MIT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 15, 2020

The loads may never materialize, or the carrier may not have the capacity in the right place when it is scheduled to haul the cargo. But they do add costs and reduce the efficiency of freight networks. After the shipper broadcasts its freight transportation needs, carriers submit their offers for winning the business.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Peak season for ocean freight shipping is underway. This blog examines the “red” times, like the roughly three-month period we have just entered that is historically one of the regular disruptors in the ocean freight market. All of this will cause a tightening of space for ocean freight shipping. Regular disruptors. Golden Week.

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Turvo

JULY 15, 2021

In the logistics and shipping industry, capacity refers to the amount of space secured on trucks and other vehicles to carry shipment loads. Managers have to ensure enough containers exist at any moment to hold cargo and enough trucks become available to transport them. On normal days, this can be challenging enough.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 18, 2021

There are many carriers and shipping companies specializing in the transportation of different types of cargo in different vehicle types. Securing a job has never been easier; you only need to search for truck driving jobs near me. One of the obvious ones is vacancies for skilled drivers for the trucks.

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Freightos

JANUARY 3, 2024

More Resources Home Red Sea and Suez Canal Shipping Crisis Update Judah Levine Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Even with an international naval force in place, Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea continue. America East Coast peak of $22k/FEU.

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20Cube Logistics

JULY 9, 2019

Supply chain involves procurement, creating orders, packing, shipping and distribution of goods, etc., How will blockchain impact freight forwarding? Each time cargo is shipped, the transaction is documented, creating a permanent history of the shipment from order to delivery. Transparent & secure. 20cube.com.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 28, 2023

More Resources Home December 28, 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. China – N. Europe weekly prices fell 17% to $3.97/kg

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MercuryGate

MAY 31, 2022

Freight procurement is securing enough available transportation capacity to haul cargo from origin to destination. Traditionally, securing that capacity has relied, in large part, on long-term contracts secured through annual or bi-annual RFPs.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 19, 2023

More Resources Home December 19, 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 were level at $5.86/kg

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Freightos

JANUARY 3, 2024

More Resources Home January 3, 2024 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 stayed level at $5.85/kg

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

IDC also forecasts that by 2023, 30 percent of Asian enterprises will ship freight using a SaaS-enabled platform, resulting in improved efficiencies in load matching and reduced shipping costs. Dynamic routing has empowered logistics providers to consider plans B, C and D, offering alternative options of ocean and air freight cargo.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2015

” In the process of business procurement and especially in the supply chain, supplier risk management is a skill set that needs focus day in and day out. Does the training cover how to properly perform pre-trip inspections, how to properly secure cargo, or what to do in the case of emergency?

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Freightos

JANUARY 10, 2024

More Resources Home January 10, 2024 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. China – N. Europe weekly prices fell 38% to $1.86/kg.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In its reporting, Bloomberg indicated that Amazon has long practiced a strategy of taking stakes in business areas deemed a priority including a grocery chain, cargo airlines, EV powered parcel vans and others. The technology start-up secured $30 million in Series A funding in 2022.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 3, 2021

A Middle-East-based B2B online platform, Tradeling, launched last year with an initial investment from Dubai Airport Freezone Authority to help businesses across the Middle East and North Africa to procure goods from around the world. For international transportation, there is the additional requirement of clearing customs.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

u can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. Once the cargo has shipped, there is no “backsies.” Shipping Overseas Anyone who has shipped freight by air or sea can attest to the fact that international shipping is complex — in no small part because of the rules and regulations around certain goods. In 2017, the U.S.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Risks exist in land, air and ocean freight. Poor grasp of hazards in your supply chain will increase freight spend and diminish brand value. Capacity fell by 3 percent, and up to $14 billion in cargo was unable to dock. Extreme weather represents one of the most significant risks to ocean freight on the globe.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 21, 2023

parcel shippers with the threat of a labor strike for parcel carrier UPS and for LTL carrier Yellow Freight. The company has further secured a waiver from lenders to allow company finances to drop below pre-determined levels. Next week is turning out to be a rather challenging week for U.S. A hearing is scheduled today.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 3, 2019

You can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. Once cargo has shipped, there are no “backsies.” Anyone who has shipped freight by air or sea can attest to the fact that international shipping is complex — in no small part because of the rules and regulations around certain goods. Secure backup buyers. In 2017, the U.S.

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Murano Corporation

JANUARY 19, 2016

Cloud computing is here and moving to the cloud offers significant financial benefits. Today, Amazon sells 2.2 million products from 17 categories to businesses Online industry marketplaces: Connecting buyers and sellers Will you be able to deliver products as promised?

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Jaggaer

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Moving freight is becoming more profitable than ever. Advanced fleet tracking isn’t just about monitoring the location and ETA of precious cargo. Enhance safety and security. With automation support, managers can oversee operations more effectively even when there’s a high volume of cargo to move around.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 28, 2019

You can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. Once cargo has shipped, there are no “backsies.” Shipping Overseas Anyone who has shipped freight by air or sea can attest to the fact that international shipping is complex — in no small part because of the rules and regulations around certain goods. Secure backup buyers.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 26, 2015

However, that may not be the case when shipping your cargo. When it comes to quickly getting what you want, when you want it, there is no service better than air charter for your cargo. Although not well known, it is possible to procure a partial air charter. The Positive Side of Air Charter Service.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

Real-time system integration, secure data exchange, visibility and traceability between disparate systems across multiple supply chains and industry verticals are just some of the options already available through technology,”. Freight/Container Loading: Augmented reality could replace the need for a physical cargo list and load instructions.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Learn more on how to overcome today’s supply chain challenges by securing the free guide, 8 Winning Strategies to Combat Supply Shortages. Thanks to container prices rising as much as 600%, money that could be used for advertising went to freight companies instead. IATA data shows global demand for air cargo markets jumped 3.7%

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Supply Chain Network

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

The Chanje all-electric large delivery style van is equipped to haul up to 6,000 pounds and up to 580 cubic feet of cargo, all with zero vehicle exhaust emissions. Ryder also plans to equip its maintenance facilities in the San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, and San Jose, Calif. Ryder was also recognized by the U.S.

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Freightera

APRIL 6, 2018

First and foremost, sustainable shipping is the key to securing procurement contracts at some of the world’s largest retailers. Ensure you have maximized on your freight space and weight to reduce the overall cost and emission rate. Why We Need Sustainable Shipping? Review Your Supply Chain.

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DAT Solutions

APRIL 13, 2016

Rates stayed low for truckload freight in Q1, and seasonal cargo is not giving rates much of a lift. That gap represents opportunity for freight brokers and 3PLs, who can procure capacity on the spot market and price it competitively. In fact, you might secure a coveted spot on the shipper's routing guide.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

The growth of cargo moving through America’s ocean ports has increased significantly over the last two decades. Cargo carried by ships must be loaded and unloaded quickly with minimal dwell time in the port. In FY18, 62% of cargo has moved into and out of port yards by truck, 35% has moved by rail and 3% has moved by river barge.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 28, 2018

Unfortunately, it’s the best way to describe what is happening right now in the air and ocean freight markets. A predictable pattern of events follows: shipping volumes spike, space on airlines and vessels becomes harder to secure, and prices go up. Usually, this is roughly how a typical busy season goes: Air freight.

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American Global Logistics

AUGUST 29, 2023

By combining different transportation modes to move your cargo offers economies of scale, you can achieve price discounts. This simplifies procurement, implementation, use, and maintenance. Data Security: As integrated solutions centralize data from various sources, they also increase the risk of data breaches.

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Intelligent Audit

APRIL 15, 2021

However, power is knowledge, and shippers who rely on data and transportation analytics to serve as a decision-making guide can make smarter transportation procurement decisions. It’s challenging to visualize the overall flow of ocean freight. At present, ocean freight requires a 2-week prebooking advance to get a spot on the ship.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 6, 2023

More Resources Home December 6, 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 were level at $6.30/kg Europe – N.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

More Resources Home November 28, 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 increased 20% to $6.28/kg

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 14, 2023

In an explicit and sharp rebuke rarely heard from politicians, President Biden addressed a handful of freight carriers, accusing them of exploiting their unfettered control of the market for personal gain. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and John Thune (R-S.D.) in February 2022 and passed the House (369–42) and the Senate (unanimously!).

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Intel partners with Rolls-Royce to develop autonomous cargo ships (VentureBeat). This week, Uber Freight announced a similar solution called Powerloop. The system will initially be focused only on intrastate loads in Texas, but the company plans to expand beyond Texas in the coming months, says Max Pike, strategy lead at Uber Freight.

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Turvo

JUNE 10, 2020

Of course, a more diverse supply chain contains this protective effect—enabling multi-sourcing capabilities for all needed resources from cargo space to drivers and beyond. Divert your cargo at Port, Transload, and expedite to the destination while having complete visibility on the Turvo Inc. But, let’s be realistic.

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