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Demystifying Freight Shipping From China

ShipBob

But how exactly does a factory in China stopping production lead to a backup of containers at U.S. This model became dominant over the past decade or so, leading to elevated inventory levels and leaving scant space for differentiated products on already full freighters. This has been the reality at every port in the U.S.

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From Globalization to Glocalization

Enterra Insights

But as the costs of transportation increase, the length of supply lines is beginning to decrease. The causes are myriad, including rising labor costs, geopolitical considerations, rising transportation costs, and increased risks of supply chain disruptions. Parallel changes have occurred in Xi Jinping’s China.

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Red Sea Ocean Transport Shipping Disruption Update

Supply Chain Matters

Skyrocketing Rates A January 12 th advisory from Container xChange indicated that the average spot rate quoted for China to Europe passage was about $5400 per 40 foot container, up from $1,500 the week earlier. retailers are already experiencing notifications of extended arrival times of ordered inventory. East Coast.

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Inventory Control in Manufacturing: 7 Strategies to Maximize Service Levels and Profit Amid Disruption

ToolsGroup

Like most industries, manufacturers around the world are feeling the pinch of inventory disruption brought on by shortages and other supply chain challenges. Depending on what report you read, manufacturers are either stockpiling inventory to meet service levels or scrambling to stock up on inventory and often miss the mark due to shortages.

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You Should Be Worried. Supply Chains Are Not OK. Let’s Lock Arms To Drive Change

Supply Chain Shaman

Background on Ocean Transport. The need for data synchronization increases with the growth of nodes, the increase of the number of parties handling the freight, and the use of multiple modes of transport. This month, China stopped sharing Automated Identification Signals (AIS) data when an ocean carrier is in Chinese waters.

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AI in Transportation and Logistics: Steering Towards Smarter Operations

ThroughPut

The transportation and logistics industry has witnessed a profound transformation over the past few years, driven by a mix of industry disruptions and emerging innovative technologies. Robots have helped efficiently sort, pick, and pack inventory, considerably speeding up order fulfillment.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

The National Transportation Safety Board has recommended the installation of such technologies in all new passenger vehicles. Retailers are reviving an old playbook to manage their inventory levels after four years of struggling to find the sweet spot of holding enough merchandise but not too much. East Coast. East Coast.