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Cargo congestion has gone from bad to worse at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, forcing importers to wait several days to retrieve shipments and prompting two large logistics companies to migrate airfreight operations an hour west to an uncrowded facility in Rockford, Illinois. MORE
As a result, nearly every industry has created on-demand metrics to gauge market performance, hedge risks, and to power intelligent decisions. managing complex benchmarks for the shipping industry, to create the Freightos Baltic Index (FBX). In the digital age, visibility is key. MORE
percent per year, over 90% of the world’s trade is carried by sea for a total of 23 million tonnes of cargo traveling by ship every day. Shippers, carriers, freight forwarders and third party logistic firms are currently spending millions of dollars in resources on ‘estimating’ important metrics such as container Estimated Time of Arrival (ETAs). MORE
The Montreal Port Authority said cargo volumes fell by 11% in March – this at a time when competitors in Canada and the U.S. Just how much cargo does Montreal handle? million metric tons of cargo and bulk products in 202. Which shipping lines serve it? MORE
With the help of a sound Logistics Management Software, manufacturers can effectively manage the multifaceted process involved right from the production cycle to the delivery of raw materials to shipping the finished products to the consumers. What is Logistics Management Software? MORE
Leverage live streaming data to improve accountability If risky shipping routes, transfers, or theft could be avoided, wouldn’t you choose to safeguard your goods by selecting safer routes? Savi’s live streaming data collection provides your organization with valuable, relevant metrics, such as preferred shipping routes and carriers by lane. Shipping routes are no different. MORE
It will allow for the automation of more complex warehousing tasks, such as unloading shipping containers and picking packets or individual e-commerce orders. The retail giant plans to take out 50 million metric tons (MMT) by 2030, which is equivalent to the emissions associated with the average annual electricity consumption of 40 million Chinese households. Content Summary: Autonomous Boats Could Ferry Cargo in Busy Cities. MORE
In total, the company’s logistics division, Samsung SDS, will take on 1 million shipping units and 488,000 tons of air cargo. Business Strategy Alignment Global Supply Chain Management Global Trade & Economics Quality & Metrics Supply Chain Security & Risk Mgmt. MORE
Chainalytics Creates New Metrics for Demand Planning Consortium. Here is a quote from the press release: “The weak cargo increases expected over the next few months are consistent with other signs that the economy is slowly improving but show that retailers remain cautious, especially when it comes to stocking their inventories,” NRF Vice President for Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold said. “We’re MORE
Not only does warehouse optimization result in a healthier bottom line, but it also improves key warehouse metrics like accurate orders and on-time delivery. Where is your picking operation located with respect to shipping and product storage? Monitor key performance metrics. MORE
It can also assist in determining specific metrics that affect the business. Operational considerations come into play as well, such as how much cargo a vehicle can hold and whether a given option is best suited for short or long distance travel. Subscribe Here! Email Address. MORE
As a country, I think that we need to rethink supply chain flows for chassis, drayage and the unloading of larger ships. I don’t think that the ports are up to the challenge of moving the high-levels of freight with larger ships without rethinking unloading space, equipment and flows. It takes 2 to 3 days to unload a ship. Today, the number of chassis required for a ship is between 2,000 and 5,000. The ships are getting larger. MORE
Mike Griswold, Vice President Analyst at Gartner , had this to say about the value supply chain KPIs and metrics. Supply chain metrics provide the vehicle to ‘look at the results’ and gauge the effectiveness of an organization’s execution strategy. Damage Rates or Cargo Loss. MORE
Besides providing fast, thorough answers to customers, today’s ERP, cloud-based SaaS, or 3PL-operated systems enable companies to manage the order lifecycle, control information and cargo flows, and reduce the total cost of goods. performance metrics to influence vendor behavior and impact sourcing choices. Thanks to route optimization, order speed from vendor ship date to DC delivery aligns with demand. MORE
These are a la carte, or per service, and outside of standard shipping and receiving. Cargo — Product carried during transportation. Carriage — In maritime shipping, carriage refers to the movement of cargo on a vessel after loading and before unloading. MORE
It’s not too late to get your product to store shelves in time for Black Friday, thanks to the swift performance of air cargo service. With significantly shorter lead times than other modes, air cargo can get your product to market in as little as a day. Understand the metrics of air cargo: time and money. When you’re evaluating the costs of air cargo , freight is only one component of the equation. Global Transportation Air Black Friday Shipping MORE
The expectation is that two mega ships will arrive at the ports to pick up empties this week as the equipment is needed in China. Industrial and chemical sectors are maintaining at seasonally expected shipping volumes as of this time. Cargo flows and ship calls are rebounding in China. MORE
Consolidation can bring about supply chain improvements that allow for more sustainable practices and hit key metrics with retailers like OTIF and MABD requirements, improving customer relationships. Trains can now move one ton of cargo approximately 484 miles on just one gallon of fuel. MORE
Consolidation efforts can also help brands improve key metrics with retailers like OTIF and MABD requirements , improving customer relationships, which is another way to stand out among competitors. . How brands ship their products can be another great way to utilize green logistics practices. MORE
Many metrics can be used to determine the top 3PL warehousing companies, such as company revenue, the number of warehouses, total warehouse square footage , etc. A behemoth in the logistics industry, UPS has operations in shipping, air freight, trucking, last-mile delivery and drone delivery. MORE
From there, it can move horizontally to deliver cargo and packages for others and compete with other logistics service providers. Does that mean to compete today, you need planes, trucks, ships and a global network of distribution centers? In-transit visibility software-as-a-service provides accurate, live streaming data on the location and condition of cargo in motion. MORE
For those businesses that continue to operate many are just hobbling along, only able to provided limited services and ship a smaller number of goods through e-commerce channels only. If you are looking to improve dozens of processes and metrics you will get stuck in the weeds. MORE
Basically, responsible for ocean freight carriers, ocean ships that rely on truck companies. So today and yesterday, there was not enough capacity, cargo was rolled, prices spiked. Shipping a 40-ton container back in July or June used to cost about $700 — a 40-ton container. More than half of Hanjin’s ships were chartered. So the chartering companies are already receiving the ships back and they need to rent them. Why does your cargo get rolled? MORE
Establish appropriate metrics that correspond with the steps outlined in your contingency plan. West Coast Port Strike Disrupts Shipping Lanes. When a breakdown in labor negotiations led 20,000 dockworkers to go on strike at two of Washington state's largest ports in October 2014, cargo-laden ships were left stranded as the flow of goods came to a halt for six months. MORE
By now many of you have heard about the “Ever Given”, which has been stuck in the Suez Canal since Tuesday, and is blocking all container ships trying to get through with their cargo. For many years, as we moved to low cost countries, the shipping industry benefited. MORE
And volumes are expected to remain at peak levels — with container ships to remain stuck at anchor — until June. “I Ships at anchor down, but still high. Seroka said that there were 20 ships at anchor on Wednesday, which he compared to the single-day peak of 40 on Feb. MORE
With the help of a sound Logistics Management Software, manufacturers can effectively manage the multifaceted process involved right from the production cycle to the delivery of raw materials to shipping the finished products to the consumers. What is Logistics Management Software? MORE
Amazon’s one-day shipping service has still not found its groove in the U.S. In Europe, Amazon has restored one-day shipping to satisfactory metrics, he said. billion on shipping in the quarter, a 57% year-over-year gain. MORE
A Transportation Management System also helps in effective management of shipping units, transportation mode selection, freight bill auditing, outbound and inbound shipment scheduling, payment and processing of loss and damage claims etc. Third is the ability to execute real-time workflow and productivity metrics, access real-time inventory visibility. Integrating route optimisation with vehicle and unloading dock scheduling in LCL cargo collection. MORE
With the help of a sound Logistics Management Software, manufacturers can effectively manage the multifaceted process involved right from the production cycle to the delivery of raw materials to shipping the finished products to the consumers. What is Logistics Management Software? MORE
More and more cargo shifted to ocean transport until the container imbalances resulted in issues with “rolling the freight” from ship to ship despite confirmed bookings. Dwell times grow as more and more ships sit in the ocean waiting to unload. MORE
According to a Forbes article, BD managed a number of disruptions seamlessly , including a rudder problem with a cargo ship that resulted in 28 BD containers being thrown overboard. MORE
Cleaner ships, trains, planes and trucks combined with automation and clean technology in cargo handling and warehousing operations are accelerating. In the past, by using more natural gas for its ground fleet, UPS decreased CO2 emissions by 100,000 metric tons in 2016. The year 2018 saw the increasing use of advanced technology to give more intelligence to logistics operations. MORE
So, your organization has decided to explore the benefits and perks of less than truckload freight shipping. Let’s take a look at how the TMS impacts the costs of shipping over the long term in four critical areas. Overall Costs of Less Than Truckload Freight Shipping. For an organization to justify the cost of using Less than truckload freight shipping, the topic of return on investment usually crops up. MORE
While the changing atmosphere of ocean carrier alliances for containerized cargo isn’t something new, it’s certainly top of mind for many shippers and carriers alike thanks to a tumultuous last few years. container carriers) can partner in our industry: Slot Charter Agreements: When a shipping company buys a certain number of slots from another carrier. Partners within a shipping consortium agree to operate liner services along a specified route using a specified number of vessels. MORE
Learn about: Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping Advantages of LTL Factors determining shipping rates. Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping is a system of transporting a smaller shipment than a typical truck filled with one order. Get better shipping rates. MORE
The Supply Chain Journal
APRIL 23, 2021
Cargo congestion has gone from bad to worse at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, forcing importers to wait several days to retrieve shipments and prompting two large logistics companies to migrate airfreight operations an hour west to an uncrowded facility in Rockford, Illinois.
SupplyPike
APRIL 17, 2020
Learn about: Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping Advantages of LTL Factors determining shipping rates. Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping is a system of transporting a smaller shipment than a typical truck filled with one order. Get better shipping rates.
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The Supply Chain Journal
APRIL 29, 2021
Amazon’s one-day shipping service has still not found its groove in the U.S. In Europe, Amazon has restored one-day shipping to satisfactory metrics, he said. billion on shipping in the quarter, a 57% year-over-year gain.
Transplace
MARCH 18, 2020
The expectation is that two mega ships will arrive at the ports to pick up empties this week as the equipment is needed in China. Industrial and chemical sectors are maintaining at seasonally expected shipping volumes as of this time. Cargo flows and ship calls are rebounding in China.
Supply Chain Shaman
FEBRUARY 23, 2015
As a country, I think that we need to rethink supply chain flows for chassis, drayage and the unloading of larger ships. I don’t think that the ports are up to the challenge of moving the high-levels of freight with larger ships without rethinking unloading space, equipment and flows. It takes 2 to 3 days to unload a ship. Today, the number of chassis required for a ship is between 2,000 and 5,000. The ships are getting larger.
FLEXE
DECEMBER 11, 2016
Basically, responsible for ocean freight carriers, ocean ships that rely on truck companies. So today and yesterday, there was not enough capacity, cargo was rolled, prices spiked. Shipping a 40-ton container back in July or June used to cost about $700 — a 40-ton container. More than half of Hanjin’s ships were chartered. So the chartering companies are already receiving the ships back and they need to rent them. Why does your cargo get rolled?
Zipline Logistics
MARCH 2, 2021
Consolidation efforts can also help brands improve key metrics with retailers like OTIF and MABD requirements , improving customer relationships, which is another way to stand out among competitors. . How brands ship their products can be another great way to utilize green logistics practices.
Zipline Logistics
JUNE 30, 2020
These are a la carte, or per service, and outside of standard shipping and receiving. Cargo — Product carried during transportation. Carriage — In maritime shipping, carriage refers to the movement of cargo on a vessel after loading and before unloading.
GlobalTranz
MAY 23, 2016
So, your organization has decided to explore the benefits and perks of less than truckload freight shipping. Let’s take a look at how the TMS impacts the costs of shipping over the long term in four critical areas. Overall Costs of Less Than Truckload Freight Shipping. For an organization to justify the cost of using Less than truckload freight shipping, the topic of return on investment usually crops up.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 1, 2018
In total, the company’s logistics division, Samsung SDS, will take on 1 million shipping units and 488,000 tons of air cargo. Business Strategy Alignment Global Supply Chain Management Global Trade & Economics Quality & Metrics Supply Chain Security & Risk Mgmt.
Supply Chain Shaman
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
More and more cargo shifted to ocean transport until the container imbalances resulted in issues with “rolling the freight” from ship to ship despite confirmed bookings. Dwell times grow as more and more ships sit in the ocean waiting to unload.
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NC State SCRC
MARCH 25, 2021
By now many of you have heard about the “Ever Given”, which has been stuck in the Suez Canal since Tuesday, and is blocking all container ships trying to get through with their cargo. For many years, as we moved to low cost countries, the shipping industry benefited.
Talking Logistics
MAY 17, 2013
Chainalytics Creates New Metrics for Demand Planning Consortium. Here is a quote from the press release: “The weak cargo increases expected over the next few months are consistent with other signs that the economy is slowly improving but show that retailers remain cautious, especially when it comes to stocking their inventories,” NRF Vice President for Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold said. “We’re
CH Robinson Transportfolio
NOVEMBER 11, 2016
It’s not too late to get your product to store shelves in time for Black Friday, thanks to the swift performance of air cargo service. With significantly shorter lead times than other modes, air cargo can get your product to market in as little as a day. Understand the metrics of air cargo: time and money. When you’re evaluating the costs of air cargo , freight is only one component of the equation. Global Transportation Air Black Friday Shipping
Intelligent Audit
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Mike Griswold, Vice President Analyst at Gartner , had this to say about the value supply chain KPIs and metrics. Supply chain metrics provide the vehicle to ‘look at the results’ and gauge the effectiveness of an organization’s execution strategy. Damage Rates or Cargo Loss.
Supply Chain Game Changer
MARCH 26, 2021
It can also assist in determining specific metrics that affect the business. Operational considerations come into play as well, such as how much cargo a vehicle can hold and whether a given option is best suited for short or long distance travel. Subscribe Here! Email Address.
Savi
JUNE 14, 2019
From there, it can move horizontally to deliver cargo and packages for others and compete with other logistics service providers. Does that mean to compete today, you need planes, trucks, ships and a global network of distribution centers? In-transit visibility software-as-a-service provides accurate, live streaming data on the location and condition of cargo in motion.
Zipline Logistics
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Consolidation can bring about supply chain improvements that allow for more sustainable practices and hit key metrics with retailers like OTIF and MABD requirements, improving customer relationships. Trains can now move one ton of cargo approximately 484 miles on just one gallon of fuel.
Talking Logistics
JUNE 7, 2017
While the changing atmosphere of ocean carrier alliances for containerized cargo isn’t something new, it’s certainly top of mind for many shippers and carriers alike thanks to a tumultuous last few years. container carriers) can partner in our industry: Slot Charter Agreements: When a shipping company buys a certain number of slots from another carrier. Partners within a shipping consortium agree to operate liner services along a specified route using a specified number of vessels.
6 River Systems
DECEMBER 13, 2019
Not only does warehouse optimization result in a healthier bottom line, but it also improves key warehouse metrics like accurate orders and on-time delivery. Where is your picking operation located with respect to shipping and product storage? Monitor key performance metrics.
The Supply Chain Journal
APRIL 15, 2021
The Montreal Port Authority said cargo volumes fell by 11% in March – this at a time when competitors in Canada and the U.S. Just how much cargo does Montreal handle? million metric tons of cargo and bulk products in 202. Which shipping lines serve it?
6 River Systems
JULY 29, 2020
Many metrics can be used to determine the top 3PL warehousing companies, such as company revenue, the number of warehouses, total warehouse square footage , etc. A behemoth in the logistics industry, UPS has operations in shipping, air freight, trucking, last-mile delivery and drone delivery.
Material Handling and Logistics
DECEMBER 2, 2018
It will allow for the automation of more complex warehousing tasks, such as unloading shipping containers and picking packets or individual e-commerce orders. The retail giant plans to take out 50 million metric tons (MMT) by 2030, which is equivalent to the emissions associated with the average annual electricity consumption of 40 million Chinese households. Content Summary: Autonomous Boats Could Ferry Cargo in Busy Cities.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 29, 2013
Besides providing fast, thorough answers to customers, today’s ERP, cloud-based SaaS, or 3PL-operated systems enable companies to manage the order lifecycle, control information and cargo flows, and reduce the total cost of goods. performance metrics to influence vendor behavior and impact sourcing choices. Thanks to route optimization, order speed from vendor ship date to DC delivery aligns with demand.
Supply Chain Network
APRIL 5, 2018
percent per year, over 90% of the world’s trade is carried by sea for a total of 23 million tonnes of cargo traveling by ship every day. Shippers, carriers, freight forwarders and third party logistic firms are currently spending millions of dollars in resources on ‘estimating’ important metrics such as container Estimated Time of Arrival (ETAs).
Abivin
MAY 9, 2019
A Transportation Management System also helps in effective management of shipping units, transportation mode selection, freight bill auditing, outbound and inbound shipment scheduling, payment and processing of loss and damage claims etc. Third is the ability to execute real-time workflow and productivity metrics, access real-time inventory visibility. Integrating route optimisation with vehicle and unloading dock scheduling in LCL cargo collection.
Supply Chain Game Changer
MAY 5, 2020
For those businesses that continue to operate many are just hobbling along, only able to provided limited services and ship a smaller number of goods through e-commerce channels only. If you are looking to improve dozens of processes and metrics you will get stuck in the weeds.
Elementum
MAY 1, 2018
Establish appropriate metrics that correspond with the steps outlined in your contingency plan. West Coast Port Strike Disrupts Shipping Lanes. When a breakdown in labor negotiations led 20,000 dockworkers to go on strike at two of Washington state's largest ports in October 2014, cargo-laden ships were left stranded as the flow of goods came to a halt for six months.
Savi
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
Leverage live streaming data to improve accountability If risky shipping routes, transfers, or theft could be avoided, wouldn’t you choose to safeguard your goods by selecting safer routes? Savi’s live streaming data collection provides your organization with valuable, relevant metrics, such as preferred shipping routes and carriers by lane. Shipping routes are no different.
ThroughPut
APRIL 10, 2020
With the help of a sound Logistics Management Software, manufacturers can effectively manage the multifaceted process involved right from the production cycle to the delivery of raw materials to shipping the finished products to the consumers. What is Logistics Management Software?
ThroughPut
APRIL 10, 2020
With the help of a sound Logistics Management Software, manufacturers can effectively manage the multifaceted process involved right from the production cycle to the delivery of raw materials to shipping the finished products to the consumers. What is Logistics Management Software?
Freightos
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
As a result, nearly every industry has created on-demand metrics to gauge market performance, hedge risks, and to power intelligent decisions. managing complex benchmarks for the shipping industry, to create the Freightos Baltic Index (FBX). In the digital age, visibility is key.
ThroughPut
APRIL 10, 2020
With the help of a sound Logistics Management Software, manufacturers can effectively manage the multifaceted process involved right from the production cycle to the delivery of raw materials to shipping the finished products to the consumers. What is Logistics Management Software?
BlueYonder
JANUARY 21, 2021
According to a Forbes article, BD managed a number of disruptions seamlessly , including a rudder problem with a cargo ship that resulted in 28 BD containers being thrown overboard.
Abivin
DECEMBER 27, 2018
Cleaner ships, trains, planes and trucks combined with automation and clean technology in cargo handling and warehousing operations are accelerating. In the past, by using more natural gas for its ground fleet, UPS decreased CO2 emissions by 100,000 metric tons in 2016. The year 2018 saw the increasing use of advanced technology to give more intelligence to logistics operations.
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