American Global Logistics

MARCH 5, 2024

At the same time, Maersk has decided to wait tout the situation before returning to the Red Sea. Enduring Drought Disrupts Panama Canal Navigation The Panama Canal is a vital shipping route that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Drought and congestion at the Panama Canal have significantly impacted shippers.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 6, 2023

and Transportation Capacity (+5.2) and Transportation Utilization (-10.7). and Transportation Capacity (+5.2) and Transportation Utilization (-10.7). The report authors context these moves as a return to just-in-time inventory management practices. The reported November value of 49.4

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

In this article, leading experts from various sectors in transportation industry will discuss transportation trends you should take a closer look. In the trucking sector, the biggest change has been the federal government's movement to impose fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions standards on all heavy-duty trucks. In the U.S.,

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 19, 2015

East Coast Ports Could Gain 10 Percent Additional Share Following Panama Canal Expansion. Amazon’s timing for the service, known internally as “On My Way,” couldn’t be learned, and it is possible the company won’t move ahead, the people said. Cloud Logistics Offers New Innovations in Second Upgrade of 2015. FAA expects to clear U.S.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 13, 2017

I’m on borrowed time this morning, so let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: DAT Freight Index Hits All-Time High in September. The Panama Canal’s Big Bet Is Paying Off (WSJ – sub. Are you communicating what’s happening in the transportation market to upper management?

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 3, 2024

The increased cost of working capital and supplemental inventory levels to mitigate fulfillment risk is likely to revert back to just-in-time inventory management. Truck and rail transportation movements across the Mexico and U.S.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Drought conditions at the Panama Canal are not a good match for its high water demands; it takes at least 50 million gallons of water , with some sources citing much more, to move a single ship through the 51-mile waterway. Under normal operating conditions, the Panama Canal handles 36 to 38 ships per day. This year, the U.S.

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 30, 2016

Once again, my recent trip from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore reminded me why congestion is a major enemy in the business of transporting goods and people, whether by air, sea or land. Planes take off on time but end up flying holding patterns above the destination airport and burning expensive fuel. Sorry for the delay.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 15, 2015

speed, simplicity and predictability of formalities) by border control agencies, including customs; Quality of trade and transport related infrastructure (e.g., transport operators, customs brokers); Ability to track and trace consignments; Timeliness of shipments in reaching destination within the scheduled or expected delivery time.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 17, 2015

I don’t have the time, tools, or knowledge to deal with this parasite, which is the latest ailment my car suffers from (the air conditioner crapped out a couple of years ago and I had to get the exhaust pipe repaired after it broke off on my way to the airport some months ago). Well, technically, a “parasitic drain” on the battery.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Background on Ocean Transport. When the ball drops on Times Square to welcome in 2022, the employees at the Port of Long Beach will celebrate moving 9 M TEUs in imports: a 26% increase year-over-year. As ports become more congested, lead time variability increases. As I rolled holiday cookies in my hands, I watched TV.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 22, 2015

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 18, 2023

And to buy multiple tickets with the same numbers in the hopes of winning more money just seems so over the top. The current wait time to cross the canal is now around 21 days. The massive pileup is a result of water conservation measures the Panama Canal Authority deployed in late July due to drought.

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Resilinc

MARCH 5, 2024

Here’s a look at two recent major droughts that have impacted supply chains: Panama Canal Drought Impact on Supply Chain In 2023, the Panama Canal, one of the world’s most important waterways, faced one of the driest years in over 140 years. In April, the Panama Canal Authority will reevaluate water levels.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 15, 2024

Patrick’s Day is this Sunday, and consumers are doing more than just wearing green – they are spending lots of green as well. But just how do they plan on celebrating? The tolls that ships pay are now around eight times more expensive than normal. billion — or an average of $44.40 billion — or an average of $44.40

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Background on Ocean Transport. When the ball drops on Times Square to welcome in 2022, the employees at the Port of Long Beach will celebrate moving 9 M TEUs in imports: a 26% increase in year-over-year volume. As ports become more congested, lead time variability increases. As I watched, I shook my head. I am worried.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2024

Brian is the Founder of Port X Logistics , a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. About Brian Kempisty Brian Kempisty is the Founder of Port X Logistics, a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. and Canada. and Canada.

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TMC

DECEMBER 8, 2016

New Panama Canal Options: Running the Numbers with a TMS.Connect by TMC. When the expanded Panama Canal opened this June, a new set of routes became available for shippers and beneficial cargo owners (BCOs). A transportation management system (TMS) can help shippers weigh the pros and cons of each option. Triad of factors.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 11, 2016

We welcome your thoughts on them and others that impact the transportation industry and your business. With mega ships in the trans-Pacific, carrier mergers, and the continued expansion of the Panama Canal , East and West Coast ports are expecting a large influx in shipments. Learn more about these topics in this month’s update.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

As a result, supply chains continue to be wasteful when looking at time, inefficiencies, and emissions. Mr. Elenjickal discussed how the FourKites platform helps leaders with real-time decision making. These disruptions occur for myriad reasons, such as factory disruptions in China or ships getting stuck in the Panama Canal.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

As we announce our B financing today and approach a team size of 100, it feels like we’re transitioning from start-up to growth stage — a good time to reflect briefly. A long time ago in a global economy far away…. So now seems like a great time to start working on those efficiencies. Freightos is almost 4 years old. Not really.

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Elementum

MARCH 23, 2018

With approximately 70 percent of the world's trade currently transported via sea lanes, the potential benefits are significant. the Suez and Panama Canals) remains a point of contention. the Suez and Panama Canals) remains a point of contention. An Upside to Global Warming? Not All Smooth Sailing From Here.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Back in the 1990s, however, the technology just wasn’t there to separate Lennon’s vocals from the piano without some serious degradation to the original take. The Fab Four have released their first song since 1995, Now and Then , which will officially be their final song. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Elementum

MARCH 23, 2018

With approximately 70 percent of the world's trade currently transported via sea lanes, the potential benefits are significant. the Suez and Panama Canals) remains a point of contention. the Suez and Panama Canals) remains a point of contention. An Upside to Global Warming? Not All Smooth Sailing From Here.

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Abivin

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Global Maritime Routes and Chokepoints Maritime routes are a few kilometers wide corridors that connect economic regions and cross land transportation gaps. Major routes also involve the transport of raw commodities, including petroleum, grains, minerals, and food items. They form a continuum. Potential for closure or interruption.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 16, 2016

Putting production and labor costs overseas aside, transportation becomes the prime target to help drive down costs. They will often do just about anything to unload and load the vessel within the given timeframe. By the time an expansion may be completed, it may be operationally obsolete because of even larger ships.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 22, 2024

But it’s not just at shows like MODEX where robots are showing up. As Steve Banker wrote earlier this week, robots are everywhere. This week, I read two other articles that were fascinating about robots. Intel wins $19.5 billion in CHIPS Act funding New report pegs cost of electrifying U.S. Intel wins $19.5 Full electrification of the U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 10, 2023

Background Within our research arm’s published 2023 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains published in January 2023, is our prediction that a near-term global energy crisis within Europe would necessitate different short and longer-term supply chain focused decarbonization and climate change mitigation actions.

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MIT Supply Chain

JUNE 3, 2021

To what extent do LAC’s hub-related pros outweigh the cons, and can the cons be fixed in time to capture the opportunity to attain hub status? Chile came in second, just behind Taiwan, with high scores on Political Effectiveness, Foreign Direct Investment Policy, and Foreign Exchange & Exchange Controls.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

The Panama Canal Authority promised a dozen daily slots for ships of all stripes to pass through the new lane -- ultimately. It seemed at the time like a somewhat random, and amazingly fortuitous, coincidence. It seemed at the time like a somewhat random, and amazingly fortuitous, coincidence.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

The Panama Canal Authority promised a dozen daily slots for ships of all stripes to pass through the new lane -- ultimately. It seemed at the time like a somewhat random, and amazingly fortuitous, coincidence. It seemed at the time like a somewhat random, and amazingly fortuitous, coincidence.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 29, 2016

Putting production and labor costs overseas aside, transportation becomes the prime target to help drive down costs. They will often do just about anything to unload and load the vessel within the given timeframe. By the time an expansion may be completed, it may be operationally obsolete because of even larger ships.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 29, 2016

Putting production and labor costs overseas aside, transportation becomes the prime target to help drive down costs. They will often do just about anything to unload and load the vessel within the given timeframe. By the time an expansion may be completed, it may be operationally obsolete because of even larger ships.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

Background Just before the Christmas 2023 holiday, Supply Chain Matters alerted our readers to rather troubling signs for another global-wide shipping disruption. Business media has further reinforced that at same time, the Panama Canal , which is the globe’s other key transit route. That has since led to rebels targeting U.S.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 14, 2019

Normally, we see a rush in ocean shipping just before the Chinese New Year (CNY). Reoccurring events—like the holiday season—used to provide some level of predictability to ocean shipping trends in the transpacific eastbound (TPEB) trade lane. However, nothing has been typical in the last few years with ocean carriers. Not to mention the U.S./China

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The cost of these criminal activities were high in terms of time, money, and lives. At the time, Ron Widdows , former chairman of the World Shipping Council, reported that piracy was costing “the global shipping industry anywhere from $3.5 Climate change is affecting another crucial waterway, the Panama Canal.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 15, 2024

Containerized rates have quadrupled, and delivery times have increased by two weeks. In the longer term, lead times for imported goods will increase, forcing businesses to adjust their decision-making timeframes to ensure they have adequate stock. On January 11, the U.S. Following the airstrikes, oil prices rose by 4%.

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