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Improved Supply Chain Visibility Requires an End-to-End Solutions

Logistics Viewpoints

Last October, over 100 ships, including 70 container ships, were waiting at anchor or in drift zones to unload at the twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. We have many different data sources,” Mr. Dowse went on to say. “We Some shippers have more and better data sources that can be leveraged.

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One Type of Inflation is Caused by Supply Chain Issues (And That is a Good Thing)

Logistics Viewpoints

But SHIFEX, the freight forwarder rate index, recently recorded the lowest ocean freight rate between China and the port of Long Beach in 24 months —a rate of $3,500 to move a 40-foot container. The post One Type of Inflation is Caused by Supply Chain Issues (And That is a Good Thing) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Editor’s Choice: Ocean Trends for 2021

Logistics Viewpoints

The import dwell times at the Port of Long Beach fluctuated throughout the first half of 2021, with a high of 9 days. Another large source of disruption was the March blockage of the Ever Given vessel in the Suez Canal, which prevented goods from both entering and exiting the canal. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Global Supply Chain News on Port Delays at LA and Long Beach, Across the World Cause Logistics Headaches

Supply Chain Digest

Delays at Ports of LA and Long Beach Getting Severe, with Chassis Issues Continuing to Be Key Source of Problems. Cannot Keep Doing This, Sears Exac Says'

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What’s going on with global supply chains: A primer for the casual consumer

Freightos

MarineTraffic map of container ships waiting for a spot at the ports of LA/Long Beach, Jan. Logistics is global. Even if you don’t care about world economics or how the logistics industry operates, this is important. Enter, a global container shortage. More freight costs, higher consumer costs. But then it got worse. .

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Starting 2022 Right!

Gravity Supply Chain

Gravity’s platform delivers capabilities across its three key verticals: Source, Order and Deliver. This product suite encompasses the end-to-end process from sourcing products and manufacturers; to placing orders through to delivery into your destination. TPM22: Let’s catch up at Long Beach!

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“Why Do I have to Wait?” Supply Chain Disruption Gets Its Day

Logistics Viewpoints

Source: Descartes Datamyne. Afterall, today’s supply chains are complex and multi-national (think shipping distance), requiring inputs from numerous organizations across geographies, glued together by a complex network of logistics service providers. Supply Chain Disruption Gets Its Day appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.