Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

When you can barely see beyond the bow of the ship, when extreme wind and waves threaten to throw you off course – or worse, sink you – it’s understandable that long-term thinking can get chucked overboard like so much extra ballast. It’s an apt metaphor for ocean shipping these past many months. Empty grocery store shelves.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 14, 2023

Prior to his current venture, Kyle dedicated three years to developing a cutting-edge control tower solution for supply chain management. Traditionally, cargo owners and freight forwarders had to rely on manual methods such as calling carriers or visiting websites to track containers across ocean and rail.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

store operations by 9 percent over the past year, slashing hundreds of millions of dollars of goods from their balance sheets and suggesting space is opening up in their jammed supply chains. Target’s inventories at the end of the last quarter were 16 percent lower than the same period a year ago and Walmart cut inventories in its U.S.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 13, 2022

Each year around 700 million TEUs are shipped across the world keeping global trade and businesses running and more than eighty percent of global goods trade volumes are carried by sea, with about a sixth of that volume in shipping containers. Supply Chain KPI Dashboard.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

As a logistics service provider, focusing on over-the-road surface transportation management solutions via technology and managed transportation services, we find the following information on the history of shipping containers of great significance to the logistics and supply chain community at large. Readers' choice!

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Freightos

APRIL 24, 2016

The History of the Shipping Container. 26 April 2016 marks the 60th anniversary of the maiden voyage of the Ideal X and the birth of modern container shipping, a development that played a critical role in spurring the global economy. But the modern shipping container has changed much more than one industry. Category Key.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

We have certainly seen more focus on women in supply chain over the last few years, and nearly every conference that I attend has tracks dedicated to women in supply chain. In contrast, the larger Amazon warehouses typically rely on delivery stations closer to customers for the final stage of shipping.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

The number of alternative and dual-fuel propelled container ship orders out numbers the traditional ICE only engines for new ship orders. Aeronautics engineering innovation is sadly only paddling forward in comparison to the ship building industry. This is big money and infrastructure is working to accompany the change.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Planes, Cranes, and Barges: How America Is Adapting to Supply Chain Chaos. With global cargo lanes clogged, businesses are turning to new ways to deliver goods. Mississippi River cargo traffic near Luling, La. And 25 miles north, Intel Corp. We had a good cargo business before the pandemic.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JULY 19, 2020

Less than container load (LCL) shipping is rapidly becoming a go-to service option for businesses seeking help in a complex global logistics industry. As COVID-19 affected businesses around the world, the need for expedited LCL shipping grew significantly. The right level of LCL shipping expertise. Our team of experts at C.H.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

Container shipping prices skyrocket. After being limited to only offering takeout and delivery for months under some of the strictest lockdown rules in North America, food product shortages are just the latest headache for small business owners to contend with. Porsche calls on its suppliers to use 100% renewable energy.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 25, 2018

Over the past couple of years, we have published many blog posts and produced several video episodes on supply chain digital transformation (see our archives ). Once complete, P&G said its new supply chain will enable 80% of U.S. production to reach stores within 24 hours.”. so that it can reach 90% of the U.S.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 29, 2020

Robinson put together information on four key subjects that will help your PPE supply chain run smoother during a time when simplicity is what you need most. For a closer look at how China’s regulations impact PPE shipping, check out our recent PPE exporting video featuring our director of product development, Vincent Wong.

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SupplyPike

JANUARY 21, 2019

Freight and parcel shipping. Freight is defined as commercial goods or cargo carried across land, sea, or air. In 2017 alone, over $1 trillion in goods were moved by freight across North America, with truck continuing to be the most heavily utilized mode at $721 billion. What is Freight? Image source. What is Parcel?

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 17, 2015

Shippers, beneficial cargo owners or non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOCCs) are responsible for verifying weights. Shippers are required to communicate verified weights in a shipping document. Today’s global supply chains reach across continents and time zones. What does this mean for you?

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Companies of all sizes have been capturing the value from Global Supply Chain to increase the economies of scale and scope for years. In this article, we will show you tips from worldwide experts that you can use to streamline your global supply chain operations. However, you may wonder what kind of practices really work.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

In the race to fill distribution centers and store shelves with inventory for the holidays, some of the world’s largest retailers and ecommerce sellers are jumping ahead of smaller competitors by chartering ships, shifting freight to air, re-rerouting inland shipments, and hiring more staff for distribution centers and other supply chain nodes.

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Turvo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

What’s in this article : A crisis that is affecting the world economy – record-high shipping rates. A problem also linked to shipping companies. Record-high shipping rates are affecting the world economy. Fewer ships in operation . The role of shipping companies. What happened to the containers?

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Firstly, Pitt Ohio’ s services span across North America. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company started out by offering less-than-truckload (LTL) service, then expanded into truckload (TL), supply chain, and ground service. Alternative Small Parcel Carriers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Firstly, Pitt Ohio’ s services span across North America. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company started out by offering less-than-truckload (LTL) service, then expanded into truckload (TL), supply chain, and ground service. Alternative Small Parcel Carriers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Firstly, Pitt Ohio’ s services span across North America. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company started out by offering less-than-truckload (LTL) service, then expanded into truckload (TL), supply chain, and ground service. Alternative Small Parcel Carriers.

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

What is also real is the impact it has on supply chains. In fact, it will not be a stretch to say that climate change is currently the biggest threat that global supply chains are facing today and is responsible for shortages and disruptions in several industries. First things first: Climate change is real.

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 10, 2022

As the logistics industry continues to recover from pandemic-era supply chain disruptions, shippers are adjusting quickly to the expectations of a new normal. Falling ocean rates and volatile fuel costs have logistics professionals across the supply chain searching for innovative efficiency solutions throughout their operations.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights February global manufacturing and supply chain indices and challenges relative to product demand and supply network imbalance levels in the first quarter of 2022. Global Supply Chain Pressures Index. Federal Bank of New York. The Prices index declined 0.5

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2020

Containers are piling up in ports, international shipping has been hammered, Western companies are battling to source products from traditional suppliers, and disruptions are being experienced throughout the global supply chain. COVID-19 Impact on Shipping. COVID-19 Impact on Procurement. A Case in Point: Apple.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 22, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights continued evidence that the U.S. Supply chain pressures reportedly eased to the greatest extent in 14 years. Spot rates for the Shanghai to Los Angeles shipping lane segment reportedly averaged $1823. The firm’s Maersk Line container shipping business unit reported net profit of $2.3

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Gravity Supply Chain

JULY 9, 2020

It is an essential prerequisite that for a supply chain to operate effectively, complete visibility, traceability, and accountability must be in place. While it’s widely known that IoT is an essential enabler for supply chain visibility. end-to-end supply chain performance. IoT – The Enabler.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

We salute the year’s top advancements in supply chain technology and processes. Thanks to omni-channel distribution, 3-D printing, self-service logistics and other avenues of disintermediation, traditional supply chain roles are rapidly being transformed into all-new opportunities. Warehouse Automation. Media Type.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights an added dimension to our monthly summary of global supply chain activity trending and implications. Global Shipping. The World Container Index , assessed by Drewy Consultants, is a compilation of eight major shipping routes to and from the United States , Europe and Asia.

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TMC

MAY 26, 2016

Five Ways to Drive a High-Performance, Cross-Border Automotive Supply Chain.Connect. Where are you likely to encounter the worst bottlenecks when shipping product between the U.S. Pinpointing and fixing the real causes of delays by analyzing cross-border supply chains is more important than ever. Level cargo flows.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

Prime Membership: Amazon Prime – Subscription service offering benefits such as free two-day shipping, access to Prime Video, Prime Music, and exclusive deals. billion (net profit) Profit by Region/Country: North America is a major market, followed by Europe and Asia.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 20, 2018

It is continually important to be proactive about identifying capacity trends and daily shipping reality. Examining and sharing inventory forecast data with supply chain partners can help you be proactive with your international transportation partners in order to get the space you need. Drayage Capacity Issues Remain.

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Cathy Roberson

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Despite supply chain costs increasing and available capacity almost a rarity, retailers are undertaking a variety of ways to make sure they receive their inventory in time for the ever-important holiday season. “We have seen real lumpiness in the global supply chain that has led to some shortages and more so just unevenness.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 15, 2020

At the beginning of this year, all expectations were for rates to remain flat, perhaps even making air freight a viable alternative to ocean shipping for companies that wouldn’t ordinarily consider the option. Capacity from Asia Pacific to North America – down by 17%. Using passenger airliners to provide cargo-only services.

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 31, 2023

Thanks for reading Rethinking supply chains! market, we're taking the next big step in that direction," Abigail Kammerzell, Head of Sustainability, H&M North America, said in a statement. How resales help with returns management and its impact on supply chains will be closely watched.

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TMC

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Rather than reacting to changes that happen to your supply chain, it’s always better to have a carrier management strategy that allows you to be proactive—no matter what the market has in store. How to deal with growing supply chain complexity. And the options aren’t much easier to sort through for ocean and air shipping.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 14, 2020

and globally, staying close to our contract carriers and discussing continuity plans in the event shipping trajectories need to be adjusted due to disruptions or closures at any ports. Cargo space may be constricted as certain limitations are imposed on passenger travel resulting from adjusted flight schedules and capacity.

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