Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The Ryan Air CEO Michael O’Leary said in his 30 years in the industry he has never seen capacity constraints to the current extent. Do You Think Fedex Ships Live Pandas? Its latest biofuel trial and the order of a dozen 13,000 teu methanol dual-fuel container ships in January 2024 with ships scheduled for delivery from 2027.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Walmart fines suppliers whose goods arrive late or who have not shipped everything that they committed to ship. If a company short ships TVs, they are fined more than if they short ship soup, for example. That data then gets put into an advanced ship notice for the retailer.

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Freightos

JULY 8, 2024

More Resources Home Empowering Freight Forwarders with AI: Insights from Industry Leaders AI Popup #2 Gaurav Bajaj July 8, 2024 Dive deeper into freight data that matters Learn More Empowering Freight Forwarders with AI: Insights from Industry Leaders For years, technology has been cast as a threat to freight forwarders. What Solvo.ai

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Freightos

MAY 23, 2024

More Resources Home Innovative Synergies: Logistics Tech Lessons from Other Industries Judah Levine May 23, 2024 Though the logistics and supply chain industry has made and continues to make a lot of progress in its digital transformation, it has a reputation for being part of the late majority or even a laggard in terms of digitalization.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2023

Despite investments in planning, today, industries hold 28 more days of inventory than in 2004. Changes in Inventory Year-end inventory values by industry from Y Charts. The story continues. Bloated inventories. Rising inflation. Tightening of organizational belt-cutting to improve cash.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Alex is also the President of Reefer Van Network , a prominent player in the refrigerated transportation industry, specializing in the safe and efficient delivery of temperature-sensitive goods across North America. About Alex Winston Alex Winston is the President of Expedite All and Reefer Van Network.

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Freightos

JULY 8, 2024

More Resources Home Empowering Freight Forwarders with AI: Insights from Industry Leaders AI Popup #2 Gaurav Bajaj July 8, 2024 Dive deeper into freight data that matters Learn More Empowering Freight Forwarders with AI: Insights from Industry Leaders For years, technology has been cast as a threat to freight forwarders. What Solvo.ai

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Innovations in biodegradable and reusable materials, coupled with lightweight designs that reduce shipping weight, are helping companies minimize waste and lower emissions. Partnering with NGOs, governments, and industry peers allows organizations to share resources, reduce costs, and amplify the impact of sustainability initiatives.

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TransAudit

JANUARY 13, 2025

Global shipping and transportation present tremendous opportunities for businesses, but they also bring complex challenges, particularly when it comes to compliance. Understanding Global Compliance What is Global Compliance in Shipping?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

This includes sourcing of ammonia, transportation by ship, and delivery to floating import terminals where the ammonia is cracked into hydrogen for delivery to SEFE customers through the German hydrogen core grid.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

This move aligns with LGs strategy to expand its presence in the robotics sector, particularly in industrial automation, where its Production Engineering Research Institute is driving growth through AI and digital transformation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 6, 2025

Global logistics and shipping provider Maersk has begun the roll-out of its new digital connectivity platform, OneWireless, aboard 450 vessels to enable smart container and cargo tracking solutions. Maersk can now deploy and manage future on-board applications over the air from a central control-ler.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Investing in autonomous trucks can therefore streamline primary shipping routes, addressing long-term logistics demand. Outlook for Logistics The logistics industry will likely see continued integration of both drones and autonomous vehicles, each serving a functional role in delivery networks.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 20, 2025

Jake is the Chief Technology Officer of Gnosis Freight, a logistics tech company focused on the lifecycle of a shipping container as it moves around the world. Jake is the Chief Technology Officer of Gnosis Freight, a logistics tech company focused on the lifecycle of a shipping container as it moves around the world.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

This move aligns with LGs strategy to expand its presence in the robotics sector, particularly in industrial automation, where its Production Engineering Research Institute is driving growth through AI and digital transformation.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 3, 2024

That time of year when the industry ships a higher volume of desirable, in-demand goods. Cargo thieves love the holidays. Appliances and furniture, food and beverages, and electronics are hot commodities. Warehouses and distribution centers are top targets.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2025

Three months into 2025, we have seen a barrage of on-again, off-again tariffs that have supply chain and logistics teams reeling, as they must rethink everything from next weeks shipping route to their foundational network models. About the Author Terence Leung is Global Senior Director of Solution and Industry Marketing at Blue Yonder.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 14, 2025

In most industries, supply chains have become increasingly complex. System Integration and Data Visibility Orchestration requires connecting warehouse systems, transportation platforms, and ERP data so that status updates, inventory levels, and shipping exceptions are visible without needing to log in to separate systems.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2025

When unexpected disruptions occura factory shutdown, a shipping delay, or a supply shortagethese models provide little flexibility. AI-powered logistics optimization reduces transportation inefficiencies by identifying cost-effective shipping routes. Challenges and Constraints AI adoption presents several challenges.

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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

Key Features: Both spot and contract rate benchmarking Air and ocean freight coverage Lane-specific insights Customizable analytics dashboards Historical trend analysis Proactive alerts for rate changes Benchmark Your Rates Against the Market Find out if you’re overpaying on your key shipping lanes See Terminal in Action Freightos Procure – (..)

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 23, 2025

Through RocketFuel, hes addressing one of the industrys biggest challenges: cash flow. His mission is clear: build industry-defining platforms that power sustainable growth across the logistics and financial ecosystems. This allows 3PLs to customize shipping rates and maximize profitability across all carriers.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Global shipping is national news with most stories covering the symptoms. When the supply chain is sick, all industries suffer. Since 1990, the size of ships increased 3X, but the design of the west coast ports remained largely unchanged. meters, to accommodate ships with 20 rows of containers) and 15.2

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Those who think trucks, trains, ships and planes define the 3PL market may be in for a surprise. Cloud services Capital expenditure and long term investment in resources such as industrial machines, vehicles, and computers and IT equipment is being shunned, as new business models built on services are being developed.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Jack Fiedler : We’re unique in the technology industry. We invest a huge amount of time and resources into our people and making sure that we have the best digital talent in the industry and that we’re doing the most innovative things in the supply chain. We run one of the few truly hybrid supply chain networks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Flow paths can include buying online/ship from store; buy online/pickup at store, shop at store/have item shipped from a different store, and many other options as well. The need for new omnichannel capabilities – particularly curb pick-up and ship-from-store – soared. Shipping from the store, and 5.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 12, 2025

This is the promise of smart contracts, a blockchain-driven innovation that’s beginning to impact the global supply chain industry. How Smart Contracts Improve Logistics IoT-Enabled Tracking: Sensors on shipping containers continuously log real-time data (e.g., GPS location, temperature, humidity) and store it on a blockchain.

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Stord

APRIL 24, 2025

This is HUGE for anyone drop-shipping directly to consumers. These aren't easy fixes, but they represent the initial steps brands are considering to steady their ships. That $100 item could suddenly cost you $245 by the time it lands.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 2, 2025

We welcome Shippers to join Emily Stausbll, Xeneta Senior Shipping Analyst, for a roundtable discussion to unpack: Global market insights and trends for Ocean Freight Impact of the new alliances on capacity, schedule reliability and freight Geopolitics and other on-going global events and their impact on supply chain including how new U.S.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 1, 2024

Summary: Greenscreens: Benchmarking for Shipper Success Discover how technology is revolutionizing the shipping industry in this insightful podcast. Joe Lynch chats with Matt Harding, CTO of Greenscreens.ai, about harnessing the power of dynamic pricing, and data analytics to optimize shipping efficiency. About Greenscreens.ai

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2025

As my colleague Colin Masson pointed out – Colin is ARC Advisory Groups expert on industrial use cases for AI – at ARCs Industry Leadership Forum in 2024, end users were largely observers who were eager to learn about things like Gen AI, agents, and industrial use cases for using AI.

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Freightos

APRIL 29, 2025

Ian Arroyo April 29, 2025 Blog As Freightos’ Chief Strategy Officer, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing firsthand how the logistics industry has transformed since COVID-19 disrupted supply chains worldwide. The Red Sea crisis demonstrated how quickly shipping routes can be compromised, forcing immediate rerouting decisions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

This survey included over 400 respondents across a number of industries. Consumer expectations are constantly shifting and challenging the industry. Too often, warehouses use boxes to ship items that require a lot of additional packaging. Ocean shipping can play a big role in sustainability and energy transition.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Companies can accurately calculate shipping level emissions and compare them across specific time intervals. The customizable dashboards and reports show the total estimated emissions from FourKites-tracked freight, and enable a deep dive into emissions by mode, changes over time, and comparison to industry benchmarks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Just in time for the holidays, the Ship It Zero campaign is bringing visibility to the impacts of dirty ocean shipping caused by mega retailers all year round but especially as they ship their goods during the holiday season.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

When new industrial technology emerges, it is large companies that implement them first. When the box is filled, it goes to a pack station for shipping. Because the shoes are packed into the shipping box, no repackaging is necessary. In contrast, autonomous mobile robots have been implemented in less than 8% of US warehouses.

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