Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2022

We are seeing it now in terms of truck drivers and warehouse workers, and Walmart is an example of a company that has been trying to get ahead of these shortages by offering higher wages and on-the-job perks. Autonomous cargo ship completes 500-mile voyage. Uber Eats pilots autonomous delivery with Serve Robotics, Motional.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

In logistics and supply chain management, however, transport and warehousing are the most significant sharing processes thanks to a welter of economic benefits for all parties—and the trend is accelerating despite the dampening effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Why Businesses, Large and Small, Think it’s Fair to Share. 2) DHL Spaces.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

This system uses giant warehouses, lots of trucks, and even cool robots to move things quickly. We’ll look at their warehouses, their delivery tricks, and even how they use new technology to make things faster. billion (net profit) Profit by Region/Country: North America is a major market, followed by Europe and Asia.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

STATE OF FREIGHT. · More than a fifth of the distance driven by European cargo trucks in 2021 was “deadhead mileage,” where vehicles traveled empty, often on the return leg of a journey. · The road freight industry has a big problem. The road freight industry has a big problem. And there’s no easy fix in sight.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 17, 2017

In the meantime, here’s this week’s supply chain and logistics news: Amazon Plans Air Cargo Service for Chinese Customers (WSJ – sub. warehouses from Chinese merchants selling on its site—taking on a role it previously left to global freight-transportation companies.” Europe and Japan. Intel Buys Mobileye in $15.3

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Talking Logistics

JULY 8, 2016

It was a relatively quiet week for supply chain and logistics news, with robots and weak freight demand dominating the headlines. Air cargo firms feel the pressure from plunge in freight prices (Reuters). Honeywell To Acquire Intelligrated, A Leader In Supply Chain And Warehouse Automation Technologies.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

That said, implementing Lean concepts would undoubtedly be part of that strategy, for example, - Lean Warehousing : Many firms (both retailers and manufacturers) are now aggressively rolling out Lean in their warehouse operations. Eliminate Before You Automate : Automation is critical to large, efficient warehouse operations.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), air cargo demands grew at double the rate of capacity in 2017. The growth of ecommerce is expected to add continued momentum in the air cargo business worldwide in 2018. In 2017, Europe saw the demise of some airlines at the same time as exports to the United States grew.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

The World Container Index , assessed by Drewy Consultants, is a compilation of eight major shipping routes to and from the United States , Europe and Asia. The index that tracks ocean container movement from Asia to Western Europe increased to 116 days, reportedly a new record. and Warehousing Prices (90.5) this month. ’.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JULY 19, 2020

What freight qualifies for LCL shipping. Only freight that can account for added transport time is a good fit for expedited LCL shipping. Only freight that can account for added transport time is a good fit for expedited LCL shipping. LCL shipping vs. full container load (FCL) or air freight. Reduced costs.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The Wall Street Journal reported this week (Paid subscription or metered view) that ocean container freight rates related to the most active global shipping lanes continue to decline amid what is traditionally considered the peak shipping period leading up to the holiday fulfillment season in the November-December period.

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Multichannel Merchant

JANUARY 3, 2023

Amazon, facing a continued slowdown in its ecommerce business and under pressure to boost flagging sales, is looking to sell excess capacity on its commercial cargo jetliners used to move goods among its network of warehouses here and in Europe, Bloomberg reports. billion, which is $48.6 billion more than in 2019.

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Cathy Roberson

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Photo courtesy of GLS UK-based postal operator, Royal Mail further expands its international operations through its subsidiary, General Logistics Systems (GLS) with the acquisition of Canadian freight operator, Rosenau Transport, announced on Oct 8. How does this all benefit postal operator Royal Mail? International cross-border.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 8, 2019

Providers of real-time freight visibility solutions. Here’s an excerpt from the post I wrote: “The reason real-time freight visibility is a hot topic now is that with today’s technology it’s no longer accepted as a black hole,” said Adelson. “The Simply put, OTIF spells OPPORTUNITY for transportation technology providers.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

This morning, my mailbox was bombarded with the news of tentative agreement of the settlement of the nine-month labor conflict between the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU). Uncategorized cargo global trade inventory ports supply chain visibility' What do you think?

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Click the links below to compare this year's innovations to those from previous years: Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2017 : exoskeletons, autonomous forklifts, flying warehouses, last-mile delivery, and more. Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2016 : robot pickers, bridge-inspecting drones, autonomous freight shuttles, and more.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 14, 2020

and Europe. The empty container supply has also dwindled in regions where China trade has been a catalyst, primarily North America and Europe, this can have a ripple effect if these empty containers do not get repositioned back to China to support the increase demand that is anticipated at the tail end of March into April.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2021

Washington farm exports crimped by cargo-container shortage. And while most people think of over the road trucking first, ocean freight is making waves. The new approach would enable global maritime cargo carriers to reduce greenhouse gases enough to meet the IMO’s 2050 50 percent reduction and zero-carbon emissions goals.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 1, 2015

Latest Versions of SAP® Transportation Management, SAP Extended Warehouse Management and SAP Event Management Now Available. Ports See Costly Delays as Cargo Ships, Volumes Grow (WSJ – sub. Ports See Costly Delays as Cargo Ships, Volumes Grow (WSJ – sub. UPS Freight Adds LNG Tractors. Con-way Inc. billion ($3.53

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2023

US homes 8 retailers keeping Earth Day alive through a commitment to sustainability Ground parcel delivery costs reached a record high in Q1, although pricing discounts from carriers softened the blow, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index. Some UK supermarkets have run out of peppers after a cold snap in Europe led to a shortage.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Labor shortages in transportation and warehousing are quick to make headlines, but job opportunities across the supply chain continue to go unfilled despite promising pay and benefits. And within the sector, the warehousing and storage category has added the most jobs. Now, as demand for renewable energy explodes, the U.S.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

Port truck drivers on West Coast protest costs, working conditions ( Cargo Business News ). Over the past 20 years, the company has built a network of 52 offices with over 1,000 employees throughout Europe. TomTom launches toll reporting to help transport companies manage costs. UPS Sets 2014 Rates. Cass Truckload Linehaul Index.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Thanks to container prices rising as much as 600%, money that could be used for advertising went to freight companies instead. Automotive News Europe ). In response to the Ukraine invasion, Europe’s wholesale gas price surged by 69%. Russia supplies almost 40% of the natural gas supply for Europe. Financial Times).

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

For fast moving products, they use the production facilities in Europe. Zara also works with Air France, KLM Cargo and Emirates Air in order that they can coordinate directly with the airlines to make the outbound shipments to its stores and bring back some raw materials and semi-finished materials with return legs.

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Freight Plus

APRIL 20, 2021

And then even getting it from an ocean terminal to a warehouse is taking time. These premiums, congestion issues, elevated cargo rolls, and overall delays are not going anywhere anytime soon. For shipments going to Europe (as well as the US), companies will need to buffer freight budgets and transit times.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Belgium has 41 airports, 26 of which have paved runways and six of which can handle large cargo aircraft. The seven registered air freight carriers in Belgium carried 1.4 Coupled with its prime location and healthy multimodal freight system, Belgium has the ability to move goods quickly around Europe and the rest of the world.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

What is a warehouse? And what is a warehouse management system? percent from last year, which includes contributions from the company’s acquisition of Phoenix International Freight Services in October 2012. NAFTA Trade in August 2013 than in August 2012. Global Supply Chains Open Door to Fraud ( CFO.com ).

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The reports underscore how private air fleets of express delivery companies are coping with a yearlong downturn in parcel volumes amid a broader freight recession that is also hurting airlines that carry general cargo. ASL Airlines Ireland operates nine 737-800s in Europe under the Amazon livery. or UPS Inc.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

warehouses. ” Freight rates on the main ocean trade routes are sinking during what is typically the industry’s peak season after cargo owners shipped holiday goods early and inflation dented consumer demand. A container shipped from Asia to Europe costs $9,000, 42% less than at the start of the year.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 3, 2020

For example, you might be surprised how beneficial rail service between Europe and Asia can be for your business today. . As reported by OSW studies , China determined that rail service between western China, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Europe would best serve the unique needs of these manufacturers. Investment in rail infrastructure.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2022

Cargo losses escalate as thieves target cars, electronics. The Port of Oakland reported cargo in April dropped 7 percent compared to the same period a year ago due to factory and port shutdowns in China. With the reduction in cargo coming out of Shanghai, some carriers aren’t able to fully load a vessel. s CargoNet.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

A growing global warehouse capacity crunch. But, right now, after five months of armed conflict in Ukraine, economies worldwide, especially those in Europe, are beginning to feel the effects. The grain blockaded in Ukraine. Fruit and vegetable shortages in Australia. Lenovo’s innovative sustainability work with Maersk.

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Freightos

JULY 23, 2015

And it’s about to get hit by a freight train of innovation. How much do we love freight innovation? Enough to go through every single article published in the top tech blogs – Techcrunch, Verge, Mashable and Recode – since 2007 to count how often articles about logistics startups, freight or cargo were published.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 11, 2018

Freight Operators Dismiss Threat of Digital Startups (WSJ – sub. Robinson Launches Rail Service, Connecting China and Europe. Robinson launching a trans-Eurasian rail freight service between China and Europe. Full block train, single or multiple containers, LCL shipments and oversized cargo are available options.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2022

While many retailers are discounting, canceling orders, and otherwise scrambling to get rid of a glut of goods filling their stores and warehouses, some are embracing their higher inventory levels. and BNSF Railway have issued more embargoes—restrictions placed on the amount of cargo that can be transported—than in previous years.

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 20, 2023

However, many of these retailers had to resort to mark-downs, at the expense of revenue, to move out most, if not all, inventories that filled up warehouses and arrived at inopportune times due to transportation delays throughout 2022. Indeed, many retailers noted success in drawing down inventories during the holiday season.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2017

The service most frequently outsourced to a 3PL is transportation management (24%), followed by warehouse management (19%). CEVA Logistics provides both freight management and contract logistics services for a range of customers across all sectors. CEVA Logistics (The Americas). Media Type. Media Caption. CEVA Logistics (The Americas).

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