Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2024

An interest group of the Singapore-based Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society (LSCMS), the Shippers Council is a professional association that counts members from organizations with a vested interest in logistics, including end users, technology and service providers, government and academia.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Supply Chain & Logistics News January 2nd-6th 2025 The global supply chain never sleeps, and this weeks headlines reveal the fast-moving shifts shaping logistics, trade, and technology. This reversal is significant for e-commerce platforms like Shein and Temu, which depend on affordable, direct postal services. From the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Cargo theft continues to be a problem, especially around the holidays. And I don’t just mean the winter holidays; cargo theft typically spikes during any holiday season where businesses may be closed for an extra day or two. But what exactly is cargo theft? Cargo theft comes in many shapes and sizes.

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Freightos

APRIL 29, 2025

Disruptions have become the norm, rather than the exception, and the only organizations that can thrive in this new reality are those with the right tools. One consistent theme emerged from these discussions: the need to move away from disconnected logistics technology silos toward a much more connected ecosystem.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Supply Chain & Logistics News February 2nd-6th 2025 The global supply chain never sleeps, and this weeks headlines reveal the fast-moving shifts shaping logistics, trade, and technology. This reversal is significant for e-commerce platforms like Shein and Temu, which depend on affordable, direct postal services. From the U.S.

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Freightos

APRIL 2, 2024

More Resources Home Ahead of the Curve: How Digitalization Helped Air Cargo Amidst Red Sea Shipping Diversions Joyce Tai April 2, 2024 If there’s one lingering lesson from the supply chain crisis of COVID, it’s that digitization can help organizations navigate crises…but that digitization can’t be put in place DURING that same crisis.

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Freightos

APRIL 25, 2024

More Resources Home The Impact of Fast Fashion Giants On Air Cargo Eytan Buchman April 25, 2024 Navigating New Horizons: The Impact of Fast Fashion on Air Cargo Rates & Dynamics The intersection of fast fashion, globalized retail e-commerce, and air cargo logistics is coming to a head with Temu and Shein’s entrance to the US market.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 7, 2025

With expertise, technology and carrier access, a skilled 3PL company can help you unlock greater efficiency, reduce shipping costs and build supply chain resilience. Leverage Technology: Understand Their TMS Capabilities Modern 3PL providers rely on powerful shipping technology to improve speed, visibility and cost efficiency.

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Freightos

AUGUST 10, 2024

More Resources Home Is AI Hype or a Truly Revolutionary Technology Set to Transform Logistics? (AI Like all innovations, however, developing technology as complex as the human brain requires time and significant investment.Here, too, the journey of AI began as far back as 1956 at a workshop on Dartmouth College’s campus in the U.S

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Freightos

JUNE 10, 2025

Home Container rates surging as shippers rush ahead of deadlines – June 10, 2025 Update The Freightos Weekly Update keeps you informed on international freight with key economic data, demand trends, and rate insights. In the meantime, surging transpacific container demand is having knock-on effects on other lanes too.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

However, there is now a growing appreciation that going green correlates with increased profit as demand for products with sustainable credentials grow and Asian companies get set to move up the value chain. Technology plays a key role in helping companies manage supply chain risk and underpins processes that improve sustainability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2021

The Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG) reported stellar results once again last Wednesday (December 1st). Descartes is a software-as-a-service provider of logistics solutions. And there was no corresponding demand disruption. In fact, there was more demand than ever from the U.S. Ed Ryan, CEO of Descartes.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2025

Now, with demand rising and fewer trucks on the road, shippers are struggling to find capacity at reasonable rates. TL shipping, on the other hand, gives shippers more control over timing and cargo security, since the freight travels directly from origin to destination. A 3PL can be a valuable ally here , too.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

L ogistics providers like Maersk are forced to announce blank sailings due to curtailed demand. Avenues of transport are declining as major cargo airlines, like Cathay Pacific , drastically reduce flights to mainland China and Hong Kong. – Tweet this. How companies are thinking about disruption . – Tweet this.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 25, 2025

Unlike transporting goods across state lines, cross-border shipping demands specialized expertise, robust infrastructure and comprehensive security measures. The regulatory landscape at international borders demands partners who specialize specifically in cross-border logistics. They’re absolute necessities.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 19, 2018

On the surface, blockchain is a relatively new technology, and its use in various applications, like the CargoX Smart Bill of Lading , is even more innovative. Fewer users of the software diminish its ability to reduce fraud, increase trust, speed international shipments, and save money, says APPSeCONNECT.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The Ecosystem Today The logistics ecosystem is being transformed by the rise of connected vehicles equipped with IoT sensors and data-driven technologies. These vehicles collect and transmit real-time data on location, speed, fuel consumption, and cargo conditions, enabling more dynamic decision-making. What Are The Challenges?

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Cathy Roberson

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

For the past few years, the air cargo market has greatly benefited from international e-commerce. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), 80% of e-commerce is transported by air and makes up upwards of 30% of total air cargo volume. Rethinking supply chains is a reader-supported publication.

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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

Our platform can be deployed alongside your current solutions, providing immediate value without disrupting established workflows. billion rate data points monthly to provide the most comprehensive view of the market, helping you identify savings opportunities and make data-driven decisions. Ready to Transform Your Freight Operations?

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Freight Waves

JUNE 4, 2025

Startup Mexican airline Awesome Cargo, which provides dedicated aircraft and flight service to logistics companies and other customers, has taken delivery of its first fully capable freighter aircraft after operating two light-duty freighters since its inception 18 months ago. which is leasing the plane to Awesome Cargo.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Demand for ocean freight was lower than anticipated, and Hanjin Shipping, another top ten ocean liner, was already teetering on the verge of bankruptcy. But shipping remains an open market and regardless of technology or how far in the supply chain Maersk stretches, it still has 4.1 Today, 75 to 80% of cargo arrives on time.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

The Demand for Carbon Accounting The push for sustainability isn’t new, but it has reached a tipping point. Manual systems also fail to provide the long-term insights needed for strategic action. Carbon tracking is changing from a side initiative into a foundational business requirement.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 7, 2025

This article depicts how innovative technology transforms supply chain operations. Modern technological tools like AI and machine learning enable companies to forecast supply chain needs, and IoT sensors allow the tracking of products in real-time, which makes operations faster and cheaper. What’s Changing in Supply Chains?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 12, 2024

Autonomous supply chains are systems that can operate with little to no human intervention, and they use artificial intelligence, robotics, automation, and sensors to optimize the flow of goods. The key technologies that enable autonomous supply chains are artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, sensors, and blockchain.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Jim is the Vice President of Marketing at FRAYT , an on-demand, last mile delivery solution that enables businesses to meet their customers’ same-day expectations, comparable to Amazon’s level of service. Jim Waters and Joe Lynch discuss the key to effective last mile delivery.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2022

Some of the world’s biggest retailers and their partners are once again feeling the sting of “ the bullwhip effect ” – a term of art amongst supply chain professionals that describes how changes in demand at the retail level can reverberate and amplify issues throughout the supply chain. Integration with other key systems.

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IT Supply Chain

JULY 10, 2025

6 UX Trends Shaping the Future of Supply Chain Technology By Claire Lloyd (pictured) Content Writer 144 Views The supply chain industry has experienced significant transformations as technology advances and consumer expectations evolve. The integration of user feedback extends to the testing and rollout phases of supply chain software.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2022

FedEx plans to test autonomous drone cargo delivery with Elroy Air. Air Canada wants more cargo jets 3 months after launching service. But Wing aims to prove it can provide on-demand deliveries in more complex urban settings as well. FedEx also plans to test autonomous drone cargo delivery, partnering with Elroy Air.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 25, 2021

Potential employees want to make sure they work at an environmentally conscious supply chain technology provider. Including CO2 emissions as a key criterion for carrier selection and using logistics technology to reduce or eliminate empty miles are the biggest opportunities to make an immediate difference.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 9, 2025

While up to 40% of sailings across the wider market were blanked during Q2, Maersk maintained network reliability above 90% and avoided any service gaps Our network continues to respond dynamically to shifting demand, with additional capacity deployed as needed to maintain consistency across key trade lanes. Globally, IATA reported a 5.8%

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 23, 2022

I am continuing to work on my latest Transportation Execution and Visibility Systems study, which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2026, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, customer size, and mode. Real-Time Visibility Technology.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 18, 2025

Supply chain software is a game-changing tool that offers immense opportunities for growth and success in the transportation services market. Nevertheless, the supply chain industry faces various challenges that can be effectively addressed through the utilization of high-performing software solutions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The Failure of Existing Demand Planning Solutions. During the pandemic, supply chain leaders turned off their demand planning solutions. The systems–based on shipment and order data–were out of step with the market. Next Steps: Start to model demand based on market data to align the organization on baseline demand.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The simultaneous shocks to demand and supply, and the magnitude of these shocks are not something the world ever experienced. The demand patterns significantly shifted in terms of the product and channel mix. Some companies have taken extreme measures such as chartering private cargo ships to sail around port delays.

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Freightos

JULY 31, 2024

More Resources Home Is AI Hype or a Truly Revolutionary Technology Set to Transform Logistics? (AI Like all innovations, however, developing technology as complex as the human brain requires time and significant investment.Here, too, the journey of AI began as far back as 1956 at a workshop on Dartmouth College’s campus in the U.S

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The unprecedented cargo logjams off the southern California coast wreaking havoc on supply chains show no signs of waning. Despite the epic supply chain problems, some companies have taken big steps to profitably meet consumer demand leading up to and during the busy holiday season.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

Together with GKN Sinter Metals, John Deere is using the Metal Jet technology to produce thermal diverter valves in the fuel system for its small and midsize tractors assembled in Mannheim, Germany. This July, the company is moving forward with a supply chain services platform for retail partners across North America.

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