The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In addition, we have taken several steps in the past few years to affect industry change, such as being an active member of the Clean Cargo Group and joining the Sustainable Air Freight Alliance (SAFA). Trends, Technology and Sustainability in Focus at LogiSYM MENA 2021. Photo Credit: United Airlines. Acting for Responsible Trade.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The Associated Press reports, “Canal authorities attributed the drought to the El Niño weather phenomenon and climate change, and warned it was urgent for Panama to seek new water sources for both the canal’s operations and human consumption. In January Panamanian authorities slashed Panama Canal ship crossings by 36%.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 3, 2019

6 Major Delivery Logistics Trends! After reviewing several industry sources most Logistics professionals are in agreement with all of these trends. After reviewing several industry sources most Logistics professionals are in agreement with all of these trends. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

– How Logistics is Harnessing the Power of the Sun by Timothy Foote , Founder of Susymbio We all know that our sun’s power is the main energy source for life on Earth. It is not going to be a major source of reduction, but it pays for itself operationally over time regardless. The Green Corridor: Catching the Sun Light!

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

The digitization of commerce created a path for giants like Amazon and Alibaba to dominate their respective storefront/fulfillment and sourcing roles in the market. US importers are more dependent on Chinese sourcing than ever. Sometimes smaller players prove to be more nimble than the big guys in adjusting to market trends.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

This entails staying well-informed about industry trends, harnessing technology for improved decision-making and transparency, nurturing strong partnerships with service providers, and continuously evaluating and refining procurement strategies to address the evolving complexities of container shipping.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Rates continued their downward trend all the way through October, essentially skipping what is usually peak season. . Here’s four to start with: Shifting focus: In 2021, the key problem to solve was sourcing and supply chain management. The trend of dropping rates and fewer congested ports is likely to continue.

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Cathy Roberson

OCTOBER 5, 2022

So… this…I’ve had this idea to do a quarterly trend and outlook deck for a while so after some thought, this is what I’ve come up with for the parcel and last-mile market. Q3 Parcel & Last Mile Market Trends & Q4 Outlook (Sources available upon request) Enjoy. I wear a number of hats these days.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

In this article, leading experts from various sectors in transportation industry will discuss transportation trends you should take a closer look. Lastly, air freight has been increasing rapidly over the past decade - a trend I suspect will continue. Are there other transportation trends to watch and why?

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

… An increase in online shopping has furthered the trend, creating greater demand for warehouses to hold ordered items. To address this challenge, Switzerland is developing an autonomous underground cargo system. ” Large metropolitan areas are increasingly regulating how, when, and where last mile deliveries can be made.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The photos of the cargo ships at anchor waiting for berth at the ports of LA and Long Beach certainly generate an emotional response, “what in those containers will affect my work or personal consumption plans?” Source: Ports of LA, Long Beach, Oakland, Seattle-Tacoma. The LA and Long Beach Container Vessels.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

… An increase in online shopping has furthered the trend, creating greater demand for warehouses to hold ordered items. To address this challenge, Switzerland is developing an autonomous underground cargo system. ” Large metropolitan areas are increasingly regulating how, when, and where last mile deliveries can be made.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 9, 2024

Benefits include efficient tracking, vehicle and cargo safety, automated logs, route optimization, low operating costs, timely deliveries, fuel savings, reduced carbon footprint, and improved customer service. It will reduce human intervention and benefit significantly from insights derived from AI technologies.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Wouldn’t it be amazing if someone could cut through the hype and summarize the key freight and logistics trends every month? We’ve split the trends into the sections on the right. If you prefer to find the news yourself, head over to our free roundup of nearly 100 digital logistics and supply chain news sources.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

On the horizontal carrier integration front, Maersk has doubled down on its extension from ocean consolidation (Hamburg Sud, 2017) to air cargo, increasing Maersk Air by 33% with three leased cargo planes and two new Boeing purchases. Image via StarAir.dk). Behind the Maersk shift. One goal, two different motivations. What’s next.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

AUGUST 5, 2015

More than a year ago, the Supply Chain Collaborator blog examined the trend toward crowd sourcing and wondered aloud whether an “Uber for commercial shipping” was imminent. Yet, as an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal concludes, we are still nowhere near developing a killer app for crowd sourced commercial shipping.

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Requis

JANUARY 9, 2020

Here are the supply chain trends that we see shaping the conversation, and the actual evolution, of B to B in 2020. In most of the supply chain trends articles you’ll read this month, there’s a lot of excitement about technologies like AI, IoT, blockchain, and in some sectors, BIM (building information modelling). Digital twins.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Starting in July 2020, the impact of this trend became obvious when ocean freight prices shot up, and have continued rising. Switching from ocean to air cargo or from full containers to LCL (Less than Container Load). You might remember the toilet paper and PPE shortage during this time period. Looking to compare and book freight?

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Port backlogs, cargo limitations on container ships, and a lack of available equipment and port facility staffing.? Download the White Paper: Over the Road Freight Management Trends. A stimulus on the horizon further increases the risks of a higher trend in consumer purchasing. Learn More.

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Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

So I went straight to the source and asked consultants, trade reporters, Wall Street Journal reporters and others, what their go-to logistics and supply chain sources were. is one of the industry’s most respected logistics sources. Air Cargo World. This American based niche news site specialises in air cargo.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

This trend is also better known as the evolution of halal or when applied to an organisation: the corporate halal maturity. The answers to these Muslim consumer needs and wants are in the alignment of the corporate halal maturity with these halal market trends and embracing more advanced halal standards by brand owners.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

In fact, IT spend as a percent of business capex crossed over the prior ~10 year average in 2019 and we see that trend extending in early 2020.”. According to a Forbes article, BD managed a number of disruptions seamlessly , including a rudder problem with a cargo ship that resulted in 28 BD containers being thrown overboard.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 30, 2014

A lot of companies set up operations and sourced from Mexico back in the 90s, then the focus shifted to China and other Asian countries, and now Mexico is back in the spotlight. has a surplus of natural gas; it’s a cheap energy source that helps Mexico continue to be competitive. . It seems like we’ve come full circle with Mexico.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 15, 2021

For example, while it may not be feasible to transport 100% of your freight via air, air freight continues to be the fastest way to replenish inventory, so prioritizing specific freight can help keep cargo moving. Currently, many ocean carriers are looking to move more IPI (interior point intermodal) cargo versus focusing on port-to-port.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2018

It has been further spurred by the trend of nearshoring over the last decade, as American companies have relocated their manufacturing facilities to Mexico to take advantage of a skilled workforce, improving infrastructure, and proximity to the United States. Understand the 3-Legged Freight Movements at the Border. Bills of lading for U.S.-Mexico

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Supply Chain Movement

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Whatever the size of your company, exhibiting at Multimodal provides a direct link to your prospects to showcase your solutions, grow your brand, help you stand out from the competition and presents unrivalled opportunities to network with peers and keep up with trends. But essentially, it increases your bottom line. Who attends?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 15, 2023

Coupled with softening customer demand and the return of air-cargo belly capacity, the current airfreight market condition presents a perfect opportunity for shippers to regain, maintain and balance influence and control. Before entering into any negotiation, do your research on the market trends, industry standards, and pricing models.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 13, 2022

The advent of containerization heralded a revolution in cargo handling techniques, the ramifications of which are still influencing maritime trade all over the world today. Source: project44 Monthly report. ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach which saw their busiest March on record, handling a combined 898,287 TEU’s.

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Resilinc

MARCH 22, 2022

Covered topics included the supply chain tumult of 2021, trends affecting key commodities like aluminum, silicon, and cobalt, and the evolving risk landscape for reshoring, cybersecurity, ESG issues, and more.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 7, 2015

Cargo Chief Cracks the Code on Transportation Capacity. They need to precisely estimate the demand for fast-moving promotional items, while also accurately predicting sales trends for slow moving SKUs, quickly identify and attack the root cause of forecasting exception errors, so that profitable stocking levels can be achieved going forward.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 14, 2023

The Shippers Council of the Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society comprises close to 30 of the largest shippers or beneficial cargo owners (BCOs) in the Asia Pacific. Freight procurement is the mainstay of any supply chain professional but price is not the be-all and end-all.

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Resilinc

APRIL 19, 2023

Labor disruptions include strikes (such as company/site level strikes, national strikes, transportation strikes, airport strikes, union contracts and strikes, cargo strikes, border authorities strikes, and postal services strikes), as well as layoffs, labor walkouts, and labor protests.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

He concludes, “While the increasing computing costs can be shifted from the owners of the platforms to the shippers whose cargo is processed within those platforms, the scalability problem can’t be solved.” 2] Jelani Harper, “ 2021 Trends in Blockchain: Mainstream Adoption at Last ,” insideBIGDATA, 18 January 2021. [3]

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 17, 2022

This week, UPS unveiled a battery-powered, four-wheeled cycle to more efficiently haul cargo in some of the world’s most congested streets and to reduce its carbon footprint. The company, in its quest to achieve carbon neutrality by 2025 has also been investing in electric vehicles as well as other alternative fuel sourced vehicles.

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crisp

JULY 12, 2023

Crisp’s resident supply chain expert Barry Bradley shares an update on the state of the consumer goods supply chain, offering insight on how companies can stay ahead of the trends and gain a competitive advantage. Planning with precision An efficient supply chain starts well before products are loaded on a truck.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The planners could choose to switch cargo from a slow-moving ship to air, for example. The data from Infor Nexus also helps the transportation teams do better carrier sourcing. These procurement professionals can look at how forwarders and carriers are performing by lane, and what the performance trends are for these partners.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The sub-text of this report is that much of the cargo that has been planned for either back-to-school, fall, and holiday related fulfillment is either in-transit or mostly already arrived at warehouses. Our research arm recently pointed out this transportation trending in a mid-year assessment commentary. Added Perspectives.

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