Turvo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The global transportation system in 2021 is experiencing a unique and unexpected crisis. Continuing trade imbalance between the US and China has resulted in squeezing container availability further. Last year, China already announced that it was taking steps to increase the supply of containers.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 23, 2017

Top 3 Logistics Challenges for Automotive Manufacturers in China | Transportfolio. By 2020, China is expected to have more than 200 million registered vehicles [1]. That’s not to say there aren’t challenges you’ll need to overcome as an automotive manufacturer in China —especially when it comes to logistics.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 7, 2014

UPS Broadens Multimodal Express Portfolio with China-Europe Rail Offering. Moving on to other news, UPS announced the addition of a Full Container Load (FCL) rail solution to its China-to-Europe transportation lineup. Kuehne + Nagel launches new product KN I2M Overland. So, mark your calendars and tune in!

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

While the stock market in China has been volatile lately, the Chinese middle class continues to grow and buy. That makes China a highly attractive market for imports, if you have a logistics provider who knows how to deliver your imports. billion people, China is the world’s most populous country. trillion (USD) in goods.

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TMC

MARCH 9, 2017

China’s so-called “One Belt One Road” strategy connects the country via an overland and sea corridor to Central Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. China has channeled nearly $1 trillion of government money into the project, says the WEF, and is encouraging other governments, as well as private organizations, to invest in the project.

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TMC

MARCH 9, 2017

China’s so-called “One Belt One Road” strategy connects the country via an overland and sea corridor to Central Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. China has channeled nearly $1 trillion of government money into the project, says the WEF, and is encouraging other governments, as well as private organizations, to invest in the project.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 11, 2017

Peak season for ocean freight shipping is underway. This blog examines the “red” times, like the roughly three-month period we have just entered that is historically one of the regular disruptors in the ocean freight market. This is a week-long celebration in China. Space is extremely tight and forecasting is imperative.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 5, 2024

Bloomberg also observed a related trend, namely that higher rates are now impacting related modes of transcontinental freight movements, specifically that rail rates from China to Europe with an expectation that Silk Road focused Europe bound rail rates are likely to have a spot-rate increase exceeding 20 percent.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Supply Chain Matters once again highlights some positive news for global supply chain management teams, specifically transportation and logistics related teams. The report’s cited data from the Freightos Baltic Index indicates that shipment of a 40-foot container from China to the U.S.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 9, 2023

As the transportation industry waves goodbye (and good riddance) to 2022, innovative logistics professionals are already working hard to make 2023 a banner year for the global transportation industry. According to Freightos , China-North America trade lane rates fell more than 40% YoY. .

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 3, 2020

Working in close cooperation with the government of two Chinese provinces, Sichuan and Chongqing, these companies moved manufacturing facilities to inland China. But this solution faced new challenges—including the distance from port services in China. Are you looking to decrease air freight costs? Reliable service.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Global transportation—like many industries—has faced unparalleled disruptions over the past year. Many of our global shipping customers are up against the clock with Chinese New Year (CNY) approaching, while also navigating potential changes from a new U.S. The global logistics market is forecasted to grow over 17% in 2021.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

The coronavirus outbreak has prompted an official global health emergency that is severely affecting business operations not only in China but also around the globe. In general, there has been an increased reduction of travel in and out of China. Delayed start to the new year. Chongqing Municipality. Jiangsu Province.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 6, 2020

Now that the fireworks are over and New Year’s resolutions are set, it’s time to prepare for global shipping in 2020. One thing’s for sure, freight forwarding never has a dull moment. . Recapping 2019’s top global shipping disruptors. From the ongoing Brexit discussion to the China-U.S. Geopolitical uncertainties.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 1, 2022

This report based its conclusion on the continued decline of global ocean container spot rates due to lower consumer demand for products and consequent reduced global shipping volumes. Business, supply chain and transportation media have all reported this week that the cost of shipping a container of goods from China to the U.S.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 13, 2018

Here are some real-life examples of how some companies have turned their major challenges into selling points: Smooth flow of goods around the globe and inside Asia, supported by a robust, global transportation network, plus strong local presence and expertise in Asia. We coordinate their air, ocean, and PO management processes.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 5, 2020

However, as we have seen, the coronavirus caused an extended Chinese New Year that delayed the exportation of product from China. As production recovers and factories reopen, many importers from China will need to consider expedited shipping services in order to restock inventory.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 13, 2019

administration recently announced a 10% tariff on $300 billion USD imports from China effective September 1, 2019. Section 301 List 4 tariff is in addition to the existing 25% tariff on $250 billion USD of imports from China. imports from China. With all four tariffs implemented, they cover over 96% of all U.S.

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 16, 2016

Taiwan, Province of China. To maintain control of transportation budget consumption, the entire logistics process must be evaluated: Check. To meet changing consumer demand worldwide, a company needs a global transport management system that accomplishes four key goals. British Indian Ocean Territory. Brunei Darussalam.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 21, 2019

Geopolitical uncertainties such as Brexit, the China-U.S. But these same disruptions are also causing serious challenges to the transportation industry in China and Asia at large. . But these same disruptions are also causing serious challenges to the transportation industry in China and Asia at large. .

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 6, 2018

If your cargo needs to cross oceans or extremely long distances, your most likely choice will be air freight or ocean shipping. Use this guide to determine which is best for your business: Air freight . Shipping globally via air offers two major benefits: speed and reliability. 5 global shipping trends for 2019.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 6, 2018

If your cargo needs to cross oceans or extremely long distances, your most likely choice will be air freight or ocean shipping. Use this guide to determine which is best for your business: Air freight . Shipping globally via air offers two major benefits: speed and reliability. 5 global shipping trends for 2019.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

A Brief Introduction to China Customs: How It Works in Shanghai | Transportfolio. It surprises many China exporters to discover that there is no single customs entity in China, and no unified customs export processes, standards, and requirements across the country. What should I expect from my freight forwarder?

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 11, 2018

Only one of them is outside North America: China. If projections and recent rhetoric are to be believed, India will join China as the only non-North American countries in the $500 billion club by 2025. There are three countries that conduct in excess of 500 billion dollars of bilateral trade with the United States. Final Thoughts.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 22, 2022

As our readership is well aware, disruptions persisted and ultimately came to roost with the unending litanies of supplier, global and domestic transportation delays and disruptions. According to data from Freightos , the average shipping transit time from China to U.S.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Only one of them is outside North America: China. If projections and recent rhetoric are to be believed, India will join China as the only non-North American countries in the $500 billion club by 2025. There are three countries that conduct in excess of 500 billion dollars of bilateral trade with the United States.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 8, 2016

For example, the China-owned COSCO and China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) have confirmed their merger. Since 2009, ocean carriers have faced many uncertainties—and they’re expected to continue for the foreseeable future. Those uncertainties are considered the root of many consolidations.

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TransAudit

JULY 5, 2022

At Trans Audit, we are the world’s most successful and largest global freight and parcel post audit experts. We have performed transportation contract reviews and post-payment audits for hundreds of the world’s largest and most successful companies. . In any case, each mode may have a different statute.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2023

In this update, we focus on our fifth prediction which is focused on global transportation and logistics services sectors. 2023 Prediction Five: Global Wide Transportation, Logistics and Brokerage Services Sectors Will Face a Challenging Year With Significant Consequences. Robinson suddenly ousted its CEO.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

On January 4, the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) posted figures that showed week over week increases of 98% on West Coast rates and 77% on East Coast rates. The biggest holiday in China—Chinese New Year—is right around the corner, and shippers worked hard to get their goods moved before factories closed.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 9, 2018

Still, if you had ocean freight in 2016, the memory of the bankruptcy of the Hanjin shipping line may linger in your mind. After Hanjin filed for bankruptcy protection and its assets were frozen, giant container ships were stranded; ships from China to the U.S. The bankruptcy certainly put some shippers in a difficult spot.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 14, 2019

China trade war that started in 2018 acting as both a blessing and a curse for ocean carriers. Because volumes have declined from China and tariff uncertainties continue to disrupt the market, this season will not be a typical peak season. In fact, according to JOC.com , imports from China declined 5% in the first half of 2019.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 17, 2019

He’s also the author of the blog, Critical Cargoes, where he encourages the industry to upgrade systems and leverage new technology to improve supply chain processes and reduce unnecessary freight spend. . China trade relations, and much more. . Janet Nodar is a Senior Editor at JOC.com and covers heavy-lift transport and breakbulk.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 28, 2018

If you’ve heard the term “perfect storm” applied more to transportation lately than you have since the book by Sebastian Junger came out in 1997, you’re not alone. Unfortunately, it’s the best way to describe what is happening right now in the air and ocean freight markets. Ocean freight. The perfect storm is upon us.

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SupplyOn

JUNE 6, 2019

Hot topic at transport logistic 2019: China and its New Silk Road The latter centering around the growing influence of China on European businesses and the lacking reciprocity due to little to no coordination and joint actions at an European level.

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