, 2022

It’s been a crazy month plus - new customers, three conferences, and a couple of podcasts and webinars. That said, we are watching oil prices, as freight operators can pass fuel surcharges along and there could be some freight expense pressure if the conflict continues and oil prices remain elevated,” Boyer said.

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Despite some relief from inflationary pressures in recent months, businesses throughout the logistics industry and beyond are being forced to make difficult decisions. After a week of high-highs and low-lows within the global logistics industry, we’ve gathered the nine stories you need to know. Retailers are brought in to sell.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 6, 2016

Another busy week, so let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention, headlined by a major acquisition in the transportation management systems (TMS) market: Kewill Announces Acquisition of LeanLogistics. Amazon partners with Atlas Air Worldwide for cargo services (MarketWatch).

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Tailwind

JANUARY 23, 2020

Cargo Logistics Canada is North America’s Multi-modal Supply Chain Expo. It addresses the needs of cargo owners, managers and agents who contract the flow of goods through Canadian supply chains. CLC encompasses the entire cargo spectrum – all major transportation modes and all cargo types, under one roof.

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