Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

That includes everything from raw materials and manufacturing to packaging and logistics. In North America, 81% of consumers said they would stop buying products from brands they learned were harming the environment. Known as Scope 3 emissions, these are also the most difficult to measure and manage.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 11, 2025

Reported April 24 Over 60% of our business is from products that are manufactured, bagged, assembled or grown in the United States and only 12% of our business is direct imports. We manufacture a significant amount of outdoor hand tools, storage, and engineered fasteners in America. billion to $1.6 Christopher J.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 10, 2025

Consider a manufacturer waiting on a $70,000 payment that’s already 45 days overdue. Steve Carpenter is chief operating officer of Creditsafe North America. Trade Deficit Narrows by Most on Record as Imports Plunge Global Trade & Economics Ship Traffic Through Red Sea Remains Sparse, Despite Houthi-U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The intricate networks of shipping routes, ports, and inland terminals have strengthened the interconnectedness of the world economy, and maritime shipping is the critical mode of global transport. Chokepoint Vulnerabilities and Rising Freight Rates Maritime transport has chokepoints.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 25, 2025

So what we could ship early from overseas that had already been produced, but maybe we intended to flow later in the year, we brought in. That was because we do manufacture in China, but mostly for goods sold within China. And geographically, our exposure looks like this - Starting with China. I wear a number of hats these days.

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Freight Plus

APRIL 1, 2025

Mexico, or Canada; 4045% of the content must be produced by workers earning at least $16 per hour; and 70% of the steel and aluminum must be sourced from North America What the Tariffs Mean for the Automotive Supply Chain The global nature of the automotive supply chain means even minor policy changes can ripple across production networks.

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Zipline Logistics

JULY 8, 2025

We’re back with our usual quarterly update to give you the latest on all things CPG freight market, retailer dynamics, and what shippers can expect heading into quarter three (Q3). What Could Impact My Freight in Q3? How Are Freight Market Dynamics Trending in Q3? Have more questions about the freight market?

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Freightera

DECEMBER 9, 2024

trade, particularly affecting exports and the freight industry. Effects on the Freight Industry The freight industry serves as the backbone of Canada-U.S. which would lead to higher shipping expenses. Impact on Canada-U.S. billion CAD in 2022. Key Canadian exports to the U.S. Potential U.S.

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EFT

JUNE 16, 2025

Maritime agency warns shipping industry over rising Middle East tensions Increased tensions in the Middle East may lead to an escalation in military activity that could impact shipping in critical waterways, Britain's maritime agency said on Wednesday. tariffs imposed on China. tariffs imposed on China.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 24, 2025

From electronics manufacturers to retail giants, companies are grappling with a complex landscape of rising duties and other supply chain challenges. The stated aim of those measures is to bolster domestic manufacturing and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains. In the U.S., In the U.S.,

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EFT

JUNE 16, 2025

retailers such as Walmart, Target, and Home Depot now have to contend with these newly announced rates, alongside rapidly rising freight rates particularly on routes from Northeast Asia to the U.S., and is therefore one of the most exposed to the kind of changes now rippling their way through trade and shipping. China and the U.S.

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EFT

MAY 19, 2025

Container ship owners swamped as US-China trade detente revives demand Container ship bookings for China-to-U.S. port fees on Chinese vessels French shipping group CMA CGM will reorganise its global fleet to avoid U.S. retailers including Walmart (WMT.N) France's CMA CGM to redeploy fleet to avoid U.S.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 7, 2025

New year, new freight market?! We’ll see… Let’s talk about the current state of the freight market and what CPG shippers are up against heading into 2025. What Could Impact My Freight in Q1? But freezing temperatures and snow delays are just getting started in many regions of North America.

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Zipline Logistics

APRIL 1, 2025

Time sure does fly when you’re slingin’ freight. Read on for the latest updates in the CPG/retail freight market: tariffs, dockworker strikes, inflation, blitz weeks, and more. What Could Impact My Freight in Q2? But freezing temperatures are still lingering in many regions of North America.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 27, 2025

Retailers and manufacturers will be forced to adapt to higher import costs while also bracing for retaliatory tariffs, which could make their exports less competitive in key markets. In addition to inflating the prices Americans pay for a wide array of goods, these tariffs threaten to derail the freight industry’s long-awaited recovery.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 17, 2025

Execs at the world’s biggest truck maker, including Daimler Truck North America CEO John O’Leary, told analysts and investors the company was pumping the brakes on investment in alternative powertrains, particularly in North America. ( lost net about 200,000 manufacturing jobs per year to offshoring.

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Freightos

APRIL 2, 2024

More Resources Home Ahead of the Curve: How Digitalization Helped Air Cargo Amidst Red Sea Shipping Diversions Joyce Tai April 2, 2024 If there’s one lingering lesson from the supply chain crisis of COVID, it’s that digitization can help organizations navigate crises…but that digitization can’t be put in place DURING that same crisis.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 7, 2015

However, with most of our customer base in the manufacturing field, with the remaining in distribution and other industries, we thought it was vital that we featured some of the other manufacturing blog posts that were also popular in 2014. Well, manufacturing companies who ship freight in North America.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2023

Richard Perry and Joe Lynch and discuss the importance of freight bill audit. Richard is Vice President of Strategic Accounts at Intelligent Audit , a cutting-edge logistics and supply chain technology company, dedicated to revolutionizing how businesses manage their shipping and transportation processes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

When you can barely see beyond the bow of the ship, when extreme wind and waves threaten to throw you off course – or worse, sink you – it’s understandable that long-term thinking can get chucked overboard like so much extra ballast. It’s an apt metaphor for ocean shipping these past many months. And the list goes on.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 25, 2023

Paul Brashier and Joe Lynch discuss lingering port congestion and other issues causing shipping delays. Having been featured in CNBC, the Wall Street Journal, MarketWatch, Bloomberg, The Loadstar, CBS News, Freight Waves, and Transport Topics, Brashier lends his expertise on US and global supply chain matters. The Greenscreens.ai

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E2open

JANUARY 19, 2023

(NYSE: ETWO), the connected supply chain SaaS platform with the largest multi-enterprise network, today released the Q4 2022 edition of its Ocean Shipping Index, a quarterly report that offers data-driven insights to better manage the movement of goods around the globe and on key lanes between Asia, North America, and Europe.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 28, 2024

The company said that it has already replaced 95 percent of the plastic air pillows with paper filler in North America and is working toward complete removal by year’s end. It is the company’s largest plastic packaging reduction effort in North America to date and will remove almost 15 billion plastic air pillows from use annually.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

UPS is seeking alternative strategies for its truck brokerage business, which has seen sales plummet amid a freight recession marked by declining rates and over capacity. Amazon achieved its fastest-ever global shipping times last year but isn’t resting on its laurels. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 26, 2015

Are you up-to-date with the latest events in freight shipping and logistics? As you know, the atmosphere for freight brokers is only getting more competitive. Staying current in the world of shipping and freight also takes strong networking and communication. 7 of the Best Freight Shipping Events to Attend in 2015.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2024

and global ports, with highly complex air freight systems suffering the heaviest hit, as global airlines grounded flights. and global ports, with highly complex air freight systems suffering the heaviest hit, as global airlines grounded flights. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Global challenges, including port congestion, fuel costs, governmental policies and the ongoing pandemic will be among the factors affecting over-the-road hauling across North America as we look forward through this year and beyond. Class 8 manufacturing capacity has slowed to record levels, with backlogs of a year or more.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Clients have included third party logistics providers (3PL’s), asset-based providers, shippers (manufacturers and distributors) and vendors to the industry (transportation technology/fleet solutions). We partner with clients across North America to help them identify the most qualified candidates for their niche hiring needs.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2024

She discusses her company’s innovative and sustainable cold chain packaging solutions that maintain frozen or refrigerated temperatures for up to nine days, allowing for more efficient and environmentally friendly shipping.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

As a freight broker , you know the importance of staying ahead of trends in your business. 2014 was a dynamic year for shipping and freight, and 2015 might present us with some surprising changes as well. One month in, here are our predictions for freight brokers in 2015: Manufacturing Comes Home.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

Cargo ships lost 661 containers at sea in 2022, down from the 15-year average of 1,566 lost per year, according to the latest figures from the World Shipping Council (WSC). Some major ocean carriers have also announced new fees for goods shipped on the route as of June 1 in response to the canal restrictions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Raw materials are in short supply, many manufacturers have temporarily mothballed production lines, transportation costs are rising, and labor is getting tight on our roadways , railways and ocean vessels. If you’re Home Depot, you reserve an entire ship for your own exclusive use. The impact? So how do we adjust to this new reality?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2022

And their operating conditions are extremely challenging and unpredictable, from skyrocketing fuel costs and tariffs to blocked shipping lanes and ongoing geo-political conflict. A North America?n Manufacturers, retailers, and third-party logistics providers can all benefit from digitized logistics. With nearly $21.3

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Ware2Go

JUNE 20, 2023

See the latest insights on ocean freight rates and other trends that fast-growing businesses should know about to plan for 2023 peak season. In this article: Ocean Freight: Key Stats & Industry News Ocean Freight Shipping: What to Watch For In 2023 Freight Shipping From China & Alternatives What Are The Current Ocean Freight Rates?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

Mars Wrigley chose Transplace, now UBER Freight, for North America and a partnership with Maersk/E2Open for ocean freight. What a Supply Chain Digital Transformation Means Unsurprisingly, a company as large as Mars has a highly complex supply chain involving global sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution. “I

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

As of January 1, 2022, it was taking a company an average of 73 days to deliver goods to truck or rail carriers after booking with an ocean carrier and completing the cross-ocean journey, according to E2open’s Ocean Shipping Index. In fact, global freight rates have increased tenfold since the start of the pandemic.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 17, 2020

What’s the Difference Between Freight Management and Logistics Management? Freight Management services article and permission to publish here provided by Saheer Gurjot. According to Steele’s Transportation Group , freight management services help companies more efficiently move freight from one point to an end destination.

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