Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

In this February 10, 2023 edition of Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech we highlight news related to Shopify and Flexport , as well as Frieghtos , each in the transportation and logistics visibility tech segment. The tech company reportedly raised $80 million in the transaction.

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Turvo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The global transportation system in 2021 is experiencing a unique and unexpected crisis. Trade routes from Asia to the US have become so lucrative that shippers don’t even wait for cargo before shipping containers back to Asia, especially when there is no cargo at the port. What happened to the containers?

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 18, 2014

It is fascinating to learn about the intricate processes required to move different items on cargo ships or cargo planes, then through the rigorous customs process. Here are just some of the fascinating facts about global forwarding that you can pass along to the people you know. appeared first on Transportfolio.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Cargo containers. It’s critical that importers monitor current global trade news to ensure they understand any pending customs tariff, duty or trade agreement changes that could impact their material landed costs. These impacted goods are subject to a 25% increase upon arrival into the U.S. Industrial machinery. Optical fibers.

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Intelligent Audit

JULY 5, 2022

In a continued effort to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, UPS has chosen to test out an electric cargo bicycle within crowded urban cities. The pedal-powered “E-Quad” resembles a miniature version of the traditional brown boxy cargo vans that UPS is known for, without the size that makes navigating urban areas difficult.

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 20, 2016

Andrea Gruber, Senior Manager, Special Cargo, IATA. Didier Basseras, Vice President, Global Head of Clinical Supplies – Clinical Supply Chain, Sanofi-Aventis. Didier Basseras, Vice President, Global Head of Clinical Supplies – Clinical Supply Chain, Sanofi-Aventis. Tony Wright, CEO, Exelsius (Conference Chairman).

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 20, 2015

What’s probably the number one reason shippers avoid transporting their cargo by air? Air freight is often more expensive than any other mode of transportation. When considering the cost of a modal shift to air cargo, keep in mind that the freight cost is only one component of the equation. You guessed it: Cost.

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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.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 1, 2020

This additional equipment increased cargo capacity, even in years where demand for air cargo did not increase at a corresponding level. With cargo capacity (supply) increasing faster than demand, many airlines operating both passenger and freighter aircraft reconsidered their need for freighters. Final Thoughts.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JULY 10, 2014

Cargo will continue to move and operations will carry on at the port until an agreement can be reached through these disruptions. Global Transportation Supply Chain Port Strike' It’s after June 30, and yet no deal has been reached. The current contract has been extended briefly, until July 11 2014.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 25, 2023

Specifically stated: Shipping lines with rather rich cash balances from multiple years of windfall profits will likely continue with their efforts toward horizontal integration of either port, land or air cargo services, or electronic brokerage or third party logistics services.

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

We all saw the news and headlines recently of the giant cargo ship that got stuck in the Suez Canal, blocking a major shipping lane for an extended period and disrupting deliveries of goods around the globe.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 20, 2018

If you utilize air freight to the Oceania region (Australia and New Zealand), you can certainly use our expertise to minimize the impact of market forces and streamline the flow of air-cargo to work in your favor. Over the past few years, we have seen many impacting factors on the air cargo market. Peak seasons have returned.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 9, 2023

As the transportation industry waves goodbye (and good riddance) to 2022, innovative logistics professionals are already working hard to make 2023 a banner year for the global transportation industry. Airfreight Demand Plummets as Shippers Flock to Ocean.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Robinson and other Beneficial Cargo Owners (BCOs) participated to ensure that customers’ voices are heard. Due to the heavy influx of cargo and issues downstream, the containers continue to be stacked making it difficult for the terminals to release the older containers. Global Transportation Supply Chain' CURRENT STATE.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 15, 2014

While there is no contract extension in place, both parties have pledged to keep cargo moving. The post Market Update: Transportation Industry News appeared first on Transportfolio. Carriers Global Transportation Over the Road Supply Chain Carrier Capacity Diesel Pricing Driver Shortage Ports Transportation'

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BlueYonder

JUNE 11, 2013

I said that the next phase in this evolution would be to expand the scope of the TMC from a largely domestic view to the complexity of global transportation operations. I will pick up that thread here. Planners must be able to re-plan subsequent legs to satisfy priorities and service commitments.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 20, 2014

Montreal uses both the CN and Canadian Pacific Railroad (CP) and is a better, more viable option for Inland Port Intermodal (IPI) cargo. There is also a good possibility that carriers might discharge cargo at the main transship points of Panama, Cartagena, and Colon and declare force majeure. Robinson office for additional information.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2023

In this update, we focus on our fifth prediction which is focused on global transportation and logistics services sectors. 2023 Prediction Five: Global Wide Transportation, Logistics and Brokerage Services Sectors Will Face a Challenging Year With Significant Consequences.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

With any kind of widespread health outbreak, global importers and exporters are dealing with unpredictable logistics concerns that require a proactive approach to keep business running as usual. . We also continue to see several airlines cancelling flights in and out of China which can have impact to cargo capacity.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights February global manufacturing and supply chain indices and challenges relative to product demand and supply network imbalance levels in the first quarter of 2022. In February, a new Stage I Measure was introduced, which tracks that average period from cargo ready to origin port departure.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The Wall Street Journal reported this week (Paid subscription or metered view) that ocean container freight rates related to the most active global shipping lanes continue to decline amid what is traditionally considered the peak shipping period leading up to the holiday fulfillment season in the November-December period.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2021

Washington farm exports crimped by cargo-container shortage. Global transportation is at the forefront of sustainability efforts. The effort would raise $5 billion through “mandatory contributions” by containership companies in a push to decarbonize the maritime transport sector. HelloFresh boxes sustainability.

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3rdwave

JULY 20, 2020

Too often – make that almost always – importers and exporters (BCOs – Benefiticcial Cargo Owners) are dependent on their NVOCC, Freight Forwarder or 3PL (3PL) to provide them with visibility into their global supply chains. Controlling Information levels the Playing Field.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

There is cautious optimism that peak season volumes will not be adversely impacted—at this time, cargo is generally flowing as expected throughout the entire U.S. The post Market Update: Transportation Industry News appeared first on Transportfolio. West Coast. Learn more. Driver Shortage. All available drivers are being utilized.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

million TEUs in 2020, and the cargo capacity problem is obvious. Look out over the waters surrounding the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, which combined for a throughput of more than 17.3 The long line of vessels sitting in the water, waiting to unburden their bellies of ocean containers is an ongoing story.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 16, 2018

They can easily scale up or down the number of planes needed for cargo. Although commercial 747s are being sold to cargo carriers in greater numbers, airlines can position their planes more accurately. There is only so much air cargo space available. Capacity is likely to become harder to find.

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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. The Positive Side of Air Charter Service. Another challenge is that securing an air charter can be extremely difficult without the right relationships.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Since the protests began, over 1,000 trains have been cancelled, train stations and cargo trains have been burned, and other public properties have been damaged. The army was called in and curfews were imposed, but the impact of the riots remains.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 9, 2018

In light of what happened, some companies still look at carriers’ financials and try to avoid putting cargo on carriers that might be at risk. The fact remains that the cargo can still move with the carrier you are trying to avoid under a different bill of lading. Why does this matter?

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Tolls have been abolished temporarily to facilitate the movement of cargo. This is already affecting the flow of both commercial cargo and essential commodities. The industry is expecting economic slowdown as trade and businesses struggle to infuse cash. Please reach out to your C.H.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 12, 2017

After this experience, some companies feel they need to consider their carriers’ financials and do all they can to avoid putting their cargo on carriers that they perceive to be at risk. As carrier alliances change, so do their terminal interests and subsequently, the rail interests for inland cargo. Why is this important?

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 16, 2020

The Port of Tauranga has announced it is prioritising the unpacking of essential goods so that the cargo can be handled and transported first. The level-4 lockdown of New Zealand has shed some light on the potential challenges that may arise should Australia follow suit.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 1, 2015

And the canal was too small for the Post-Panamax vessels, which carry two to three times as much cargo as the ships that currently squeeze through the Panama Canal. football fields, make up about 16% of the global container fleet but carry 45% of the container cargo. The Post-Panamax vessels, which are the length of four U.S.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) is a program in CBP’s multi-layered cargo enforcement strategy to strengthen international supply chains and improve U.S. If and when GSP is renewed again, it’ll likely be packaged with the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB); it remains to be seen whether it will be retroactively renewed.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 26, 2019

Air cargo can become essential for many supply chains rather than too expensive. The best combination of price and service. Multiple air shipment options, like air consolidation, as well as advancements in reporting and aircraft efficiency, can actually lead to better cost efficiency.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 26, 2019

Air cargo can become essential for many supply chains rather than too expensive. The best combination of price and service. Multiple air shipment options, like air consolidation, as well as advancements in reporting and aircraft efficiency, can actually lead to better cost efficiency.

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