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CSR Initiatives in the Global Supply Chain

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

In order to achieve this target, CEVA Logistics is incorporating environmental considerations in a variety of areas of operations, from warehousing to transportation and procurement. We also look to reduce or eliminate the use of plastic packaging. Photo Credit: United Airlines. million gallons of SAF this year.

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From Exports to Delivery: Simplifying PPE Shipping

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Policy 53 increases CIQ inspection on all PPE products, labels, packaging, and documentation. 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. FCL and LCL expedited ocean shipping.

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How a 3PL Empowers Shippers With LTL Transportation Stability

GlobalTranz

Port backlogs, cargo limitations on container ships, and a lack of available equipment and port facility staffing. We also consult on packaging freight that makes it more appealing in a carrier’s network (stackable, etc.). Increase Stability of Transportation Procurement and Management by Partnering With GlobalTranz.

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How to Lower Your Ocean Freight Costs!

Supply Chain Game Changer

While many may consider this as the holy grail for shipping and consider it unachievable, with careful planning and using the right shipment methods, lowering your freight costs and making sure they are competitive, can become a reality. Optimize your cargo packing. Audit your quotations/invoices. Prepare and implement.

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The Data Behind Amazon’s Logistics and Fulfillment Play

Freightos

In other words, if your shipping your own goods, you’re competition. Let’s Talk About Boats, Ships, and Trucks. That’s not surprising, given that Amazon’s shipping costs grew from $11.5 These positions are focused on operational roles for rapid manufacturing, inventive packaging, and fulfillment. Amazon Fulfillment.

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Looking Beyond Blockchain/Supply Chain Hype

Enterra Insights

Cheng-Shorland explains, “Supply chain is driven in large part by the procurement process. Moving any product or service through a supply chain starts with a procurement contract, which initiates the tendering or bidding process via an RFI, RFP or other type of formal request. Talk about a great use case for blockchain!

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An Upcoming Challenging Week in U.S. Transportation and Logistics

Supply Chain Matters

A walkout would impact the movement of upwards of 20 to 25 million packages daily. However, a recent development has been a statement from UPS aircraft pilots, members of a different labor union, that they intend to honor any picket lines and refuse to operate cargo flights if Teamsters union members actually walk out.