Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2016

With Black Friday on the horizon, consumer goods of all kinds are making their way from manufacturers to distribution centers and retail locations across the country. The industry experiences more cargo theft incidents when there is a higher volume of consumer goods moving through the supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2024

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. Walmart Canada is piloting an automated receiving solution.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Automation, cargo tracking, robotics, and remote fleet management are all examples of how IoT can be used to harness organizational data and gain insights into key processes. DB Schenker is leveraging sensor data from cargo in transit to monitor and control high-value shipments or sensitive shipments, such as with cold chain logistics.

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Roambee

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Distributing the COVID-19 vaccine will be unlike previous vaccine distribution efforts due to its scale and urgency. The Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine will leverage new distribution approaches, so monitoring its physical integrity through the supply chain from manufacturing to point of use will also require fresh thinking.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 9, 2023

The Dutch province of North Brabant recently decided to temporarily suspend the construction of new large-scale distribution centres in most of its locations, and dozens of counties have imposed similar moratoriums in the USA. All those stationary goods take up space: in distribution centres, parking areas, container yards and silos.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2021

For ocean cargo, however, if a shipment gets bumped to the next ship, it can add up to 15 days to the transit time. For ocean cargo, there are multiple sources feeding into ETAs, including the initial Captains ETA as well as ASI data from ship transponders. It is a lot harder for many companies to find capacity on boats.

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 20, 2016

11 th annual Cold Chain Distribution Conference and Exhibition. Following the fruitful discussions in 2015, SMi’s annual Cold Chain Distribution conference will bring back lively debates and industry updates to London, offering the best platform for delegates to stay ahead of this lucrative market! Date: 12-13 December 2016.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2024

The port handles about 11 million tons of cargo per year, including automobiles, containers, coal, and farm products. A flexible supply chain has versatile and modular capabilities, such as design, production, distribution, and service, that enable it to adapt to changing customer needs, market conditions, or environmental factors.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The pandemic halted many supply chains last year, closing factories and stores, and limiting manufacturing and distribution operations. With the lack of drivers and trucks picking up cargo, this is also causing U.S. Companies must be able to operate adaptive distribution networks that easily respond to changing order conditions.

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Freightos

AUGUST 29, 2019

In their words: “freight made personal” waves proudly on Air France KLM Martinair Cargo ’s banner. “We Today’s air cargo customers want a quick and fully-digitized sales experience with extensive, agile self-service options”, United Cargo ’s President upon signing up with WebCargo. Here’s what drove this change.

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Kanban Logistics

APRIL 17, 2024

Increased Traffic: With Baltimore out of commission, some cargo ships are being diverted to other ports, including Norfolk and Wilmington. Scheduling Changes: Ports like Norfolk are adjusting their operations to handle the additional cargo. We also can perform foreign trade zone (FTZ) services for your imported products.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Avenues of transport are declining as major cargo airlines, like Cathay Pacific , drastically reduce flights to mainland China and Hong Kong. The study include d firms in the retail, manufacturing and distribution verticals. L ogistics providers like Maersk are forced to announce blank sailings due to curtailed demand.

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QAD

DECEMBER 17, 2020

However, there are still numerous obstacles yet to be overcome including the distribution and containment of the vaccine at sub-zero temperatures. The Battle for Air Cargo Capacity. The air cargo sector is facing this challenge as it battles another one: lack of capacity. When it’s vaccine season, other cargo gets bumped.”

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NFI Industries

JULY 12, 2016

The Transported Asset Protection Association’s (TAPA) reported a five-year high in cargo incidents in 2015 with a large percentage of growth in freight thefts year over year 1. The average value per cargo theft incident, occurrences when merchandise is stolen while being stored or transported, was about $187,490 in 2015 2.

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3PL Insights

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

In this article, we will explain the shipping process, identify the different types of cargo, and show the benefits of ocean freight shipping. With ports located across the globe, these cargo ships make international trade much easier. Types of Cargo. What is Ocean Freight? Benefits of Ocean Freight. Current Economic State.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2022

However, I did see reports on the destruction of Ukraine’s Antonov An-225, the world’s largest cargo aircraft. Payments systems, electricity distribution, communications, and other systems are all vulnerable to cyber attacks to some extent. I was unaware of Ukraine’s prominent air transport presence.

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ModusLink Corporation

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Logistic, fulfilment order for distribution. Loader, cargo truck, forklift with driver, worker with cart, boxes on rack. With strategically located distribution centers and a network of transportation partners, 3PLs enable businesses to reach customers across the globe more efficiently and cost-effectively.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 2, 2023

E-commerce service provider Shopify, apparel retailer American Eagle Outfitters and meal-kit delivery company Blue Apron are among the companies that set expansive strategies in hopes of gaining greater scale, with some looking to establish distribution channels to compete with the sprawling logistics network of Amazon.com.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 6, 2020

Often, services begin with a container or cargo moved by truck to a ship, then back to a truck to finish the process. When cargo is moved via the ocean rather than just by a truck, it significantly cuts transportation, gas, and routine service costs. Most companies switching to modernized services do it to save money.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

It allows businesses to distribute their products at the right temperature as they make their way through the world’s supply chain. Refrigerated transport allows you to reduce time-to-market for your new products as you can distribute them as soon as you produce them. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Port backlogs and cargo limitations are undermining efficiency while warehouse and storage space remain challenging. Prioritize freight by gaining insight into inventory needs, distribution network, and consolidation opportunities. Fuel costs are rising, and the infrastructure bill has finally passed.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 21, 2021

Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGVs) Although not yet widely adopted, AGVs, as potential substitutes for forklifts, promise to revolutionize the way cargo is transported inside and outside the warehouse. According to Mordor Intelligence, the global automated guided vehicle market was worth USD $2.41 billion by 2026.

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Supply Chain Digest

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Demand High for Air Cargo Drones. Container Carrier Maersk Line Acquiring more US Distribution Centers Wolesale Inflation in January Surges to Near Record Level. Some Modest Good News on Global Warming Front.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 16, 2022

Along with the distribution of LPG, kerosene oil, propane gas, and oleochemicals, the company also provides storage solutions for chemical substances. The company is the choice of businesses that want hassle-free EXIM Cargo services. provides, it provides solutions for air, road, and rail cargo, and block booking. Gati Limited.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 28, 2023

Just 14 years later, the first air cargo flight took place in 1910. He writes, “If you are a part of a very large, multinational corporation, there is great likelihood that there is a logistics department, a distribution center, a freight management function, a warehouse team, an inventory management organization, and a planning team.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Transportation services include : Small Package, Air Cargo, Ocean, Less Than Truckload, Truckload, Fleet Acquisition, Equipment / Drivers, Dedicated Contract Carriage, Intermodal, Final Mile, Rail. There are 5 different categories of 3PL services: Logistics, Transportation, Warehousing, Special Services, and Technology.

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Global Trade Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Global Cargo Monitoring / Cargo Tracking. Trying to manage a global supply chain without knowing exactly where cargo is located, its condition, who has custody of it, or when events occur, is experiencing the supply chain – not managing it. arviem real-time cargo monitoring. Email: reidy@arviem.com. arviem website.

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Supply Chain Movement

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Shipping Managers, Procurement Directors, Distribution Managers, Traffic Managers, Logistics Directors, SCM Directors, Sourcing Managers, Transport Managers and Supply Chain Directors from: Major High Street and Online Retailers. But essentially, it increases your bottom line. Who attends? Agents/Distributors. Niche Retailers.

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QAD

JULY 16, 2020

India has 253 airports with paved runways and most are able to support cargo traffic. India has 1,731 vessels in its merchant marine, including bulk carriers, container ships, general cargo ships and oil tankers. India’s roadways put it at number 3 worldwide for its extensive ground transportation system. as of 2017.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

With global cargo lanes clogged, businesses are turning to new ways to deliver goods. Mississippi River cargo traffic near Luling, La. February 17, 2022, 12:01 AM EST. The former wartime airbase handled a record 1,655 international cargo arrivals in 2021, a 73% jump from 2019, and overall tonnage rose 18%. Businessweek.

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Cathy Roberson

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

retail, wholesale, and distribution and consumer products leader in a statement. Catch my twice-a-week column on air cargo, freight forwarding, the express markets, and the occasional podcast on Air Cargo Next. Most will do the bulk of their shopping in early November, while some will hold out for Black Friday sales.

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Stord

APRIL 7, 2019

True Value is investing $150 million in upgrades to its supply chain that will cover a new distribution center in Pennsylvania, ordering software, and more. The company is transitioning to a new hub-and-spoke model for distribution that sorts and stores product around its network based on how quickly shipments need to reach stores.

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20Cube Logistics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

For one, using a company that specialises in logistics means you can leverage its network of warehouses and transportation modes to scale your distribution globally. After you place an order with a vendor, you use the estimated delivery dates to forecast your next order, logistics, and distribution. Supply Chain Forecasting.

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Roambee

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

The exponentially growing complexity of the pharmaceutical supply chain has forced us to rethink the way we manage it and puts light on the complex process that it has become over the recent years, calling for a structural revamping and fundamental transformation to put things into perspective.

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ShipBob

JULY 28, 2023

No one would really know what was on any cargo ship until they opened each individual package. This would severely slow down the shipping and distribution process, increase the risk of damage or loss, and compromise the stability of an entire supply chain.

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20Cube Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2021

A wide variety of cargo is moved both domestically and internationally by air. Different types of cargo have specific requirements for safe storage, transport, and handling. A unit load device (ULD) is a metal cargo container designed for transporting perishable goods via air. Supervision during loading and unloading cargo.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 31, 2022

Meanwhile, Dick's Sporting Goods executives noted on its May 25th earnings call that its stores enabled over 90% of total sales and provided over 800 forward points of distribution for omnichannel fulfillment through the ship from store, in-store pickup, or curbside. I wear a number of hats these days.

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