Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights an added dimension to our monthly summary of global supply chain activity trending and implications. In a prior published commentary, we provided highlights of March and Q1-2022 global production indices along with their implications. Global and Domestic Transportation and Logistics Indices.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

Cargo ships lost 661 containers at sea in 2022, down from the 15-year average of 1,566 lost per year, according to the latest figures from the World Shipping Council (WSC). This resulted in meaningful cost savings for our last mile delivery program overall,” he added.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 23, 2022

While conditions have eased in North America, port congestion has gotten much worse in China. China accounts for about 12% of global trade. China’s stringent COVID lockdown in critical port cities has impacted global supply chains. They have a fleet of over 250 container ships and a transport capacity of 1.8

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

Roughly the size of a small cooler, Amazon Scout vehicles can transport small packages along sidewalks at walking pace. After being limited to only offering takeout and delivery for months under some of the strictest lockdown rules in North America, food product shortages are just the latest headache for small business owners to contend with.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

The Green Corridor: Looking for the Green Lining by Timothy Foote, Director Transportation & Network APAC at Asendia and Founder of Susymbio 2023 is soon enough to end, and the transformation to a clean logistics future moves forward. Air transport emissions reduction goals sadly will be hampered by insufficient supplies of SAF.

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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. According to Freightos , China-North America trade lane rates fell more than 40% YoY. . 15 press release.

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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. Capacity from Asia Pacific to North America – down by 17%. Using passenger airliners to provide cargo-only services.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Companies of all sizes have been capturing the value from Global Supply Chain to increase the economies of scale and scope for years. Due to the rapid change in global business environment, managers find it difficult to gain the edge over competitors. However, you may wonder what kind of practices really work.

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TMC

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

As the market continues to change, what’s your transportation strategy for handling fluctuations? As the marketplace changes, new demands on supply chains are adding complexity everywhere, especially on a global level. Transporting goods such long distances nearly always comes with additional nuances to plan for.

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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 Wide Production Activity. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report, a composite index produced by J.P.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 13, 2022

Each year around 700 million TEUs are shipped across the world keeping global trade and businesses running and more than eighty percent of global goods trade volumes are carried by sea, with about a sixth of that volume in shipping containers. Supply Chain KPI Dashboard.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JULY 19, 2020

Less than container load (LCL) shipping is rapidly becoming a go-to service option for businesses seeking help in a complex global logistics industry. Only freight that can account for added transport time is a good fit for expedited LCL shipping. LCL shipping vs. full container load (FCL) or air freight. In addition, C.H.

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TMC

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

As the market continues to change, what’s your transportation strategy for handling fluctuations? As the marketplace changes, new demands on supply chains are adding complexity everywhere, especially on a global level. Transporting goods such long distances nearly always comes with additional nuances to plan for.

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TMC

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

As the market continues to change, what’s your transportation strategy for handling fluctuations? As the marketplace changes, new demands on supply chains are adding complexity everywhere, especially on a global level. Transporting goods such long distances nearly always comes with additional nuances to plan for.

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Turvo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The global transportation system in 2021 is experiencing a unique and unexpected crisis. Market participants state that the cost of transportation has increased from approximately $1,500 to $6,000 – $9,000 per container in February this year. A problem also linked to shipping companies. What happened to the containers?

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

Additionally, Amazon’s logistics services include transportation and warehousing solutions, allowing businesses of all sizes to leverage Amazon’s expertise and resources in streamlining their supply chain and improving their delivery capabilities. Sales by Region/Country: North America is likely the biggest contributor (395.64

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 10, 2022

With peak season approaching in a dynamic logistics industry, here is a weekly roundup of news and trends shaping global supply chains. For example, carriers plan to reduce the capacity for the Asia-to-North America West Coast trade lanes by as much as 29% in the weeks following China’s Golden week in early October.

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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.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

In this article, leading experts from various sectors in transportation industry will discuss transportation trends you should take a closer look. In North America the low hanging fruit for long-haul loads is rail. Each full “truckload” equivalent of freight moved by rail reduces C02 emissions by 66%.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Planes, Cranes, and Barges: How America Is Adapting to Supply Chain Chaos. With global cargo lanes clogged, businesses are turning to new ways to deliver goods. Mississippi River cargo traffic near Luling, La. And 25 miles north, Intel Corp. We had a good cargo business before the pandemic. Businessweek.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 22, 2023

Transportation prices reportedly contracted for the tenth consecutive month, but authors pointed to a lessened rate in the April data. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as depicted by the J.P. percent drop in cargo volumes. That stated, the reported value of 49.6 remains unclear.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 17, 2015

Shippers, beneficial cargo owners or non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOCCs) are responsible for verifying weights. Today’s global supply chains reach across continents and time zones. Shippers are required to communicate verified weights in a shipping document. What does this mean for you?

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 20, 2017

Pillars to a Successful Transportation Experience: Carrier Management | Transportfolio. As the market continues to tighten, what’s your transportation strategy for handling fluctuations? As the marketplace changes, new demands on supply chains are adding complexity everywhere, especially on a global level.

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Freightos

APRIL 24, 2016

26 April 2016 marks the 60th anniversary of the maiden voyage of the Ideal X and the birth of modern container shipping, a development that played a critical role in spurring the global economy. Break-bulk loaded cargo was poorly secured required a Tetris-like approach to handle diverse sizes of packages. Significance.

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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 View from the Field

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Speakers are the SCRC meeting yesterday and today continued to speak more on the topic of transportation strategy given increasing challenges in the transportation sector, and the need for an effective transportation management strategy.

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Cathy Roberson

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

“We have seen real lumpiness in the global supply chain that has led to some shortages and more so just unevenness. Meanwhile, 75% of furniture retailer, Ethan Allen’s products are made in North America. It's been difficult to plan inventory flow with much precision. Delays are more the norm than on-time deliveries.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

As a logistics service provider, focusing on over-the-road surface transportation management solutions via technology and managed transportation services, we find the following information on the history of shipping containers of great significance to the logistics and supply chain community at large. Significance.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 14, 2020

The coronavirus outbreak, which is severely affecting business operations around the globe, was recently declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization. Given this continued volatility, global importers are eager to restock their inventory. Robinson continues to monitor the situation in the U.S. and Europe.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2014

October 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Department of Transportation Eliminates $1.7 For related commentary, see A New Era for Global Trade Management Software? and Accelerating Supply Chain Speed and Efficiency with Global Trade Data. Robinson Expands Focus in Dutch Market. Trucking Industry.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

TomTom launches toll reporting to help transport companies manage costs. Port truck drivers on West Coast protest costs, working conditions ( Cargo Business News ). This follows the company’s acquisition of 3PD this past July, another provider of heavy goods, last-mile logistics in North America. UPS Sets 2014 Rates.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Descartes Integrates Transportation Messaging and Customs Filing with SAP®. Daimler Trucks North America launches 3D printed parts program (Commercial Carrier Journal). We decided to collaborate with Descartes because of their expertise in multi-modal transportation messaging and customs filing.

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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. It does not anticipate a quick return to normality. percent in February from a year earlier.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 29, 2020

or Canada, make certain to watch our video on customs best practices with Ben Bidwell, director of North America customs and compliance, in order to better understand requirements, expectations and regulations for PPE. Lastly, we understand your need to continue moving your PPE cargo as quickly and cost-effectively as possible.

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Global Trade Management

NOVEMBER 25, 2007

Global Cargo Monitoring / Cargo Tracking. International trade is the engine of global prosperity today. The size of global trade has nearly doubled since 1990. The problem comes in transport. The healthy growth continues as world merchandise trade continues to grow with an average of 10% per year.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2016

After receiving the package, the delivery receptacle transports the package to a secure location, such as into a garage. Robinson announced that it opened “a new state of the art certified cargo screening facility (CCSF) in Carson, CA.” Once cargo is screened, it can be quickly transferred to or from the airlines.”

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

In fact, it will not be a stretch to say that climate change is currently the biggest threat that global supply chains are facing today and is responsible for shortages and disruptions in several industries. In 2021, the global atmospheric carbon dioxide levels reached a high of 416.45 First things first: Climate change is real.

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