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Taking the “Ouch” Out of Transportation Costs

Talking Logistics

Of course, just a few weeks ago the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) launched an investigation into potentially unfair demurrage and detention charges that are being levied against cargo owners, often for events beyond their control. Bring on the road rash: trucking issues abound. Barraco is Director, Global Product Marketing, at Amber Road.

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The Great Maersk Shift

Freightos

In the weeks following the Damco brand subsumption, DB Schenker released a press release that referenced the Damco changes: “The last thing shippers need at present is further uncertainty”. Today, 75 to 80% of cargo arrives on time. Despite increased frustration with this arrangement, rolled cargo and no-shows remains prevalent.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 29 – February 4)

Logistics Viewpoints

Ocado unveils new, lighter robots in grocery delivery push. Airline group says global cargo volume grew 6.9 Companies will have to present strong documentation to the US Customs and Border Protection, beginning June 21, that no part of their products contain components sourced or manufactured in Xinjiang or by Uyghurs.

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Why Evolved Supply Chain Management Relies on Actionable Analytics and Meaningful Logistics Intelligence

Intelligent Audit

According to JOC.com , “the New York and New Jersey port backlog is increasing and leading to more instability in terms of product replenishment and inventory management in the weeks after Christmas. The mode of transportation, the weight of the cargo, and the distance to its delivery point need to be factored in with the cost.

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36 innovative companies re-inventing and rethinking supply chain and logistics

6 River Systems

Burlington Coat Factory @Burlington In 2009, Burlington Coat Factory (in partnership with Fortna) transformed its supply chain with new systems and operational processes, optimizing efficiencies and boosting customer service at the company’s Burlington, New Jersey location as part of its 5-year supply chain strategy.

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Amazon’s New Last Mile Program Will Improve Customer Service, But Higher Emissions Will Result

Logistics Viewpoints

In a later phase, deliveries are targeted to expand to large, dense cities including Seattle, New York, Los Angeles, Boston, and Hoboken New jersey. In dense cities such as New York and Paris, Amazon is experimenting with cargo bikes and electric vehicles. These empty miles increase emissions.

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The Top Dozen Supply Chain Innovations of All-Time

Operations and Supply Chain Management

But too add some new value I decided to add two innovations to make it an even dozen. I will note Rice used my list during his own excellent presentation on supply chain innovation at the MHI annual conference last October.