GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2015

The year on year increase in customer dissatisfaction of logistics outsourcing has pushed many players into a defensive corner. The industry is going through a quiet revolution, which makes it an exciting time to be in the logistics outsourcing business. Cautious Optimism Abound in the Logistics Outsourcing Outlook.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

XPO Logistics Expands Last Mile Services with Acquisition of UX Specialized Logistics. Robinson’s TMC Division Enters South American Marketplace. December 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). billion of freight under management.” Bigger Container Ships Pose Bigger Risks (WSJ – sub.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

As part of our ongoing commitment to keep our blog readers updated on what’s happening in the supply chain and logistics world, we’re launching a regular industry news roundup, which we’ll release periodically. But the problems don’t stop there. The issues don’t stop there, however. What’s a Business to Do, Then?

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

In logistics and supply chain management, however, transport and warehousing are the most significant sharing processes thanks to a welter of economic benefits for all parties—and the trend is accelerating despite the dampening effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Why Businesses, Large and Small, Think it’s Fair to Share. million in FY18, and $5.4

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Supply Chain Network

JUNE 15, 2011

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) released its 22nd “Annual State of Logistics Report®,” presented by Penske Logistics, today at a press conference at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. The report reveals that business logistics costs rose to 8.3 business logistics system jumped up 10.4

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Intelligent Audit

APRIL 1, 2021

Dealing with the details and complexities of logistics invoices for the supply chain is a full-time job. While traditionally these programs are called freight audits, it isn’t solely about LTL or FT. Freight Invoice Error Rates Remain a Constant Threat. But how often does a freight invoice contain errors? Consider this.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 13, 2022

2020 will live long in the memory as a year that was overshadowed by a remorseless pandemic causing untold disruptions for the container, logistics and ports industry across the world. Transshipment rollovers in South America declined by 3% from 46% to 43% year-on-year.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Ecommerce is on the rise in South America. That’s great news for shippers looking to expand their online retail presence in South America. Having the right information is the first step to wading through the muck and mire of this complicated ecommerce marketplace: South America customs vary by country.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 25, 2025

The topic/report will be on the logistics M&A so far this year. Outside of that, our top sourcing regions of Southeast Asia and Central and South America in aggregate account for about 85% of what comes into the U.S. Look for another article later this week. 😉 A big thanks to you all for reading my articles.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. With globalization, the need to partner with local logistics service providers becomes an imperative.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Still, lithium batteries and similar goods are categorized as dangerous goods, which imposes restrictions and compliance requirements among airlines, ground handlers, freight forwarders and shippers across the supply chain. GAO suggests that many freight and commuter railroads may require one to five years to finish implementation.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

In addition, some are looking at the increasing cost of logistics and uncertainty relating to the cost of fuel. Larger international companies, many of which are China-based, but some also from South America, are looking at market expansion in the U.S. Recently, we are seeing many more U.S. to serve U.S.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Robert is the Manager of Global Logistics at Jamieson Wellness , Canada’s leading branded manufacturer, distributor, and marketer of high-quality natural health products. Robert and his team are responsible for the movement of goods globally and successfully executes freight movements in all modes, in more than 50 countries.

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Global Trade Management

NOVEMBER 25, 2007

The ability to real time monitor the status of goods requires a combination of container based technology, back-end business applications and an extended network of logistics fulfillment partners. That was the message of a panel of experts on perishables shipping Wednesday at the AirCargo Americas Conference in Miami.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 5, 2021

After experiencing an incredibly challenging two years in the global logistics industry, I think we can let go of any expectation that the supply chain landscape will ever return to “normal.” As I write this in the fourth quarter of 2021, there’s just no telling what the new year will bring in terms of emerging logistics challenges.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2013

Re-Shoring/Nearshoring and changes in global demand will begin to move OTR freight patterns and density from certain entry points into the U.S. Nearshoring is also expected to occur, as less-specialized manufacturing is likely to end up in Mexican and South American manufacturing sites. to other key corridors. Port of Charleston).

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Elementum

AUGUST 2, 2017

by 2020 globally, the logistics industry is booming. Logistics, the complex operation involving the movements of people, facilities, and supplies, is applied in every industry from manufacturing to retail to trade. The global logistics market is expected to grow from US $8.1T XPO Logistics Inc., in 2015 to US $15.5T

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Shipchain

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

With that being said, we are in ongoing discussions and have active pilots and customers in Asia, Africa, and Central and South America outside of the US. As many of you know, the freight industry runs on incredibly small margins, so keeping per-shipment costs low and consistent is paramount to product success.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2013

You probably started your TMS project to manage shipping costs for your high-value freight, inbound or outbound. If you’re outsourcing Freight Audit & Payment, have you integrated your freight pay partner with your TMS so they have access to the most current rates and carrier information? Be Sociable, Share!

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GTG Technology Group

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

How Hurricanes Affect Logistics. The catastrophic storms did more than just flood homes and knock down trees, they impacted logistics in a variety of ways. It will be a long time before anyone can measure the two storms’ impact on logistics and the economy. Trucking Already Tight Before Hurricanes. into a lake. Sources: [link].

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Freightera

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Frost & Sullivan places Freightera among ‘Key Automated On-Demand Brokerage Solutions in North America’ along with Uber Freight and Convoy. ” Frost & Sullivan research showing Freightera among ‘Key Solutions’ for freight automation and high growth potential to 2025. trillion USD.

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MIT Supply Chain

MAY 28, 2015

If Colombia is to realize its vast economic potential, the country must improve the efficiency of its freight transportation systems. The Center for Latin American Logistics Innovation (CLI) is part of an effort […].

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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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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Less than ten days after Hurricane Harvey, trucks are already moving freight out of Houston, with almost the same volume as before the storm. Houston is also a major freight hub for rail and sea traffic, as well as trucking, including trade with Mexico by land and with South America and other regions by sea.

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Stord

APRIL 26, 2022

Brands, like Gap and Lululemon , are using expensive air freight routes to get items faster and circumvent port congestion. Sellers, like Home Depot and Walmart , are chartering their own cargo ships to ensure freight capacity for their products. businesses are experimenting with additional ways of transport. Two popular trends?

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

This is Part 2 of a multi-part series addressing logistics imperatives necessary to manage uncertainly and disruptions heading into 2022. The entire world owes a huge debt to the drivers , warehouse associates and other essential logistics workers who kept supply chains moving during the worst months of the pandemic.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Blog More Resources Home September 17, 2024 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 increased 2% to $1.69/kg.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 6, 2023

The most significant news in global transportation and logistics circles late last week and this week are U.S. End to end logistics visibility technology provider projet44 provided Supply Chain Matters the below chart depicting median import and export dwell times for the Port of Los Angeles that depicts the actual daily impacts.

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Abivin

DECEMBER 5, 2022

This is due in part to the chokepoints they cause in the flow of global freight as well as the fact that they give people access to resources and commercial activity more effectively. Nevertheless, they offer possibilities for routes that may encourage domestic imports and exports as well as the growth of logistical activities.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 15, 2013

Old Dominion also provide ocean freight service including full container load (FCL) and less-than-container load (LCL) service offerings. The post LTL Carrier Profile: Old Dominion appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics. LTL Carrier Profile: Old Dominion Equipment & People . Old Dominion Inc.

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Resilinc

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Central and South America have the young workforce that can staff the ecosystem of cost-effective suppliers U.S. and Canadian firms in Mexican supply chains and logistics. supply chains. Shipping by land can be less costly and more efficient than the ocean shipping from Asian countries on which the U.S. now depends.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2018

While you think about it (the answer is posted below), here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: project44 Acquires GateHouse Logistics, Creating World’s Most Comprehensive Global Transportation Visibility Platform. House Members Seek Probe Into XPO Logistics’ Worker Treatment (WSJ – sub.

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