Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 13, 2022

Supply chain disruptions are continuing to occur for a variety of reasons. One issue that does not get talked about as much, however, is supply chain fraud. When we think of fraud in the supply chains, often we think about organized cargo theft.

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Freightos

JULY 24, 2024

To mitigate the impact of ocean logistics disruptions, many businesses (42%) have shifted some of their goods to air cargo. Future Expectations and Market Outlook Despite the current challenges, most respondents (58%) do not expect the Red Sea disruptions to be as severe as those experienced during the pandemic.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

export regulations led to supply chain disruptions. 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 Massachusetts-based Teradyne moved its production out after U.S.

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QAD

DECEMBER 16, 2021

And the current global supply chain disruptions may be sticking around longer than we might think. A lack of railcars to move cargo from the ports is adding more delays. IndustryWeek conducted a survey of CEOs in October 2021 to identify supply chain pain points. As one headache is eased, another pops up.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2021

So, there was supply chain disruption. And there was no corresponding demand disruption. When there’s more demand than supply, prices go up, as we saw in previous months with record -high prices for ocean and air cargo moves. is the principal destination for many of these goods.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The 2021 supply chain shortage is the story of our lives today, as the enormous bullwhip effect of COVID continues. Much of the world is clamoring for finished products from their usual suppliers; but dwindling cargo space, skyrocketing transportation costs, and component delays make it difficult to keep shelves stocked.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2024

and Israeli startups focused on logistics, the supply chain and customer fulfillment. Global shipping prices are continuing to rise as Houthi rebels keep up attacks on cargo vessels in and around the Red Sea. Several cargo vessels were struck by missiles or drones during the past week.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

However, this article will focus on how a fractional CFO can manage supply chain disruptions. How Can Fractional CFOs Solve Supply Chain Disruptions? A wide range of things causes supply chain disruptions. An example of a transitional disruption is the recent Covid-19 pandemic.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 12, 2021

The blockage of the Suez Canal by the Evergreen Line containership Ever Given sent a dire warning to global supply chains. As they outgrow transportation infrastructure, modern-day mega-vessels threaten to cause further disruptions to the flow of cargo.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2022

FedEx plans to test autonomous drone cargo delivery with Elroy Air. Chipotle’s push for humane chicken delayed amid tight supplies. Mexican factories gain in supply chain revamps. Air Canada wants more cargo jets 3 months after launching service. Walgreens to offer Wing drone delivery in suburban Dallas.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Starting with Miami, this port primarily handles containerized cargo with small amounts of breakbulk, vehicles and industrial equipment. Going up the coast in Jacksonville, FL, there is a huge port that receives the second-most automobiles in the US along with all types of cargo. In 2015, the Port of Savannah moved 8.2% of total U.S.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 19, 2022

With supply chain disruptions, low capacity, and skyrocketing fuel costs, manufacturers and shippers are facing monumental hurdles. Fortunately, strategic planning can help you deliver your land cargo on-time , despite the abundant labor shortages. Low Land Cargo Capacity. Solutions for On-Time Land Cargo Delivery.

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TransAudit

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The alarming rise in cargo theft across the United States is becoming a significant concern for businesses, logistics providers, and consumers alike. Understanding the Reasons Behind the Surge Economic Pressures Inflation and supply chain disruptions have inadvertently presented an attractive opportunity for thieves.

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Elementum

AUGUST 8, 2022

Let’s explore the dynamics and possible disruptions within the supply chain as a service. Supply Chain Disruption Any disturbance or breakdown in the process between the production of the product to its delivery to end consumers is called a supply chain disruption.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 8, 2021

The Suez Canal Blockage of 2021 has cleared, and cargo is again flowing through that crucial gateway from Asia to Europe. While the immediate impact may have subsided after a week of fingernail biting, significant delays, and forced re-routings, lessons learned will hopefully stay with the supply chain industry for a long time to come.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2024

The port handles about 11 million tons of cargo per year, including automobiles, containers, coal, and farm products. The port closure disrupts the inbound and outbound flows of vehicles and parts, affecting the operations and sales of automakers, dealers, and suppliers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Supply chain disruptions have brought about an age of innovation. In my presentation, I highlighted five key transportation trends that are changing supply chains from a technology standpoint. Air cargo has rebounded with the capacity crunch. The final technology for TMS innovation is IoT.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

In 2021, 87% of Americans were negatively impacted by the supply chain. 75% of companies felt negative or strongly negative impacts on their business due to supply chain disruption ( Accenture ). In Fortune 500 earnings calls for Q3 of 2021, “supply chain” mentions were up 412% from Q3 in 2020.

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EazyStock

MARCH 17, 2021

As globalization extends supply chains around the world, the likelihood of negative impacts stemming from supply chain disruption increases. Supply chain disruptions are an inevitability for any supply chain, though the severity of the impacts can vary. Changes in Supply.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The ocean freight market has unprecedented challenges caused by Covid, increased consumer spending (more imports), supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, war in Europe, fuel costs, – and seemingly a new problem every week. Learn More About Ocean Freight Survival Guide.

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Turvo

JUNE 10, 2020

The costs of supply chain disruptions vary based on the severity of the disruption, how quickly companies recover, and numerous other factors. Ultimately, failure to digitize means responding with the most archaic and costly measures when supply chain disruptions occur. But, let’s be realistic.

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Freightos

JULY 9, 2024

In air cargo, global volumes increased 13% year on year in June , with Q2 cargo out of Asia up 18% year over year, after 20% growth in Q1 mostly attributed to e-commerce volumes. In the first indications that worsening ocean disruptions since May could be pushing additional volumes to air, Middle East rates increased 5% to $2.78/kg

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 12, 2023

In a hearing before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) President & CEO Anne Reinke provided solutions to alleviate the supply chain disruptions and improve the free flow movement of goods.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Now, a year-and-a half since the pandemic started, activity has picked up, but the disruption has spawned a shortage of 80,000 drivers in the U.S. With the lack of drivers and trucks picking up cargo, this is also causing U.S. trucking industry, according to the American Trucking Association. ports to get backlogged.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 2, 2021

A Freightos survey of 300+ companies sheds light on how importers have been navigating supply chain disruptions. A brief background on the “disruptions.”. About 30% of the importers have tried each of the following methods to mitigate the impact of supply chain disruptions: Using multiple logistics service providers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic followed by supply chain disruptions around the world has sparked a resurgence of companies bringing sourcing and manufacturing back to the United States or closer to U.S. Amazon has ‘over a thousand’ Rivian electric vans making deliveries in the US. shift to electric heavy-duty vehicles.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2022

For months, retailers have been stockpiling massive amounts of goods to meet surging consumer demand, and compensate for ongoing supply and logistics issues. Just last year many were chartering their own cargo ships to get all these goods to their destinations.) Inventory management is challenging enough in normal times.

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Resilinc

APRIL 19, 2023

Resilinc’s supply chain disruption data for Q1 2023 is here — while overall disruptions are leveling off, there are some new risk types experiencing major shifts. Out of those disruptions, four major risk areas emerged: financial risks, labor risks, shortages, and recalls.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 23, 2022

There have been massive supply chain disruptions since the pandemic began. These disruptions have driven up prices and led to shortages of goods. Congestion at ports has certainly played a role in these disruptions. Ocean ETAs are focused on when a ship gets into port and begins to unload its cargo.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

Fifty-four percent of respondents agreed that their use of data/analytics/AI/machine learning (ML) will be central to adjusting more effectively to dramatic supply chain disruptions. blockchain), and video-based collaboration/content sharing. A Positive Example.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Inflation, pandemics, railway strikes, adverse weather events – the supply chain disruptions keep on coming. With expansion of supply chains into supply networks globally, there is an increased chance of disruptions caused by various kinds of risks. These risks are low probability and high impact.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 12, 2024

The Houthis are creating significant supply chain disruptions for chemical companies and governments. Cargo ships avoiding Houthi attacks in the Red Sea face a different kind of delay-causing threat as they go around the southern tip of Africa: storms and 30-foot swells. “It’s having an impact mainly in Europe and Asia.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

While not completely protecting them from the supply shocks that occurred during the pandemic, it allowed them to respond to their customers with greater speed and agility, manage costs, and provide options when a supply chain disruption occurred. They have a date and the quantity, but it is not refreshed.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Recent supply chain disruptions are forcing organizations to challenge the prevailing wisdom and look for newer approaches to decision making. The simultaneous shocks to demand and supply, and the magnitude of these shocks are not something the world ever experienced.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2014

West Coast ports continue , causing importers like Lululemon Athletica to delay store shipments by up to 10 days, other shippers are heading to Canada’s West Coast ports, such as Prince Rupert where cargo traffic headed for the U.S. has increased 11 percent so far this year. ports have also spurred some shippers to look north. .

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Locus

DECEMBER 7, 2021

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BlueYonder

MAY 2, 2024

When a 948-foot-long cargo ship called Dali crashed into the bridge in the early morning hours of March 26, the costs were high. In addition, cargo ships bound for Baltimore were suddenly brought to a standstill, unsure how to proceed. Who can forget watching the shocking footage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore?

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