Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Amazon said the development center in Helsinki will work alongside Amazon staff at the Amazon Scout R&D lab in Seattle, as well as teams in Tubingen, Germany, and Cambridge. Now, furniture makers are seeing a logistics bottleneck create more problems as they try to keep up with demand.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The following is a 5,000 word exploration of Maersk’s strategic shift to end-to-end logistics services, based on open sources. So three months after an executive meeting on June 23rd , an updated strategy was released, tracking a radical shift into a slimmer Maersk, focused on providing end-to-end logistics services.

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Freightos

JULY 26, 2018

In other words, last month’s announcement was a stay of execution, not a reprieve, and it’s only a matter of time before Amazon reveal plans for a comprehensive logistics network. Amazon is at the nexus of ecommerce, data, and logistics, with a drive to constantly improve their logistics network. Amazon’s logistics hiring plans.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2014

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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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 12, 2021

Being a logistics operations professional, I am always concerned about “slipping backwards.” So when it comes to the logistics industry, will companies and managers forget about climate change and carbon reduction targets in favor of making short-term profits? Logistics managers need to continue to focus towards sustainability.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

In respect to logistics and transport something remarkable happened at COP26. came from trucks carrying cargo. The initiatives launched at COP26 will significantly reshape the transport and logistics ecosystem, its fleets, its infrastructure and its practices. COP26 has received more attention than previous summits.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The ”end” they refer to – whether it’s forwarding, fulfillment, or platforms for B2B or B2C sales – remains fairly ambiguous, spanning an acquisition of fashion logistics company HUUB in September 2021 to an investment in rapid fashion production company Unmade. Image via StarAir.dk). Behind the Maersk shift.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 10, 2016

Now, on to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Thoma Bravo Announces Acquisition of Elemica. In short, this acquisition is the latest example of investments rising in Supply Chain Operating Networks, which is being driven by various factors including the convergence of commerce, logistics, and technology.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 22, 2015

Editor’s Note: Almost 14 months ago we wrote one of our most popular posts entitled, “ The History of Supply Chain and Logistics Management ” contained a bit of history, definitions, and a great infographic visually going through the history of supply chain and logistics management. What is a Logistics Framework?

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DELMIA Quintiq

APRIL 14, 2015

Can you name one product that doesn’t involve logistics? It’s amazing how much logistics is part of our lives, and how much we take it for granted. So this Supply Chain Day, join us in celebrating the role of logistics by trying your hand at one of our exciting challenges below. Smart Trucker Challenge. Come join us.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

As part of our ongoing commitment to keep our blog readers updated on what’s happening in the supply chain and logistics world, we’re launching a regular industry news roundup, which we’ll release periodically. Industrial Relations Issues Adding to Container Woes in India and Germany. increase in wages.

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Cathy Roberson

JANUARY 30, 2025

And at the country level, 17 of its top 20 export countries grew export ADV led by Mexico and Germany. increase in revenue per piece and increase in air cargo. The increase in air cargo was due to a reporting change effective Jan. Revenue within its forwarding and logistics businesses increased $282 million.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 17, 2016

Another year, another list of must-attend supply chain and logistics events. You’ll have a different experience at the Quintiq World Tour 2016 in Frankfurt with best practice presentations from speakers from diverse backgrounds including manufacturing, metals, logistics and rail. With so many to choose from, how do you decide?

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Third-party logistics companies ( 3PLs ) specialize in distribution, warehousing and fulfillment services. The core competency of these companies is logistics , and they do it well. Even Amazon used third-party logistics companies when the company first started, until reaching sufficient scale to have a logistics arm of its own.

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QAD

MAY 23, 2019

It is bordered by Belgium, Germany and the North Sea. Because of its strategic location and strong infrastructure, the Netherlands plays a key role in the global logistics industry. Primary trading partners included Germany, Belgium, the U.K., Primary import partners include China, Germany, Belgium, the U.S., and Russia.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 12, 2020

According to the 30th Annual State of Logistics Report by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), companies spent $1.64 trillion on logistics and transportation services in the United States in 2018, an increase of 11.4% Overall, logistics spending in 2018 reached 8% of U.S.

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E2open

OCTOBER 22, 2018

E2open to Acquire INTTRA, Adding the World’s Leading Ocean Shipping Network and Software Provider, Creating an Integrated Global Supply Chain and Logistics Operating Network. Combination of E2open and INTTRA forms the Global Logistics and Supply Chain Network with Access to World-Wide Ocean Container Capacity and information.

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Freightos

JUNE 3, 2024

More Resources Home A Roadmap for the Future of Logistics The role of neutral booking and payment platforms in logistics Ian Arroyo June 3, 2024 The logistics industry has been undergoing a profound digital transformation, a journey articulated with striking clarity in Freightos’ latest white paper, “Global Freight’s Digital Transformation”.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

As a result, maritime shipping lies at the very heart of the global logistical system. Vásquez told the Associated Press, “In the first quarter of the fiscal year, the passageway saw 20% less cargo and 791 fewer ships than the same period the year before.” ” Will things get worse? ”[5] Rising Seas Obviously.

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TMC

JANUARY 28, 2016

How has the crisis affected the logistics of moving product across the region, especially at highly congested border crossings? The number of people admitted varies by country, with Germany taking the most migrants. The increased complexity can cause delays and increase logistics costs. migrants) on the trailer.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 4, 2025

Depending on the nature of your cargo, its size, weight, urgency and distance, choosing the right freight shipping method can significantly impact your bottom line. Intermodal freight shipping refers to moving cargo using more than one mode of transport, typically rail, truck or ship, but with a major distinction.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 15, 2024

This response is driven by ongoing threats to crew and cargo safety, necessitating the rerouting of ships around the Cape of Good Hope, resulting in substantial delays and escalated shipping costs. Telsa has also announced plans to pause production in Berlin, Germany as a result of the Red Sea attacks. On January 11, the U.S.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 17, 2025

has introduced an AI-powered sorting robot at its air cargo terminal in Cologne, Germany to improve the accuracy of conveyor systems that move and route packages. Cologne Bonn Airport is the largest of seven FedEx ( NYSE: FDX ) air stations in Germany, employing more than 900 persons. FedEx Corp.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 15, 2020

Using passenger airliners to provide cargo-only services. In this case, there will be no sharp rebound in the volume of passenger-airliner capacity—which means no significant increase in cargo space. Indeed, it’s likely to be a turbulent year for air cargo carriers and freight-forwarding specialists everywhere. sulphur content.

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20Cube Logistics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Saving Money With Managed Services for Logistics. Outsourcing logistics saves your company valuable time and money in more ways than you think. For one, using a company that specialises in logistics means you can leverage its network of warehouses and transportation modes to scale your distribution globally.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2017

GEODIS, a third-party logistics provider (3PL), is using exoskeletons to support and protect employees’ backs at its warehouse in Venlo, the Netherlands. Content Summary: First Self-Sailing Electric Cargo Ship Set to Launch. Media Image. transactionID. 628c03e8-d52a-46b4-b585-4ef71333c513.

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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. Measuring the Imbalances*. Ocean Freight. In the United States, the Pandemic has yet to Peak.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Last week, global online retail platform provider Amazon made yet added moves in reinforcing the online retailer’s intent to be a player in one-day global parcel transport and logistics. What differentiates the wide body Airbus A330 as a full cargo aircraft is its capacity to transport high volumes of lower-density cargo such as packages.

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20Cube Logistics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

20Cube – a leader in digital freight forwarding from Malaysia, China, Germany, and Italy to Australia – has completely digitised the entire supply chain management process through our MyHub technology. To learn more about our digital logistics management technology, set up a consultation with 20Cube. Contact Us. Contact Us.

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Freightos

JULY 16, 2024

In Germany, port worker strikes slowed operations for three days at several ports last week, and in Canada, the Industrial Relations Board is expected to issue a ruling by August 9th that could allow rail workers to strike with 72-hour notice. In air cargo, strong e-commerce volumes continue to be the major driver of elevated rates to N.

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Resilinc

AUGUST 30, 2023

Weight limits have also been adjusted, forcing some ships to unload and transport cargo to the other side of the canal via train—increasing transportation costs. Other waterways have also been impacted by climate change The Panama Canal is just the latest example of how climate change can impact logistics in waterways.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 25, 2021

Chinese tech giant Alibaba’s logistic arm Cainiao launched a container booking service last week in response to the global shortage. A Chinese worker looks on as a cargo ship is loaded at a port in Qingdao, eastern China’s Shandong province. For the route from Asia to the West Coast of the U.S., rates are up 145% year over year.

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Logistics Middle East

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Produced by ADNOC Gas at Das Island, Abu Dhabi, the shipment of 137,000 cubic meters of LNG is the commissioning cargo for the new floating LNG terminal in Brunsbüttel and the first-ever LNG cargo to be shipped to Germany from the Middle East.

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Freightos

JUNE 18, 2024

For Asia – Europe trade – where recent port strikes in Germany and France are an added complication – some of the current volume increase reportedly includes peak season goods , though July tariffs may also be driving some demand. Freight news travels faster than cargo Get industry-leading insights in your inbox. China – N.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 9, 2025

With the implementation of these proactive measures, we are pleased to confirm that we can sustain our operations throughout our Canadian network, and we do not anticipate significant disruptions to our service,” the integrated parcel and logistics provider said in a statement shared by email.

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All Things Supply Chain

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Qatar failing to keep its climate pledge for the 2022 World Cup Before the start of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Qatar pledged to make this the first carbon neutral…

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Specifically, the Administration will provide $858 million to support the replacement of locks that keep water levels high enough for large cargo ships to pass through the upper Ohio River, west of Pittsburgh. The service is opt-in, and the pictures will be deleted immediately after check-out.

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