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Ocean Freight: Key Trends & Planning For Peak Season 2023

Ware2Go

Here are some key stats about the ocean freight industry and the supply chain in the years since 2020: A Ware2Go report found that 89% of consumers who participated in the eCommerce boom planned to do as much or more of their shopping online. Supply Chain Disruptions In today’s competitive market, customers expect 2-day delivery.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 4-8, 2014)

Talking Logistics

At the top of my family tree, the one planted here after my parents arrived from Cuba, youll find a small bodega nestled in the branches. ARI and Fidelitone Logistics Partner to Deliver Unified eCommerce and Supply Chain Solutions. Robinson Reports Second Quarter Results.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 11-15, 2015)

Talking Logistics

In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Alibaba Group Announces Strategic Investment in Chinese Logistics Company (MarketWatch). Shipping Line CMA CGM Signs Deal for Cuba Logistics Hub (WSJ – sub. Can you guess? Answer at the end of the post. March 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI).

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Hurricane Harvey & Irma's Threat on the Product Economy

Elementum

Currently, Hurricane Irma is monitored north of Cuba, where mandatory evacuations were ordered, and is forecast to hit Florida. Expected Long-term effects: Critical part of US manufacturing supply chain is currently at a stand-still. In Puerto Rico, more than a million people were left without power and 50,000 without water.

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If You Can’t Stand the Fire, then Tame It: Chef José Andrés and Supply Chain Management

Elementum

However, it’s his humanitarian efforts that can teach us a lot about supply chain management. A Source of Inspiration In the constant chaos that is supply chains these days, it’s often difficult to find good news. If you’re like me, then some good news – supply chain or not – is always welcome.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 4-8, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Trucking Stocks Tumble on Downgrade, Pricing Outlook (WSJ- sub. New Study: 70% of Executives have started Digital Supply Chain Transformation. It turns out that Milo is actually Millie. Brownie, one of the babies. Hub Group Inc.,

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Updated IT Subway Map: Major acquisitions in SC software

Supply Chain Movement

The supply chain software industry is in a considerable state of flux. furthermore, because the continuing growth in outsourcing is making global businesses ever-more susceptible to disruptions, supply chain risk management software is also on the rise. By Martijn Lofvers. >>Please Christmas Island. Cook Islands.