Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 28, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. UPS announced Sunday it plans to sell its truckload brokerage business Coyote Logistics to the technology-enabled brokerage RXO for $1.025 billion. According to the company, Chicago-based Coyote Logistics manages around 10,000 loads per day with a network of over 10,000 carriers. “As

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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 & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Digitizing logistics technology is innovating fast. I recently toured the Advanced Remanufacturing and Technology Centre (ARTC) in Singapore. In one case the fuel and emissions per kilogram shipped was actually halved for a customer! Tim at ARTC Singapore. Timothy Foote. Founder of SUSYMBIO. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Have you seen the video of an innovative way to pack a suit in a rolled-up cardboard tube ([link] rollor.com/) that’s been circling among the logistics crowd on LinkedIn? I must admit, new ideas on how to package anything more efficiently (and better yet, sustainably) is like catnip to me, a self-proclaimed tree-hugging logistics nerd.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

The Green Corridor – Logistics’ Role In Preventing The Next Pandemic. I’m not talking about how shipping and logistics are key in keeping the supply chain connected during global health crises so we can keep essential supplies like medicine, food, and toilet paper moving. How Shipping Can Help Save The Planet.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Last month, I had the privilege to visit the Energy Observer, which was making a stop right here in Singapore during her around-the-world voyage! Today, partners from the logistics industry alone include Toyota, CMA-CGM, and Air Liquide. You can find out on the ship, which are outfitted with three types of solar panels at present.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Singapore is among the 80-odd countries that have set net-zero targets that are to be reached mostly by 2050. Singapore has also embraced solar energy, having multiplied its solar capacity by more than seven times since 2015. Cache Logistics Trust, Singapore.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Pushing the Boundaries of Sustainable Shipping How the Rotterdam-Singapore Green and Digital Shipping Corridor Project is Helping to Reduce Shipping Emissions in Practice by Refke Gunnewijk Sustainable long-haul transport is one of the biggest challenges on the way to a carbon-neutral society.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

A few weekends ago, I participated in a beach cleanup organized by my local Democrats Abroad chapter at Pasir Ris Beach in the northeastern corner of Singapore. It is for this reason that the trucking and shipping industries have seen development projects for hydrogen engines. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The transport and logistics industry has started to engage differently in the annual United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference. Additional three zero (3Zs) emission initiatives were launched at COP26 that will help the transport and logistics industry to contribute its fair share to the decarbonization of economy and society.

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Freightos

JULY 26, 2018

In other words, last month’s announcement was a stay of execution, not a reprieve, and it’s only a matter of time before Amazon reveal plans for a comprehensive logistics network. Amazon is at the nexus of ecommerce, data, and logistics, with a drive to constantly improve their logistics network. Amazon’s logistics hiring plans.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The pileup is the latest logistical knot in global supply chains, with satellite shipping data allowing for real-time monitoring of port issues globally.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

As part of the CMA CGM Group, CEVA Logistics has a global reach, which means that we can make a global difference. The logistics business, is predominantly a network business driven by our employees. Keeping that in mind, CEVA Logistics aspires to ensure the protection and professional development of our employees.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

How Smart Lockers Can Resolve Last Mile Challenges for Logistics Providers by Candice Yuan , General Manager of Logistics Technology Business, Cainiao Group Asia Pacific’s eCommerce revenue is expected to grow by 11.64 However, this eCommerce boom comes with its share of challenges, especially for last mile logistics.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 16, 2021

It would appear that shippers are in delay to apply for Singapore Known Consignor Regime (KCR). The deadline is 30th April 2021 to submit the application to the Singapore Airport Police Division. This could impact shipping costs and cut off time needed to make the flight operations.”.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 9, 2015

At the Singapore stop of the Quintiq World Tour this year, our panel of industry influencers delved into these topics and more. Suhas Bhise (Head of PPC, Logistics and Sourcing, Arvind Limited): At Arvind, we began looking for a new solution because there was a limitation to how much our existing planning system could meet our requirements.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Shipping freight across the world is a complex matter. Billing inaccuracy and payment challenges are massive problems in the logistics industry. First of all, for cargo owners, international transport and shipping can be complicated operations involving multiple stakeholders and several suppliers and contacts for a single shipment.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Mr. Eberle is the vice president of logistics and distribution operations at Molex. Mr. van den Eijnden is the director of global logistics operations planning and systems at Molex. Yes, SAP had inbound ASN’s (advanced ship notices). The planners could choose to switch cargo from a slow-moving ship to air, for example.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Logistics and Freight Trends, Challenges and Opportunities in 2025: How Can Partnerships Resolve the Challenges and Mitigate Costs? Synopsis: This event will delve into pressing issues and upcoming trends shaping the logistics and freight sectors in the coming year.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Do you transport your products to your customers on the other side of the world in a container ship? Well, how much carbon did the ship emit in the course of the move? If you purchased trucks for your shipping fleet, how much carbon was emitted in making those vehicles? Business travel is also in this scope. Challenges.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Same-day delivery (or is it shipping?) XPO Logistics Agrees to Acquire NLM. German shipping banks face $22 billion in losses: Moody’s ( Reuters ). Side note: I received a comment yesterday about my Home Depot posting because the title referenced same-day delivery but I also mentioned same-day shipping in the writeup.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 28, 2013

Menlo Worldwide Logistics and Temasek Polytechnic Establish Scholarship Programme, Announce 2013 Winners. Retailers and small and midsize businesses (SMBs) – the two market segments supply chain and logistics software vendors are hyper-focused on these days. ATA Releases Latest Freight Forecast, Projecting Strong Trucking Growth.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

Those goods flowed through three regional hubs – in Singapore, Panama City, Panama and Stabio, Switzerland – to 49 distribution centers, 24 of which VF operates. The old product development process involved shipping prototypes back and forth. To achieve this, VF has invested in their logistics infrastructure. Conclusion.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

International shipping though is a year round occupation and in the case of many coastal areas around the world – this causes conflict between industry and nature. The same Santa Barbara Channel where I went whale watching is also a primary shipping lane for container and other ships from Asia to reach the West Coast of the U.S.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Stephanie has more than 20 years’ experience in manufacturing and supply chain, with a diverse background that complements her years in academia and professional development consulting in multiple countries such as Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, UAE and Hong Kong among others. MORE FROM THIS EDITION. Driving Sustainable Supply Chain Change.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 12, 2021

Being a logistics operations professional, I am always concerned about “slipping backwards.” So when it comes to the logistics industry, will companies and managers forget about climate change and carbon reduction targets in favor of making short-term profits? Logistics managers need to continue to focus towards sustainability.

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Freightos

APRIL 24, 2018

This chart , taken from the free Freightos Rate Insight tool, represents a snapshot, taken this week, of the price ranges across different carriers for a 40’ container that will be shipped along the same route – from Shanghai to Los Angeles. Breadth of data across geographies. And we’re still just getting started.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

This is the realm of the logistics professional. That said our efficiency in running the logistics to get to their location is entirely up to logistics professionals. To eliminate unneeded transport or unnecessary miles is always something the logistics manager needs to do. Green Logistics – The Right Way.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The current trade and logistics landscape is plagued with manual processes and siloed actors. Eco-system Approach: Shippers—especially multi-national corporations— work with a plethora of logistics partners all over the world. An average company would appoint anywhere between 3 to 50 Third Party Logistics Service Providers.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Menlo Logistics Keen to Build on 2014 Growth in South Asia. DHL Supply Chain commits EUR 218m to develop logistics infrastructure in China. Here are some details from the press release: Airclic’s cloud-based mobile solutions help streamline and automate complex ‘last mile’ logistics processes. WSJ – sub.

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Freightos

APRIL 16, 2015

Logistics startups are popping up everywhere. Logistics start-ups investments shot up from 0.1% We’ve rounded up the top 20 logistics technology innovations changing the way over $18 trillion dollars of goods are shipped annually. Here we go: Technology Innovations in Logistics. We know how you feel.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

By improving coordination and management of suppliers, which includes manufacturers, logistics providers and even customers across vast geographies, resilient supply chains minimised the ripples of shocks and disruptions. Choosing the right technology and a logistics partner who can provide advanced technology as part of their solution.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Xeneta’s powerful reporting and analytics platform provides liner-shipping stakeholders the data they need to understand current and historical market behaviour—reporting live on market average and low/high movements for both short and long-term contracts.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 5, 2021

Similarly, UPS has strong commitments to sustainability and invests in many options, such as alternative fuel vehicles, e-cycles in dense cities, and carbon offsets for purchase with shipping. Pharmaceutical manufacturer Amgen built a new biomanufacturing plant in Singapore that uses 70% less carbon than traditional facilities.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Much of the finger-pointing involved the movement of shipping containers into and out of port facilities. For the supply chain to work smoothly, a complex and highly choreographed dance, involving both full and empty shipping containers, must be performed. More than 80 ships stretched to the distance — a new record. ”[1].

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

He is a Certified Logistics Professional from The Logistics Society, Singapore. He has completed formal Executive Leadership courses at INSEAD, Singapore. Sanjay runs Talent Development & Executive Placements in supply chain ecosystem across Asia Region based in Singapore. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The Red Lion 2 facility of DB Schenker Singapore demonstrates how with current technology a facility for storage and work can also be a power generation facility. The energy generating and saving equipment alone was able to propel the ship over the ocean in many different conditions.

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