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Flexibility in the Face of Uncertainty

Freightos

However, interestingly enough, in today’s global freight environment, shipping from China to Los Angeles by ocean freight and following that up with air cargo shipments to Europe may actually be a more viable route. In other words, ocean cargo costs would cost about $0.21/kilogram kilogram to Europe. Total blended cost?

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Countdown to Black Friday: Are You an Easy Target for Cargo Theft?

Talking Logistics

As shoppers count down the days until they can score deals on the hottest products, cargo thieves are counting on cashing in on opportunities to swipe unattended trailers and shipments. 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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Peak Shipping Season Update: What’s Driving Change in the Industry?

GlobalTranz

Port backlogs and cargo limitations are undermining efficiency while warehouse and storage space remain challenging. Download the Report: 2021 Peak Shipping Season Survey. Download the Report: 2021 Peak Shipping Season Report. Download Report. Fuel costs are rising, and the infrastructure bill has finally passed.

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The Importance of Transportation Visibility

Logistics Viewpoints

The carriers in turn are tracking the ELD devices on their trucks or by a downloadable app that the driver puts on his smart phone. For ocean cargo, however, if a shipment gets bumped to the next ship, it can add up to 15 days to the transit time. Real-time visibility tools are often thought of as an over-the-road technology.

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Dubai Halts Air-Cargo Imports Amid Supply-Chain Snags – The Wall Street Journal.

Operations and Supply Chain Management

Dubai Halts Air-Cargo Imports Amid Supply-Chain Snags. Download the Wall Street Journal app here: WSJ. I thought you would be interested in the following story from The Wall Street Journal. – Bob.

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Navigating Uncharted Waters: SMB Importers, 2024 and Red Sea Crisis Lessons

Freightos

Exploring alternative shipping routes and modalities, including air cargo, is crucial despite the higher costs. Download the free report The post Navigating Uncharted Waters: SMB Importers, 2024 and Red Sea Crisis Lessons appeared first on Freightos.

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Real-Time Visibility: The Customer Has Spoken

Logistics Viewpoints

The carriers in turn are tracking the ELD devices on their trucks or by a downloadable app that the driver puts on his smart phone. Air cargo visibility is also becoming a more important aspect of overall transportation visibility. The result is air cargo has rebounded to levels that are on par with the pre-Covid economy.