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. Is Your Transportation Business Ready to Put Rubber to the Road in 2023? 15 press release.

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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. Global Supply Chain Pressures Index. Federal Bank of New York.

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TransAudit

AUGUST 1, 2023

It refers to a certification that enables a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holder to transport liquids or gaseous materials within a tank or tanks having an individual rated capacity of more than 119 gallons and an aggregate rated capacity of 1,000 gallons or more. The Role of Bulk Drivers What is a Bulk Driver?

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NFI Industries

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Similarly, air cargo has been a viable mode of global transportation and has contributed to expanding markets for many shippers. December 17 th marks 112 years since the first airplane took flight 1. Since then, air has been an essential vessel for people and goods to travel the globe. READ MORE.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 15, 2014

In the transportation industry, there are many moving parts that can impact your day-to-day operations. The Market Update, a new monthly post highlighting key factors that impact the transportation industry in North America, will keep you up to speed on the latest news and topics that matter to your business. Carrier Capacity.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 25, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights a significant joint announcement from global shipping lines Maersk and MSC that should garner the interest to supply chain management transportation and logistics management teams. In our recently published 2023 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains.

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Intelligent Audit

JULY 5, 2022

The following seven stories will recap business moves, innovative ideas, and industry insight to guide supply chain professionals into the launch of the next quarter. German-Based Transportation Company DB Schenker Announces the Acquisition of USA Truck. FedEx Partners with FourKites to Develop Logistics Intelligence Platform.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

In the transportation industry, there are many moving parts that can impact your day-to-day operations. From monitoring driver shortages to tracking diesel pricing, staying current on the events in transportation means you will be better equipped to make knowledgeable business decisions and drive growth and efficiency into your supply chain.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Supply Chain Matters once again highlights some positive news for global supply chain management teams, specifically transportation and logistics related teams. Our research arm recently pointed out this transportation trending in a mid-year assessment commentary. Added Perspectives. Bob Ferrari.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

How General Average Could Ruin Your Ocean Cargo Deliveries | Transportfolio. Start by building your knowledge of how general average works, how it can impact your shipments if general average is declared, and how marine cargo insurance can help you sleep like a baby at night. Ship owners have a lien on the ship’s cargo.

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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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Turvo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The global transportation system in 2021 is experiencing a unique and unexpected crisis. The lack of available containers has an accumulating effect across supply chains, fundamentally disrupting international trade. Last year, China already announced that it was taking steps to increase the supply of containers.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 11, 2013

In my previous article on the evolution of transportation management, Driving Value from a Transportation Management Center: Think Global, Act Local , I discussed how transportation best practices were evolving from more rigid, centralized control towers to more flexible and collaborative Transportation Management Centers (TMC).

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2018

As these rounds of regulations have unfolded over the last few months, shippers have been left trying to understand what products have been included in the first two waves of tariffed goods and what these changes mean for their supply chains. Cargo containers. Affected goods include: Plastics/plastic products. Optical fibers.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 18, 2014

If you’d asked me what I know about global forwarding when I joined the industry two years ago, I would have looked at you quizzically and said, “Global forwarding? I’ve learned to see just how crucial global supply chains are to our everyday lives. The post Global Forwarding: Think You Know the Facts?

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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. When we talk about global supply chain visibility we are referring to: .

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 20, 2016

Following the fruitful discussions in 2015, SMi’s annual Cold Chain Distribution conference will bring back lively debates and industry updates to London, offering the best platform for delegates to stay ahead of this lucrative market! Supported by Supply Chain Media. Andrea Gruber, Senior Manager, Special Cargo, IATA.

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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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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 26, 2019

So while cost and quality are often viewed as the most important priorities for a company’s supply chain, delivery speed is quickly gaining in prominence. Only the most flexible supply chains can succeed in such an environment. Only the most flexible supply chains can succeed in such an environment.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 26, 2019

So while cost and quality are often viewed as the most important priorities for a company’s supply chain, delivery speed is quickly gaining in prominence. Only the most flexible supply chains can succeed in such an environment. Only the most flexible supply chains can succeed in such an environment.

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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. Supply chains can face a variety of disruptions—from port strikes to harsh weather —that make it increasingly important to work closely with your provider. This post is credited to Sri Laxmana.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 16, 2020

The need for a recommencement plan for businesses who have temporarily closed and a diversified supply chain for those who operate as essential services is paramount to ensuring business survival for now and success in the future. Diversify your supply chain. What we learnt from New Zealand’s lockdown.

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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 post Unrest in India and the Impact on Global Supply Chains appeared first on Transportfolio. Robinson representative.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 20, 2014

Supply chains can face disruption from man-made events, as well as natural disasters. Montreal uses both the CN and Canadian Pacific Railroad (CP) and is a better, more viable option for Inland Port Intermodal (IPI) cargo. Global Transportation Supply Chain Global Shipping ILWU PMA Port Strike Supply Chains'

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 29, 2014

There have been numerous articles published on this topic in various trade journals showing how almost everyone in the supply chain is being impacted by this congestion. Robinson and other Beneficial Cargo Owners (BCOs) participated to ensure that customers’ voices are heard. Global Transportation Supply Chain'

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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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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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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2021

Washington farm exports crimped by cargo-container shortage. Three major US drug distributors have requested the government to expand the COVID-19 vaccine supply chain network as the country strives to immunize its population against the novel coronavirus as quickly as possible. HelloFresh boxes sustainability.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 26, 2015

However, that may not be the case when shipping your cargo. In the right circumstances, air charter service can be a fast, flexible option that connects your supply chain to the capacity you need. When it comes to quickly getting what you want, when you want it, there is no service better than air charter for your cargo.

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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

JULY 12, 2018

The trend of cross-border ecommerce is to create a close-looped ecosystem for a complete, fully functional supply chain. The business transaction, cargo shipping, payment wiring and collection, and document exchanges are no longer individual pieces of the chain. This will also be a complete supply chain service.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 26, 2018

Global supply chains tie the planet together, providing goods to consumers, jobs to workers, and dividends to shareholders. And this global trip isn’t just for sightseeing – leading companies find that a diversified sourcing base and far-flung manufacturing can help cut production costs, increasing the bottom line.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Tolls have been abolished temporarily to facilitate the movement of cargo. Trucking and road transportation are witnessing an acute financial crunch, as 80% of operational costs are cash driven. This is already affecting the flow of both commercial cargo and essential commodities. Please reach out to your C.H.

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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. Make technology work for your supply chain.

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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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Intelligent Audit

APRIL 15, 2021

Having intimate knowledge of available supply chain capacity in every shipping mode continues to be paramount for companies to meet consumer demand as economies recover after recessions felt during the global COVID-19 pandemic. And given the unprecedented activity levels of U.S. ocean shipment imports, rising 101.9%

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 26, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides highlights of an announced tentative labor contract agreement between UPS and the Teamsters union, along with some implications. Tentative Deal Reached This morning, industry supply chain teams across the U.S. All rights reserved.

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