Talking Logistics

MARCH 17, 2017

Last year I organized our first Logistics Leaders for Type 1 Diabetes Cure cycling team (LL4T1DCure) to raise money for JDRF , the leading non-profit organization focused on T1D research. In the meantime, here’s this week’s supply chain and logistics news: Amazon Plans Air Cargo Service for Chinese Customers (WSJ – sub.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

So, without further delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: UPS, Overwhelmed by Online Orders, Warns of Delivery Delays (WSJ – sub. Nissan to trial robo-taxis in Japan (BBC News). freight trains in federal crosshairs after crashes: GAO (Reuters). Rake today, shovel tomorrow.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Japan Impasse Dogs Pan-Pacific Trade Talks ( Wall Street Journal ). XPO Logistics Agrees to Acquire NLM. Freight Shipments Fell 0.7% Are UPS and FedEx becoming the equivalent of IBM and Accenture for “logistics transformation” projects like same-day delivery and ship-from-store? in October from September.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2022

Drennan struggled to obtain a driver’s license from the Railroad Commission in charge of regulating motor-freight at the time, allegedly because of her hearing loss, though Drennan believed it to be related to her gender. And now on to this week’s logistics news. Ukraine in the news: War in Ukraine disrupts ships around the globe.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2018

As I listen to The Cure, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Theresa May survives but the Brexit conundrum remains (NBC News). Parliament endorses landmark EU-Japan free trade agreement. DAT Freight Index: Spot Market Volumes and Rates Slip Lower in November. Distraction or disruption?

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2016

In 2012, for example, he was elected as a fellow of the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS), where he served as chair of the Sections and Societies Subcommittee and as president of the Transportation Science and Logistics Section. XPO Logistics Divests North American Truckload Operation to Transforce.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

In respect to logistics and transport something remarkable happened at COP26. The initiatives launched at COP26 will significantly reshape the transport and logistics ecosystem, its fleets, its infrastructure and its practices. COP26 has received more attention than previous summits.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 6, 2023

Welcome back to the Friday news roundup, where we are excited to bring you all the logistics news you’ve been craving. Japan asks its insurers to retain marine war cover for LNG shippers in Russian waters. Tokyo wants to ensure Japan will continue to import LNG from the Sakhalin-2 project in Russia. I’ll cheers to that.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 3, 2018

Logistics providers know their job isn’t complete until every foot of the last mile is covered. Logistics providers sometimes feel anxiety similar to the anxiety neighbors experience when pit bulls are roaming uncontrolled in the streets. 4] In other words, the last foot of the logistics journey can be the most problematic.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… CMA CGM to acquire NOL, reinforcing its position in global shipping. SAP Launches Enhanced Supply Chain Execution Software for Faster Logistics Planning. October 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). SMC³ Unveils New Version of BatchMark XL Analysis Tool.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2014

Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… JDA Software Unveils New Brand Identity, Logo, and “Plan to Deliver” Tagline. Port Logistics Group Adds to Omni-channel Capabilities with EventPick. DHL launches North Asian multimodal service linking Japan to Europe. Robinson is a Talking Logistics sponsor.

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Freight Plus

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

This week, Adam Erickson from Hulft joins Tim on the show as they tackle logistics tech's truth and rumors, growing up American in Japan, Fast & The Furious: Tokyo Drift, and so much more. or simply search your favorite podcast player for Consulting Logistics! Visit out guest: Hulft. Aborn & Co. is growing and.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

We are pleased to continue our 2021 fire-side chat series with key people in the supply chain industry, and it is with particular pleasure to catch up with Stuart Whiting, Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain, Logistics & Planning at Schneider Electric, based in Singapore but with a global functional responsibility.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

In 2023 as well I predict that Japan will put into action efforts to rapidly increase their production capacity for SAF fuels. 2022 saw logistics and transport news full of investment, expansion and even supply chain angst associated with EV vehicle and battery production. All the large manufacturers were in on it. Courier Fleets.

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

“All great enterprises are about logistics. Not genius or inspiration or flights of imagination, skill or cunning, but logistics.” — Tom McCarthy. This was majorly due to their inability to understand and adapt to the changing logistics trends. A decade back these developments in logistics might have seemed impossible.

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 10, 2021

But the next time might be an earthquake in Japan, an economic downturn due to a financial crisis, a volcano in Iceland, new trade tariff wars, or even a major global waterway closure. Even without pandemics and headline-grabbing logistics snafus, supply chains are front-of-mind more than ever. The Supply Chain Spotlight.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Further, Japan based shipping line Mitsui OSK Lines indicated a belief that this disruption could extend thru the balance of 2024. Moeller Maersk , operators of Maersk Line plummeted a reported 18 percent as the carrier and logistics services provider reported full year 2023 financial performance that disappointed investment markets.

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Logility

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The Russian invasion has triggered supply chain disruptions and other obstacles that are hampering vital logistics and trade route implementation. This means supply chain leaders have had to shift from using trains back to using ocean freight and getting goods to market takes longer. Then came Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 3, 2021

These platforms allow a multitude of businesses to participate by selling and buying goods and services while the likes of Amazon and Alibaba coordinate the logistics such as warehousing, fulfillment, and transportation in the background. Available in Rwanda, it plans to expand across Africa and around the world.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Until your freight has been involved in a vessel accident, you may not be aware of the process or overall impact to your supply chain. Although vessel accidents are unplanned and usually unpredictable, there are steps you can take before you ship so you’re not scrambling when you get the news your freight was involved in an accident.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 13, 2022

The war and imposed sanctions will create a knock-on effect across the supply chain , and businesses will be impacted by material shortages, material cost increases, demand volatility, logistics and capacity constraints as well as cybersecurity breaches. Consider holding safety stocks where applicable to prevent breaks in production.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

As I struggle to put on my ski boots, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week, starting with a $1 billion investment in a logistics startup. Freight Startup Flexport Hits $3.2 Freight Startup Flexport Hits $3.2 in January Truckload Linehaul Costs Up 6.4%

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 30, 2023

and Japan based companies such as Dell, HP and Sony are leading the charge toward alternative sourcing options. Additionally indicated is that: “ Ultimately though, a greater proportion of Apple’s capacity is going to be situated outside of China.”

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 2, 2020

The huge build-up of containers at China’s docks has created a major ocean freight imbalance, with a shortage of cargo in US and European ports and a shortfall in boxes needed by Western exporters to ship products to other parts of the world. Ocean Freight. Air Freight. Ocean Freight. Measuring the Imbalances*.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 4, 2022

Last week Supply Chain Matters alerted readers to a potentially major cyberattack incident involving a top tier third-party logistics services and global freight forwarding services provider. Expeditors International Begins Recovery Efforts from Cyberattack.

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Freightera

JUNE 29, 2017

Transport News INTL has just selected Freightera as “Best Online Freight Marketplace – North America” in their Logistics, Warehouse & Supply Chain Awards 2017! Currently, the North American logistics and supply chain transport market is in the process of rapid change.

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Freightera

JANUARY 10, 2017

Demand for greener freight transport is coming primarily from the largest companies. It’s coming from the Walmart’s and Whole Foods of the world, and the very large logistics companies. Lowest cost freight transport will increasingly be lower emission as well. Demand for greener supply chains will be driven by the largest firms.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a guest blog from Freightos , is a SaaS-enabled marketplace for the logistics industry. The Freightos System is SaaS for freight contract management, automatic price quotations, and business intelligence. First use of a modern container for ocean freight. It wasn’t just about freight. Malcom McLean.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Körber acquires enVista’s omni-channel and global freight audit and payment services. Customers in North Asia, including China and Japan, will benefit from increased connection and service dependability as a result of the route. We will have to wait and see.

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Elementum

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

2015 was a big year in terms of logistics and globalization for Amazon, who began making their way into the shipping industry, registering in China as a freight forwarder and a shipping broker for 12 routes, including Shanghai to Los Angeles and Hamburg.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

What would prevent from the Japan carriers NYK, “K” Line, and MOL to make the next move? The Panama Canal expansion, slated for completion this spring, will impact logistics in a big way. The post 6 Things to Consider as You Plan Your 2016 Budget appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Panama Canal Expansion.

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Resilinc

AUGUST 30, 2023

The main countries affected by the drought are China, Japan, South Korea, and the US, as the Panama Canal facilitates 46% of container movement from northeastern Asia to the US. Other waterways have also been impacted by climate change The Panama Canal is just the latest example of how climate change can impact logistics in waterways.

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QAD

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Automotive manufacturers in Japan and Korea never had the surplus land to build huge warehouses, which may have been the original reason for the JITS philosophy. Competing rail transportation in Europe, Japan and Korea, is also fairly entrenched, sometimes providing the coverage of the last mile. But why just in North America?

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2016

Of course, bitcoin as it exists today also has the potential to transform freight audit and payment and other supply chain finance processes, especially for small suppliers and transportation providers. An asset owner could use a blockchain application to track the quantity and transfer of assets as they move between supply chain nodes.

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MIT Supply Chain

AUGUST 22, 2013

This was one of the main talking points at the 2013 Health & Humanitarian Logistics Conference, hosted by the Malaysia Institute for Supply Chain Innovation (MISI) in Malaysia this June. Earthquakes also take a toll; the quake and ensuing tsunami that devastated parts of Japan in 2011 is probably the most infamous example in recent years.

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MIT Supply Chain

APRIL 24, 2014

Zaragoza, Spain, where the Zaragoza Logistics Center is based, an employment bright spot in Europe. The unemployment rate in Europe is around 12% and in Spain is about 25%, yet the current jobless rate for graduates of the MIT Zaragoza Master in Logistics and Supply Chain Management program in Zaragoza, Spain, is zero.

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Elementum

JUNE 4, 2015

According to Miao Wei, Minister of Industry and Information Technology (MITT), success of the initiative will mean that by 2025 China will be at a level of industrialization on par with “Germany and Japan at their early stages of industrialisation". Currently only 1% of Chinese container ship freight is moved by rail after it is unloaded.

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