Freightos

JUNE 15, 2021

Disclaimer: This article is a zoom out for the less freight-inclined. If you have a deeper understanding of freight, you might want to check out our Freightos Baltic Index daily container index instead. Let’s talk freight. . And it’s not just ocean freight. Container shipping costs are usually shockingly low.

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Precoro

MARCH 22, 2023

Keep reading to find out more about: What supply chain disruptions are Causes of supply chain disruptions Examples of supply chain disruptions Impact of supply chain disruption How to overcome disruptions in the supply chain What are disruptions in global supply chains?

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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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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

While many might clap their hands and exclaim the end of three-years of unprecedented supply chain disruption, I say, “Not so fast.” As consumer spending fell, the days of escalating ocean freight and extreme shipping variability eased this year. (Yes, Build in-market sourcing. What is normalcy?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Your supply chain should benefit from end-to-end supply chain visibility and execution solutions that work together in a coherent supply chain orchestration strategy. Do you know, at a glance, how many component parts were shipped and if they will arrive in time?

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 7, 2022

Recent supply chain disruptions , including images of cargo ships stuck off the West Coast , have led eCommerce shops to rethink their just-in-time and just-in-case procurement strategies. In a November survey , 87% of merchants shared that they already were affected by increased freight costs. Disadvantages.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 27, 2021

As the logistics market continues to create supply chain disruption, shippers are looking for consultative support and solutions to help maintain a competitive advantage. Creating trucking efficiency through transportation management optimization is an essential part of supply chain management and network navigation.

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Resilinc

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Understand how the recent Red Sea ship attacks are impacting global supply chains and how to mitigate potential risks. Ships are avoiding Egypt’s Suez Canal, the shortest maritime route from Europe to Asia and one of the world’s most important waterways, which accounts for about 12% of the world’s shipping traffic.

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Intelligent Audit

MARCH 21, 2022

Of all the details shippers and businesses have to manage and track, transportation costs and freight audits can be the most overlooked and impactful. The pandemic brought massive and sudden changes to how consumers were shopping and spending their money, shifting supply chains from local lines to imports in numbers never seen before.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Top View Cargo containers ship logistics transportation Container Ship Vessel Cargo Carrier. With all the turmoil and upheaval, the global supply chain has endured since 2020, the impact of changes the EU is initiating stands to throw more disruptions and issues at shippers.

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Logility

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Utilize scenario planning in cases such as when to onshore versus offshore to evaluate sourcing options in the wake of government intervention . A surplus of ships is likely 3. We expect shipping costs to drop in 2023 as we see a rush of new vessels next year. industry and the economy. We are advising clients to: .

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

What is Supply Chain Resilience? Supply chain disruption has many sources: tariffs and trade disputes, natural disasters, pandemics, economic uncertainty and cybersecurity attacks. Each disruption has its own nuances, so it’s challenging to plan a precise response to each one.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 18, 2021

And, as ocean carriers introduce more blank sailings or skip ports to start improving the reliability percentage, that means the freight that was skipped is now added to the backlog of containers which will flow into the next vessel. Prepare to make tough decisions on what freight is most important to move. Final thoughts.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

While not completely protecting them from the supply shocks that occurred during the pandemic, it allowed them to respond to their customers with greater speed and agility, manage costs, and provide options when a supply chain disruption occurred. Yes, SAP had inbound ASN’s (advanced ship notices).

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Freightera

AUGUST 11, 2023

The third largest US trucking company Yellow (YRC Freight) and Surge Transportation freight brokerage are closing operations: Here’s what it means for shippers and transporters with the commentary from Freightera CEO, Eric Beckwitt Recent developments have sent ripples through the entire freight industry.

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Logility

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Accurate Forecasts, Lower Supply Costs, and Faster Cash-to-Cash Cycles . As the last few years have shown, supply chain disruptions are unpredictable. These high-performing companies weather supply chain disruptions better, make speedier decisions, and perform more accurate forecasting. Distribution.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

High freight volumes across all industries in the trucking market are expected to continue into 2022.? The added strain on resources is on track to force high freight volumes to continue well into the next year. Port backlogs, cargo limitations on container ships, and a lack of available equipment and port facility staffing.?

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Logility

MARCH 29, 2022

Truly resilient supply chains can only be built with complete visibility. Manufacturers and shipping companies assumed that because of layoffs, demand would drop. Further disruptions are inevitable, and proactive leaders must do whatever they can to develop resilient supply chains. There are labor shortages.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 5, 2024

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides readers with a further update on the ongoing Red Sea shipping disruption including added context and implications. Background Just before the Christmas holiday, Supply Chain Matters alerted our readers to rather troubling signs for another global-wide shipping disruption.

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 10, 2022

As more shippers and logistics managers begin to focus on freight analytics, the need for a concise and reliable way to deal with everything involved becomes painfully clear. Supply chains produce and utilize a great deal of data for analysis and statistical tracking. Well executed ?shipping Better management of industry risks.

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 19, 2022

Anyone who has not been living in a cave for the past two years knows about the supply chain disruptions that continue to plague local and global shippers and transportation service providers. The state of freight payment is healthy and growing with an emphasis on global trends, better data utilization, and micro-logistics.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 19, 2022

With supply chain disruptions, low capacity, and skyrocketing fuel costs, manufacturers and shippers are facing monumental hurdles. There’s a rising demand for raw materials and products and inadequate drivers to ship products. Fuel prices are also rising, increasing the price of goods and shipping prices.

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Ongoing pressure to increase shipping volume and speed has once again led another major carrier—FedEx—to implement new shipping rate increases for 2022. What New Shipping Rate Surcharges Will Take Effect? FedEx Express shipping rates will increase approximately 5.95% on average across U.S. domestic, U.S. export, and U.S.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Our vision at TRAMES, is to reduce global trade barriers through digitalizing international freight and transportation. Doing so significantly reduces physical paperwork, as well as the number of manual touchpoints in any supply chain resulting. TRAMES is all about International Freight Orchestration (IFO).

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Jaggaer

APRIL 14, 2020

In the retail sector, supermarkets in many countries have seen their highest weekly sales ever, as consumers stock up on goods that they fear may be in short supply. Elizabeth de Jong of the UK Freight Trade Association told the BBC that the demand has been 50 to 100 per cent above usual, and road hauliers have adapted to keep up.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 6, 2022

Predicting demand was never easy (with or without an astrologer), and, looking ahead, the challenges of global supply chain disruptions continue in 2022. Tip : Unlock the Planner’s Playbook to Supply Chain Disruption and get more tactics to successfully manage your supply chain in 2022.

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 12, 2022

Often, the general public’s view of freight transportation is similar. With a sudden large intake of truck or rail transportation, society moves on with their lives, understanding only a fraction of the supply chain in its entirety. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics reported that, “Freight shipped across the U.S.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Digital transformation will lead to the evolution and digitization of key procurement processes, from source-to-pay. Making processes transparent enables everyone along the supply chain to react quickly. Be proactive to mitigate supply chain risk by understanding your suppliers. Create speed and transparency.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Late 2021 saw Maersk continue to shift towards vertical integrations, with acquisition of Senator, a German freight forwarder for $644 million dollars. For a forwarder, refraining from working with Maersk today is expensive because it removes 17% of global shipping capacity. Accelerating the shift. Image via StarAir.dk).

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Intelligent Audit

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Freight network optimization and freight auditing services are the key performance areas that shippers want to track and monitor within the supply chain industry. . This can be achieved within the modern supply chain industry by determining the most efficient means for shipping and transportation.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 22, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights continued evidence that the U.S. freight and logistics industry continues to mitigate recessionary conditions including the April 2023 Logistics Manager Index reaching its lowest level lowest level in six years and one-half years. freight, logistics and parcel movement industry.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 15, 2024

The latest updates on shipping delays in the Red Sea in January 2024, including which businesses and industries have been impacted. This response is driven by ongoing threats to crew and cargo safety, necessitating the rerouting of ships around the Cape of Good Hope, resulting in substantial delays and escalated shipping costs.

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Zipline Logistics

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

If you have an order that needs to get to its destination in a hurry, expedited freight options could be your best choice for delivery. Though often a result of an unexpected need, there is still a way to control costs and ensure quality performance when arranging expedited freight services. What Is Expedited Freight?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Container-ship logjams off US ports finally easing as imports fall. Retailers help decarbonize ocean shipping. Together [with IKEA] we can enhance safety, improve working conditions for drivers, and create a more sustainable freight transportation system.”. Container ships are still waiting to get space at North American ports.

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ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

Digital transformation will lead to the evolution and digitization of key procurement processes, from source-to-pay. For example, saving 10% by buying supplies in India or China must be weighed against the potential risk of supply chain disruption in case of a crisis like Covid-19. Create speed and transparency.

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Unleashed

MARCH 25, 2024

Consolidation warehousing is a strategy that allows your business to reduce transportation costs and improve customer service by combining shipments from various sources into a single truckload. Why is supply chain agility important? This is the secret to sustainable growth and higher profits.

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Turvo

AUGUST 3, 2021

The shocks of early 2020 hit the freight management and logistics supply chain hard. The disruptions that showed up at the beginning of the year demonstrated the importance of flexibility and resilience. The right technology can help freight managers see what’s going on throughout the chain.

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