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This Week in Logistics News (April 13 – 19)

Logistics Viewpoints

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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The Evolution of Logistics: Connectivity, Data Integration, and Virtual Design

SCMDOJO

From the ubiquity of the Internet and various electronic gadgets, we are now in the era of next-level digital space where businesses and individuals can easily leverage the power of cloud computing, big data analytics, AI, and the Internet of Things (IoT). These have become part of many aspects of modern life, including commercial logistics.

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Air Cargo Tech Is Falling Behind. It Doesn’t Have to.

Freightos

While the air passenger industry has a solid tech foundation, air cargo does not. And while that’s easy for me to say as a startup, it’s echoed by industry professionals as well: I think, in general, the air cargo industry is still pretty traditional and it’s not really embracing technology. DISCOVER AIR FREIGHT SOLUTIONS.

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Pandemic Lessons For Supply Chain Leaders

Supply Chain Shaman

The systems–based on shipment and order data–were out of step with the market. With fixed models and hard-wired data feeds, teams could not adjust the planning systems to use consumption data or market indicators. Next Steps: Start to model demand based on market data to align the organization on baseline demand.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 23 – 29)

Logistics Viewpoints

In the early morning hours of April 26, at approximately 1:35am, a cargo ship leaving Baltimore Harbor struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, triggering a catastrophic collapse of the 1.6-mile-long mile-long span. The collapse sent vehicles and people plunging into the water.

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Amazon’s New Last Mile Program Will Improve Customer Service, But Higher Emissions Will Result

Logistics Viewpoints

million metric tons of the company’s CO2 emissions are attributed to fossil fuel emissions. But that 85% metric makes things sound better than they really are. In dense cities such as New York and Paris, Amazon is experimenting with cargo bikes and electric vehicles. According to Amazon’s 2021 Sustainability Report, 12.1

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10 Critical Components for Your Freight RFP Checklist

GlobalTranz

Use data to drive the RFP. Even if you’re working with familiar partners, provide detailed lane data, including origin and destination zip code info, freight volume and frequency, commodity types, cargo values, special equipment and delivery requirements, terms and conditions and facility profiles.

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