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. Measuring the Imbalances*. Ocean Freight. In the United States, the Pandemic has yet to Peak.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 19, 2020

Examples are: Samsung Electronics , which is shifting part of its domestic phone production to Vietnam due to the rapid advance of COVID-19 in South Korea. European electronic component distributor TTI says it is using air cargo companies UPS, FedEx, and DHL to mitigate the impact of holdups in China. The Food Industry.

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Resilinc

AUGUST 30, 2023

Weight limits have also been adjusted, forcing some ships to unload and transport cargo to the other side of the canal via train—increasing transportation costs. The main countries affected by the drought are China, Japan, South Korea, and the US, as the Panama Canal facilitates 46% of container movement from northeastern Asia to the US.

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NC State SCRC

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

The recent bankruptcy announcement of Hanjin, a major shipping line, on the Friday before the last Labor Day long weekend, was a shock to everyone working in the global logistics shipping industry. once they’ve been allowed to discharge cargo to protect the interests of maritime lien holders. bankruptcy code. Judge John K.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2020

Ports in the United States, The Netherlands, Britain, France, and elsewhere have reported a drop in cargo volumes ranging from around 5 percent in January to an estimated 25 percent in February. In South Korea , Hyundai announced the suspension of its production lines due to supply chain disruptions in China. Other Industries.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

For instance, the bankruptcy of South Korea’s 7th largest shipping company (Hanjin Shipping) led to a dramatic reduction in global supply chain shipping capacity. Capacity fell by 3 percent, and up to $14 billion in cargo was unable to dock. What to Do About It. Proactive Risk Management Is Key to Ocean Freight Success.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 14, 2020

Although this is not the first or the last event to disrupt global supply chains, unpredictable logistics require a proactive approach for importers and exporters to keep business running as usual. Cargo space may be constricted as certain limitations are imposed on passenger travel resulting from adjusted flight schedules and capacity.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The world of supply chain and logistics is changing every day. Each one is featured as having done something unique to reinvent their supply chain and logistics. Coyote Logistics @CoyoteLogistics Coyote Logistics prides itself on its innovative logistics and supply chain philosophy.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2022

Global wide production, transportation and logistics activity levels reported for February, but continued rather concerning data related to global transportation service levels and cost. Commentary related to January’s PMI and logistics data can be accessed at this web link. Global Wide Production Activity. Bob Ferrari.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 27, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. In August, President Biden hosted the leaders of Japan and South Korea at Camp David, bringing the three countries together in a bid to further encourage collaboration and innovation. The port handled 748,440 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in September, a 5.4

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Freightera

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

It is them who actually transfer your cargo from point A to point B using their drivers and assets (trucks, warehouses, etc.). is an American multinational corporation that focuses on supply chain management and logistics, including order management, delivery, trade financing, insurance, freight forwarding, and customs brokerage.”

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Freightera

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

It is them who actually transfer your cargo from point A to point B using their drivers and assets (trucks, warehouses, etc.). is an American multinational corporation that focuses on supply chain management and logistics, including order management, delivery, trade financing, insurance, freight forwarding, and customs brokerage.”

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Material Handling & Logistics

JULY 25, 2018

Already a key route for east-west trade from China, South Korea and Japan and accounting for one-third of global shipping trade, the South China Sea is also the cause of territorial disputes between several countries. These disputes have resulted in increasing military presence in the South China Sea, with the U.S.

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

After a difficult few years, things are looking up for global logistics providers. Despite ongoing volume issues for powerhouse 3PLs and persistent slowdowns at ports, the global logistics industry is on target to reach a staggering $6.55 Facing Low Package Volumes, UPS Introduces Logistics-as-a-Service Offering.

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Aera Technology

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Communication between the many stakeholders involved in the cold supply chain (manufacturers, distributors, retailers, cargo companies, etc.). Consider the recent bankruptcy of one of the world’s largest marine shipping companies – South Korea’s Hanjin Shipping Co. .”

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Abivin

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Nevertheless, they offer possibilities for routes that may encourage domestic imports and exports as well as the growth of logistical activities. It is standard procedure to unload some Mediterranean-bound ships and use the Sumed pipeline to move the excess cargo. billion tons of cargo (as of 2020). meters in 2001. More than 1.14

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 17, 2022

And now on this week’s logistics news: Amazon says it will launch drone deliveries this year. This week, UPS unveiled a battery-powered, four-wheeled cycle to more efficiently haul cargo in some of the world’s most congested streets and to reduce its carbon footprint. UPS tests tiny battery-powered cycles in congested cities.

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American Global Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2025

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 14, 2025

The global trade, logistics, and maritime sectors are witnessing significant shifts driven by AI, sustainability initiatives, and evolving economic policies. operations across maritime, warehousing, and air cargo. operations across maritime, warehousing, and air cargo.

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EFT

JUNE 23, 2025

S.Korea central bank says US tariffs may exert downward price pressure South Korea's central bank said on Wednesday that U.S. China's JD.com looks to international market for growth JD Logistics (2618.HK) Other times, it takes longer to be felt. because of Washington's levies. and Kedaara Capital-backed Porter.

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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. tariffs, the government said on Tuesday South Africa's Transnet gets $2.8 billion government guarantee South Africa's government has agreed to give ailing state-owned logistics group Transnet a 51 billion rand ($2.8

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Material Handling & Logistics

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

In South Korea, SeAH Steel Corp., In South Korea, SeAH Steel Corp., South Korea is one of 12 countries, including China, that could be subject to the higher steel tariff, but which excludes Japan and Canada, the top supplier to the U.S. and about 1% of aluminum output. which sells pipes to the U.S.,

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EFT

MAY 19, 2025

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. China to US ocean cargo bookings surge after tariff pause, Vizion says U.S. retailers including Walmart (WMT.N)

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Freightos

APRIL 3, 2025

China has retaliated to Trumps earlier tariffs and recently stated that it will respond in conjunction with Japan and South Korea. This rule has been a major driver of the surge of several million packages a day arriving via de minimis into the US mostly B2C e-commerce goods from China, and mostly arriving by air cargo.

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Freightos

APRIL 3, 2025

China has retaliated to Trumps earlier tariffs and recently stated that it will respond in conjunction with Japan and South Korea. This rule has been a major driver of the surge of several million packages a day arriving via de minimis into the US mostly B2C e-commerce goods from China, and mostly arriving by air cargo.

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