Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Passport, a customer service company focused on shipping, has raised $3 million in seed funding (TechCrunch). Intel partners with Rolls-Royce to develop autonomous cargo ships (VentureBeat). US announces intent to withdraw from international postal rate system (The Hill). Cass Truckload Linehaul Index – September 2018.

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QAD

MAY 23, 2019

The Netherlands has a total of 29 airports, five of which are considered major airports, and two of which have paved runways capable of handling cargo planes. France and Italy. The Dutch reputation for precision and innovation helps to ensure that materials flow smoothly. In 2017, the country exported about $556 billion.

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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. As COVID-19 affected businesses around the world, the need for expedited LCL shipping grew significantly. The right level of LCL shipping expertise. Reduced costs.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2017

The goal of the project, a multinational collaboration between robotics specialists in the UK, Sweden, Italy and Germany, is to enable deployment of next-generation automated guided vehicles (AGVs) into current warehouse facilities to support tasks such as packing, palletizing and transporting goods. Click here for the full story.

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20Cube Logistics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

20Cube – a leader in digital freight forwarding from Malaysia, China, Germany, and Italy to Australia – has completely digitised the entire supply chain management process through our MyHub technology. Furthermore, MyHub stores all of your shipping-related documentation, bills, and invoices for you.

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20Cube Logistics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

20Cube goes the extra mile for our clients using managed services for logistics in Melbourne, Malaysia, China, Germany, and Italy. MyHub automatically adjusts your forecast if there are any changes at any point with your inventory, production, or shipping. However, both of these benefits are direct results of outsourcing logistics.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Belgium is bordered by France, Germany, Luxembourg and Netherlands, and has a robust shipping infrastructure including multiple ports, making it a perfect location for trade both within the EU and with other geographic regions. Belgium has 41 airports, 26 of which have paved runways and six of which can handle large cargo aircraft.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 11, 2020

European automakers have also been impacted by the closure of an electronics factory in northern Italy, another hotbed of COVID-19 activity. Here are some other ways that shipping has been impacted: Around 200 sailings from and to China were cancelled in the period January-February, resulting in a revenue shortfall of at least $1 billion.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2020

Containers are piling up in ports, international shipping has been hammered, Western companies are battling to source products from traditional suppliers, and disruptions are being experienced throughout the global supply chain. COVID-19 Impact on Shipping. And, according to some analysts, things could get worse—a whole lot worse!

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

Indeed, companies in the United States, Italy, Canada, Brazil, Australia, and China are already experiencing difficulties arising from t ier 2 supply interruptions. However, emptying the contents of silos into the holds of ships is only one small part of the problem. From Fuel to Fertiliser, Supply Shortages Start to Bite.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In response, the US Department of Defense announced the launch of Operation Prosperity Guardian which will work alongside existing navy assets in the region to address the Houthi threat and will include support from the United Kingdom, Bahrain, Canada, France, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Seychelles and Spain. Asia – N. China – N.

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Resilinc

MARCH 28, 2023

While in 2022 Pakistan received oil supplies from Qatar, Nigeria, Egypt, and Italy, this year supplies from Nigeria and Qatar are set to fall. Pakistan also relies on a long-term contract with Italy’s natural gas company, Eni. Per the contract, Eni will deliver one LNG cargo per month between 2017 and 2032.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Following detections of BMSB in the last season, air cargo arriving in Australia between September 1 and November 30, 2021, inclusive from the United States and Italy containing any of the high-risk goods will be subject to random verification inspections. For the full list of the target risk goods, visit the Department’s BMSB website.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Warehouse break-ins, accounting scams, and oil tampering are on the rise in the olive growing regions of Greece, Spain, and Italy. The model factors in shipping variables such as weather patterns and traffic conditions. “We Inventory discipline is showing up in cargo numbers. billion as U.S.

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20Cube Logistics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Conversely, if another means of transportation is rarer, and only a few freight forwarding companies use it, the prices to ship in that trade lane are typically higher. 20Cube has a strong trade lane focus from Malaysia, China, Germany, and Italy to Australia.

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Resilinc

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Top Industries and Exports Impacted Turkey exports a variety of goods around the world — primarily exporting to Germany, UK, US, Italy, and Iraq. This force majeure is likely due to the inability to load or discharge steel and scrap cargo caused by the lack of manpower and support infrastructure at the port of Iskenderun.

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American Global Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2025

Federal Maritime Commission in accordance with the Shipping Act and the regulations of the Commission set forth in 46 CFR Part 500. SUBSTITUTED SERVICE (ALTERNATE PORT SERVICE) This provision shall govern the transfer of cargo by trucking or other means of transportation at the expense of the Carrier.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 20, 2020

The deaths in Italy have surpassed those in China. jump in container throughput last week, which means cargo is recovering. Across the United States and much of the world, we find ourselves in the middle of another week of escalating situations stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. Expected output gains: Intangible.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 2, 2021

America’s imports are stuck on ships floating off LA. Specifically, the top countries most impacted by the Suez Canal blockage include the UK, Germany, Belgium, France, Netherlands, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Turkey, and Austria. And more ships keep arriving, making the congestion worse. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Freightos

JANUARY 7, 2025

These steps included deadlines to pick up or drop off containers, extended gate hours, reefer booking suspensions, some vessel diversions to East Coast alternatives for ships scheduled to arrive around the deadline, and stopped-clocks on demurrage charges for containers stuck at ports during the strike. China – N.

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EFT

MAY 26, 2025

Tariff truce will not spark cargo boom at busiest US seaport, executive director says The head of the busiest U.S. port does not expect imports to soar after last week's tariff truce between Washington and Beijing that temporarily lowered the duty to 30% from 145%. What do Trump tariffs mean for the United States-Mexico-Canada agreement?

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EFT

MAY 12, 2025

As trade talks begin, Chinese exporters prepare to get goods moving to US again China-based shipping agents have resumed buying container space for goods headed for the United States after a series of U.S. Trump announces deal to stop bombing Houthis, end shipping attacks President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday the U.S.

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EFT

MAY 19, 2025

Container ship owners swamped as US-China trade detente revives demand Container ship bookings for China-to-U.S. cargo have surged since the countries declared a 90-day truce on punitive tit-for-tat tariffs last weekend, operators said, spawning traffic jams at Chinese ports and factories that could take weeks to clear.

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