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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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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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

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. TMS for SMB: Breaking Down the Barriers.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 15, 2022

The attention of the company’s most senior management, as well as its investors became center stage. Containers of fitness equipment shipped from Asia were delayed by major port and inland logistics disruptions. The company was eventually forced to transport its bikes and equipment by more expensive air freight to avoid congested U.S.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

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

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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

After multiple consecutive days of periodic ship unloading and loading operational disruptions that have impacted various U.S. West Coast port facilities and industry supply chains , the Biden Administration requested and both sides have agreed to a cooling-off period. According to reporting by The Wall Street Journal, U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2022

In its reporting, Bloomberg , citing a senior administration official, indicated that the President will urge lawmakers to address the antitrust exemption, which is not currently included in shipping legislation current being considered by Congress. ” Modified U.S.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 3, 2017

Boston startup raises $10M for retail software that predicts inventory needs (Boston Business Journal). 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).

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