Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 5, 2025

Hapag-Lloyd has released plans to utilize the newly developed Container Payment Portal (CPP) to accelerate cargo movement for customers and supporting terminal operators. It ensures secure, efficient, and transparent transactions, helpingHapag Lloyd’s terminal partners and customers improve cargo flow across U.S.

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AUGUST 16, 2024

The international inbound transportation service is only available to Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS) sellers that source or manufacture goods in China, and all cargo must be shipped from Yantian, Shanghai, or Ningbo ports. Cargo imported into the U.S. are then directly transported to a Walmart fulfillment center.

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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. It is the largest container port in the state of Florida and ninth in the United States. containerized loaded cargo volume and more than 18% of the East Coast container trade.

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JANUARY 31, 2025

My mom was barely 18 when she emigrated to the United States from Cuba. Im driving down to CT today to have dinner with my mom. Its her 77th birthday. She and her sister started working at the SweetN Low factory in Brooklyn, NY. Soon after, she met my dad (who also emigrated from Cuba.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 5, 2025

April 30, 2025Siemens has announced the launch of Depot360 Home Charging Reimbursement in the United States as part of its Managed Services portfolio. Anaheim, Calif. The first customer to deploy the solution is Siemens Mobility Services, part of Siemens Corporation Supply Chain Management.

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JULY 14, 2014

First, the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report last month focused on the need for better port cybersecurity. trillion in cargo annually. Supply Chain Risk Management cyber terrorism Europol port cybersecurity port security TrapX Security United States Government Accountability Office'

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2021

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. As Asia-Pacific production ramped up, competition was on to source the scarce goods and to get access to the limited transportation capacity available to move these goods to their destinations.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Pandemic demand for goods, and the shifts from a service economy, increased volume in southern California ports where 40% of ocean carriers unload for entry into the United States. meters draft, and cargo capacity up to 14,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU); previously, it could only handle vessels up to about 5,000 TEU.

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Freightos

APRIL 6, 2020

Meanwhile, massive passenger airline restrictions dramatically reduced air cargo capacity, sending rates through the roof. WebCargo Sky , the world’s largest air cargo platform for live pricing, capacity assessment, and eBooking from global airlines. And, of course, then the potential recession started to tamper demand.

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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.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

The United States’ and Europe’s production of global semiconductors decreased from approximately 80% in 1990 to 20% in 2020. As of 2020, only 12% of semiconductor chips were made in the United States. ( of small businesses in the United States. United States Census Bureau). higher than 2020.

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Zipline Logistics

APRIL 11, 2023

Cargo theft is surging across the United States — and food and beverage products seem to be the main targets. Cargo Theft Increases in the United States Cities seeing a spike in freight theft include Los Angeles, Houston, Miami, Savannah, Newark, New Jersey, Memphis, and Chicago.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Automation, cargo tracking, robotics, and remote fleet management are all examples of how IoT can be used to harness organizational data and gain insights into key processes. DB Schenker is leveraging sensor data from cargo in transit to monitor and control high-value shipments or sensitive shipments, such as with cold chain logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 15, 2022

Their presence is now most prominent in the mid-Atlantic region, but has been confirmed in 38 states. Well, the Environmental Protection Agency states that this species “ was introduced into the United States in the mid-1990s, possibly stowing away in a shipping container.” Long Beach, LA ports set June cargo records.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2024

Anti-narcotics investigators have uncovered substantial amounts of the disguised drugs in the past two years as smugglers go to ever-more elaborate lengths to get illicit cargoes on board ships. The subscription plan would allow Amazon’s Prime members to get unlimited grocery delivery at $9.99

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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. As prices rise and certain goods become scarce, the value of stolen cargo on the black market increases. GPS tracking ensures real-time monitoring of goods in transit.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 20, 2023

Instances of cargo theft increased markedly in 2022, driven in large measure by thieves using fictitious pickups. CargoNet recorded 1,778 supply chain risk events across the United States and Canada in 2022, an increase of 15 percent from 2021. They estimate $223 million in cargo was stolen across all theft events in 2022.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2023

One of the world’s most successful drone delivery companies will be expanding to mainland Europe and the United States in 2023. pounds of cargo in a hold with about 1,800 cubic inches of space. JD.com has been rapidly growing its logistics unit by focusing on warehousing growth, including in international markets.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 30, 2014

But I think the most important factor is people want things quicker, faster, and more efficiently, and it’s hard to beat a country that’s 24 to 72 hours away from most points in the United States. carriers for $100K, $150K, $250K worth of cargo liability. Very seldom are they the same elements. This] doesn’t exist in Mexico.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Prior to Flexport Nathan served in the United States Navy as an operation and tactics expert and strategic planner. Flexport enables shippers to automate orders, onboard suppliers, book logistics, track cargo—even if other partners handle it. Learn More About Ocean Freight Survival Guide.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2021

AI and machine learning provides more accurate information during the transportation planning process; using IoT to monitor shipments, cargo conditions, and yard management have allowed companies to make quick adjustments when disruptions occur; and mobile digital assistants provide feedback and instant visibility into shipments and inventory.

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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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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 19, 2022

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. ” Land cargo article and permission to publish here provided by Bill Heaney. Understanding the Labor Shortage. Optimize Routes.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 8, 2025

According to a study , there were 268 million digital buyers in the United States in the year 2022 alone. A survey stated that the average cost per failed delivery in the United States of America is $17.2.That’s This number is said to climb up to almost 285 million in 2025. Failed deliveries.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2024

Global shipping lines have become increasingly strained as the Houthi militia in Yemen broadens its attacks on cargo vessels, one of the largest companies in the industry warned on Monday. Since late last year, the Houthis have been attacking ships in the Red Sea, which cargo vessels from Asia have to travel through to reach the Suez Canal.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 10, 2022

The two designs, one that looks more like a small plane used by hobbyists and another with a big belly used for additional cargo space, were recently unveiled in a company blog post.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Earlier this week, Amazon and Hawaiian Airlines announced that the retail giant will use Hawaiian Airlines to fly its first Airbus freighters on primary cargo routes and to Hawaii beginning in the second half of 2023. The United States and Mexico signed a historic agreement Monday to share toll revenue at the new Otay Mesa East port of entry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 2, 2023

According to the cargo theft prevention firm CargoNet, reports of theft, fraud, and other kinds of criminal activity in the supply chain rose 41 percent in the first 20 weeks of 2023 compared to last year, reaching 900 incidents. manufacturers re-evaluating their reliance on China.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

With the lack of drivers and trucks picking up cargo, this is also causing U.S. According to the CBRE Global E-commerce Outlook 2021 report , e-commerce growth will require another 330 million square feet of warehouse space in the United States by 2025. ports to get backlogged. Meanwhile, e-commerce is booming more than ever.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

With the contraction of air capacity and the unprecedented level of imports to the United States from Asia, logistics constraints grew in importance in the pandemic. Air expediting took on a new meaning in January, with air capacity down 18% and escalating prices.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 21, 2024

Department of Transportation (USDOT) reports, “[In 1933], Congress declared National Maritime Day to commemorate the American steamship Savannah’s [1819] voyage from the United States to England, marking the first successful crossing of the Atlantic Ocean with steam propulsion.”[1] The decline in the size of the U.S.-flag

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

As a result, they are currently believed to be the largest customs broker in the United States and one of the most digitized and efficient. In addition to express courier shipping, Fedex added road freight, air and ocean freight forwarding, and customs brokering.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

It is celebrated during March in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, corresponding with International Women’s Day on March 8, and during October in Canada, corresponding with the celebration of Persons Day on October 18. FedEx Express moves an average of 6.3

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2018

Trade flowing across the United States-Mexico border has grown exponentially since the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was enacted in 1994. Assuming current trends hold, and NAFTA remains largely intact, here are five things to consider when managing cross-border logistics between the United States and Mexico: 1.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

For instance, an overseas e-commerce merchant selling children’s toys on Amazon in the United States can appoint an IOR agent so it can be listed on Amazon Singapore via the Fulfilment by Amazon (FBA) program without having to set up a local registered office. 2) Managing multiple payments and papers to clear Customs.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 13, 2025

Contributing to this volatility are significant policy shifts, particularly from the United States. The sentiment is echoed across the industry, where a lack of confidence in handling political volatility continues to plague decision-makers, as highlighted by contrasting polls showcasing a drop in industry confidence.

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