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The CEO of Maersk indicated to a European business publication that acquisitions involving land logistics and transportation services are expected over the next 2-3 years. That includes areas such as inter-modal surface transportation as well as operating warehouses. MORE
Data emanating from the global ocean container transportation area again indicates important trend shifts that industry supply chain teams need to continue to monitor. Business-as-usual assumptions related to ocean transport no longer hold credence with these market dynamics. Procurement and Sourcing Transportation and Logistics global transportation trends Supply chain Matters blog MORE
That announcement is that Amazon will soon deploy a set of transportation and logistics services to allow China based manufacturers and sellers to ship their inventories of products […]. If readers have been keeping-up with our prior blog commentaries as well as prior predictions related to Amazon, this week’s announcement should not be of any surprise. MORE
Procurement and Sourcing Transportation and Logistics challenges in global transportation independent blog commenting on global logistics and transportation ocean container industry consolidation Supply chain Matters blogThis week, noted maritime and shipping industry research firm Drewry Maritime Research declared that the ocean container shipping market has now bottomed out. MORE
American Shipper recently released its annual benchmark report entitled “ Global Transportation Management Benchmark Study: Climbing the Visibility Sophistication Ladder.” It is an excellent report covering a number of pertinent industry aspects and challenges around developing visibility sophistication globally. When looking at other aspects of transportation process such as consolidation and routing opportunities, the measurement is quite simple. MORE
Procurement and Sourcing Supply Chain Disruption Transportation and Logistics global transportation and logistics trends global transportation industry disruption supply chain management industry analyst advisory services Supply chain Matters blogThe European Shippers Council warned of pending industry supply chain disruption for exports from Europe caused by capacity limitations and spiking ocean container freight rates. MORE
This week, AP Moller-Maersk, parent of global leading ocean container shipping line Maersk reported rather positive Q3 financial results. However, Maersk did take the opportunity to once again warn its investors of a continuing slowdown in global trade. For the third quarter, the shipping concern reported an overall net earnings increase of 25 percent on flat revenues. Financial highlights for the Maersk Line unit included revenues of $7.1B and profits of $554M. MORE
Two major shifts are changing the face of global transportation management as we know it: Supply chains are becoming increasingly complex, relying on partners and data beyond the four walls of the enterprise; The very definition of global transportation management is broadening and expanding well beyond the traditional TMS scope. Transport optimization typically reduces spend by 5-15%. MORE
When it comes to managing global transportation, having end-to-end visibility of orders, shipments, and other transactions (down to the item level) is a foundational requirement. If you’re a transportation or logistics executive looking for insights and advice about managing global transportation, sign up and join the conversation! The post A New Model for Managing Global Transportation appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. MORE
Automotive Supply Chain Procurement and Sourcing Supply Chain Technology Transportation and Logistics blog commenting on global supply chain management global transportation trends and implications Kinaxis Inc. P3 Network in global transportation Supply chain Matters blog supply_chain_matters Tesla gigafactory Tesla supply chain MORE
Global Trade Issues Procurement and Sourcing Transportation and Logistics global transportation challenges Supply chain Matters blogLast week, U.S. West Coast dockworkers agreed to extend their existing labor contract with port operators for an additional three years, setting-up a potential tense period of upcoming negotiations scheduled for U.S. East Coast dockworkers. MORE
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Our readers who closely follow our global transportation and logistics related commentaries are well aware that Supply Chain Matters has penned our share of rants related to the ocean container shipping industry. Procurement and Sourcing Supply Chain Strategy Transportation and Logistics blog on global supply chain management developments challenges in global transportation challenges in ocean container shipping ocean container shipping trends Supply chain Matters blog MORE
Our prior Supply Chain Matters commentary noted today’s stunning development regarding the suspension of the P3 Network among the top three global ocean container shipping lines. Procurement, logistics and transportation teams have to now place serious weight to the implications and potential scenarios of a shipping industry running out of capacity rationalization options and ripe for more consolidation. MORE
Procurement and Sourcing Sales and Operations Planning Supply Chain Execution Transportation and Logistics challenges in global transportation challenges in ocean container shipping implications of Hanjin Shipping receivership independent blog commenting on global logistics and transportation Maersk Line Supply chain Matters blog MORE
As shippers of all sizes expand their global sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution operations, they have to navigate the complexities involved with global transportation management. What are the main challenges global shippers face today? “It Ten years ago they might have had $1 billion in global revenues and today they’re at $10 billion after multiple acquisitions in different regions, [which creates its own set of challenges]. MORE
How Generac Power Systems Cut Millions from Its Global Transportation Spend | Transportfolio. Our team provided North American transportation to Generac at the time. Integrating global freight services was only one challenge. MORE
surface trucking rates this quarter, and a potential re-igniting of merger and acquisition activities involving global logistics carriers and services providers should capture the attention of industry supply chain management teams. . MORE
Various business media are reporting today that the proposed P3 Alliance, involving a shipping capacity alliance among the top three global ocean container lines has now been suspended. This is a stunning development concerning global transportation. Procurement and Sourcing Transportation and Logistics global transportation and logistics trends P3 Network in global transportation Supply chain Matters blog supply_chain_matters MORE
As shippers of all sizes expand their global sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution operations, they have to navigate the complexities involved with global transportation management. What are the main challenges global shippers face today? MORE
When considering your global transportation network, do you have the infrastructure needed to effectively and efficiently optimize it? Does the same apply in the global arena? The optimization software you choose is critical for global optimization. Software that was truly designed for multimodal, multi-leg transportation optimization can uncover new ways of moving freight around the world. MORE
For some time, Supply Chain Matters has brought attention to the building overcapacity situation that is occurring across global focused transportation sectors. Procurement and Sourcing Transportation and Logistics AP Moller-Maersk independent blog commenting on global logistics and transportation Supply chain Matters blog MORE
The following Supply Chain Matters blog is part of our ongoing series of deep dives into each of our previously unveiled ten 2017 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains. At the start of the New Year, our parent, the Ferrari Consulting and Research Group along with our Supply Chain Matters blog as a broadcast […]. MORE
Supply Chain Matters continues with reviewing and self-scoring each of the 2017 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains published at the beginning of this year. This Part Three posting provides an assessment of our prediction for continued global transportation industry turbulence and the prediction for a renewed renaissance in business services and technology investment. MORE
To support global initiatives, shippers should consider leveraging a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) TMS with domestic and global functionality MORE
The Wall Street Journal reported this week ( Paid subscription required or metered view ) that an ongoing two-year investigation concerning alleged rate fixing among global ocean container alliance networks has been closed without filing charges or imposing fines. A U.S. MORE
Catching up on significant news impacting global supply chains, readers should note that A.P. Procurement and Sourcing Transportation and Logistics 2M alliance in global transportation blog commenting on global supply chain management global transportation and logistics trends structural changes in global transportation Supply chain Matters blog MORE
Omni-Channel Commerce Supply Chain Impacts Procurement and Sourcing Transportation and Logistics global transportation industry challenges State of US Logistics report Supply chain Matters blogThe 28th Annual State of Logistics report reflects a U.S. logistics industry “buffeted by crosswinds as the pace of change accelerates” as the authors term: “Accelerating into Uncertainty.” Looking ahead, the report indicates that 2017 could be a pivotal year for the industry. MORE
We feature this point-of-view guest commentary as a sidebar to our 2017 Prediction of continued global transportation industry turbulence. Procurement and Sourcing Supply Chain Execution Supply Chain Technology Transportation and Logistics Cory Margand guest blog SimpliShip.com Supply chain Matters blog MORE
Procurement and Sourcing Supply Chain Execution Transportation and Logistics 2M alliance in global transportation 2M network independent blog commenting on global supply chain developments P3 Alliance in global transportation supply chain insights Supply chain Matters blog supply_chain_matters As we anticipated, the march toward consolidation in the ocean container shipment segment continues. MORE
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Moller-Maersk, the parent of global container shipping lines leader Maersk Line reported both fourth-quarter and total FY16 financial performance this week and the company’s shareholders were not pleased. Procurement and Sourcing SAP Transportation and Logistics challenges in global transportation and logistics independent blogs commenting on supply chain management Maersk Line Supply chain Matters blog MORE
One of our Supply Chain Matters Global and Industry Supply Chain Predictions in 2015 forecasted a turbulent year in global transportation and we predicted that such turbulence would take on a multi-year context, including additional acquisitions surrounding the 3PL and other transport sector in the year to come. MORE
Procurement and Sourcing Transportation and Logistics global transportation and logistics trends Supply chain Matters blogThe ocean container shipping industry continues to manage its way out of an ongoing multi-year condition of too much excess shipping capacity. However, one of the prime European banks that was instrumental in financing ship acquisitions is bearing the risk and now the consequences. MORE
The post Global Transportation Trends Overheard at Chainalytics Freight Market Intelligence Summit appeared first on Chainalytics. Blog Transportation What's New FMIC FMIC Summit Keynote MORE
As we approach the annual peak period of global transportation over the next three months, there are additional troubling signs related to global transportation trends, trends that indicate more excess capacity remaining in ocean and air cargo, but continued restricted capacity within U.S. MORE
Global Transportation Related Topics Supply Chain Matters
SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
As we approach the annual peak period of global transportation over the next three months, there are additional troubling signs related to global transportation trends, trends that indicate more excess capacity remaining in ocean and air cargo, but continued restricted capacity within U.S.
Supply Chain Matters
MAY 4, 2016
For some time, Supply Chain Matters has brought attention to the building overcapacity situation that is occurring across global focused transportation sectors. Procurement and Sourcing Transportation and Logistics AP Moller-Maersk independent blog commenting on global logistics and transportation Supply chain Matters blog
Supply Chain Matters
JANUARY 19, 2017
The following Supply Chain Matters blog is part of our ongoing series of deep dives into each of our previously unveiled ten 2017 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains. At the start of the New Year, our parent, the Ferrari Consulting and Research Group along with our Supply Chain Matters blog as a broadcast […].
Talking Logistics
MARCH 30, 2016
As shippers of all sizes expand their global sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution operations, they have to navigate the complexities involved with global transportation management. What are the main challenges global shippers face today? “It Ten years ago they might have had $1 billion in global revenues and today they’re at $10 billion after multiple acquisitions in different regions, [which creates its own set of challenges].
Supply Chain Matters
FEBRUARY 10, 2017
Moller-Maersk, the parent of global container shipping lines leader Maersk Line reported both fourth-quarter and total FY16 financial performance this week and the company’s shareholders were not pleased. Procurement and Sourcing SAP Transportation and Logistics challenges in global transportation and logistics independent blogs commenting on supply chain management Maersk Line Supply chain Matters blog
Supply Chain Matters
JANUARY 19, 2017
We feature this point-of-view guest commentary as a sidebar to our 2017 Prediction of continued global transportation industry turbulence. Procurement and Sourcing Supply Chain Execution Supply Chain Technology Transportation and Logistics Cory Margand guest blog SimpliShip.com Supply chain Matters blog
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Talking Logistics
JANUARY 8, 2015
Two major shifts are changing the face of global transportation management as we know it: Supply chains are becoming increasingly complex, relying on partners and data beyond the four walls of the enterprise; The very definition of global transportation management is broadening and expanding well beyond the traditional TMS scope. Transport optimization typically reduces spend by 5-15%.
Transportfolio
MARCH 28, 2018
How Generac Power Systems Cut Millions from Its Global Transportation Spend | Transportfolio. Our team provided North American transportation to Generac at the time. Integrating global freight services was only one challenge.
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 9, 2016
As shippers of all sizes expand their global sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution operations, they have to navigate the complexities involved with global transportation management. What are the main challenges global shippers face today?
Talking Logistics
JULY 31, 2014
When considering your global transportation network, do you have the infrastructure needed to effectively and efficiently optimize it? Does the same apply in the global arena? The optimization software you choose is critical for global optimization. Software that was truly designed for multimodal, multi-leg transportation optimization can uncover new ways of moving freight around the world.
Supply Chain Matters
MARCH 1, 2019
The Wall Street Journal reported this week ( Paid subscription required or metered view ) that an ongoing two-year investigation concerning alleged rate fixing among global ocean container alliance networks has been closed without filing charges or imposing fines. A U.S.
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Supply Chain Nation
DECEMBER 17, 2013
American Shipper recently released its annual benchmark report entitled “ Global Transportation Management Benchmark Study: Climbing the Visibility Sophistication Ladder.” It is an excellent report covering a number of pertinent industry aspects and challenges around developing visibility sophistication globally. When looking at other aspects of transportation process such as consolidation and routing opportunities, the measurement is quite simple.
Talking Logistics
JULY 29, 2014
When it comes to managing global transportation, having end-to-end visibility of orders, shipments, and other transactions (down to the item level) is a foundational requirement. If you’re a transportation or logistics executive looking for insights and advice about managing global transportation, sign up and join the conversation! The post A New Model for Managing Global Transportation appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Supply Chain Matters
MAY 15, 2015
Catching up on significant news impacting global supply chains, readers should note that A.P. Procurement and Sourcing Transportation and Logistics 2M alliance in global transportation blog commenting on global supply chain management global transportation and logistics trends structural changes in global transportation Supply chain Matters blog
BluJay Solutions
MARCH 15, 2019
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CHAINalytics
MAY 4, 2015
The post Global Transportation Trends Overheard at Chainalytics Freight Market Intelligence Summit appeared first on Chainalytics. Blog Transportation What's New FMIC FMIC Summit Keynote
Supply Chain Matters
MARCH 29, 2017
Procurement and Sourcing Supply Chain Disruption Transportation and Logistics global transportation and logistics trends global transportation industry disruption supply chain management industry analyst advisory services Supply chain Matters blogThe European Shippers Council warned of pending industry supply chain disruption for exports from Europe caused by capacity limitations and spiking ocean container freight rates.
Supply Chain Matters
MARCH 16, 2017
That announcement is that Amazon will soon deploy a set of transportation and logistics services to allow China based manufacturers and sellers to ship their inventories of products […]. If readers have been keeping-up with our prior blog commentaries as well as prior predictions related to Amazon, this week’s announcement should not be of any surprise.
Supply Chain Matters
JANUARY 7, 2019
The CEO of Maersk indicated to a European business publication that acquisitions involving land logistics and transportation services are expected over the next 2-3 years. That includes areas such as inter-modal surface transportation as well as operating warehouses.
Supply Chain Matters
NOVEMBER 14, 2014
This week, AP Moller-Maersk, parent of global leading ocean container shipping line Maersk reported rather positive Q3 financial results. However, Maersk did take the opportunity to once again warn its investors of a continuing slowdown in global trade. For the third quarter, the shipping concern reported an overall net earnings increase of 25 percent on flat revenues. Financial highlights for the Maersk Line unit included revenues of $7.1B and profits of $554M.
Supply Chain Matters
JANUARY 22, 2019
surface trucking rates this quarter, and a potential re-igniting of merger and acquisition activities involving global logistics carriers and services providers should capture the attention of industry supply chain management teams. .
Supply Chain Matters
JUNE 17, 2014
Various business media are reporting today that the proposed P3 Alliance, involving a shipping capacity alliance among the top three global ocean container lines has now been suspended. This is a stunning development concerning global transportation. Procurement and Sourcing Transportation and Logistics global transportation and logistics trends P3 Network in global transportation Supply chain Matters blog supply_chain_matters
Supply Chain Matters
OCTOBER 19, 2016
Procurement and Sourcing Transportation and Logistics challenges in global transportation independent blog commenting on global logistics and transportation ocean container industry consolidation Supply chain Matters blogThis week, noted maritime and shipping industry research firm Drewry Maritime Research declared that the ocean container shipping market has now bottomed out.
Supply Chain Matters
JUNE 4, 2015
Our readers who closely follow our global transportation and logistics related commentaries are well aware that Supply Chain Matters has penned our share of rants related to the ocean container shipping industry. Procurement and Sourcing Supply Chain Strategy Transportation and Logistics blog on global supply chain management developments challenges in global transportation challenges in ocean container shipping ocean container shipping trends Supply chain Matters blog
Supply Chain Matters
JUNE 6, 2014
Automotive Supply Chain Procurement and Sourcing Supply Chain Technology Transportation and Logistics blog commenting on global supply chain management global transportation trends and implications Kinaxis Inc. P3 Network in global transportation Supply chain Matters blog supply_chain_matters Tesla gigafactory Tesla supply chain
Supply Chain Matters
DECEMBER 8, 2017
Procurement and Sourcing Transportation and Logistics global transportation and logistics trends Supply chain Matters blogThe ocean container shipping industry continues to manage its way out of an ongoing multi-year condition of too much excess shipping capacity. However, one of the prime European banks that was instrumental in financing ship acquisitions is bearing the risk and now the consequences.
Supply Chain Matters
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Supply Chain Matters continues with reviewing and self-scoring each of the 2017 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains published at the beginning of this year. This Part Three posting provides an assessment of our prediction for continued global transportation industry turbulence and the prediction for a renewed renaissance in business services and technology investment.
Supply Chain Matters
JUNE 19, 2017
Data emanating from the global ocean container transportation area again indicates important trend shifts that industry supply chain teams need to continue to monitor. Business-as-usual assumptions related to ocean transport no longer hold credence with these market dynamics. Procurement and Sourcing Transportation and Logistics global transportation trends Supply chain Matters blog
Supply Chain Matters
AUGUST 7, 2017
Global Trade Issues Procurement and Sourcing Transportation and Logistics global transportation challenges Supply chain Matters blogLast week, U.S. West Coast dockworkers agreed to extend their existing labor contract with port operators for an additional three years, setting-up a potential tense period of upcoming negotiations scheduled for U.S. East Coast dockworkers.
Supply Chain Matters
JULY 11, 2014
Procurement and Sourcing Supply Chain Execution Transportation and Logistics 2M alliance in global transportation 2M network independent blog commenting on global supply chain developments P3 Alliance in global transportation supply chain insights Supply chain Matters blog supply_chain_matters As we anticipated, the march toward consolidation in the ocean container shipment segment continues.
Supply Chain Matters
JUNE 26, 2017
Omni-Channel Commerce Supply Chain Impacts Procurement and Sourcing Transportation and Logistics global transportation industry challenges State of US Logistics report Supply chain Matters blogThe 28th Annual State of Logistics report reflects a U.S. logistics industry “buffeted by crosswinds as the pace of change accelerates” as the authors term: “Accelerating into Uncertainty.” Looking ahead, the report indicates that 2017 could be a pivotal year for the industry.
Supply Chain Matters
MARCH 23, 2014
Procurement and Sourcing Transportation and Logistics global transportation and logistics trends independent blog commenting on global logistics and transportation P3 Network in global transportation supply chain insights Supply Chain Matters Supply chain Matters blog
Inbound Logistics
APRIL 15, 2016
To support global initiatives, shippers should consider leveraging a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) TMS with domestic and global functionality
Supply Chain Matters
SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
One of our Supply Chain Matters Global and Industry Supply Chain Predictions in 2015 forecasted a turbulent year in global transportation and we predicted that such turbulence would take on a multi-year context, including additional acquisitions surrounding the 3PL and other transport sector in the year to come.
Supply Chain Matters
SEPTEMBER 23, 2016
Procurement and Sourcing Sales and Operations Planning Supply Chain Execution Transportation and Logistics challenges in global transportation challenges in ocean container shipping implications of Hanjin Shipping receivership independent blog commenting on global logistics and transportation Maersk Line Supply chain Matters blog
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