Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 23, 2021

The emergence of COVID-19 changed many things in the world of business, and transporting cargo is no exception. Since the entire pandemic exploded in 2020, air cargo charters expanded from serving niche markets to playing the role of an unsung hero in aid and relief. Top 5 Benefits of Air Cargo Charters. Reliability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2024

Emergency vehicles, for example, would be exempt, and the California Highway Patrol could authorize the system’s disabling in certain other cases. Global shipping prices are continuing to rise as Houthi rebels keep up attacks on cargo vessels in and around the Red Sea. delaying shipments and raising transportation costs. -led

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 25, 2021

A Chinese worker looks on as a cargo ship is loaded at a port in Qingdao, eastern China’s Shandong province. Ikea’s Singapore operations called it a “global transport crisis” and estimates 850 of its 8,500 products are affected by shipment delays.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2021

Ocean ETAs, for example, are much different because the macro-factors are a lot different than over the road. For ocean cargo, however, if a shipment gets bumped to the next ship, it can add up to 15 days to the transit time. Air cargo visibility is also becoming a more important aspect of overall transportation visibility.

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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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SCM Research

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

The report contains short articles on very interesting topics including Brexit, predictive analytics, striking staff, supply chain tech investments, just-in-time vs. just-in-case, chip crisis, robotics, food waste, air cargo, and sustainable commerce. It is not the first time that I am writing about Raconteur’s reports here.

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Freightos

JANUARY 29, 2020

Market-optimized pricing and capacity will finally become the standard in air cargo – if the industry is able to follow the lead of other industries, including passenger air travel, that have leveraged digitization to reach this goal. Passenger air travel is another good example. . Air cargo is a different story.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 5, 2020

With the main focus on maximizing time and cost efficiencies, cargo risk management is often skipped over despite being a critical step in protecting your company. . The risk of delays and lost cargo are real. What risk does your cargo face? Cargo insurance helps avoid additional vulnerability that you can’t afford.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

A notable example of greenwashing is when McDonald’s introduced paper straws to reduce plastic pollution. Cargo volumes at the Port of Los Angeles rose 3 percent year-over-year to 828,016 TEUs in August, marking the first increase in 13 months, port officials said.

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Freightos

JUNE 15, 2021

A third of all cargo is carried in passenger planes. So to meet capacity, airlines started to convert passenger planes into cargo planes at scale. In the last quarter of 2020, it became clear cargo rates weren’t coming down anytime soon. And it’s not just ocean freight. Credit: Lufthansa ). Enter, a global container shortage.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2022

For example, the rapid increase in the price of oil to over $100 a barrel for WTI is sure to result in additional inflation in our current inflationary environment. For example, Volkswagen is halting production at two electric vehicle plants in Germany as a result of interruptions of components sourced from Ukraine.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

We can see this most clearly with the example of airline emissions. It allows for better tracking of cargo and people in airports, enhanced security, and enhanced safety – just to name a few. That said, with our increased productivity there is also an increased volume of services being carried out.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 23, 2022

Ocean ETAs, for example, are much different because the macro-factors are a lot different than over the road. 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. Real-Time Visibility Data.

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Roambee

APRIL 30, 2020

The following are real industry examples of why they are looking at visibility as the “air ticket” itself and not just as “insurance;” a switch from “nice-to-have” to “must-have.” However, COVID-19 is changing the way companies are looking at investment into visibility. Here’s how it used to be!

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

For example, some of our warehouses around the world produce more energy than they consume, using solar panels, wind power, LED technology and efficient equipment. We regularly assess our environmental footprint to look for areas to contribute to environmental sustainability in our communities. Photo Credit: United Airlines.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

For example, the rise of RaaS ( Robots as a Service ) within the warehouse means that 3rd party devices (robots) are integrated into your environment and actively streaming your data while actually owned and maintained by an outside party. It ended up costing TFI about $6 million in quarterly operating revenue.

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Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

For example, the Freightos Baltic Index indicates a 69% increase to North America’s East Coast and a staggering 226% to Northern Europe since the crisis began. Exploring alternative shipping routes and modalities, including air cargo, is crucial despite the higher costs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 6, 2021

A storm, for example, could slow the vessel down and increase transit time from one port to another. Cargo transfer requirements. Once in port, each stage can be monitored, from pilot onboarding and cargo transfer to disembarkation. Weather conditions. Maritime traffic. Tidal conditions. Other planned vessel movements.

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Global Trade Management

MAY 5, 2015

I am talking about real time information that is coming directly from the cargo, for instance a sea freight container. One platform, one dashboard Based in the heart of Switzerland arviem is about to be a melting pot for global cargo monitoring. And why do we face 30% of the world’s cargo shipments either delayed, damaged or stolen?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

It appears that operational and procurement risks for beneficial cargo owners or shippers, in the short term, are minimal. For example, many shippers have now resorted to seeking fixed rates on a long-term basis even in this deflationary market. One change behavior that many have grown into is the abhorrent view of ambiguity.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Typically, 45% to 50% of cargo is carried in belly holds of aircraft. For example, in 2020, over $SGD 1 million was spent in developing our employees through training. Singapore’s Status a Global Hub. From its peak, 97% flight capacity was reduced from Singapore Airlines.

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Global Trade Management

JANUARY 14, 2015

One of the main problems our clients from all different industries encounter in terms of damage of cargo in transit is the moisture and condensation – especially on those shipments with long transit time. If the outside temperature however in this example falls below 9 °C, condensation will happen and affect the cargo quality.

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Resilinc

AUGUST 30, 2023

Weight limits have also been adjusted, forcing some ships to unload and transport cargo to the other side of the canal via train—increasing transportation costs. Other waterways have also been impacted by climate change The Panama Canal is just the latest example of how climate change can impact logistics in waterways.

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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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QAD

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The Battle for Air Cargo Capacity. The federal government of the United States, for example, has developed plans for distributing the vaccine but has left distribution logistics up to the states, including receiving, storing and administering a vaccine that requires ultracold refrigeration. in 2020 and another 1.3

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NC State SCRC

JUNE 22, 2023

CKYHE Alliance partner, Evergreen Line , for example, is activating a “contingency plan.” According to spokesmen, no Evergreen Line cargo will be loaded on the vessels operated by Hanjin and Hanjin cargo will not be allowed to load on the vessels operated by Evergreen Line.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 23, 2022

For example, current congestion at China ports is based on COVID restrictions on cross-province trucking stoppages and port labor COVID lock downs in China that have prevented workers from off-loading and on-boarding shipping containers. Ocean ETAs are focused on when a ship gets into port and begins to unload its cargo.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 17, 2021

Supply chain disruptions that consist of port and terminal congestion, shipping delays due to high cargo volumes, lack of labor due to Covid-19 and limited space have caused a myriad of challenges for shippers. Lower levels of passenger air travel over the past year have created congestion at air cargo terminals worldwide.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 12, 2014

The problem is also evident, for example, in the trucking industry. One of the fastest growing forms of cargo theft is deceptive pick-ups (aka fictitious pick-ups). And of the 1,192 cargo theft incidents reported to CargoNet in 2012, 73 were described as fictitious pick-ups, a 25 percent increase over 2011.

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Abivin

JANUARY 10, 2023

Typical autonomous vehicles such as drones or subway trains can carry cargo in other depths and reduce the amount of cargo circulation on the ground. Some examples of transportation trends for last-mile delivery include: the use of electric and autonomous vehicles for deliveries. Data on fuel. Geographical information.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

For example, pharmaceutical companies may have to ship refrigerated products from one facility to another at various points in the supply chain. Refrigerated transport may also cost lower than standard shipping methods (depending on your cargo). It’s Helping The Pharmaceutical Industry Thrive.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 15, 2021

For example, while it may not be feasible to transport 100% of your freight via air, air freight continues to be the fastest way to replenish inventory, so prioritizing specific freight can help keep cargo moving. It’s important to consider all areas to keep your cargo moving. In fact, C.H. Utilize data and technology.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

That is a huge success story for the air cargo industry and as promised it has brought significant efficiencies. For example, some carriers shared with us their APIs for contract rates, others for spot rates, some for rates but not ebooking, others share APIs via third parties who charge an exorbitant price for accessing the API.

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Global Trade Management

MARCH 27, 2015

The car manufacturing process is an often-used example. arviem cargo monitoring Control Tower digital supply chain Industry 4.0 At the same time the “Chain Control Tower” will break up the silo-view and establish the digital supply chain with diagnostic and even predictive analytics. intelligent supply chain'

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 26, 2021

There are many examples of fleet cards that offer good value, but it’s important to compare programs to find the one that offers the greatest benefit. Route consolidation would be a good example of what businesses should utilize. In both examples, asset tracking could be key in determining amounts of savings.

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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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American Global Logistics

AUGUST 1, 2023

It's important to note that while there has been a general trend of a shift in transporting cargo from the west coast to the east coast. Bloomberg reported West Coast ports could lose up to 10% of ocean cargo to the East Coast. examples include vessel construction, crew training, and environmental protection.

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