Operations and Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 25, 2021

Ikea’s Singapore operations called it a “global transport crisis” and estimates 850 of its 8,500 products are affected by shipment delays. Chinese tech giant Alibaba’s logistic arm Cainiao launched a container booking service last week in response to the global shortage. rates are up 145% year over year.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 9, 2023

Background Within our research arm’s January 2023 published advisory, 2023 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains , we included a prediction that manufacturers would seek more direct control and added resiliency of their component or outsourced production supply networks in 2023. We pointed out that in 2022, more U.S.

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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

Here’s an overview of the global trade possibilities and potential for the “new Silk Road.”. Silk Road increases global logistics options. 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. trillion within a decade.

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TMC

MARCH 9, 2017

Here’s an overview of the global trade possibilities and potential for the “new Silk Road.”. Silk Road increases global logistics options. 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. trillion within a decade.

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 16, 2016

Goods have to be transported across the globe and across the neighbourhood. To manage this logistics complexity while adhering to customer service standards and incurring reasonable costs, companies need Global Logistics Integration. Mindmap for Global Logistics Integration. Taiwan, Province of China.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 5, 2024

Need for Clarity Beyond the hype of media reports, multi-industry supply chain logistics and transportation management are seeking clarity as to the operational scope of these maritime disruptions, as well as the cost impacts. What is clear is that tensions are rising, and so are the concern levels for a broader Middle East conflict.

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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. . 12 statement from FedEx. “

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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

JANUARY 3, 2020

Accordingly, they developed new logistic strategies to decrease those labor costs. 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.

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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. Chongqing Municipality. Jiangsu Province. Zhejiang Province. Guangdong 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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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 13, 2018

It helps to have a reliable, global logistics provider that understands what’s at stake—a provider that works closely with the organization to meet special industrial logistics requirements. Many transportation capacity planners also need to develop far more robust capabilities between Asia and other regions of the world.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 13, 2019

Tariffs are the hot topic today, but there are a few other conditions causing challenges for today’s global supply chain professionals. Recently, I had the chance to talk with Eric Kleinsorge, publisher of Global Trade Magazine for a GT Podcast titled Global Logistics & Current Market Trends. imports from China.

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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

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. After long years of lethargy, there is now some urgency to address some of the logistical challenges businesses are wary of.

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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. Prediction Background.

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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

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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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. Concluding Thoughts.

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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. After long years of lethargy, there is now some urgency to address some of the logistical challenges businesses are wary of.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 17, 2019

That’s why we’ve created this list of the top logistics and supply chain journalists and thought leaders that we follow and suggest you check out in 2020. . Top Logistics & Supply Chain Journalists & Thought Leaders We Follow. Adam Robinson is the Marketing Manager for North American Third-Party Logistics Provider, Cerasis.

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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. The Panama Canal expansion, slated for completion this spring, will impact logistics in a big way. Since 2009, ocean carriers have faced many uncertainties—and they’re expected to continue for the foreseeable future.

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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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SupplyOn

JUNE 6, 2019

transport logistic 2019, a globally leading trade fair, discussed geopolitical issues alongside technological trends, such as IoT, AI and sustainability. Popular networking venue: The BVL booth As expected, the fair served an information and networking hub, like the get-together at the German Logistics Association (BVL).

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