Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Greenwashing is a form of advertising or marketing spin in which green PR and green marketing are deceptively used to persuade the public that an organization’s products, aims and policies are environmentally friendly. A notable example of greenwashing is when McDonald’s introduced paper straws to reduce plastic pollution.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The product flow paths and modes of transportation altered radically as well even without accounting for any network node changes, owing to port closures or shortages in various transportation lanes. Some companies have taken extreme measures such as chartering private cargo ships to sail around port delays.

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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. Overland transport solutions from Singapore all the way to China & even Europe were also executed to executed to keep supply chains moving. DB Schenker can offer Eco-solutions for every mode of transportation. Singapore’s Status a Global Hub.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

What started as a simple combination of wooden planks to transport food and munitions, the evolution of the modern pallet has since grown into a multi-million dollar industry with different types of materials introduced to make a pallet. Whilst there has been progress in terms of changing consumer demands and mindset, much remains to be done.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

With what is perhaps a fear for change ingrained in many businesses’ and policy makers’ minds, maybe the label of follower is deserved? When moving cargo, can shipments be consolidated more? Is there a plan to electrify the company fleet or a demand for the transport vendors to reduce their emissions ?

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 12, 2014

One of the fastest growing forms of cargo theft is deceptive pick-ups (aka fictitious pick-ups). The fraud often includes paperwork such as insurance policies, fake driver’s licenses and other documents. . Overall, cargo theft is on the rise , as FreightWatch International reported last week. Keep the cargo moving.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 14, 2021

Government’s effective Business Continuity support and pandemic-related crisis management , effective socio-economic policy measures ,and Job Support schemes ,underpinned by multiple Crisis Budgets, helped to stabilise the crisis situation. Supply Chain Resilience became an instant Buzz word amongst Policy makers and Industry.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2022

We now add highlights of March and Q1-2022 key global transportation and logistics indices. Global and Domestic Transportation and Logistics Indices. In February, a new Stage I Measure was introduced, which tracks that average period from cargo ready to origin port departure. Global Shipping.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Communicate goals, objectives and policies to your suppliers, whether it is around a code of ethics or more specific goals per segment. As we have seen during the pandemic, the transportation of supplies from a vendor’s overseas site to your own facility is also fraught with risks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

Venues outside the greater Tokyo metropolitan area would allow small numbers of spectators, and the policy for the Paralympics will be decided next month. Roughly the size of a small cooler, Amazon Scout vehicles can transport small packages along sidewalks at walking pace. It will be interesting to watch the games unfold in silence.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 9, 2024

With the advancement of transportation, like wheels and navigation techniques, transport to distant territories was completed over shorter periods. The Industrial Revolution gave rise to large-scale production and transportation efficiency, which led to the modern logistics landscape that we know today.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 15, 2021

As you prepare for 2022, consider what different modes, trade lanes, or inland transportation strategies you can implement in your supply chain. Currently, many ocean carriers are looking to move more IPI (interior point intermodal) cargo versus focusing on port-to-port. It’s important to consider all areas to keep your cargo moving.

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American Global Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Cargo planes could not fly out of or into Russia or Ukraine. Now that’s changed to help alleviate disruptions caused by China’s policy of zero-tolerance for Covid. #2 Inflation set in for fuel and transport costs, increasing logistics costs as a whole over last year. and the global economy.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

In the transportation industry, there are many moving parts that can impact your day-to-day operations. From monitoring driver shortages to tracking diesel pricing, staying current on the events in transportation means you will be better equipped to make knowledgeable business decisions and drive growth and efficiency into your supply chain.

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Supply Chain Movement

JANUARY 21, 2015

The main topic of the all- day meeting will be European and global solutions for transport and logistics offered on the market and the opportunities of container, intermodal carriages in our region. More and more production and trade companies due to the logistical costs decide on multimodal and combined transports. URL: [link].

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SupplyPike

APRIL 17, 2020

Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping is a system of transporting a smaller shipment than a typical truck filled with one order. LTL freight carriers normally transport small shipments of freight from many companies. In this system, space is shared by all of the cargo on one truck. Reduce your warehouse costs. Freight Class.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 30, 2014

I have some opinions…I think drug cartels sell drugs, and those are the ones you’ve seen in the news battling back and forth…Cargo thieves steal cargo. carriers for $100K, $150K, $250K worth of cargo liability. Global Trade China cross-border trade Mexico NAFTA security Transplace transportation Troy Ryley'

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 29, 2020

China has recently implemented three key policies that relate to PPE exporting. Policy 5 requires all medical supplies to meet quality standards of the importing countries, this policy also separated out the process for medical-grade and non-medical-use devices. FCL and LCL expedited ocean shipping. In conclusion.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 12, 2015

Market Update: Transportation Industry News. In the transportation industry, there are many moving parts that can impact your day-to-day operations. West Coast ports can now resume full operation, it will take months for trucks to clear the cargo backlog. Large Scale Market Indicators . While their 29 U.S. Diesel Pricing.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

History of Alliances in Container Shipping Source: Port Economics, Management and Policy What are Global Shipping Alliances (GSAs) in the shipping industry? Estimated time of arrival (ETA) indicates when the cargo shipped is expected to arrive at its final destination. How alliances in the shipping industry might impact shippers?

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TMC

JULY 14, 2016

Senate Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security. Robinson and the Transportation Intermediaries Association, the testimony focused on how the IoT impacts supply chain, logistics, and the movement of goods. Combat cargo theft. On behalf of. High-priority issues.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Cargo containers. Close collaboration with their international service providers is beneficial as well to ensure they are aware of current global transportation conditions that are affected by trade policy decisions. These impacted goods are subject to a 25% increase upon arrival into the U.S. Industrial machinery.

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QAD

MAY 23, 2019

The Netherlands has a total of 29 airports, five of which are considered major airports, and two of which have paved runways capable of handling cargo planes. Transportation of goods inside the country is also smooth and easy. The European Central Bank controls the monetary policies for the Netherlands. A mere 1.2% and Russia.

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Supply Chains Rock

OCTOBER 1, 2008

Using GPS to track cargo containers. Many months ago I blogged about some new services that were being created to help shippers track cargo using wireless technologies. Do you have any information on the other interesting albeit more passive RFID in container transportation? Public Policy & Sustainability Blog.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

In this case, each container (that was not damaged or lost at sea) needs to be unloaded and transshipped to another vessel for transportation. Cargo insurance is not a requirement, but as events like vessel accidents are usually outside of the carriers’ liability, insurance can provide added protection for your freight.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 28, 2019

transportation modes, inventory deployment, and policies) by balancing the trade-offs between customer service requirements, assets and costs. Capture transportation, distribution, and service costs. Most models stop short at minimizing costs. Identify current and future service demands. Identify alternative networks.

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Cathy Roberson

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Maybe it’s a dress, pants or shirt, regardless, most of us have done this thanks to the ease of online ordering and relaxed returns policies. Respondents are facing a challenging market including higher material and transportation costs as ports remain congested and transportation capacity is tight regardless of mode.

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Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 17, 2022

OS&D claims allow shippers and cargo owners to seek compensation for products damaged in transit or shipped in wrong quantities. Once a shipment arrives, the cargo owner will receive an OS&D report that details any damage or quantity discrepancies compared to what is on the bill of lading. Shortage Claim. Loss Claims.

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Supply Chains Rock

JANUARY 19, 2009

Transporter 3: Logistics future or Hollywood tricks? This weekend I watched " Transporter 3 " the action movie about an ex-military expert that uses his superior driving skills and an Audi A8 to deliver "packages" for clients in remote areas in record time. Anyway, in the opening sequence a giant cargo ship is loaded with containers.

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Clear Spider

APRIL 18, 2023

Green improvements can be made at every stage of your supply chain, from purchasing to transportation. Green Transportation Uses optimized delivery routes and bulk shipping to reduce your fuel consumption, your fuel costs, and your carbon footprint. These practices, in turn, help your business operate more efficiently and sustainably.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The smaller ships currently transport only a small percentage of the retailers’ goods—less than 20% in the case of Costco. From the earliest days of the pandemic, air cargo providers have been called upon to meet high demand for PPE and other critical products, and later to deliver vaccine doses.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 3, 2021

If the product imported has a WRO issued against the manufacturer for that product, the importer can re-export the freight or must prove the cargo in question was not made with forced labor. Upon arrival into the United States, the cargo is subject to seizure by CBP and treated as an importation prohibited by 19 U.S.C

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Enterra Insights

MAY 6, 2019

“In China,” Rudin explains, “the government’s policy is total control of data. In the European Union, the policy skews toward consumer protection, with the recent passage of the GDPR. Three domains of data influencing (controlling?) large populations. 3] Those risks are: 1. Footnotes. [1]

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 27, 2021

.”[4] The Value of the Global Supply Chain Journalist Jennifer Smith ( @jensmithWSJ ) writes, “Maritime tracking data shows the cargo snared by last month’s blockage as a snapshot of global trade that is usually in constant motion.

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MIT Supply Chain

JUNE 12, 2014

In addition, the way cargo handling facilities are owned and governed, and port-related investment policies, add to the complexity of a system that is inherently fragmented. But perhaps one of the most surprising reasons for the vulnerability of the US maritime transportation system is the way port facilities are distributed.

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

It has 116,169 km of paved roadways, so overland transport of goods is simple. Malaysia is ranked the 35 th country for ease of transportation on its roads. In addition to its airports, Malaysia also has four heliports for quick transport of small goods or for travel between areas. Getting Down to Business.

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NC State SCRC

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

To keep yourself in business, there are plaintiffs attorneys that are finding out what transportation is doing, and trying to find the big deep pockets to pay damages like the $281M damage awarded in Texas – because the smaller carrier won’t be able to pay.” There needs to be a policy about what we are going to do with it.

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