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How is the Logistics Economy Holding Up?

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain and logistics functions have been one of the most volatile in the global economy of the last four years. Source: J.P. But cross-border trade is an important part of the global economy and much of this trade is in physical goods that must be stored, shipped, transported, and eventually consumed.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (March 15, 2024)

Talking Logistics

That’s how I feel today, thanks to the many messages of love and support I have received from friends and colleagues in the industry following my surgery. Those messages have been a source of strength and inspiration for me during my recovery. Thank you for thinking of me and reaching out.

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AI in Logistics: A Sea of Potential Amidst Waves of Change

Freightos

Entire industries will reorient around it. ” ( Source) Global freight, with its blend of structured processes, unpredictable variables and high frequency, is perhaps the most fertile playground for the AI revolution. So, where does AI stand among logistics professionals? What’s Coming Next? AI is almost certainly not hype.

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Ocean Risk Management part 2: Navigating Global Shipping Alliance

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Ocean Risk Management part 2: Navigating Global Shipping Alliance The shipping industry continues to evolve. In this article, we explore the pros and cons of the alliance model in the shipping industry, compare the solo strategy versus alliance strategy, and provide tips on how shippers can prepare for market swings.

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Energy Transition in Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

However, sustainability in logistics goes well beyond these initiatives, especially when we begin to look at energy transition. This survey included over 400 respondents across a number of industries. Logistics providers contribute to the total picture of sustainability for many organizations, and they are clearly falling short.

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National Logistics Day 2023

Enterra Insights

The staff at the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) note, however, that the logistics industry plays an “out-sized — and often underappreciated — role … within the greater transportation ecosystem.”[1] By 1956, the first container ship sailed from the port of New Jersey to Texas.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 30 – May 6)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Empty shipping containers stack up at US port depots. The company has faced sourcing constraints as a result of the war in Ukraine, causing the company to rely on second sourcing capabilities for its mustard procurement. The Czinger 21C costs $1.7