Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2022

FedEx plans to test autonomous drone cargo delivery with Elroy Air. Air Canada wants more cargo jets 3 months after launching service. FedEx also plans to test autonomous drone cargo delivery, partnering with Elroy Air. Walgreens to offer Wing drone delivery in suburban Dallas. Mexican factories gain in supply chain revamps.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on Monday said her department plans to make several funding awards within two months from the government’s $39 billion program to boost semiconductor manufacturing. Raimondo said she did not think the government was behind in making awards. Delta Cargo , a unit of Delta Air Lines Inc.,

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FEBRUARY 18, 2021

More and more cargo shifted to ocean transport until the container imbalances resulted in issues with “rolling the freight” from ship to ship despite confirmed bookings. The Importance of Governance and Planning Clarity. Build clear governance for each planning horizon on how to make a decision and practice emergency plan.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The ILA has opposed government intervention, and has said that if forced back to work, union members would deliberately slow down operations anyway. In air cargo, Air Canada is bracing for disruptions from a possible pilot strike next week. Freight news travels faster than cargo Get industry-leading insights in your inbox.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 16, 2024

The international inbound transportation service is only available to Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS) sellers that source or manufacture goods in China, and all cargo must be shipped from Yantian, Shanghai, or Ningbo ports. Cargo imported into the U.S. are then directly transported to a Walmart fulfillment center.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 28, 2021

When terminals cannot move cargo, the costs can escalate quickly. A huge range of connected assets now exists, from cargo movement systems found in cranes to intelligent pumps, positioning, navigation, and timing systems (PNT), and vessels. Should we call the Maersk attack an OT-level attack or an IT-level attack?

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JULY 14, 2014

First, the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report last month focused on the need for better port cybersecurity. trillion in cargo annually. Supply Chain Risk Management cyber terrorism Europol port cybersecurity port security TrapX Security United States Government Accountability Office'

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MARCH 16, 2021

KCR is a security measure to further enhance air cargo security on commercial aircrafts from global terrorist threat. It will mean that any cargo transported on commercial aircraft will be subjected to security measures before loading onto an aircraft. This is a requirement by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2024

Brian is the Founder of Port X Logistics , a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. About Brian Kempisty Brian Kempisty is the Founder of Port X Logistics, a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. and Canada. and Canada.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Brian is the Founder of Port X Logistics , a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. About Brian Kempisty Brian Kempisty is the Founder of Port X Logistics, a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. and Canada. and Canada.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2024

Secretary of Transportation, told CNBC on Friday morning that what the government is watching for over the course of the day, as the issue has been identified, is “the kind of ripple or cascade effects as they get everything back in their networks back to normal.” Pete Buttigieg, U.S.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Singapore 12th August 2021: Recognising the heightened focus on overall supply chain performance due to increased disruption and challenges, shippers, manufacturers and beneficial cargo owners (BCO’s), are increasingly faced with soaring freights rates and what they, correctly or otherwise, perceive to be sub-standard or inferior service.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Typically, 45% to 50% of cargo is carried in belly holds of aircraft. In partnership with Lufthansa Cargo, DB Schenker launched the first regular carbon neutral cargo flight connection in history, saving around 174 metric tons of conventional kerosene each week. Singapore’s Status a Global Hub. supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 6, 2021

The cargo deliveries took place July 18 off the coast of Key West, Florida. Volansi says this is the first time ever that an autonomous drone has carried out such missions, carrying cargo between two moving US government vessels. Costs for pet food ingredients have climbed 8 percent to 20 percent since the pandemic began.

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OCTOBER 2, 2024

These vehicles collect and transmit real-time data on location, speed, fuel consumption, and cargo conditions, enabling more dynamic decision-making. Smart warehouses, governed by standards like ISO 9001 for quality management, are also integrating AI systems to optimize inventory management and automate the loading and unloading processes.

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JULY 14, 2021

2.1 With Government’s strong exhortations and encouragement ,the pandemic obliged many business sectors and SMEs to innovate and accelerate their respective Transformation Road Maps particularly digitizing and digitalisation of their business models. ADVANCED MANUFACTURING AND DIGITALISATION OF BUSINESSES AND INDUSTRY.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 21, 2025

” Scott Buchholz , Chief Technology Officer of Deloitte Consulting LLP’s Government and Public Services practice, predicts, “Quantum computing technology is rapidly advancing and will likely enter the enterprise world sooner than many executives think.”[6] One such area, for example, is maritime logistics.

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AUGUST 15, 2021

Wood pallets used for export shipments also contain an unhealthy level of formaldehyde due to fumigation, posing an unnecessary health risk for cargo handlers. We can demonstrate how companies can “go green” and clean up their supply chains by adopting cargo moving equipment that is environmentally friendly, recyclable and, cost efficient.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 2, 2023

The government has also barred major Chinese firms from buying products made by U.S. According to the cargo theft prevention firm CargoNet, reports of theft, fraud, and other kinds of criminal activity in the supply chain rose 41 percent in the first 20 weeks of 2023 compared to last year, reaching 900 incidents.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2022

Maersk said Tuesday it was halting bookings in light of the sanctions imposed on Russia, including congestion being caused by customs authorities inspecting cargo bound for the country and changing credit terms impacting its customers. Maersk and MSC said they would continue to move foodstuffs to and from Russia.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 16, 2021

With outside pressures, exerted by governments, business partners and consumers, companies need to take much higher risks and move beyond experiments at the fringes of operations. Governments increasingly provide incentives to nearshore production of critical goods, which are usually the more complex ones, when it comes to ecosystem build-up.

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DECEMBER 21, 2021

came from trucks carrying cargo. At COP26, CALSTART’s Global Commercial Vehicle Drive to Zero program and campaign (Drive to ZeroTM) and the Dutch government have facilitated a memorandum of understanding (MOU) plus endorsement which is a collective action that is dubbed the Global Agreement on Zero-Emission Trucks and Buses.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 6, 2025

The proposed changes stem from a 2023 Government Accountability Office (GAO) report that slammed the FMCSA’s existing complaint system for lacking transparency, accountability and enforcement power. It’s not a new regulation, but it might be one of the agency’s most important modernization efforts in years.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The American and Canadian militaries believe that the balloon was for surveillance, while the Chinese government said it was a civilian meteorological research airship that had blown off course. China’s government has so far not commented on the new sanctions or on the news of the flying object, nor responded to questions.

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TransAudit

JANUARY 13, 2025

Global compliance in shipping refers to the adherence to various international laws, regulations, and standards that govern the movement of goods across borders. Regulations such as the US Importer Security Filing (ISF) require companies to submit additional documentation to ensure cargo is safe for transport.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

As the crisis unfolded, in an effort to contain the virus, the government extended the official Chinese New Year holiday first for a few days, then for an additional week. . Big companies and even governments are learning that lesson now. million freight containers each year.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 12, 2024

The Houthis are creating significant supply chain disruptions for chemical companies and governments. Cargo ships avoiding Houthi attacks in the Red Sea face a different kind of delay-causing threat as they go around the southern tip of Africa: storms and 30-foot swells.

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QAD

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The Battle for Air Cargo Capacity. The federal government of the United States, for example, has developed plans for distributing the vaccine but has left distribution logistics up to the states, including receiving, storing and administering a vaccine that requires ultracold refrigeration. in 2020 and another 1.3 And for how long?

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Freightera

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Unfortunately, batteries for electric trucks can weigh several tons , which means a tricky trade-off between travel range and maximum cargo capacity. Reduced Cargo Capacity: Heavier batteries mean less freight can be hauled to stay within legal weight limits, which vastly reduces the truck’s efficiency and profitability.

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Kinaxis

APRIL 26, 2017

Amazon is even entering the transportation space, signing agreements with the Air Transport Services Group and the Chinese government to enter into the freight cargo business – effectively cutting out the middleman.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 12, 2021

As air cargo rates reduce, indicating a return of freight capacity, but could this also signal a massive carbon emission increase? Government as well as private sector actions have begun to change the first and last mile logistics toward electrification. The pandemic has also taught companies to do more with less.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Since neon gas is used to produce semiconductor chips, both governments and businesses are seeing prices increase. Retailers like Amazon are chartering private cargo ships, making their own containers, and leasing planes to bypass supply chain disruptions like long wait times for dock space and workers. Wall Street Journal ).

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 21, 2025

Risks include ongoing Red Sea disruptions brought on by attacks on cargo and container ships, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict destabilizing manufacturing and trade activities, along with Taiwan trade risks brought about by Chinese military drills hindering trade through major sea routes.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Beneficial Cargo Owners) to conduct International Freight in their very-own environment, powered by TRAMES’ technology. Analytics: The ability to harness cargo and freight data can yield significant benefits to any Shipper. 1 TradeTrust is a blockchain initiative by the Singapore Government.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Labor shortages , impeding the ability to get cargo unloaded, loaded, or moved. Government regulations , such as how high containers can be stacked, or what type of trucks can pull containers. Container availability , leaving importers scrambling to find space.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 13, 2025

Government Accountability Office about urgent cybersecurity vulnerabilities. The digital backbone of maritime operations is under siege, with state-sponsored entities increasingly exploiting vulnerabilities. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has voiced “grave concern,” alongside warnings from the U.S.

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EFT

JUNE 5, 2025

Primarily these are an ongoing vehicle scrappage scheme , falling battery prices , 2023 regulations for higher emission standards for trucks biting and pressure from central and regional governments to reduce industry emissions. stalls The U.S. in contrast experienced similar sales to 2023 in 2024, reaching over 1,700.

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