Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

UPS is seeking alternative strategies for its truck brokerage business, which has seen sales plummet amid a freight recession marked by declining rates and over capacity. More than $728 million is on the way to communities around the nation to bolster intermodal freight infrastructure. The money is coming through the U.S.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Predict and Prevent Freight Damage with Ilya Preston. Ilya Preston and Joe Lynch discuss ways to predict and prevent freight damage. Freight damage is not only expensive and upsetting to customers, but it is also ridiculously hard to figure out where, when, and how it occurred. Key Takeaways: Predict and Prevent Freight Damage.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

For example, Maersk ordered eight 16,000 TEU vessels to be operated on carbon-neutral methanol fuel, while DHL has purchased large amounts of sustainable aviation fuel and ordered 12 all-electric cargo planes. Also in road freight vehicles, battery-electric or hydrogen-powered drivetrains are close to market launch.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 18, 2017

What’s Holding Back Customer-Centric Air Cargo? . As the cream of air cargo’s innovators held turns on the floor, this question came up time and again. The industry’s mindset is holding customer-centric air cargo back. That was my big take from Elevate , presented by Air Cargo World earlier this month.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Blue Yonder , a leading supply chain solutions provider, announced its acquisition of flexis AG, a flexible, innovative software technology provider specializing in production optimization and transportation planning and execution. Bank Freight Payment Index. Delta Cargo , a unit of Delta Air Lines Inc.,

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 25, 2021

The global supply chain is routinely beset by challenges, both large and small, but the past couple of years have delivered a string of significant logistics disruptions that have threatened to upend the tightly choreographed dance of global freight transportation. That’s starting to change. More and more large U.S. In the U.S.,

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2018

This will require an LTL and e-commerce focused shipping strategy. Shippers need to know the benefits of combined strategy and a few best practices to develop a winning LTL and e-commerce plan. Increased accuracy in freight quoting, reducing accessorial or after-the-fact fees. REDUCED FREIGHT SPEND. Efficient processes.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Higher freight volumes. Stronger freight volumes are expected as pent-up demand from consumers, retailers, and manufacturers reaches an apex. Shrinking capacity from higher freight volumes results in higher rates throughout peak season and beyond. Leverage technology and data to optimize transportation across all activities.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 15, 2022

Featuring Our Top 16 Articles on Freight and Logistics! Freight forecasting is a method of predicting what the freight market will do in the days, months, and years to come. If you want to understand the significance of freight demand modeling, you should understand a bit about the job of a freight forecaster.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 10, 2022

In this episode, Joe Lynch interviews David Bell and Peter Rentschler about the new partnership between their companies along with building a competitive advantage in the transportation and logistics space. David Bell has been a leader in the transportation industry for over 25 years, beginning his industry career in 1993.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 23, 2021

Do you have a Freight Management Strategy or are you Spinning your Wheels? The emergence of COVID-19 changed many things in the world of business, and transporting cargo is no exception. This article summarizes the top five benefits of using air charter for cargo and the products and industries that need it the most.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

High freight volumes across all industries in the trucking market are expected to continue into 2022.? The added strain on resources is on track to force high freight volumes to continue well into the next year. Port backlogs, cargo limitations on container ships, and a lack of available equipment and port facility staffing.?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Recently, CEVA Logistics joined the Singapore Changi Airport community in a humanitarian aid project to transport 14,000-kilogram of oxygen concentrators from Los Angeles to Jakarta via Singapore. We want to support and enrich these local communities through what we do best: logistics and transportation services. Acting for Planet.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 21, 2022

A solid supply chain and logistics strategy is essential for large companies. A global chemical manufacturer recently had to replace ships that transported bulk materials to ports. Using a logistics-oriented strategy helps companies better understand their suppliers, improve customer service, and optimize shipping.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 30, 2022

Transportation optimization involves analyzing goods shipments, transportation rates, and restrictions to create a plan that reduces the overall costs and makes the process more efficient. Optimizing the goods transportation process means reducing delays. This helps reduce transportation costs and saves time and effort.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 5, 2018

Develop a comprehensive truckload strategy so you’re prepared to handle just about anything. Building the right truckload strategy for your business. The key to a great truckload strategy is aligning capacity communities with attribute segments of your freight portfolio. Your best bet to avoid unexpected trouble?

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 12, 2022

Often, the general public’s view of freight transportation is similar. With a sudden large intake of truck or rail transportation, society moves on with their lives, understanding only a fraction of the supply chain in its entirety. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics reported that, “Freight shipped across the U.S.

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 26, 2022

In an industry that has become so essential and dominant, it would make sense to assume all carriers and truckers follow a shipping freight costs standard for bill payment. However, there is no all-encompassing standard; freight costs can vary significantly based on several factors. What Affects Shipping Freight Costs ?

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

We continue our series on the most read articles from the Cerasis blog for 2015 today by featuring any of the blogs in the transportation management or transportation categories. . We will then conclude the 5 main categories by featuring the top 10 freight articles of 2015. A Look To 2018 and Beyond.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

u can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. companies with global operations, one of the most effective global value chain strategies and supply chain strategies is to mitigate risk by shipping smarter. Once the cargo has shipped, there is no “backsies.” And when shipping to volatile countries, it becomes even harder.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Lauren is a seasoned maritime attorney and the founder of Squall Strategies , a boutique maritime consulting and legal solutions company and offers a wide range of consulting services to serve a variety of businesses and clients. Beagen is a seasoned maritime attorney and the founder of Squall Strategies, LLC. About Squall Strategies.

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Shipchain

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Determining the total cost of transportation is essential to understanding your company’s profitability. Were any shipments damaged or otherwise subject to cargo insurance claims? Understanding the total cost of transportation means understanding the costs and factors affecting spend in each leg of the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 22, 2023

freight and logistics industry continues to mitigate recessionary conditions including the April 2023 Logistics Manager Index reaching its lowest level lowest level in six years and one-half years. freight, logistics and parcel movement industry. Freight rate reportedly fell 37 percent. percent drop in cargo volumes.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

In the race to fill distribution centers and store shelves with inventory for the holidays, some of the world’s largest retailers and ecommerce sellers are jumping ahead of smaller competitors by chartering ships, shifting freight to air, re-rerouting inland shipments, and hiring more staff for distribution centers and other supply chain nodes.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 5, 2022

Association for Accessible Medications (AAM) reported in 2021 that a “survey of AAM’s generic and biosimilar drug manufacturers revealed that travel and transport costs have skyrocketed 224% on average, with at least one manufacturer reporting as much as a 413% increase in shipping expenses compared to the same costs before the crisis.”

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

For several reasons, working capital management and freight auditing remain vital for achieving growth and success in the modern supply chain. Freight audit and payment management can help highlight and address these expenses. The Causes of Limited Working Capital and Cash Flow in Transportation Management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 6, 2021

Seventy-one percent of the surface of our “blue planet” is covered by oceans which is also reflected in the fact that 80% of goods are moved via sea transportation within the global supply chain [1]. Cargo transfer requirements. Once in port, each stage can be monitored, from pilot onboarding and cargo transfer to disembarkation.

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TMC

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

As the market continues to change, what’s your transportation strategy for handling fluctuations? Rather than reacting to changes that happen to your supply chain, it’s always better to have a carrier management strategy that allows you to be proactive—no matter what the market has in store. An unclear plan may let you down.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 19, 2022

A director of a transport company recently told me that his post-COVID turnover is the same as before the pandemic. Although the number of orders for transport increased during this period, the shipment size – and therefore the efficiency – actually decreased. Innovative business strategy. through online logistics platforms).

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 19, 2022

A director of a transport company recently told me that his post-COVID turnover is the same as before the pandemic. Although the number of orders for transport increased during this period, the shipment size – and therefore the efficiency – actually decreased. Innovative business strategy. through online logistics platforms).

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 20, 2018

Why Thinking “Global, Yet Local” Makes Sense in Your Air Freight Strategy | C.H. Earlier this year, my colleague, Bogen Chi, wrote a blog about the top 3 global market trends to watch this year in the air freight market: capacity shortages, peak season pressures, and the bright spot of consolidation.

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 13, 2015

And, if many of those packages cross the Pacific waters, or generally travel farther than 600 kilometers, the air cargo shippers specializing in express packages will also stand to benefit from that wave of volume. That leaves the trans-Pacific air freight lane as the key engine of growth, both in volume and revenue.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

Over the years, Amazon’s strategy to tackle counterfeit goods focused on providing data to law enforcement and taking aggressive enforcement actions against counterfeit sellers. Target’s inventories at the end of the last quarter were 16 percent lower than the same period a year ago and Walmart cut inventories in its U.S.

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Intelligent Audit

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

In freight auditing, freight audit advisors work with freight shippers to ensure that all charges are accurate and to prevent wasting money. Shippers can ensure they are getting the best possible rates from their carriers by working with a freight audit consultant. What Freight Auditing Is and Why It’s Important.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 15, 2021

However, with this year’s volatility, I was also given a front-row seat to a new level of hyper collaboration – including individuals going out of their way to help each other, more strategy sessions between shippers and forwarders, and continually leaning into historical data and current market insights to find smarter solutions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2022

Autonomous cargo ship completes 500-mile voyage. In our last piece of autonomous vehicle news, the “world’s first” autonomous commercial cargo ship has successfully completed a near-500-mile voyage in the congested waters of Tokyo Bay, traveling without human intervention for 99 percent of the trip.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 6, 2015

We first featured the most popular manufacturing blog posts followed by the top Supply Chain blog posts, then logistics, transportation, business, 3PL, and then finally we round out our series today featuring the most popular blog posts focused on freight and freight management. The 12 Most Popular Freight Blog Posts from 2014.

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