Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2023

And now for this week’s logistics news: Walmart Adds Truck Powered by Compressed Natural Gas to its Transportation Fleet CMA CGM offers $5.5 billion for Bollore logistics unit Retailers Tackle Cardboard Overload With Made-to-Fit Boxes Robust.AI billion) for the logistics unit of Bollore.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

How Smart Lockers Can Resolve Last Mile Challenges for Logistics Providers by Candice Yuan , General Manager of Logistics Technology Business, Cainiao Group Asia Pacific’s eCommerce revenue is expected to grow by 11.64 However, this eCommerce boom comes with its share of challenges, especially for last mile logistics.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 28, 2023

The staff at the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) note, however, that the logistics industry plays an “out-sized — and often underappreciated — role … within the greater transportation ecosystem.”[1] His detailed written record paved the way for future traders and merchants traveling between Europe and China.

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E2open

JANUARY 19, 2023

(NYSE: ETWO), the connected supply chain SaaS platform with the largest multi-enterprise network, today released the Q4 2022 edition of its Ocean Shipping Index, a quarterly report that offers data-driven insights to better manage the movement of goods around the globe and on key lanes between Asia, North America, and Europe.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) fell 34% to $996/FEU. Europe weekly prices increased 7% to $3.70/kg. Europe – N. A recent analysis suggests that some spending growth is on the types of goods , like video games, that don’t ship by ocean container – another factor in the relative disconnect between spending and freight.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 13, 2022

Rick Watson and Joe Lynch discuss DTC Logistics innovation. Upon fulfilling the transition obligations of Merchantry to Tradeshift, Watson directed the cross-border product strategy of Pitney Bowes, a $450M business, comprised of Borderfree and the eBay Global Shipping Program. Key Takeaways: DTC Logistics Innovation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 29, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. In a blog post, Amazon said a combination of planes, trucks, ships, and delivery vans, along with staffed-up warehouses, has put it in a good position to “get customers what they want, when they want it, wherever they are this holiday season.” Apparently the past has arrived.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Container shipping prices skyrocket. Descartes Systems Group , a global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that it has acquired GreenMile, a provider of cloud-based mobile route execution solutions for food, beverage, and broader distribution verticals.

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Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

For example, the Freightos Baltic Index indicates a 69% increase to North America’s East Coast and a staggering 226% to Northern Europe since the crisis began. The decrease in logistics costs led 35% of importers to lower their product prices, possibly contributing to the easing of inflation rates.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 6, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Another shipping crisis strikes, threatens Black Friday shopping. Volansi completes first-ever autonomous ship-to-ship drone delivery. The strain that has been impacting global supply chains over the last year was dealt another blow with flooding in Europe and China.

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QAD

JANUARY 17, 2023

For global manufacturers, managing logistics across various locations, countries and regions, as well as carriers, is no easy task. With a standardized global shipping solution, all sites operate and adhere to the same procedures, workflows and processes. Global shipping involves a ton of customs and export reporting.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

When you can barely see beyond the bow of the ship, when extreme wind and waves threaten to throw you off course – or worse, sink you – it’s understandable that long-term thinking can get chucked overboard like so much extra ballast. It’s an apt metaphor for ocean shipping these past many months. And the list goes on.

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Resilinc

MARCH 28, 2023

February 2023 saw supply chain struggles continue across Asia and Europe due to dwindling energy supplies, ongoing effects of COVID-19, high inflation, and more. Europe Energy Crisis On February 5 th , 2023, EU banned Russian refined product imports—severing ties with its biggest external diesel supplier.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

This year, with the LA Rams being Super Bowl champs, Good360 said it will ship thousands of “unsellable” Bengals-branded hats, T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, COVID-19 masks, and scarves to struggling people in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. And now on this week’s logistics news.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Greener Shopping and Shipping: The Rise of Carbon Neutral e-Commerce Delivery. This has sparked a trend for more transparency around the carbon impact of their e-commerce home delivery, and in Europe and the US specifically, ‘green’ delivery options are being made available. by Barbara Schielke, Chief HR & CSR Officer for Asendia.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2023

Richard is Vice President of Strategic Accounts at Intelligent Audit , a cutting-edge logistics and supply chain technology company, dedicated to revolutionizing how businesses manage their shipping and transportation processes. They have a global presence and serve clients across North America, Europe, and Asia.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Autonomous cargo ship completes 500-mile voyage. The Suzaka, a 750 gross-ton vessel, was powered by Orca AI, whose software helped the ship avoid hundreds of collisions autonomously. The post This Week in Logistics News (May 14 – 20) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) ticked up 2% to $1,020/FEU. Europe weekly prices increased 6% to $3.94/kg. Europe – N. Europe rates were below $900/FEU as of yesterday, despite indications of a gradual improvement in volumes on this lane. Europe prices climb 6% to $3.94/kg. kg China – N. Asia – N.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

The inner workings of logistics at Amazon are a marvel of efficiency, precision, and constant innovation. We’ll explore their logistics empire, from warehouse robots to futuristic visions, and discover how they manage millions of packages daily. Ever wonder how Amazon gets your package to your door so quickly?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

Emerging Supply Chain Trends – A Look at Evolving Finished Vehicle Logistics Amid Market Shifts and Trends Feature Article by Laurent Sik , Head of Operations, CEVA FVL APAC Automobiles, as a form of transportation, are indispensable in today’s world and will remain a crucial part of our lives for a long time to come. million cars.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 24, 2022

But it was featured on CNN Business and in other business media because it had traveled 6,000 miles from Xian China and represented a growing trend in China-Europe supply chains: shifting a portion of container traffic away from pricey and congested ocean shipping lanes to rail.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) increased 3% to $978/FEU. Europe weekly prices increased 4% to $3.86/kg. Europe – N. Europe rates remained below $1,000/FEU last week. Europe GRIs planned for November to try and push rates up to profitable levels. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) fell 4% to $2,141/FEU.

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Supply Chain Movement

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Are logistics matching platforms a wolf in sheep’s clothing for freight forwarders? However, the comparison with the proverbial wolf in sheep’s clothing is flawed, because rather than being in disguise, the digital players are simply outright competitors in the relatively traditional logistics market. Uber Freight.

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Freightos

JUNE 15, 2021

You’ve seen the Suez Canal memes, you know furniture is taking way longer than usual to get to your door, and you may have even heard about Pelotons shipped by air to reduce delivery times. While the cure for COVID is well on its way, there is no vaccine for what’s afflicting container shipping. Logistics is global.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 10, 2022

Alex is the Director of Sales, Life Science and Pharma Europe at Tive , the leading provider of real-time supply chain visibility insights that help logistics professionals actively manage their in-transit shipments’ location and condition. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. About Alex Guillen. About Tive.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 22, 2019

The state of the logistics industry is evolving. Technology allows shippers to work smarter, faster and with fewer human resources, and new technologies, such as drones and augmented reality, are continuing the process, reports Victoria Kickham of Logistics Brief. The Top Logistics Trends that Will Impact Logistics Management in 2018?.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 22, 2022

In his role Peter leads The Journal of Commerce, the historic New York City maritime newspaper founded in 1827, today a team of specialized business journalists focused on the end-to-end international shipping supply chain including shipping, ports, airfreight, trucking, rail and home delivery, addressed to the needs of shippers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 5, 2022

Byron is the Founder and CEO of Zergratran , an innovative and sustainable high-capacity transportation company that is building the world’s first tunnel to expedite shipping goods between the North Atlantic and the North Pacific. Waiting regional ships distribute the containers onward to the US, Gulf and Eastern ports and Europe.

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Freightos

JANUARY 3, 2024

More Resources Home Red Sea and Suez Canal Shipping Crisis Update Judah Levine Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Even with an international naval force in place, Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea continue.

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Kinaxis

APRIL 18, 2018

by Dr. Madhav Durbha With the Alps as a backdrop, LogiPharma Europe 2018 proved to be both energizing and thought provoking. Given that the cells involved are living, they have very short lifespans and must be shipped in tightly managed, cryogenic conditions in a timely manner. Smart devices enable digital supply chains.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 21, 2023

Prior to Flock, he played key leadership roles (including Chief Strategy Officer from 2010-2020) at Coyote Logistics – a UPS Company, a leading provider of non-asset based 3PL solutions across North America and Europe. in Logistics from MIT, and an MBA from Georgia Tech.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The world’s oceans have been a vital part of global trade since humans first launched ships from shore. As a result, maritime shipping lies at the very heart of the global logistical system. In January Panamanian authorities slashed Panama Canal ship crossings by 36%. ” How bad have things become?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 2, 2021

Shipping container shortage article and permission to publish here provided by Sam White at Argentus. The massive global shipping squeeze. In their story about the shipping shortage, the CBC quoted shipping analyst Alan Murphy, who detailed how this changing demand has massively disrupted the global shipping market.

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Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 14, 2015

15th Annual Cool Chain & Temperature Controlled Logistics Europe. Europe’s Biggest and Longest-Running Gathering of Life Sciences Logistics, Supply Chain & QA Professionals will yet again bring together 500+ professionals and 60+ exhibitors to start the big discussion. Date: 25-28 January 2016. Organiser: IQPC.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 31, 2021

The EU's latest plan for emission reduction puts massive pressure on shipping and logistics.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 25, 2021

An ‘aggressive’ fight over containers is causing shipping costs to rocket by 300%. Shipping costs have skyrocketed as desperate companies wait weeks for containers and pay premium rates to get them, according to industry watchers. and Europe have surged 300%, Mark Yeager, chief executive officer of Redwood Logistics, told CNBC.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Even more so when they’re trying to ship smaller quantities at a higher frequency to meet the ever-increasing consumer demands. Our industry is facing unprecedented circumstances – shipping volumes are on the rise, but there’s a shortage of carriers to provide enough capacity for planned and unplanned freight demands.

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