The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Sustainability is definitely coming of age in Asia. However, there is now a growing appreciation that going green correlates with increased profit as demand for products with sustainable credentials grow and Asian companies get set to move up the value chain. As driving greater sustainability is a key factor in reducing risk.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 12, 2021

Being a logistics operations professional, I am always concerned about “slipping backwards.” So when it comes to the logistics industry, will companies and managers forget about climate change and carbon reduction targets in favor of making short-term profits? Whilst it has indirectly led to improved sustainability, will it continue?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Descartes Systems Group , a global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that it has acquired GroundCloud, the creator of a cloud-hosted final-mile automation platform, for $138 million. network this year after its initial success at select facilities in 2022.

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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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American Global Logistics

AUGUST 22, 2023

As we navigate the third quarter of 2023, it's time to examine air cargo's role in global commerce. Air cargo is now essential for global supply chains and offers many benefits for businesses worldwide. Air cargo refers to the transportation of goods via an air carrier, which may be charter or commercial.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

And now on this week’s logistics news. What Berglund is referring to is the advantage that shipping lines hold for negotiations with cargo shippers for 2022 and beyond. Xeneta currently puts the Asia-West Coast spot rate at just under $10,000 per FEU, with some cargoes paying additional priority shipment fees of $1,400-$7,500.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The responsibility of sustainability is no longer limited to the individual, but it extends to corporations, industries and even governments. As part of the CMA CGM Group, CEVA Logistics has a global reach, which means that we can make a global difference. Acting for People. Photo Credit: L’Oréal. pandemic response.

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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. With such dramatic reductions in flights, Singapore’s status of a logistics hub was put severely at risk. It is currently operating in 12 facilities across the island, with possibly the largest contract logistics footprint in Singapore.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 29, 2023

Disrupted Logistics in Supply Chain Over the last four to five years, we have experienced disrupted logistics—broadly defined here as the interruption or complete breakdown of the supply chain functions at one or multiple levels. Similar behavior was seen across road transport and air cargo. million vacant job openings.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Procter & Gamble (P&G) , the American multinational consumer goods corporation, is continuing to invest in digital transformation, focusing specifically on the supply chain, retail execution, and environmental sustainability. The company’s Supply Chain 3.0

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2020

3PL Basics: An Introduction to 3rd Party Logistics with Roberto Cadena. Robert Cadena and Joe Lynch provide an introduction to 3rd party logistics. 3rd party logistics services include 5 major categories: 1.) Logistics 4.) based transportation and logistics providers. Transportation 2.) Warehousing 3.)

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 9, 2024

The term “logistics” may be relatively new, but its general principles date back to ancient civilizations. The early Mesopotamians, Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans pioneered the principles of logistics and designed trade routes to facilitate their connections with other nations.

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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. Build relationships Logistics is still very much a people business.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 6, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. 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. That’s all for this week.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 21, 2023

He began his career in the South African Air Force and later spent more than a decade with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), where he held various leadership positions in South Africa, Spain, and the United States, including President of Cargo Network Services Corp., cargo subsidiary. cargo subsidiary.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Transportation vs Logistics with Marty Wadle. Marty Wadle and Joe Lynch discuss transportation vs logistics. Marty has worked with Ruan for over 25 years and has held a series of positions with increasing responsibility within sales, supply chain solutions, quality, and logistics. Key Takeaways: Transportation vs Logistics.

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Clear Spider

APRIL 18, 2023

In fact, at least 70% of consumers say they are willing to pay a 5% price premium for more sustainable goods. These practices, in turn, help your business operate more efficiently and sustainably. Sustainable practices are, as their name suggests, sustainable.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

– How Logistics is Harnessing the Power of the Sun by Timothy Foote , Founder of Susymbio We all know that our sun’s power is the main energy source for life on Earth. Fortunately, great minds are making progress to capture this energy in ways that could change the transportation and logistics industry.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 14, 2021

As a Global Air Hub , Container Shipping &Transhipment Mega Port and Regional Logistics Node in Asia Pacific ,Singapore’s Trade dependent economy plunged into unprecedented negative economic growth. TRANSFORMATION OF SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS VIA DIGITALISATION. Digital and the Supply Chain—How Far Have We Come?

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

3PL Basics: An Introduction to 3rd Party Logistics with Roberto Cadena. Robert Cadena and Joe Lynch provide an introduction to 3rd party logistics. 3rd party logistics services include 5 major categories: 1.) Logistics 4.) based transportation and logistics providers. Transportation 2.) Warehousing 3.)

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The retailer has invested in CMC through its $2 billion Climate Pledge Fund, a venture-capital fund focused on investing in sustainable technologies. The post This Week in Logistics News (April 1 – 7) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. That’s all for this week.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. FedEx invests $2 billion in sustainability initiatives. FedEx announced that it is investing $2 billion in three crucial areas: sustainable energy, carbon sequestration, and vehicle electrification. It will be interesting to watch the games unfold in silence.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 19, 2022

Why do logistics service providers keep moaning about having too much work to do? The complaints about driver shortages are also dragging on, yet companies in the manufacturing, wholesale and retail industries seem to be managing to sustain their revenue and profit growth despite having similarly high levels of vacancies.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 19, 2022

Why do logistics service providers keep moaning about having too much work to do? The complaints about driver shortages are also dragging on, yet companies in the manufacturing, wholesale and retail industries seem to be managing to sustain their revenue and profit growth despite having similarly high levels of vacancies.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

However, there is one area that Asia could do better to show true global leadership: sustainable growth that respects the environment. It’s no different in the logistics industry. This is providing an opportunity for logistics managers to re-imagine how they move customers’ orders. Can products take less space?

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Despite significant blanked sailings and slow steaming, utilization levels are poor, pushing rates below contract levels, break even levels, and the $1,300/FEU mark that carriers were able to sustain from April through July. Freight news travels faster than cargo Get industry-leading insights in your inbox. Europe rates of $3.70/kg

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The Green Corridor: Digitise Wisely to Reduce Emissions by Timothy Foote , Founder of Susymbio Digitisation in the logistics and transportation industry produces efficiency gains for nearly all players in the economy today. Tim has held various positions with MNCs, gaining a wide knowledge and expertise in logistics operations.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Today, partners from the logistics industry alone include Toyota, CMA-CGM, and Air Liquide. The team behind Energy Observer wants to gain better information for commercial cargo vessels by vastly increasing the size of the ship. Driving Sustainable Supply Chain Change. Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience.

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Zipline Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Sustainability is an often-discussed concept that can be a reliable source of differentiation for CPG manufacturers. And sustainability has become a standout issue for many US consumers. Now, when most think of sustainability, they think of ethical sourcing or environmentally friendly packaging.

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Freight Plus

AUGUST 12, 2020

A New Sustainability Program with Feeding America. This week in logistics we are taking a look into an article by. A new sustainability program with Feeding America to reduce waste and rescue food from supply chains. Jennifer Wong. , “. published through. FreightWaves.

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Freight Plus

AUGUST 12, 2020

A New Sustainability Program with Feeding America. This week in logistics we are taking a look into an article by. A new sustainability program with Feeding America to reduce waste and rescue food from supply chains. Jennifer Wong. , “. published through. FreightWaves.

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

These are challenges that will only become more threatening if they are not curbed, paying strict attention to supply chain sustainability. The latter was so severe that cargo ships had to run at half their usual capacity. Fighting climate change with green logistics. Three stages of building a sustainable supply chain.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

Increased e-commerce sales during the pandemic brought last mile logistics into the limelight. The staff at GlobalTranz notes, “Last mile logistics is among the most misunderstood parts of transportation networks. In addition, growth in e-commerce is radicalizing how shippers view last mile logistics.”[1]

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

Increased e-commerce sales during the pandemic brought last mile logistics into the limelight. The staff at GlobalTranz notes, “Last mile logistics is among the most misunderstood parts of transportation networks. In addition, growth in e-commerce is radicalizing how shippers view last mile logistics.”[1]

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2024

The port handles about 11 million tons of cargo per year, including automobiles, containers, coal, and farm products. The port closure also creates congestion and delays at other ports and transportation modes, such as rail and truck, that must handle the diverted cargo.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

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. Sustainability is a real hot topic in recent times, and we must look forward and consider our long-term options for the continuation and sustainability for our planet.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 6, 2021

This improved predictability offers further energy savings by facilitating better planning of port and hinterland operations as well as the onward supply chain logistics. Cargo transfer requirements. Once in port, each stage can be monitored, from pilot onboarding and cargo transfer to disembarkation. Any safety considerations.

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