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The Cash Flow and Overstock Report: Potential USD$142,000 windfall from tighter stock control

Unleashed

In Australia it was AUD$231,000 In the United States is was USD$157,000 And in New Zealand it was NZD$215,000 “It’s a genuinely eye-opening number,” says Jarrod Adam, Head of Product at Unleashed. By the time we had adapted to new lead times, they had changed again.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 29 -September 2, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Online freight marketplace Freightos acquires Spain’s WebCargoNet (TechCrunch). ports and beyond, said shippers, importers and freight forwarders. Freight brokers in Asia said about 540,000 containers are expected to face delivery delays that one of them said could range from a few days to more than a month. UPS Announces U.S.

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Customs Duty De Minimis Thresholds: A Guide for SMEs

Unleashed

In general the customer – or the importer – is liable to pay certain costs including any taxes or duties payable in their jurisdiction, along with freight, insurance and other handling costs. What are the United States’ de minimis rules? What is the de minimis rate for New Zealand?

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COP26: 5Zs that changed the world

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

15 countries, Austria, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Scotland, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom, Uruguay and Wales declared that they will collaborate towards realizing 100 percent zero emission new trucks and bus sales by 2040.

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Boom Time for the Shared Economy within Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

Since its launch in the United States, the Amazon Flex system has spread into many parts of the world, including Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, Australia, and South America. There are many other instances of the shared economy within the supply chain domain, including the following: 1) Uber Freight.

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Prepare for the 2021-2022 Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Season

CH Robinson Transportfolio

The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) poses a serious biohazard threat to both Australia and New Zealand. Both countries have implemented new seasonal import regulations to combat this risk that may impact your shipments. New requirements this year. New Zealand’s BMSB regulations. The cost of non-compliance.

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Barcoding and Inventory Management – the Ultimate Guide

Unleashed

Common barcodes consist of the following types: 1D barcodes Inspired by the dots and dashes of Morse code, the original 1D barcode creates specific patterns from line widths and spacing to represent stock keeping unit information. 2D barcodes Used in a wide range of industries, 2D barcodes can hold significant amounts of information.