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. Air Freight Transportation Trends 2020. Using passenger airliners to provide cargo-only services. Ocean Freight Transportation Trends 2020. sulphur content.

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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. In the case of Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) , a leasing deal came with a nearly 10 percent initial equity stake.

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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

October 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Department of Transportation Eliminates $1.7 I’ll write more about this in a future post, but I view SAP’s plans as an extension of the network effect in supply chain and logistics that I’ve been talking about for years. Robinson Expands Focus in Dutch Market.

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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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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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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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TMC

JANUARY 28, 2016

How has the crisis affected the logistics of moving product across the region, especially at highly congested border crossings? So far, we’ve found that the expected fallout in terms of higher transportation prices and operational disruptions has been relatively muted. This post is credited to Shane Manning.

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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. Transportation of goods inside the country is also smooth and easy. Primary trading partners included Germany, Belgium, the U.K., and Russia.

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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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Operations and Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 25, 2021

Ikea’s Singapore operations called it a “global transport crisis” and estimates 850 of its 8,500 products are affected by shipment delays. Chinese tech giant Alibaba’s logistic arm Cainiao launched a container booking service last week in response to the global shortage. For the route from Asia to the West Coast of the U.S.,

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 6, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Domestic flight activity for express air parcel companies, led by FedEx, inched up in August, with the group performing better than normal for the time of year, according to research by transport analysts at Morgan Stanley. said Wednesday it has begun offering a service to handle returns.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2017

And here’s to hoping that 2018 results in even more significant advancements in the state of warehousing and transportation technology. GEODIS, a third-party logistics provider (3PL), is using exoskeletons to support and protect employees’ backs at its warehouse in Venlo, the Netherlands. Ocean Transportation. Media Image.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. There are three specific projects tied to reducing supply bottlenecks by making it easier to transport goods. The companies will maintain the NIC-place name and will maintain the NIC-place offices in Germany from which to expand its team and operations. That’s all for this week.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 10, 2021

I always find the news round-up exciting to write, as I end up reading more about supply chain and logistics than I would have thought possible. All of us at Logistics Viewpoints would like to thank our readers for continuing to tune in every week. Without our readers and sponsors, Logistics Viewpoints would not be possible.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 15, 2016

Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Amazon ‘in talks over Hahn Airport base’ ( Lloyd’s Loading List ). Accenture Releases Enhanced Ocean Cargo Pricing Software to Provide Greater Pricing Visibility for Carriers. Robots set to aid postal workers with deliveries in Germany ( Reuters ).

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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% billion, while transportation costs increased by 10.4%

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Elementum

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Germany-based automotive group Daimler developed a self-driving truck , with the intention of reducing road accidents and improving efficiency in cargo-loading and transportation. More recently, the Colorado Department of Transportation deployed an autonomous truck designed to protect road crews.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 17, 2018

Back at work, getting caught up on all of the supply chain and logistics news from the past two weeks. I’m curious how the 40 percent reduction in transit time was actually achieved since blockchain doesn’t make cargo ships move through water any faster. CBP launching blockchain testing (American Shipper). The fun never ends.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Germany-based automotive group Daimler recently developed a self-driving truck , with the intention of reducing road accidents and improving efficiency in cargo-loading and transportation. In Germany, people are still required to sit in the cars to oversee functions, so logistics companies would still have to pay drivers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 2, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Specifically, the top countries most impacted by the Suez Canal blockage include the UK, Germany, Belgium, France, Netherlands, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Turkey, and Austria. The post This Week in Logistics News (March 27 – April 3) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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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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Global Trade Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2008

Global Cargo Monitoring / Cargo Tracking. The "Beijing-Hamburg Container Express" left the Chinese capital on January 9 with its cargo of shoes, toys and electronic goods and covered the distance of 10,000 kilometres (6,200 miles) in 15 days, Germanys state-owned rail operator Deutsche Bahn said. Stefan Reidy. Newer Post.

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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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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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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 14, 2023

When Germany began to ruthlessly target European shipping routes, ships previously used for commercial trade were recalled and redirected to support the war effort, leading to an increased demand for U.S. The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society supports the Supply Chain Brief MVP Awards and features the Top Winning Articles.

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20Cube Logistics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

A trade lane represents a means of transportation between a combination of locations. If one means of transportation is popular, and many freight forwarding companies are using it, the prices are lower. 20Cube has a strong trade lane focus from Malaysia, China, Germany, and Italy to Australia.

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Techgistics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Mercedes showcased the concept cargo van at the IAA Commercial vehicle show in Hannover, Germany last week. Mercedes Benz and Matternet , a drone technology start-up, have partnered to create an integrated vision of the future for urban deliveries.

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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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Abivin

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Global Maritime Routes and Chokepoints Maritime routes are a few kilometers wide corridors that connect economic regions and cross land transportation gaps. Major routes also involve the transport of raw commodities, including petroleum, grains, minerals, and food items. billion tons of cargo (as of 2020). They form a continuum.

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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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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2017

I was tempted to title today’s post “This Week in Trump News,” considering all of the actions he took this week that have supply chain and logistics implications. I also considered this title: “Another Week of Amazon News (plus Other Stuff That Happened in Logistics).”. I’ll keep working on it. Trump signs order withdrawing U.S.

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