Freightos
JUNE 10, 2025
These comparisons suggest that strong frontloading through April that built up inventories , and possibly some shippers decreasing shipments or pausing orders while tariffs are still at the significant minimum of 30% for China, may make this year’s tariff-deadline driven early peak season weaker than some had anticipated.
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 9, 2022
Just last year many were chartering their own cargo ships to get all these goods to their destinations.) While consumers may see some short-term benefit in the form of discounted goods, many retailers have had to reset investor expectations , reflecting the expected hit on margins from carrying so much inventory.
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Freightos
OCTOBER 18, 2017
What’s Holding Back Customer-Centric Air Cargo? . As the cream of air cargo’s innovators held turns on the floor, this question came up time and again. The industry’s mindset is holding customer-centric air cargo back. That was my big take from Elevate , presented by Air Cargo World earlier this month.
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 10, 2020
A Hi-Tech Company’s Control Tower Helped It Better Manage Air Cargo During the Worst Days of the Pandemic In 2014, one of the world’s largest high-tech manufacturers started thinking about a digital transformation that would help them better serve their customers while also generating operational efficiencies.
GlobalTranz
MAY 20, 2025
TL shipping, on the other hand, gives shippers more control over timing and cargo security, since the freight travels directly from origin to destination. It's often used for critical components in manufacturing, medical supplies or seasonal retail inventory that need to hit shelves fast.
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 26, 2024
Retailers are reviving an old playbook to manage their inventory levels after four years of struggling to find the sweet spot of holding enough merchandise but not too much. Global shipping prices are continuing to rise as Houthi rebels keep up attacks on cargo vessels in and around the Red Sea.
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 13, 2022
When we think of fraud in the supply chains, often we think about organized cargo theft. According to Travelers Insurance, there are five main cargo theft tactics to watch out for. The first is straight cargo theft, where cargo is physically stolen from a location. Stock rooms, warehouses and any inventory holding points.
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