Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 16, 2024

After 10+ years of writing the weekly news roundup, as well as a bi-weekly column for Logistics Viewpoints, today is my last day at ARC Advisory Group. Over these 10 years+ I have learned a lot about supply chain and logistics through conversations with end users, suppliers, and my colleagues. Cargo imported into the U.S.

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Freightos

APRIL 25, 2024

More Resources Home The Impact of Fast Fashion Giants On Air Cargo Eytan Buchman April 25, 2024 Navigating New Horizons: The Impact of Fast Fashion on Air Cargo Rates & Dynamics The intersection of fast fashion, globalized retail e-commerce, and air cargo logistics is coming to a head with Temu and Shein’s entrance to the US market.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The following is a 5,000 word exploration of Maersk’s strategic shift to end-to-end logistics services, based on open sources. Oil prices tanked, cancellations increased and Maersk drilling and supply chain services would run up nearly $2 billion dollars in annual losses. Efficiency by unifying entities.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. 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. Amazon workers in Staten Island vote to unionize.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 20, 2023

And a big show it was, with over 35,000 people on hand to see the latest innovations in retail technology. And now on to this week’s logistics news. The gaming-focused service is complementary to Amazon Prime and Prime Video subscribers. It requires the use of responsibly sourced wood or recycled or reclaimed materials.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Descartes is a software-as-a-service provider of logistics solutions. In some logistics application areas, like global trade compliance , they are a market leader. You can browse headlines on any business news site and see the word supply chain and logistics more than you would have seen before.

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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

Home Introducing Freightos Enterprise: End-to-End Procurement, Benchmarking, and Management Freightos Enterprise unifies market intelligence, tender management, and shipment operations into one solution, enhancing logistics efficiency for large import-export businesses.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. billion ‘Green Gateway’ rail expansion The CrowdStrike software bug that crashed Microsoft operating systems and caused the largest IT outage in history caused disruptions at U.S. And they present a host of logistical challenges.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 18, 2025

Digital Opportunity for 3PL Logistics Operations! Supply chain software is a game-changing tool that offers immense opportunities for growth and success in the transportation services market. Failed customer expectations Logistics management software often has difficulties in fulfilling client expectations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 28, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Walmart announced that it will pilot agriculture technology with crop supply intelligence company Agritaskto get real-time information on crops and improve sourcing decisions around produce. By the end of September, FedEx will no longer be the primary air cargo provider for the U.S.

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Freightos

JUNE 10, 2025

" * " indicates required fields Email * Consent * I consent to receive emails about logistics, freight tech, and commercial updates. If the court restores China’s US de minimis eligibility, some of the sharp drop in B2C e-commerce air cargo volumes could return to the market.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Technology plays a key role in helping companies manage supply chain risk and underpins processes that improve sustainability. IDC also forecasts that by 2023, 30 percent of Asian enterprises will ship freight using a SaaS-enabled platform, resulting in improved efficiencies in load matching and reduced shipping costs.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2017

In the below article I propose to have a look at the main benefits and advantages of the cloud-based logistics management. More findings on the cloud cargo transportation and warehouse management systems you may discover on the web. Each industry has its peculiarities, among the others, in the logistics, manufacturing, and supply.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 12, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. 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. Cargill, one of the world’s largest buyers of raw cotton, will use the technology on 50,000 tons of cotton from the U.S.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

But what is even more complicated is freight billing and handling freight payments: what a cargo owner is initially quoted is often different from what he later is asked to pay. Billing inaccuracy and payment challenges are massive problems in the logistics industry. A 2021 Cargo Owners and freight forwarders survey, confirms this.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 14, 2023

Kyle is Co-founder and CEO of Vizion , a groundbreaking technology company revolutionizing container tracking in the logistics industry. About Kyle Henderson Kyle Henderson is Co-founder and CEO of Vizion, a groundbreaking technology company revolutionizing container tracking in the logistics industry.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Challenges in Using Blockchain in E-Commerce The difficulties of blockchain depend on the source questioned. On the surface, blockchain is a relatively new technology, and its use in various applications, like the CargoX Smart Bill of Lading , is even more innovative. How Surface Mode Shippers Can Compete in E-Commerce Logistics.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The rate of tech adoption in logistics continues to grow. But the volume of available digitalized data, and the number of tools, solutions and platforms that supply chain stakeholders are using (juggling?) Likewise, the use of multiple tools and systems (for now) means effective integration is becoming more and more crucial too.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 17, 2025

Talking about logistics and transportation services, clients do not want to stay behind the scenes anymore, they prefer to monitor and control each step of delivery processes, demanding 100% transparency, this is where Salesforce CRM comes into play. Advanced Fleet Solutions Issue: Fleet management is the base of any delivery service.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 26, 2016

The global logistics industry generates $9.1 The global Third Party Logistics (3PL) industry generates $750 Billion in revenue as a part of that figure. Air and sea cargo industries generate $62 Billion each. There is no larger industry in the world than logistics. Trillion dollars in revenue. Further, the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 12, 2024

The main drivers for growth in autonomous supply chains are the increasing demand for efficiency, transparency, and resilience in supply chain operations, the rapid advancement of technologies including cloud computing and 5G, and the vulnerabilities and inefficiencies of traditional supply chains that were exposed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 11, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. US Air Force wants a commercial Rocket Cargo Vanguard to fly stuff anywhere on Earth. Intel turns to reverse logistics to create “circular economy”. If the project, called Rocket Cargo, goes as planned, it would take advantage of this fast-growing market. billion with exports up.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Supply chain executives must evolve from cost and service as the key objectives for optimal demand-supply balancing towards the “quadfecta” of cost, service, resiliency, and sustainability. Metrics such as lead-times, forecast accuracy, inventory levels, and service are used to measure operational risks.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

is adopted in more and more industries and companies, the supply chain industry is starting to implement these disruptive technologies to adapt to the ongoing challenges and obstacles. Here are some important technologies for the digitization of the supply chain. IoT is making a mark on more and more industries, including logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said it was essential to prevent Tokyo, where the highly infectious Delta COVID-19 variant was spreading, from becoming the source of another wave of infections. And now on to this week’s logistics news. The engineers will begin by developing 3D software to emulate the “complexities of real life.”

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 7, 2025

This article depicts how innovative technology transforms supply chain operations. Modern technological tools like AI and machine learning enable companies to forecast supply chain needs, and IoT sensors allow the tracking of products in real-time, which makes operations faster and cheaper. What’s Changing in Supply Chains?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Management of Ocean Transit Time Reliability and Visibility by LSCMS Shippers’ Council How would Logistics managers explain to their COO and Production group that inbound material will arrive on 23Dec but with 50% probability? What is supply chain visibility and why it is important? Obtaining ocean visibility can be challenging.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2024

Supply chain resilience is crucial for ensuring the continuity of business operations, the delivery of essential goods and services, and the protection of public safety and national security. The port handles about 11 million tons of cargo per year, including automobiles, containers, coal, and farm products.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Logistics companies are reversing their hiring binge. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic followed by supply chain disruptions around the world has sparked a resurgence of companies bringing sourcing and manufacturing back to the United States or closer to U.S.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 15, 2018

There’s no other way to describe it: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the world of logistics. Having a tool for accurate demand forecasting and capacity planning allows companies to be more proactive. In general, the predictive analytics solutions in logistics and supply chain are on the rise.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2021

alternate sourcing strategies), while others are potentially negative (e.g. Alongside all of this is the growth of automation and related technologies which also have environmental considerations. Managing Disruption and Change with Emerging Technologies. Economic development is both measured by and based on logistics.

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Freightos

AUGUST 31, 2016

We have exciting news at Freightos – we’re proud to announce that we’ve acquired WebCargoNet , a leading logistics technology provider. In many respects, this should be a good time for the logistics industry. And yet, logistics providers are challenged by rising shipper expectations and dropping margins.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2022

For months, retailers have been stockpiling massive amounts of goods to meet surging consumer demand, and compensate for ongoing supply and logistics issues. Just last year many were chartering their own cargo ships to get all these goods to their destinations.) He lives in Chicago.

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Freightos

APRIL 2, 2020

If you don’t want to click through, you can subscribe to our weekly roundup or visit our own COVID-19 update page , which includes expert tips for managing freight during the crisis alongside the latest developments in logistics. Industry news sources like Journal of Commerce , Loadstar and FreightWaves also provide great coverage.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

By convening players, who would normally work in isolation, to participate on a collaborative platform, information and documentation can now be relayed dynamically, in real time. The current trade and logistics landscape is plagued with manual processes and siloed actors. b) Within each service pillar. a) Digitized Partners.

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Freightos

JULY 26, 2018

While freight industry executives likely sighed with relief when an update of Amazon’s logistics.amazon.com page on June 28th turned out to be nothing more than a franchise model for courier delivery services. Amazon is at the nexus of ecommerce, data, and logistics, with a drive to constantly improve their logistics network.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 15, 2023

Leveraging Your Bargaining Power in Logistics Service Provider Negotiations by LSCMS Shippers’ Council The logistics industry is a complex and constantly evolving ecosystem that plays a vital role in the global economy. Logistics is a derived demand. Know yourself and your provider Network alignment is key.

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