The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

For example, Maersk ordered eight 16,000 TEU vessels to be operated on carbon-neutral methanol fuel, while DHL has purchased large amounts of sustainable aviation fuel and ordered 12 all-electric cargo planes. This article sheds some light on sustainability considerations at the carrier-shipper interface by analyzing recent survey data.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 5, 2022

Association for Accessible Medications (AAM) reported in 2021 that a “survey of AAM’s generic and biosimilar drug manufacturers revealed that travel and transport costs have skyrocketed 224% on average, with at least one manufacturer reporting as much as a 413% increase in shipping expenses compared to the same costs before the crisis.”

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Between China’s re-routing many ships through the east and gulf coasts and the expedited processing of cargo at LA and Long Beach, the logjam has been eased and retail stores across the U.S. Every cost that goes into a Christmas tree has increased — from fertilizer to labor to transportation. But we have good news — finally!

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Additionally, the superior speed vs. ground transportation is unquestioned. Early Adopters Making Gains A Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation survey which looked at effects of drone delivery on healthcare showed that Ghana was able to decrease stockouts of vaccines in general by 60%. It’s not all about blood either.

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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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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Avenues of transport are declining as major cargo airlines, like Cathay Pacific , drastically reduce flights to mainland China and Hong Kong. A recent online survey conducted b y MIT’s Center for Transportation & Logistics aimed to understand how companies are reacting to the Coronavirus outbreak.

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Cathy Roberson

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

” Indeed, handling/reusing returned products is increasing as noted in the Reverse Logistics Association’s (RLA) recent survey. During the third-quarter, 45% of survey respondents noted the number of returns increased while a combined 46% said that returns either stayed the same or did not increase during the quarter.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Create a process to continuously gather information about suppliers using surveys or a supplier portal, including topics like information security practices, certificates, financial updates and generic information updates. For example, there are shortages of active piers, forcing ships to anchor for days or weeks before they can unload.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

The halal trust of a brand is measured through a consumer survey, analysing the consumer perception of the halal logo, excellence, transparency, halal authenticity, and intention. The halal maturity key performance indicator provides the halal maturity score of the organisation on halal products, halal supply chain, and halal value chain.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Highway and transportation closures, and mandatory 14-day quarantines for people returning home from strongly affected areas, mean that even in places no longer shut down, the return to normal at factories and ports will be slow. . The new trade dynamics mean that even more businesses are looking to diversify their supply chains. .

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

If so, I invite you to attend two of the sessions that I am participating in, both related to transportation management: TMS 4 SMB: A Case Study with Carhartt. TMS solutions recently evolved to not only solve complex transportation problems for large shippers, but to also better meet the needs of the SMB market. Room: Sun 3-4.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friend Kevin Hill with Quality Scales Unlimited who shares his expertise regarding the key trends in supply chain and transportation management. . This is the value of having a transportation network. Stagnation of Air Cargo and Sea Freight Rates. Air cargo rates will also remain static.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

9, according to Xeneta, a Norway-based transportation data firm, reflecting lower freight demand as retailers cut orders and consumer spending continues to decline. Last year’s negotiations took place as dozens of container ships were backed up off the coast of California waiting to unload cargo. West Coast was $2,618 as of Feb.

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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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Intelligent Audit

MAY 12, 2022

Often, the general public’s view of freight transportation is similar. With a sudden large intake of truck or rail transportation, society moves on with their lives, understanding only a fraction of the supply chain in its entirety. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics reported that, “Freight shipped across the U.S.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Avenues of transport are declining as major cargo airlines, like Cathay Pacific , drastically reduce flights to mainland China and Hong Kong. A recent online survey conducted b y MIT’s Center for Transportation & Logistics aimed to understand how companies are reacting to the Coronavirus outbreak.

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Supply Chain Opz

AUGUST 31, 2012

Anyway, things can become very complicated if you have to deal with new suppliers, new commodities or new means of transportation. Then, incorporating the knowledge of cargo insurance into Incoterms will ensure that risk can be mitigated and trading partners can do business with confidence.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2018

Executives in a new survey, 2018 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index, are divided about whether a new pact would help Mexico (24.3%); hurt Mexico (21.8%); or leave trade unchanged (25.7%). 2018 Index and Survey Highlights. 8 in the infrastructure/transport category and maintains its grip on No. 9, falling below No.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

In a recent global survey conducted by our team, shippers reported congestion and capacity as their main pain points in today’s ocean environment. 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. Expedited LCL options.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 5, 2016

As reported by The Seattle Times , “Amazon will fly its latest Boeing 767 widebody jet freighter, publicly revealing the new ‘Prime Air’ branded livery of its fast-growing fleet of used cargo planes” at today’s Seafair aerial display over Lake Washington near Seattle. The video below shows the jet freighter getting painted.

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 1, 2022

This collaboration helps carriers plan capacity needs, temporary seasonal labor requirements, third-party transportation purchases, and more down to the zip code level. A Digital 360 2021 survey found that 45% of consumers opt for BOPIS because they do not want to pay for shipping. I wear a number of hats these days.

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Turvo

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Historically, as evidenced by a 2019 poll by the American Transportation Research Institute, turnover rates in the trucking business are substantially greater than in most occupations (ATRI). One of the top ten issues raised by transportation CEOs in the poll was driver retention. Applaud any personal bests or achievements.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 22, 2023

Transportation prices reportedly contracted for the tenth consecutive month, but authors pointed to a lessened rate in the April data. surveys both indicated that businesses are reluctant to place new orders amid higher material prices and continued economic uncertainty. percent drop in cargo volumes. remains unclear.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 7, 2016

A little more than a year ago, Audi created a parody of transport drones in the sUVA commercial, but the ideas behind these “Terminator-like” actions actually represent very real possibilities for how extensive the network of drones will grow in 2016. What’s Happening with Transport Drones for the Use in Logistics?

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

”[1] Surveys reveal the latest consumer generations (aka Millenials and Gen Zers) are much more socially conscious than previous generations of consumers. For example, Christopher Tang reports blockchain solutions are being developed for ocean cargo to help make operations more efficient.[3]

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Zipline Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2020

In a 2019 survey from Hotwire , 47% of consumers said they had recently switched to a different product or service because the company had violated their values. Misaligned production, warehousing, and transportation functions are also a large source of supply chain inefficiencies, and they can cost you in wasted resources, time, and money.

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Zipline Logistics

MARCH 2, 2021

In a survey from Hotwire , 47% of consumers said they had recently switched to a different product or service because the company had violated their values. Misaligned production, warehousing, and transportation functions are a common pitfall for CPG shippers. Selecting Other Transportation Modes .

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2018

If consumers ever think about supply chains and how the items they desire manage to find their way into their homes, they likely picture fleets of trucks, trains, airplanes, and cargo ships — the logistics part of supply chains. As modes of transportation improved and supply chains extended, logistics got more complicated and complex.

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Freight Plus

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

It’s absolutely ridiculous,” said Jeff Shefchik, president of Paper Transport Inc. A new study by the National Retail Federation and the IBM Institute for Business Value reports that 40% of surveyed shippers are “already engaged in some form of intelligent automation.” Cargo thefts down 19% in 2018 but California still leads pack.

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BlueYonder

JULY 16, 2012

A survey of readers following our last issue indicated that articles focused on customer case studies and business strategies were of greatest interest. As such, the latest issue offers stories on a cross section of international companies who are impacting real change in their companies through the use of supply chain solutions.

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EHS Sustainability Knowledge at Work

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

This severely restricted its use as a mainstream transport artery by barges carrying agricultural produce and other raw materials. To cope with each drop in the water level of one foot, barges were forced to offload 200 tonnes of cargo, severely reducing the cost effectiveness and volume of supply transport.

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RFgen

MARCH 19, 2015

cargo has flowed through the country’s West Coast ports until recently. A recent Journal of Commerce survey found more than 65 percent of shippers surveyed said they planned to ship less cargo through U.S. Roughly half of all U.S.

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RFgen

MARCH 19, 2015

cargo has flowed through the country’s West Coast ports until recently. A recent Journal of Commerce survey found more than 65 percent of shippers surveyed said they planned to ship less cargo through U.S. Roughly half of all U.S.

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Freightos

JUNE 9, 2018

While the air passenger industry has a solid tech foundation, air cargo does not. And while that’s easy for me to say as a startup, it’s echoed by industry professionals as well: I think, in general, the air cargo industry is still pretty traditional and it’s not really embracing technology. DISCOVER AIR FREIGHT SOLUTIONS.

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Cathy Roberson

JUNE 28, 2021

What capacity that was available has been used to transport PPE and other COVID-19 related goods. Also, catch my weekly articles on the last mile/parcels on JOC and air cargo, freight forwarding, and the express markets on Air Cargo World. Year-to-date through April, footwear air import volumes are down only 11.1%.

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Global Trade Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

A transportation management system (TMS) helps companies move freight from origin to destination efficiently, reliably, and cost effectively. In a TMS survey, ARC found that respondents indicated freight savings of approximately 6 percent with the use of a TMS application.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 15, 2024

According to its annual survey, the National Retail Federation (NRF) indicates that consumers plan to spend a record $7.2 According to its annual survey, the National Retail Federation (NRF) indicates that consumers plan to spend a record $7.2 Cargo volumes through the Suez and Panama canals have plunged by more than a third.

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