Freightos

JULY 5, 2017

While Alibaba was advocating sales to China as Amazon advocated cross-border importing, both are clearly pursuing an SMB focus, as Big Box retailers continue to struggle. Meanwhile, US import changes from the expanded Panama Canal will gradually shift some 10% of West Coast imports to the East Coast. . .

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 19, 2015

East Coast Ports Could Gain 10 Percent Additional Share Following Panama Canal Expansion. As envisioned, Amazon would enlist brick-and-mortar retailers in urban areas to store the packages, likely renting space from them or paying a per-package fee, the people said. Infor Advanced Planning Optimizes Supply Chains.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The Panama Canal Authority will reduce daily transits to about half their normal level over the next three months as the drought there stretches on, raising the possibility of reduced capacity and higher rates to the East Coast or diversions to the West Coast. Some anticipate downsizing among forwarders for the same reasons. kg last week.

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Freightos

AUGUST 29, 2023

Dive deeper into freight data that matters Stay in the know in the now with instant freight data reporting Sign up for Free Analysis Though US retail spending has held up even as inflation cools, sales across major retailers have been uneven.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Seasonal Holiday Hiring At Its Lowest Levels Following up on our Supply Chain Matters posting highlighting the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) November 2023 holiday spending forecast , The Wall Street Journal reported this week ( Paid subscription ) that the number of U.S.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Dive deeper into freight data that matters Stay in the know in the now with instant freight data reporting Sign up for Free Analysis The latest National Retail Federation US ocean import report shows that peak season extended into September as month on month import volumes climbed 4%. America weekly prices climbed 1% to $1.84/kg.

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Supply Chain Digest

MAY 24, 2016

US Retailers Awash in Inventory, Panama Canal Route to or from Asia will be Much Shorter, Nike Says it is Committed to Going Circular, Confusion about Meeting New Container Weight Rules

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Luxury Goods Corporation (LGC) markets its products under 24 brand names in three channels: wholesale, retail, and licensing. The company decided to switch from a wholesale model in Brazil – i.e. other retailers buy and sell its merchandise – to a retail operation where the enterprise sells its own products direct to consumers.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

I also laugh when newscasters quip, “Just move west coast ships through the Panama Canal…” With new locks in 2016, the Panama Canal is able to handle vessels with an overall length of 366 m (1201 feet), 49 meters beam (increased by the Canal Authority effective 1 June 2018 to 51.25 Increase in Size of Ocean Carriers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 15, 2024

According to its annual survey, the National Retail Federation (NRF) indicates that consumers plan to spend a record $7.2 The Suez’s problems are geopolitical and those in Panama are climate-based, but both are roiling global trade. Cargo volumes through the Suez and Panama canals have plunged by more than a third.

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3PL Insights

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

The price of retailer goods may rise, which could affect the holiday season. However, many consumer goods that were destined for retailers may never actually make it to stores. Since September is a crucial shipping month for retailers preparing for the holiday season, this does have the potential to have a ripple effect.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 12, 2024

Retailers and manufacturers are flying more goods around the shipping crisis in the Red Sea , industry experts say, helping boost international airfreight operators after a long period of sagging cargo volumes. Now 27 ships navigate the Panama Canal each day, compared with 39 previously. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Tompkins Blog

JULY 14, 2014

Retailers are paying close attention to labor disputes threatening to bring a stop to imports coming in to West Coast ports. Retailers rely heavily on these ports for imported goods coming in from Asia. While it is true that retailers still rely heavily on the U.S. Director, Tompkins Supply Chain Consortium. More Resources.

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Tompkins Blog

MARCH 28, 2014

The work stoppages and potential for lengthy delays encountered by the much-heralded Panama Canal expansion project really couldn’t have worked out any better for the major North American railroads. Article 3PL Consumer Products LSP Retail Transportation' Now, it may be the other way around. appeared first on Tompkins International.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 18, 2023

The high stock levels are the result of retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers stockpiling everything from beer to DIY tools, chemicals and clothes as COVID-19 lockdowns snarled supply chains and shut factories. 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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Freightos

AUGUST 8, 2023

National Retail Federation US ocean import data estimates that July volumes increased 4% compared to June. Another factor for Asia – US East Coast rates is the low water level in the Panama Canal. East Coast rates reached $2,883/FEU yesterday, a 20% increase since mid-July and 2% higher than in 2019.

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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.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

I also laugh when newscasters quip, “Just move west coast ships through the Panama Canal…” With new locks in 2016, the Panama Canal is able to handle vessels with an overall length of 366 m (1201 feet), 49 meters beam (increased by the Canal Authority effective 1 June 2018 to 51.25 This adds to variability.

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Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 24, 2012

Chapter 1: a case study of Zara who is the world leading fashion retailer is presented. Chapter 3: Dr. Sheffi describes the characteristics of the successful Logistics Clusters, namely Port of Rotterdam, Singapore, Panama Canal and Memphis. Another reason is because of a good transportation network.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

for example, many of the east coast ports have expanded exponentially over the past decade in preparation for the Panama Canal expansion; however, it is unclear whether increased activity in the canal will lead to more business for these ports. In the U.S., In the rail sector, the big issue is capacity.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 22, 2024

March and April are critical months for ocean carriers looking to ink annual freight contracts with shippers, including the world’s biggest retailers, but this year contract season is turning into a waiting game. The Panama Canal is adding transit slots as restrictions in the corridor begin to ease. Intel wins $19.5

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Talking Logistics

MAY 16, 2016

To get from the factory to a retail shelf you have ports, terminals, rail, trucks, warehouses, and much more to consider. The expanded Panama Canal is expected to officially open this June. Read the white paper, Wide Open: How the Panama Canal Expansion is Redrawing the Logistics Map. Inefficient Unloading and Loading.

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Vinculum

JULY 24, 2019

Launched in 2011 as a shoe retailer, the marketplace now sells online in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Mexico. Linio is a Latin American marketplace with presence in 8 countries – Mexico, Panama, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, and Argentina. The marketplace has over 160 million monthly visitors.

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Resilinc

JULY 19, 2022

At the same time, street blockades and trucker strikes are exacerbating those desabastecimientos in population centers such as Panama City. retail supply chains: the delicate negotiations between West Coast dockworkers—represented by the ILWU—and the business consortium Pacific Maritime Association. In the spotlight for U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 6, 2023

Somewhat familiar in these events from past history, both the National Retail Federation and the National Association of Manufacturers have asked the Biden Administration to push the parties toward a timely resolution. The existing labor contract expired on July 1, 2022. East Coast Ports during the negotiation period.

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Elementum

AUGUST 2, 2022

Countries like Panama, trade US dollars domestically.) Discretionary Retail, Clothing. First, it’s important to understand that, as the world’s reserve currency, countries use the Dollar in three major ways : Trade goods and services locally or internationally. For example, companies who export oil are paid in dollars.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Panama Canal expansion to be complete by end of June ( Reuters ). Although the move toward mobile solutions has been happening for several years, I’m definitely seeing an uptick in the development of new supply chain mobile applications, especially for warehouse management and retail store operations. UPS Delivers Peak Profits.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Reports of more carriers avoiding the Panama Canal in favor of the longer route around Africa’s southern tip will lead to more surcharges in the coming weeks. In terms of demand, the National Retail Federation reported that peak season actually stretched through October with volumes 9% higher than in 2019, before dipping in November.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 29, 2016

To get from the factory to a retail shelf you have ports, terminals, rail, trucks, warehouses, and much more to consider. The expanded Panama Canal is expected to officially open this June. Read the white paper, Wide Open: How the Panama Canal Expansion is Redrawing the Logistics Map. Inefficient Unloading and Loading.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 29, 2016

To get from the factory to a retail shelf you have ports, terminals, rail, trucks, warehouses, and much more to consider. The expanded Panama Canal is expected to officially open this June. Read the white paper, Wide Open: How the Panama Canal Expansion is Redrawing the Logistics Map. Inefficient Unloading and Loading.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 3, 2022

The only alternative was to seek passage through the Panama Canal after a transpacific route. In recent years, major retailers, usually led by Amazon, gradually extended the length of their peak holiday deals. The ship blocked all transit throughout the Suez Canal for six days in March. ports to a standstill.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 3, 2022

The only alternative was to seek passage through the Panama Canal after a transpacific route. In recent years, major retailers, usually led by Amazon, gradually extended the length of their peak holiday deals. The ship blocked all transit throughout the Suez Canal for six days in March. ports to a standstill.

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MIT Supply Chain

JUNE 3, 2021

Although Costa Rica and Panama are well placed compared to other regional countries to compete in international trade, “all countries compare unfavorably with their relevant peers,” The report says factors like education, infrastructure, the efficiency of markets, and the quality of institutions are especially important.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

Business media has further reinforced that at same time, the Panama Canal , which is the globe’s other key transit route. retailers are already experiencing notifications of extended arrival times of ordered inventory. That has since led to rebels targeting U.S. flagged shipping as well as other countries. Some European and U.S.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 15, 2024

This disruption affects various industries, including suppliers for global retailers and car manufacturers. Below, we take a deeper dive into each affected industry. #1 Suppliers for Global Retailers: Seasonal Items Seasonal items such as spring clothing, footwear, home goods, patio furniture, and pool supplies are especially affected.

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Supply Chain Movement

JANUARY 5, 2016

Furthermore, while the combination of in-store and online shopping – omnichannel – has long been a feature of the retail world, it is only now really starting to impact the manufacturing sector. The dynamics of selling directly to customers are far different than manufacturers’ previous experience of selling to retail partners.

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Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 26, 2016

The Netherlands secured first place based on the results from the large-scale survey among logistics decision-makers within manufacturing and retail companies in Germany. Netherlands Antilles. New Caledonia. New Zealand. Norfolk Island. Northern Mariana Islands. Palestinian Territory, Occupied. Papua New Guinea. Philippines. Puerto Rico.

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