Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Amazon achieved its fastest-ever global shipping times last year but isn’t resting on its laurels. The big three US airlines saw their cargo revenues decline last year as rates and volumes came under pressure. United Airlines – the largest of the three in terms of cargo volumes – registered a 31.1 percent, or $24.5

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Freightos

APRIL 15, 2024

I can’t export maritime incident data from the US Coast Guard (which could use some tech) but based on this report there were 18 bridge allisions in the United States between 1960 and 2015. If anything, it’s shocking that these incidents don’t happen more frequently. Over that same period, the US imported 37 trillion dollars worth of goods.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

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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Freightos

JUNE 15, 2021

You’ve seen the Suez Canal memes, you know furniture is taking way longer than usual to get to your door, and you may have even heard about Pelotons shipped by air to reduce delivery times. While the cure for COVID is well on its way, there is no vaccine for what’s afflicting container shipping. And it’s not just ocean freight.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Conversely in 2021 when rates were sky high, suddenly companies that had negotiated fixed rates couldn’t get their cargo on the ship without paying an extra premium surcharge. We refined our data, limiting it to actual pricing used by logistics service providers to ship containers, to ensure validity.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2024

In the early morning hours of April 26, at approximately 1:35am, a cargo ship leaving Baltimore Harbor struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, triggering a catastrophic collapse of the 1.6-mile-long The end result of the loss of propulsion was the ship crashing into the bridge. mile-long span. An estimated 11.5

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Dive deeper into freight data that matters Stay in the know in the now with instant freight data reporting Sign up for Free Analysis Last week, transpacific ocean rates continued their slide that started early this month. Freight news travels faster than cargo Get industry-leading insights in your inbox. Europe rates of $3.70/kg

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The world’s oceans have been a vital part of global trade since humans first launched ships from shore. As a result, maritime shipping lies at the very heart of the global logistical system. In this concluding article, I want to discuss how climate change risks are adding to challenges faced by shipping firms and their clients.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

Last month, the company released its third annual “Brand Protection Report” and said it disposed of over 6 million counterfeit goods in 2022. Cargo ships lost 661 containers at sea in 2022, down from the 15-year average of 1,566 lost per year, according to the latest figures from the World Shipping Council (WSC).

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Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

A significant majority – 70% – reported a return to normalcy in logistics operations, with 40% experiencing conditions that were even better than those they experienced pre-pandemic. They should monitor the evolving geopolitical situation and adjust their shipping strategies accordingly.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Dive deeper into freight data that matters Stay in the know in the now with instant freight data reporting Sign up for Free Analysis Ocean spot rates fell nearly across the board last week on a mix of a Golden Week lull, a more general easing of volumes, and persistent capacity growth. Europe weekly prices increased 6% to $3.94/kg.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

That’s exactly what Amazon is doing as it with its “Ships in Product Packaging” (SIPP) program, which, as the name suggests, allows products to ship in their original box or bag without any added Amazon packaging. economy added a seasonally adjusted 353,000 jobs last month, according to the BLS report, the strongest month in a year.

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Freightos

JANUARY 3, 2024

More Resources Home Red Sea and Suez Canal Shipping Crisis Update Judah Levine Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Even with an international naval force in place, Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea continue.

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American Global Logistics

AUGUST 1, 2023

An Insider's Look at the Current State and Future Trends of Global Trade Introduction to Ocean Shipping in 2023 Ocean shipping plays a vital role in the global trade landscape. The sheer scale and efficiency of ocean shipping have made it an indispensable component of the global supply chain.

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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. And the list goes on.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The low rates that triggered Hanjin’s bankruptcy in 2017 quickly became a thing of the past, as surging demand, congestion, and a litany of global shipping catastrophes pushed ocean freight rates into the stratosphere. While high, the shipping costs typically paled in comparison to the lost sales due to inventory shortages. Signup Now.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Brian is the Founder of Port X Logistics , a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. About Brian Kempisty Brian Kempisty is the Founder of Port X Logistics, a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. and Canada. and Canada.

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Shipchain

AUGUST 12, 2020

That said, in the midst of all of this instability, cargo crime is on the rise due to the current disruption in global supply chains. . Take Australia and New Zealand, for example, as reported by BBC. As they are now being reversed, experts believe that rates of cargo theft will spike as thieves try to recoup “lost wages.”

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 17, 2018

These giants have deep pockets, capable of offering low-cost, if not free, parcel shipping. However, that does not mean all shippers must face the challenges to ship parcel at their expense. If shippers charge to ship parcel, customers will simply go to Amazon. Negotiate Shipping Rates Like a Pro.

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Resilinc

MARCH 22, 2022

Our 2021 Annual Report is here! The report ( available for download here ) draws on the extraordinarily comprehensive risk and trend monitoring data that Resilinc provides to customers through our EventWatch AI , CommodityWatch AI , and WeatherWatch AI tools. But there is still a ways to go before we hit a clearing.”.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 21, 2023

He began his career in the South African Air Force and later spent more than a decade with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), where he held various leadership positions in South Africa, Spain, and the United States, including President of Cargo Network Services Corp., cargo subsidiary. IATA’s U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The Wall Street Journal reported this week (Paid subscription or metered view) that ocean container freight rates related to the most active global shipping lanes continue to decline amid what is traditionally considered the peak shipping period leading up to the holiday fulfillment season in the November-December period.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 27, 2024

A day has passed after a container ship lost power and crashed into a support pylon of Baltimore, Maryland’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in the early morning hours of March 26. The 24 crewmembers aboard the vessel have been reported as not incurring any injuries. The collision caused this massive bridge spanning 1.6

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 16, 2021

KCR is a security measure to further enhance air cargo security on commercial aircrafts from global terrorist threat. It will mean that any cargo transported on commercial aircraft will be subjected to security measures before loading onto an aircraft. This is a requirement by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

This year, with the LA Rams being Super Bowl champs, Good360 said it will ship thousands of “unsellable” Bengals-branded hats, T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, COVID-19 masks, and scarves to struggling people in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. New wave of contracts will lock in much higher shipping rates.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 2, 2023

Walmart added new functionality that lets sellers purchase shipping labels for domestic orders on its marketplace. Ship with Walmart (SWW) was previously available only for cross-border orders. The feature is standard on other major marketplaces, offering sellers reduced shipping rates and integrating with their platforms.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Less-than-container load (LCL) shipping has become part of the solution design to many supply chain challenges. LCL shipping provides shippers with cost and time savings as they face longer wait times at ports along with more last-minute-change needs, based on disruption and delays. Combating today’s tight air and ocean market.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 5, 2022

By learning about ways to minimize spending on pharmaceutical shipping, companies can better compete in the evolving market. . The State of Shipping Pharmaceuticals in the U.S. The demand for pharmaceuticals in tandem with all e-commerce demand means little available capacity and higher costs for pharmaceutical shipping.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 33rd Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. This report provides a snapshot of the U.S. This Year’s Report Themes and Key Messages.

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Freightos

APRIL 9, 2024

Dive deeper into freight data that matters Stay in the know in the now with instant freight data reporting Sign up for Free Analysis Recovery efforts in Baltimore continued to make progress this week. Crews began the on-water removal of containers from the still-stuck Dali , as one necessary step in clearing the ship from the collision site.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 23, 2023

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 34th Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. Background As our readership is likely aware, this report provides a snapshot of the U.S.

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Many shippers and merchants alike have a basic understanding of shipping surcharges but they might not realize how many different types of surcharges there are and the purpose of each. Why Shipping Surcharges Exist in the First Place. Typically, carriers adjust the base shipping rates on a monthly, bimonthly, or annual basis.

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Increasing parcel shipping capacity is more important than ever, thanks to increased pressure brought on by a rise in e-commerce delivery and transportation disruptions. Stay Apprised of the Changes Within Parcel Shipping Capacity Limits. ? This leads to higher shipping and operating costs for both carriers and shippers.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 25, 2021

An ‘aggressive’ fight over containers is causing shipping costs to rocket by 300%. Shipping costs have skyrocketed as desperate companies wait weeks for containers and pay premium rates to get them, according to industry watchers. The container crisis affects all companies that need to ship goods. KEY POINTS.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

How General Average Could Ruin Your Ocean Cargo Deliveries | Transportfolio. Start by building your knowledge of how general average works, how it can impact your shipments if general average is declared, and how marine cargo insurance can help you sleep like a baby at night. Ship owners have a lien on the ship’s cargo.

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Gravity Supply Chain

MAY 11, 2021

Guy Platten, secretary-general of the International Chamber Of Shipping – ICS , reported: “This kind of incident is rare, and it is a relief to see that no crew were injured and there has been no pollution.” The damage done to the global supply chain will be significant.” PANIC STATIONS.

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 25, 2022

Because the supply chain’s design only operates smoothly under ideal circumstances, FreightWaves reported that the post-COVID world , “will remain under constant threat of disruption for the next decade, especially amidst the “conflict between environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals and supply chains optimized for cost and speed.”

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