Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

However, if your role is managing the movement of widgets from point A to point B, or multiple points, the freight procurement task before you can be labor intensive and time consuming — unless you use a technology solution specifically designed for transportation sourcing. Freight is unique.

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Turvo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The global transportation system in 2021 is experiencing a unique and unexpected crisis. For example, the transportation of high-value goods such as mechanical engineering products, electronics, and computer equipment was minimally affected. Unfortunately, freight rates are also forecast to remain high throughout the year.

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

In today’s world, shippers often use a combination of carriers, last-mile deliverers, freight brokers, and third-party or private fleets. To achieve freight optimization , shippers need a better understanding of the best carriers for each shipment, the optimal modes, services, and ship-from locations. Gain Insights from Data.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 20, 2018

Why Thinking “Global, Yet Local” Makes Sense in Your Air Freight Strategy | C.H. Earlier this year, my colleague, Bogen Chi, wrote a blog about the top 3 global market trends to watch this year in the air freight market: capacity shortages, peak season pressures, and the bright spot of consolidation.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 11, 2017

Peak season for ocean freight shipping is underway. Space is extremely tight and forecasting is imperative. This blog examines the “red” times, like the roughly three-month period we have just entered that is historically one of the regular disruptors in the ocean freight market. Look ahead at your 3-month forecasts.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 11, 2022

In this particular assessment, we reflect on our prediction that cost inflation trends that occurred among global logistics and transportation modes last year, would be unsustainable, and would drive remediation efforts. Mid-Year Global Transportation Assessment. Additional Thoughts and Perspectives.

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Locus Robotics

MARCH 9, 2023

Artificial intelligence and machine learning AI and ML offer manufacturers powerful predictive analytics that transform manufacturing supply chain management by improving forecasting accuracy and speed, supporting better decision-making, and reducing operational costs.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 22, 2022

Regarding outlook for the remainder of 2022, the Walmart forecasted operating income to decease in a range of 11 percent to 13 percent for the full year. As our readership is well aware, disruptions persisted and ultimately came to roost with the unending litanies of supplier, global and domestic transportation delays and disruptions.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2023

In this update, we focus on our fifth prediction which is focused on global transportation and logistics services sectors. 2023 Prediction Five: Global Wide Transportation, Logistics and Brokerage Services Sectors Will Face a Challenging Year With Significant Consequences. Global trade forecasts point to slowing to 1.1

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2021

Global transportation is at the forefront of sustainability efforts. And while most people think of over the road trucking first, ocean freight is making waves. That forecast only includes the US and Europe. The Covid-19 pandemic and ensuing cargo container shortage is affecting nearly every industry.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

On January 4, the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) posted figures that showed week over week increases of 98% on West Coast rates and 77% on East Coast rates. Carriers are optimistic that strong forecasting from their BCO customers will likely lead to higher utilizations and rate levels.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JULY 10, 2018

Transportation budgeting can be simplified into four primary steps, each of which requires detailed expertise and forecasting because they can all influence your final budget’s success. . Forecast lanes and volumes. The first step in establishing a transportation budget should be some type of lane and volume forecast.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 28, 2018

If you’ve heard the term “perfect storm” applied more to transportation lately than you have since the book by Sebastian Junger came out in 1997, you’re not alone. Unfortunately, it’s the best way to describe what is happening right now in the air and ocean freight markets. Ocean freight. The perfect storm is upon us.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 26, 2018

However, the biggest pain point for these global supply chains is the one that seems inescapable – transportation costs. Pain Points Increasing Transportation Costs. No matter how much can be saved from sourcing globally, transportation costs continue to creep in to seriously affect a product’s profit margin.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 21, 2019

Unfortunately, moving factories west also creates extra expenses for inland freight as well as added transit time from the port terminal. The article also forecasts the import volumes via Hong Kong to China will also be affected. Get in touch with one of our global forwarding or trade policy experts today. Conclusion.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 14, 2016

What role do third party logistics providers (3PLs) and freight forwarders play? If your freight forwarder hasn’t already, you can probably expect them to start asking for this information in the near future. The container freight stations will then manage the requirements accordingly. Related content: Outlook on U.S.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 3, 2020

Are you looking to decrease air freight costs? Air freight service is a perfect option for your just in time deliveries, but those that can wait in inventory for additional time may make more sense to move via rail service. Rail freight is an environmentally friendly way to move goods. Do you need coverage far from sea ports?

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Three strategies can lead to better outcomes for your freight planning, even in peak holiday shipping periods. Forecast and book your space earlier. The key is to share your forecasts with your service providers and give them as much lead time as you can. Consolidate freight.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

It’s a good diagnostic tool for understanding the reliability and readiness of your supply chain, and it can help you navigate the complexities around forecasting, scheduling, and optimizing your shipments. When you’re evaluating the costs of air cargo , freight is only one component of the equation.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 14, 2019

If you haven’t already done so, share forecasting information four to eight weeks in advance. Robinson’s local experts in offices around the globe use this kind of information to help manage peak season ocean freight and resolve problems in real time. Look for a market leader in global trade lanes, like C.H. Contact a C.H.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Global transportation—like many industries—has faced unparalleled disruptions over the past year. Many of our global shipping customers are up against the clock with Chinese New Year (CNY) approaching, while also navigating potential changes from a new U.S. The global logistics market is forecasted to grow over 17% in 2021.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 11, 2018

That forecast is impactful to companies currently conducting business in India, but it’s also meaningful to all companies that do international trade —especially those that have the potential to conduct business in India in the future. But there is another country that’s making a strong case to join that elite group. Final Thoughts.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

That forecast is impactful to companies currently conducting business in India, but it’s also meaningful to all companies that do international trade—especially those that have the potential to conduct business in India in the future. But there is another country that’s making a strong case to join that elite group.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 3, 2018

Democratizing purchase orders or predictive analytical data such as Point of Sale information can dramatically improve demand visibility, while reducing the negative consequences of poor forecasting such as the Bullwhip Effect. Outcomes: reduction in delays/human error in paperwork, visibility into procurement, international compliance.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 5, 2024

Bloomberg also observed a related trend, namely that higher rates are now impacting related modes of transcontinental freight movements, specifically that rail rates from China to Europe with an expectation that Silk Road focused Europe bound rail rates are likely to have a spot-rate increase exceeding 20 percent.

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 16, 2016

The main challenge in logistics is an increasing complexity of trade-offs in transport planning. Poor forecasting leads to rush orders to meet the delivery requirement demands of customers. To maintain control of transportation budget consumption, the entire logistics process must be evaluated: Check.

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