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FedEx’s Network 2.0, UPS Extends Pilot Contracts, Amazon Slows Warehouse Expansion & More

Intelligent Audit

Amazon Slows Down Warehouse Expansion Plans. slowed e-commerce growth has revealed that Amazon needs to grow into its current warehouse distribution network before launching. CAGR during the forecast period (2022–2030). As passenger planes pull off record-level flights, air cargo is quieting down.

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Report That Global Ocean Container Rates on the Decline

Supply Chain Matters

The sub-text of this report is that much of the cargo that has been planned for either back-to-school, fall, and holiday related fulfillment is either in-transit or mostly already arrived at warehouses. The report’s cited data from the Freightos Baltic Index indicates that shipment of a 40-foot container from China to the U.S.

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Ship Smarter: How to Avoid Bottlenecks in Your Global Operations

ThroughPut

You can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. Once cargo has shipped, there are no “backsies.” This is why supply chain managers are always stressing over demand forecasts — something that tops the list of most critical inventory management practices. Ship Smarter: How to Avoid Bottlenecks in Your Global Operations.

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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

ToolsGroup

Overcome supply chain challenges – and maximize margins in the face of inflation – with retail planning software and demand forecasting tools. Natural gas prices in Europe and curbs on exports from Russia and China are expected to keep fertilizer in high demand through 2023, which will lower crop yields. Consultancy UK). Nikkei Asia ).

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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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Supply chains remain wonky… and will continue that way for awhile (Jason Miller blog part 4)

NC State SCRC

On top of the sanctions being announced by the Biden administration today on Russia, there are a lot of other crazy things going on in the logistics and supply chain sector, that are really driving the markets nuts… and people as well! Inventory is piling up in warehouses. What is the forecast for 2022?

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The Belt and Road Initiative: Rail Service between Europe and Asia

CH Robinson Transportfolio

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. Efficient forecasting and planning can help you determine if rail service is the best way to cover market changes and avoid disruptions. Cargo insurance.

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