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Resilinc’s Q1 2023 Supply Chain Disruption Data

Resilinc

In recent weeks, airport strikes have hit France, Portugal, Britain, and Germany causing major delays. On February 17, more than 1300 flights were canceled by Lufthansa Group in Germany due to strikes. Key industries impacted by the 216 reported recalls are BioPharma, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Automotive, Freight, and Transportation.

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Worker Shortages and More Pose a Challenge to Freight Companies

Elementum

But issues surrounding labor and rising fuel prices pose real threats to the freight industry. Answers to some of the transportation industry’s biggest concerns could also lie in improved technology. Technology Comes to the Aid of Freight Companies. For comparison, in 2016, diesel fuel prices were just US $2.14 per gallon.

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Worker Shortages and More Pose a Challenge to Freight Companies

Elementum

But issues surrounding labor and rising fuel prices pose real threats to the freight industry. Answers to some of the transportation industry’s biggest concerns could also lie in improved technology. Technology Comes to the Aid of Freight Companies. For comparison, in 2016, diesel fuel prices were just US $2.14 per gallon.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 20-24, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Deutsche Post will deliver AmazonFresh goods in Germany (Reuters). Paragon Software Systems Ensures Drivers Follow Optimized Transport Plans with Paragon Waypoint Mapping. LOG-NET announces release of Next Generation Global Transportation Management with its version 8.0. January 2017 North American Freight Numbers.

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Shipping Container Shortage–Another Bullwhip Example

Operations and Supply Chain Management

Ikea’s Singapore operations called it a “global transport crisis” and estimates 850 of its 8,500 products are affected by shipment delays. Chinese tech giant Alibaba’s logistic arm Cainiao launched a container booking service last week in response to the global shortage. For the route from Asia to the West Coast of the U.S.,

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The New Silk Road: Have You Evaluated Your Freight Options?

TMC

A leading consumer electronics company started sending laptops from Chongqing in Southwest China to Duisburg in Germany by train rather than boat, “pioneering a renaissance in overland transport across central Asia,” says the Financial Times. The post The New Silk Road: Have You Evaluated Your Freight Options?

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The New Silk Road: Have You Evaluated Your Freight Options?

TMC

A leading consumer electronics company started sending laptops from Chongqing in Southwest China to Duisburg in Germany by train rather than boat, “pioneering a renaissance in overland transport across central Asia,” says the Financial Times. The post The New Silk Road: Have You Evaluated Your Freight Options?