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Report That Global Ocean Container Rates on the Decline

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters once again highlights some positive news for global supply chain management teams, specifically transportation and logistics related teams. As supply chain logistics and transportation teams are keenly aware, rates peaked to more than $20,000 per container for both routes at this time last year.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 13 – 19)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now to this week’s logistics news. Pandemic has ‘forever altered’ need for logistics space. Washington farm exports crimped by cargo-container shortage. Global transportation is at the forefront of sustainability efforts. That forecast only includes the US and Europe. HelloFresh boxes sustainability.

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Snapshot of 2023 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains- Part Four

Supply Chain Matters

In this update, we focus on our fifth prediction which is focused on global transportation and logistics services sectors. 2023 Prediction Five: Global Wide Transportation, Logistics and Brokerage Services Sectors Will Face a Challenging Year With Significant Consequences. Prediction Background.

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Use Air Freight to Meet Consumer Demands as Supply Chains Accelerate

CH Robinson Transportfolio

For years, many organizations honed their replenishment activities, developed forecasts, and tracked SKUs. That’s where air freight and third party logistics providers (3PLs)—like C.H. Air cargo can become essential for many supply chains rather than too expensive. Robinson—come in. The state of today’s air freight market.

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Use Air Freight to Meet Consumer Demands as Supply Chains Accelerate

CH Robinson Transportfolio

For years, many organizations honed their replenishment activities, developed forecasts, and tracked SKUs. That’s where air freight and third party logistics providers (3PLs)—like C.H. Air cargo can become essential for many supply chains rather than too expensive. Robinson—come in. The state of today’s air freight market.

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Outlook on U.S. Exports: Forecasting the “Perfect Storm” or Something Else?

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Exports – Forecasting the “perfect storm” or something else? Daily indicators point to an export forecast that is much less than stormy, but the big picture suggests otherwise. export commodity base is a diverse mix of goods and is well balanced across many commodity segments and cargo values. Outlook on U.S. Transportfolio.

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How Does the Chinese New Year Impact Rate Volatility?

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Because the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) didn’t reach an agreement until February 2015, most of the beneficial cargo owners (BCOs) had moved their volumes ahead of the peak season in order to avoid possible delays at the port.