Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 11, 2022

One of the benchmarks we referenced as part of our prediction was The World Container Index , a measure of container shipping rates among eight major global transshipment lanes, which is published by Drewry Shipping Consultants. That is because so many products and/or services are predicated on global supply network movements.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 12, 2014

Here’s how the scheme works, as described in an AP article published last October ( Thieves Pose as Truckers to Steal Huge Cargo Loads ): Thieves assume the identity of a trucking company, often by reactivating a dormant Department of Transportation carrier number from a government website for as little as $300. Be Sociable, Share!

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

In the meantime, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Hanjin says U.S.-bound bound ship is being held ‘hostage’ (Reuters). New Transport Mode to Redefine Freight Movement. in Series A to Bring Real-Time Visibility to the Supply Chain via APIs.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 25, 2019

Managing trade documentation. Managing supply chain risk. Managing demand and supply planning. Managing inventory. Managing freight transportation. Managing product returns. Tracking payment information, such as purchase orders. Sharing information with customers.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2023

Carriers and providers experienced windfall profit levels in their ability to leverage the constant disruptions and ship deployment imbalances into skyrocketing spot rates, added services fees, surcharges or demurrage penalties. Other shipping lines are likely to anticipate lower volumes.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 10, 2023

This start-up was founded by Matt McKinney and Shaosu Liu, both of whom had backgrounds at Uber Freight and decided to tackle the massive problem of building a new structure for the legacy freight payment system that supports the global supply chain.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 10, 2023

A China Plus sourcing stance has become ever more important as is longer-term alignment to government induced supply chain policies and legislation initiatives for deemed critical materials. A published Future of Freight study sponsored by Deloitte in September 2022 indicated that U.S. billion in September.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

As history has shown, terrorist attacks (and how the world responds to them) affects oil prices, stock markets, consumer confidence and spending, and trade lanes — and they can trigger new regulations and security measures, which could increase supply chain costs and lead times. Take all of these factors, and toss in a U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

It is important to note that this is primarily an industry generated report from that of government generated. entities as opposed to foreign owned entities such as global shipping and logistics companies. E-commerce shipping volumes grew by 10 percent to $871 billion, representing 13 percent of U.S. Noted was that U.S.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

How the War in Ukraine is Impacting the Supply Chain and Raw Material Prices. Increased Prices Resulting from Shortages and Supply Chain Issues. Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis. How Labor Shortages Have Hurt the Supply Chain.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

Freight Shipments Rose 0.8% University of Maryland Selects Resilinc as Supply Chain Risk Partner. Truckers Tire of Government Sleep Rules ( Wall Street Journal ). Amazon to Begin Sunday Deliveries, With Post Office’s Help ( Wall Street Journal ). Pushes Omnichannel Focus ( Women’s Wear Daily ).

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides an editorial perspective on political actions that occurred this week, specifically the State of the Union Address the release of a new U.S. Trade Policy agenda, and where government and global supply chain policies can either collide or align. . State of the Union Address.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 6, 2023

West Coast dockworkers incurring job actions that are hindering container ship unloading among various port terminals. But shipping industry sources now indicate that negotiations deteriorated last week over the scope of expected dockworker wage increases. Labor contract renewal negotiations among the labor unions representing U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 14, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides added highlights on a new development involving labor unrest among U.S. West Coast dockworkers, and on an ongoing period of labor activism across global supply chains. Government leaders as politicians are more attuned to prevailing sentiment of voters as well as businesses.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Carriers, freight forwarders, and shippers that were dealing with the China to North America trade lanes were already operating in crisis mode. Those shipments need to go by Ocean or the more expensive Air mode if ship berths can’t be found. But if the supply is totally cut off, the impacts will be dire.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 3, 2017

Freightos unveils beta launch of international freight price index (American Shipper). Trans-Soft Announces Strategic Investment in Supply Vision. DHL trials city hub trailer for bike delivery (Logistics Manager). 2016 North American Freight Numbers. Trump administration re-evaluating self-driving car guidance (Reuters).

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