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This Week in Logistics News (April 13 – 19)

Logistics Viewpoints

cargo imports in May could hit highest level since last October Transloading is heating up again Hundreds of cargo ships lost propulsion in U.S. Recycled bags will be processed into raw materials that can be used to make things like shipping pallets and outdoor furniture, Walmart said.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

Colombian drug smugglers are disguising cocaine as “fake coal” within major bulk consignments to try to dupe port surveillance operations, according to a new report. For several years now, the e-commerce giant has been developing what it describes as a “multimodal AI model” called the Package Decision Engine.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 27 – February 2)

Logistics Viewpoints

Higher labor costs and lower package demand resulted in fourth-quarter sales and 2024 guidance that missed analysts expectations. UPS is seeking alternative strategies for its truck brokerage business, which has seen sales plummet amid a freight recession marked by declining rates and over capacity. Retailers estimate 13.7

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Pandemic Lessons For Supply Chain Leaders

Supply Chain Shaman

Next Steps: Start to model demand based on market data to align the organization on baseline demand. Resist the temptation to place deeper analytics on top of existing data models. Instead, rethink the model and the approach. Out of desperation, they turned to the use of descriptive analytics. Next Steps.

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The Importance of a Strong Supply Chain and Logistics Strategy!

Supply Chain Game Changer

A solid supply chain and logistics strategy is essential for large companies. A global chemical manufacturer recently had to replace ships that transported bulk materials to ports. Using a logistics-oriented strategy helps companies better understand their suppliers, improve customer service, and optimize shipping.

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Shipping Containers and Supply Chain Snarls: Is There a Way Out?

Enterra Insights

Much of the finger-pointing involved the movement of shipping containers into and out of port facilities. For the supply chain to work smoothly, a complex and highly choreographed dance, involving both full and empty shipping containers, must be performed. It used to take two days to get cargo off the docks. Now, it takes nine.

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The State of the Trucking Market in 2021

GlobalTranz

Port backlogs, cargo limitations on container ships, and a lack of available equipment and port facility staffing.? Such congestion naturally leads to bottlenecks in planning drayage and eventual increases in the total cost of shipping, not to mention an added strain on trucking as the bottlenecks grow.? .