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Continued Disruption and Added Cost Inflation Reflected in Key Global Transportation and Logistics Indices in March and Q1 2022

Supply Chain Matters

In a prior published commentary, we provided highlights of March and Q1-2022 global production indices along with their implications. We now add highlights of March and Q1-2022 key global transportation and logistics indices. The value of this index as of the end of March was $8152.09 per 40-foot container. All rights reserved.

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Logistics, Perpetually in Motion (Takeaways from Descartes Evolution 2016)

Talking Logistics

Enhanced transportation management for more complex planning and tendering requirements. Addressed customs initiatives in the United States, Canada, The Netherlands, Cuba and Paraguay. Created landed cost calculation service for global trade automation. (For New telematics software and hardware platforms.

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Report That Global Ocean Container Rates on the Decline

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters once again highlights some positive news for global supply chain management teams, specifically transportation and logistics related teams.

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Moving Auto Components in India: More Complex than You’d Expect

CH Robinson Transportfolio

On their way to becoming a preferred destination to source auto components by major OEMs and tier-1 manufacturers, India’s workforce has the knowledge and skills to deliver quality products. The new “Make in India” initiative is a major factor in the growing trend to move automotive manufacturing to India.

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Improving Global Freight Process Management

Talking Logistics

Many companies operating in the United States have achieved an inclusive look into their transportation spend, but unfortunately many companies that do business on a global level have struggled to achieve full freight process management. Understand the true size and scope of global transportation networks.

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Global shipping trends: What to expect in 2020

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Now that the fireworks are over and New Year’s resolutions are set, it’s time to prepare for global shipping in 2020. One thing’s for sure, freight forwarding never has a dull moment. . Recapping 2019’s top global shipping disruptors. Last July, we posted about ongoing uncertainty in the air freight market.

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New Panama Canal Options: Running the Numbers with a TMS

TMC

These enterprises are no longer reliant on the Suez Canal route for shipping freight on Post-Panamax container vessels to the United States. The waterway’s increased capacity provides more routing options for shipments into the United States. These products are likely to continue to move through U.S. Wider lessons.

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