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The History of the Shipping Container

Freightos

The History of the Shipping Container. 26 April 2016 marks the 60th anniversary of the maiden voyage of the Ideal X and the birth of modern container shipping, a development that played a critical role in spurring the global economy. But the modern shipping container has changed much more than one industry. Category Key.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] The History of Shipping Containers

GlobalTranz

As a logistics service provider, focusing on over-the-road surface transportation management solutions via technology and managed transportation services, we find the following information on the history of shipping containers of great significance to the logistics and supply chain community at large. Readers' choice! Did You Know That ….

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Sustainable Supply Chain Management.

ModusLink Corporation

A great example would be today’s prominence of climate change. These innovations represent a strong commitment from through strategic environmental plans towards sustainable Supply Chain Management. Johannesburg, South Africa : Department of Mechanical Engineering Science, University Of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa.

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The Top 15 Omnichannel Retail Trends to Watch in 2022

ToolsGroup

Examples of ways customers are using omnichannel retail include: Buy online and pick up in-store (BOPIS). Buying products in-store, then having them shipped to their homes. BOPIS (more on that in a moment) is one of the most common examples of omnichannel retailing. Take Ulta, for example.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 2-6, 2015)

Talking Logistics

Although Barloworld has a limited presence in the United States, it has a well-established customer base of global shippers and third-party logistics providers in the United Kingdom, South Africa, and elsewhere in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Well, here’s a great example. Well, here’s a great example.

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Marion Kohlmeier: ‘Expansion in our global footprint has been a big step’

Supply Chain Movement

Swiss company, Weidmann Plastics Technology has more than 70 years experience in injection molding and has a range of unique and innovative technologies that allow plastic materials with different flexibility, elasticity and strength to be joined in one process step. It also enabled us to be closer to the customer.

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Top 20 Verified Supply Chain Experts You Can Hire

SCMDOJO

One of the examples of our supply chain expert knowledge lies in this video! Paul Stephen Location: South Africa/ Remote Rating: 0/5.0 Paul is your guy for international shipping and logistics knowledge. He is included in those supply chain experts who are tech savors and are keen to innovate.