The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Early in the pandemic, the company organized an airlift of two flights per week to deliver several hundred million masks from China to France. To help our customers keep track and make informed decisions about their freight transportation options, we have developed “ a logistics eco-calculator” hosted on our website. pandemic response.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

Since COP26, a series of deep dive webinars have been conducted on how to design policies for ZE-MHDVs. In our contribution on COP26 we also mentioned the First Movers Coalition (FMC) which contains a transport dimension and the last-minute US-China Climate Agreement.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

across the EU, and in China. I believe we are on the doorstep of a tentative agreement,” Gene Seroka, executive director for the Port of LA, said during a webinar on Thursday. Target’s inventories at the end of the last quarter were 16 percent lower than the same period a year ago and Walmart cut inventories in its U.S.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Imbalances in ocean transport, port congestion and equipment shortages, with surging freight rates became the new normal. An attendee poll taken at a conference of The European Freight and Logistics Forum hints at some cultural challenges. Synopsis: GeTS Webinar 9th Sept 2021. Some food for thought.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 16, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, and James Peck , VP of Supply Chain Execution Presales, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and from webinars and automotive events that we prepared for.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 13, 2016

However, inconsistencies in service levels, including the use of inaccurate data, an economy that hinges on the state of foreign markets (think China), and changes to regulations and labor requirements are continuing to impact the capacity of the shipping industry. Expansion of the Panama Canal Will Increase Incoming Ocean Freight.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 14, 2020

Catch the on-demand webinar on building business continuity plans and business strategies for the short, mid and long-term. Yet with the autobahns, motorways and highways largely free of traffic apart from freight, goods are generally getting through and we are yet to see long-term shortages of food and other essential items.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

Many were eager to secure market share in regions of India, China, and other countries where they expected to stimulate demand for their products. Manufacturing in China currently affords only 5% cost savings over the U.S. Transportation and freight costs are reduced. Premium freight capacity improves. Since 2005, U.S.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

China remains a primary target for growth for 3PLs and Customers alike. Author information Adam Robinson Adam Robinson oversees the overall marketing strategy for Cerasis including website development, social media and content marketing, trade show marketing, email campaigns, and webinar marketing. 3PL Logistics 3pl selection'

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

According to PLS Logistics , global companies will install procurement managers in China for entire organizations by 2025. Meanwhile, the use of Big Data will empower new fleets and freight optimization and consolidation measures, and the IoT will provide new insights. Globalization Will Become More Important in Everyday Decisions.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 12, 2015

Already, the US is looking as attractive as Mexico to manufacturers and is likely to match China in attractiveness in the near future, according to the MAPI Foundation , which produces in-depth economic reports widely read by the press, government official and the business community. Rising costs of labor in China and other places.

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Proxima

AUGUST 3, 2020

Whether warehousing, automation, freight, retail or e-commerce, business leaders needed to evaluate and address many or all in order to maintain their supply chains and keep up with the demand, which in turn, was drastically altered by the pandemic. International and domestic challenges of freight amidst COVID-19.

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TMC

MARCH 23, 2017

The Zaragoza Logistics Center (ZLC) focused on city logistics solutions including the use of bicycles in urban delivery services, promoting freight movements during off-peak periods, and establishing networks of pick-up points in urban areas. Belo Horizonte’s plan includes local government, freight carriers and other stakeholders.

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TMC

MARCH 23, 2017

The Zaragoza Logistics Center (ZLC) focused on city logistics solutions including the use of bicycles in urban delivery services, promoting freight movements during off-peak periods, and establishing networks of pick-up points in urban areas. Belo Horizonte’s plan includes local government, freight carriers and other stakeholders.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2015

The phrase “Made in China” embodies cheap labor, the outsourcing of American manufacturing jobs, and China’s transformation into one of the world’s economic superpowers. However, it seems the end of the Made in China manufacturing era may be in sight. Goodbye Made in China and environmental hazards.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2015

China has been the fastest-growing market in the last decade and it continues to lead the pack. After China, other regions that have growth potential, according to 3PL and supply chain executives, are North America, Asia (not including China and India) and Western Europe, in that order. New markets are opening up everywhere.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 20, 2017

Unfortunately, many addresses and delivery locations are difficult-to-find, if not near impossible, in emerging markets, like India and China, so delivery must go beyond the simple delivery instructions of standard delivery. In other words, it must take on the characteristics of white glove service, including the premiums associated with it.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 26, 2016

manufacturers, supply chain, logistics, transportation, and freight management. For example, a manufacturer may be able to produce 1,000 units of a product in China at a fraction of the cost of domestic manufacturing. This is the first in a series of blogs where we will cover the current state for U.S.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

The Freightos System is SaaS for freight contract management, automatic price quotations, and business intelligence. For centuries, the expense, risk, and frustration with ocean freight held back expansion of the international economy, despite the invention of the steam invention. First use of a modern container for ocean freight.

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Cathy Roberson

DECEMBER 17, 2022

Catch my weekly column on air cargo, freight forwarding, and the express markets, and the occasional podcast on Air Cargo World. I wear a number of hats these days. Air Cargo World - Blockchain and the air cargo market — can it work?

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TMC

MARCH 23, 2017

The Zaragoza Logistics Center (ZLC) focused on city logistics solutions including the use of bicycles in urban delivery services, promoting freight movements during off-peak periods, and establishing networks of pick-up points in urban areas. Belo Horizonte’s plan includes local government, freight carriers and other stakeholders.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2015

By the 1960s, a clear trend had developed in shifting more time-dependent freight transportation to truck rather than rail. This led to the need for joint consideration of warehousing, material handling, and freight transportation, which emerged under the label of “Physical Distribution.”

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GlobalTranz

JULY 29, 2015

Due to an increase in wages and manufacturing costs in China, many 3pl companies are “near shoring” — offering increased services in areas closer to the U.S. Let Cerasis guide you with a freight invoice analysis or a transportation management assessment and consultation. percent of all 3pl demand.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 24, 2015

in the past 3 years, (about 60% from China), per research by BCG and others, there’s no indication that a great number of additional jobs will soon return from Mexico and China. Notwithstanding many sound reasons for reshoring , an Information Technology and Innovation Foundation report indicates that U.S.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Since we promised to update you regularly, we’ve collated some of the latest stories from the world of freight shipping, warehousing, logistics services, and supply chain technology, so that you can keep your finger on the pulse of the fast-changing logistics landscape. Ocean Freight Demand Falls Away, Rates Start to Slide.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2016

This means that the world has opened up to countries like China, India, Brazil and Russia open for business. Stagnation of Air Cargo and Sea Freight Rates. Opportunities for New Markets. Many of the high-tech markets that were termed ‘emerging’ are now fully developed.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2015

For example, in China alone, where the last decade brought millions of new participants into the workforce, a skills gap is expected to cause a deficit of 23 million sufficiently skilled workers there by 2030. This is in staggering contrast to the prediction that there will be a surplus of 95 million unskilled laborers at that time.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

Indeed, companies in the United States, Italy, Canada, Brazil, Australia, and China are already experiencing difficulties arising from t ier 2 supply interruptions. Sadly, the operation of rail freight services using that network will suffer untold disruption arising from the decision. The issues don’t stop there, however.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 6, 2015

The principal causes of manufacturing job losses were growing trade deficits, especially with China, Mexico, and other low-wage nations, and the weak recovery from the Great Recession since 2009. Currency manipulation by China, Japan, and other countries is one of the leading causes of the growing U.S. The United States lost 5.7

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 13, 2015

Increasingly, those companies, who offshored to China and other countries in the 80s and 90s, are now taking a hard look at reshoring or bringing those facilities back to American shores. 3D Printing Manufacturing Technology manufacturing technology'

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GlobalTranz

MAY 11, 2015

Apple has experienced this phenomenon first-hand following large sales of new technologies in the US, which were manufactured in China. 4 Driving Forces to Understand appeared first on Freight Logistics Company | Cerasis. Ultimately, the majority of the work on Apple technologies has been completed here in the US.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 20, 2018

China carrier relations and much more. Supply Chain Digest is a weekly, online newsletter that includes webinars, live broadcasts and blog posts. The blog also publishes whitepapers, webinars, podcasts, and on-demand videos to help companies excel in all aspects of supply chain management. Freight Hub. Ship Lilly.

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Freightos

MAY 8, 2017

Freight Forwarders Don’t Need Rate Management Systems. According to Freights Index Data , over 50% of China-US quotes generated so far in 2017 relied on tariffs no more than two days old, with a further 30% relying on tariffs less than a week old. Freight data changes fast. Freight data changes fast.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Today, we kick off our annual year end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 7 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , 3PL , Business , Transportation , Freight. However, we are also seeing a rise in companies moving from China to Mexico, for many reasons. Read Full Post.

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Resilinc

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

There simply aren’t any near-term solutions to re-balance supply and demand in the semiconductor supply chains and markets,” said Vakil in a recent Resilinc webinar. Reshoring and China in the spotlight. Any discussion of ESG issues in supply chains must include China. China is also a fast-growing market for U.S.

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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 . Although it can be less budget friendly, air freight gets your goods where they need to go, quickly and dependably.

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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 . Although it can be less budget friendly, air freight gets your goods where they need to go, quickly and dependably.

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