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Survey Points to Little Signs of Traditional Peak Period Ocean Container Demand

Supply Chain Matters

freight and logistics industry continues to mitigate recessionary conditions and that was reinforced by the April 2023 Logistics Manager Index (LMI) reaching its lowest level lowest level in six and one-half years. This survey was conducted in May among participants in the global freight forwarding community.

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6 Things to Consider as You Plan Your 2016 Budget

Talking Logistics

Panama Canal Expansion. The Panama Canal expansion, slated for completion this spring, will impact logistics in a big way. You can read more on the topic in our recent white paper, Wide Open: How the Panama Canal Expansion Is Redrawing the Logistics Map [DK1] , which was written collaboratively with Boston Consulting Group.

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6 Things to Consider as You Plan Your 2016 Budget

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Panama Canal Expansion. The Panama Canal expansion, slated for completion this spring, will impact logistics in a big way. You can read more on the topic in our recent white paper, Wide Open: How the Panama Canal Expansion Is Redrawing the Logistics Map , which was written collaboratively with Boston Consulting Group.

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How To Overcome The Current Supply Chain Disruptions As A Manufacturer

Precoro

Let's look at some specific steps that procurement leaders can take to minimize the possible financial impact of supply chain disruption. Increase inventory Outsourcing is usually coupled with spare inventory reductions and a shift to a just-in-time manufacturing strategy. Yet 100% reliability is not realistic.

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December 13, 2023 Update

Freightos

More Resources Home December 13, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. America weekly prices decreased 7% to $5.88/kg

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What’s Looming for Transpacific Ocean Shipments this Peak Season?

CH Robinson Transportfolio

As many shippers front-loaded inventory in the second half of 2018—especially the fourth quarter—to avoid potential tariff increases, the market saw drastic volume increases beyond what we’ve come to expect from years’ past. Higher inventories to avoid tariffs. gulf region due to Panama Canal restrictions. East Coast ports.