Logistics Bureau

JUNE 15, 2020

Now the entire freight transportation industry, across air, ocean, road, and rail sectors, is awash with disrupted expectations and has retreated into survival mode. Let’s take a look then, at each sector in turn, starting with air freight. Air Freight Transportation Trends 2020. The Freight Rate Roller Coaster.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

More Resources Home November 15, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. America weekly prices climbed 1% to $1.84/kg.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

It was recently reported that one of the world’s biggest container logistics companies, Maersk, will only handle cargo from direct shippers, cutting out freight forwarders. 1 carrier stopping its dealings with even a portion of the world’s freight forwarders? The third new reality: Consolidation is inevitable.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

According to a recent report, the company canceled, closed, or delayed 99 fulfillment facilities, impacting nearly 32.3 This July, the company is moving forward with a supply chain services platform for retail partners across North America. million square feet of active or planned ground-level space in 30 states.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 13, 2022

The advent of containerization heralded a revolution in cargo handling techniques, the ramifications of which are still influencing maritime trade all over the world today. Source: project44 Monthly report. Sea-Intelligence’s Global Liner Performance (GLP) report, continues to slowly creep upwards, increasing to 35.9%

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 10, 2022

For example, carriers plan to reduce the capacity for the Asia-to-North America West Coast trade lanes by as much as 29% in the weeks following China’s Golden week in early October. As freight rates continue to fall, shippers will likely continue to leverage blank sailings to balance operational costs against volatile fuel prices.

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Turvo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Containers from Asia were shipped to North America, but due to COVID-19 restrictions, almost nothing moved in the opposite direction. Exporters argue that the sharp increase in freight rates caused the closure of many factories that operate on low margins, like in the garment industry. Fewer ships in operation .

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 31, 2023

However, what to do with returns continues to be a concern for many retailers, particularly as more and more embrace sustainability practices and, thus, are incorporating returns into annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reports. ” Next week, the Q1 Parcel & Last Mile Market and Outlook report is out.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Planes, Cranes, and Barges: How America Is Adapting to Supply Chain Chaos. With global cargo lanes clogged, businesses are turning to new ways to deliver goods. Mississippi River cargo traffic near Luling, La. And 25 miles north, Intel Corp. We had a good cargo business before the pandemic. Businessweek.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 17, 2015

The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) new requirements go into effect on July 1, 2016, stating that all packed containers must have verified gross mass weights reported to the carrier and terminal before loading. Shippers, beneficial cargo owners or non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOCCs) are responsible for verifying weights.

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TMC

AUGUST 31, 2017

As suspected, the storm is also having a significant impact on supply chains across North America. Texas DOT is reporting road closures nearing Austin and San Antonio. With the weather moving to the east, the Louisiana DOT is also reporting road closures near Lake Charles and the surrounding areas.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2016

Amazon reported its Q4 2015 results yesterday, and although it reported record profits for the quarter ($482 million), the company’s shares tumbled in after-hours trading because overall results fell short of analyst expectations. Shipping costs are always an item of interest, and as the Wall Street Journal reported : .

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 2, 2020

The huge build-up of containers at China’s docks has created a major ocean freight imbalance, with a shortage of cargo in US and European ports and a shortfall in boxes needed by Western exporters to ship products to other parts of the world. Ocean Freight. Air Freight. Ocean Freight. Measuring the Imbalances*.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

TomTom launches toll reporting to help transport companies manage costs. Port truck drivers on West Coast protest costs, working conditions ( Cargo Business News ). This follows the company’s acquisition of 3PD this past July, another provider of heavy goods, last-mile logistics in North America. UPS Sets 2014 Rates.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 9, 2023

As FreightWaves reports, “UPS has informed its managers not to schedule any paid time off during July and August in case parcels are required to be moved.”. These changes, accompanied by rate changes affecting FedEx Freight, fuel surcharges, and FedEx OneRate, come amid increased competition in the parcel logistics sector. “

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

per 40-foot container reported at the end of February. Part of this decrease may be attributed to temporary declining freight volumes as regions in Asia continue to deal with COVID-19 related suspensions of production, shipping or transport operations. The value of this index as of the end of March was $8152.09 per 40-foot container.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2017

Uber Freight Just Launched and Trucking Will Never Be the Same (Inverse). October 2016 North American Freight Numbers. Amazon is secretly building an ‘Uber for trucking’ app, setting its sights on a massive $800 billion market (Business Insider). Amazon’s robot army grows by 50 percent (The Seattle Times).

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Daimler Trucks North America launches 3D printed parts program (Commercial Carrier Journal). freight trains in federal crosshairs after crashes: GAO (Reuters). As reported by the Wall Street Journal : United Parcel Service Inc. UPS Acquires Sandler & Travis Trade Advisory Services. Growing length of U.S.

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TMC

AUGUST 31, 2017

As suspected, the storm is also having a significant impact on supply chains across North America. Texas DOT is reporting road closures nearing Austin and San Antonio. With the weather moving to the east, the Louisiana DOT is also reporting road closures near Lake Charles and the surrounding areas.

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TMC

AUGUST 31, 2017

As suspected, the storm is also having a significant impact on supply chains across North America. Texas DOT is reporting road closures nearing Austin and San Antonio. With the weather moving to the east, the Louisiana DOT is also reporting road closures near Lake Charles and the surrounding areas.

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Freight Plus

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

August 2021 - Transportation Market Report. Quotes from an overseas contact for Asia-US cargo: Ocean freight premium charges are now being reflected in the indexes provided here. • Even with capacity in the Asia-North America trade lane increasing by 13.9% Ocean Updates.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2014

October 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Pentant provides its shipper and logistics service provider customers with a reliable and secure connection to both CHIEF (the central UK Revenue & Customs system) and ICS (the European Union Import Control System) to streamline declaration, cargo security and clearance processes.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

billion (net profit) Profit by Region/Country: North America is a major market, followed by Europe and Asia. Sales by Region/Country: North America is likely the biggest contributor (395.64 Perishable goods like fresh food may utilize air freight for faster delivery to distant locations.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Robinson Reports Third Quarter Results. Robinson reported total net revenues of $463.3 percent from last year, which includes contributions from the company’s acquisition of Phoenix International Freight Services in October 2012. XPO Logistics continued its rapid growth, reporting a 173.3

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Amazon experienced “critical fire or arc flash events” at six sites in North America with solar installations, representing about 12.7 By the end of August, more than 350,000 doses of Jynneos had been administered in 30 jurisdictions that are reporting data on the shots to the U.S. As of Sept.

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Supply Chain Network

OCTOBER 3, 2011

The report reveals that the majority of shippers worldwide are increasing their use of 3PL services, with 64 percent of respondents reporting a rise. At the same time, the report indicates an average of 42 percent of total logistics expenditures being spent on outsourcing, the same as last year’s study. management positions.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 8, 2013

Descartes Reports Fiscal 2013 Fourth Quarter and Annual Financial Results. America’s truckmakers run into soft patch ( Financial Times ). Signs of Stabilization as Air Cargo Grows in January ( IATA ). Meanwhile, according to a Wall Street Journal report, BNSF is testing locomotives powered by natural gas.

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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. Following the outbreak of Covid-19, 93% of senior supply-chain executives reported their intent to make their supply chains more flexible, agile, and resilient. Covid-19’s Impact on the Supply Chain Crisis.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Research from APQC’s Open Standards Benchmarking in procurement shows that organizations without formal SRM programs report 121 percent longer supplier lead times. In-bound freight delivery efficiency can be optimised by consolidating in-distribution hubs and reducing stock levels at country level.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

In that spirit, we’ve combed the MH&L archives for the most innovative supply chain developments of the past year, as reported in our print magazine, on our website, in our e-newsletters, or our various social media channels. Content Summary: Trucks Platoon Across North Carolina Turnpike. Media Image. transactionID. Media Image.

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Freightera

JANUARY 31, 2017

Please share this infographic on you site by copying and pasting the code below: Source: The Green Future of Freight – An infographic by the team at Freightera. FREIGHT SHIPPING EMISSIONS TODAY. Heavy-duty trucks account for the dominant share of all logistics-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissons: Road freight: 57%.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2022

FedEx plans to test autonomous drone cargo delivery with Elroy Air. Air Canada wants more cargo jets 3 months after launching service. FedEx also plans to test autonomous drone cargo delivery, partnering with Elroy Air. Israel Aircraft Industries is remodeling older Air Canada passenger jets to carry heavy freight.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JUNE 14, 2018

The 2018 Manufacturing and Logistics Report Card , conducted by Conexus Indiana for the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research, rates U.S. Illinois is the only state that has all seven Class I freight railroads. It is the 3rd largest in total freight railroads. The state received an A. Media Type.

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Tailwind

APRIL 4, 2017

At Tailwind, our mission is to be the WIND at the back of your freight business. MacroPoint provides shippers, carriers and brokers with real-time freight visibility; allowing them to track the status of freight being moved by their own drivers or third-party carriers without the need for proprietary hardware. MacroPoint.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 14, 2022

Freightos Limited , a global freight booking and payment platform, and Gesher I Acquisition Corp., Freightos Limited , a global freight booking and payment platform, and Gesher I Acquisition Corp., No financial details were disclosed regarding his acquisition. Freightos Merges With Gesher I SPAC.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 26, 2023

This contract is characterized as the single largest private-sector collective bargaining agreement in North America. That compares to a reported starting rate of $15.50 All existing delivery vehicles will be equipped with two fans and air induction vents in cargo compartments. more per hour in 2023, and $7.50

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 17, 2021

. “Since the start of the epidemic, the shipping sector has effectively acted to maintain the integrity of the system and thus the safety of the supply of goods,” as mentioned in the latest reports. It has already wreaked havoc on supply chains, transport networks, and ports, resulting in a sharp drop in cargo volumes.

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