Freightos

AUGUST 31, 2016

There’s unprecedented volumes of global shipments , growing international trade, more flexible supply chains, and easier sourcing than ever before (Alibaba, anyone?). They picked up the World Air Cargo award ‘Best IT for the Industry’ category, the last two years running. 2016 is indeed the year freight goes online.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 29, 2016

Ryder Reports Second Quarter 2016 Results. Booking a flight has been electronic for 50 years, but the cargo on airplanes, trucks, and ships is still booked manually. percent increase in net income in Q2 2016 compared to the same period last year. Seattle startup Flexe pulls in $14 million from investors (The Seattle Times).

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Value networks do not interoperate and the business leader trying to track shipments must manually sync multiple data sources to get to answers. meters draft, and cargo capacity up to 14,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU); previously, it could only handle vessels up to about 5,000 TEU. Variability increased during the pandemic.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

What do you get when you combine an electric van with a fully automated cargo space, drones, joystick control, and cloud-based algorithms to control order picking, the loading of packages, the automated cargo space, and route planning for the vehicle and delivery drones? DOT pushing slower truck speed limits (The Hill).

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

On the horizontal carrier integration front, Maersk has doubled down on its extension from ocean consolidation (Hamburg Sud, 2017) to air cargo, increasing Maersk Air by 33% with three leased cargo planes and two new Boeing purchases. Image via StarAir.dk). Behind the Maersk shift. One goal, two different motivations.

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Kinaxis

APRIL 26, 2017

Amazon is even entering the transportation space, signing agreements with the Air Transport Services Group and the Chinese government to enter into the freight cargo business – effectively cutting out the middleman. It’s great to offer same day shipping, but what happens if there’s a catastrophic level disruption at the origin source?

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 18, 2015

In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Amazon in talks to lease 20 jets to launch air-cargo business (The Seattle Times). Here are some details from the article: Leasing 20 jets would be a significant expansion of an Amazon trial operation out of Wilmington, Ohio, operated by ATSG on Amazon’s behalf, sources said.

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Freightos

JULY 26, 2016

Sources: A , B. Hong Kong, July 26th 2016) – Freightos , a pioneer of the LogTech (logistics technology) sector, today announced the launch of the world’s first online marketplace for international freight, providing instant comparison, booking, and management of freight services from multiple logistics providers.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 13, 2015

Check out our roundup of nearly 100 digital logistics/supply chain sources. IHS Identifies Top Five Trends in 2016 That Will Shape the Global Maritime Industry for the Coming Decade. OUR TAKE A tonic for the (following) Carriers & Cargo section. CARRIER & CARGO: CHOPPY SEAS AHEAD FOR CARRIERS. DECEMBER 2015.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

The speed of drones is a major selling point for customers, of which 79% say they would be “very likely” or “somewhat likely” to request drone delivery if their package could be delivered within an hour (Source: Walker Sands Future of Retail 2016 Study ). UPS has long been one of the leaders in the field of drone deliveries.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2018

In 2016, the value of goods traded between the two countries topped $525 billion, making Mexico the third largest trading partner of the U.S. Completed by the exporter, the bill of lading provides a list of the contents of the shipment, establishes the value of the cargo, and acts as a legally binding document through the shipping process.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

LevaData to Transform Strategic Sourcing for Global Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders. TSA reviewing cargo screening, concerned about terror vulnerabilities (CNN). million in the second quarter of 2016. million in the second quarter of 2016, while truckload volumes increased approximately eight percent.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2017

2016 revenues: $2.31 2016 revenues: $2.32 2016 revenues: $2.36 DB Schenker offers land transport, air and ocean freight, as well as comprehensive logistics solutions and global supply chain management services from a single source. 2016 revenues: $2.63 2016 revenues: $2.65 Media Caption. Privacy Settings.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2017

2017 started right where 2016 left off: with plenty of supply chain and logistics news. October 2016 North American Freight Numbers. Subscribers use Datamyne’s web-based solutions and business intelligence tools to augment, speed up and simplify trade data research, and to shape global marketing, prospecting, and sourcing strategies.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Click the links below to compare this year's innovations to those from previous years: Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2016 : robot pickers, bridge-inspecting drones, autonomous freight shuttles, and more. And here’s to hoping that 2018 results in even more significant advancements in the state of warehousing and transportation technology.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 16, 2024

Fraud and Security: Challenge: Ticket counterfeiting, fare evasion, and cargo theft pose security risks and financial losses for transportation providers. Cargo tracking: Tracking technology for shipments allows for real-time monitoring and reduces theft risk. Supply Chain Management: Logistics, Planning, and Collaboration.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2016 : robot pickers, bridge-inspecting drones, autonomous freight shuttles, and more. Click the links below to compare this year's innovations to those from previous years: Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2017 : exoskeletons, autonomous forklifts, flying warehouses, last-mile delivery, and more.

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 23, 2015

That liberal paraphrasing of a classic Prince song refers to particularly strong El Niño conditions predicted by the National Weather Service for winter 2015-2016—the likes of which haven’t been seen since 1998. Special attention should be paid to products that you source from one supplier with no redundancy—and their related revenue streams.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Value networks do not interoperate and the business leader trying to track shipments must manually sync multiple data sources to get to answers. meters draft, and cargo capacity up to 14,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU); previously, it could only handle vessels up to about 5,000 TEU. Leaders are flying blind.

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Supply Chain Network

JANUARY 26, 2012

This was well described by Lora Cecere of Altimeter Group (Supply Chain Shaman blog) who stated that “the concept of the big data supply chain is the evolution of technologies to harness the explosion of data and new data sources to drive a near real-time response”. Supply Chain “clock speed”. Sustainable and compliant supply chains.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

In fact, we will release next week our first e-book of 2016 (of a monthly series of e-books) which will highlight several areas for shippers to focus on in order to create an effective transportation and logistics management strategy. . What are the trends you foresee in transportation for 2016? Read the full article here. .

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Talking Logistics

MAY 1, 2015

Ports See Costly Delays as Cargo Ships, Volumes Grow (WSJ – sub. trade deal to stretch into 2016: EU says (Reuters). Port truck drivers strike for second day (LA Times). US Navy to accompany US-flagged ships in Persian Gulf after Iran seizes vessel (Fox News). UPS Freight Adds LNG Tractors. Con-way Inc. Talks on EU-U.S.

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Material Handling & Logistics

APRIL 7, 2018

30 Supply Chain Leaders Under 30—Class of 2016. Content Summary: Steven Clowney, CPSM, age 29, is senior manager, strategic sourcing, with National DCP. If you'd like to see the winners from the previous programs, click any of the links below: 30 Supply Chain Leaders Under 30—Class of 2017. Mitchell Agee, The Boeing Company.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

This includes the ability to track a ship in the middle of the ocean, a pallet inside an aircraft, temperature of frozen cargo, etc. Forwarders want flexible, real-time routing and pricing from carriers, while shippers want to instantly price and book freight quotes, comparing sourcing alternatives, shipping routes and modes.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 11, 2020

The editorial staff at Digital Information World , reports, “In retail, artificial intelligence is being adopted rapidly — between 2016 and 2018 there was a 600% increase in adoption. Cargo bikes, drones, last mile robots, and autonomous delivery vans are all being trialed.”

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Enterra Insights

MAY 8, 2018

It still takes a long time for cargo ships to transit the vast expanses of ocean. Prepare for the worst but proactively limit your risk through second sourcing, auditing environmental and social compliances, and creating inventory plans that ensure continuity. ” Inbound Logistics , 15 June 2016. [5] ”[5].

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

.”[3] He notes, “Manufacturers can use these sensors to gain granular data like the temperature at which an item was stored, how long it spent in cargo, and even how long it took to fly off the shelf. 1] Staff, “ The Internet of Things Creates Supply Chain Operational Efficiencies ,” Samsung Insights , 6 May 2016. [2]

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SCMDOJO

JULY 26, 2023

A Hijacking (2013) The plot revolves around the hijacking and subsequent attempted release of a Danish cargo vessel and its crew. Captain Phillips (2013) In the movie “Captain Phillips,” Somali pirates kidnap the Danish cargo ship MV Maersk Alabama, which is a terrifying true story.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 3, 2019

After reviewing several industry sources most Logistics professionals are in agreement with all of these trends. import and export traffic nearly doubled between 2000 and 2016. million TEUs in 2000 to over 50 million TEUs in 2016. It has become difficult to survive as an independent shipper with a fleet of cargo ships.

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TMC

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Although container shipping is in dire straits with several other lines at risk of failure or in the throes of restructurings, it is by no means the only source of unpredictability in freight markets. The enlarged waterway opened in June 2016, and is capable of handling container ships up to 13,000 TEU’s in size. Labor unrest in U.S.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Celebrating the anniversary of this first flight, we’re taking a look at nine most amazing things you should know about air cargo. 1 First air cargo flight: 1910. 2 Craziest air cargo market entry: DHL Express. 3 Largest air cargo plane: Antonov An-225. 5 Most Evil Genius Cargo: Lasers. Source: Imugr.

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Global Trade Management

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Real-time cargo tracking and monitoring improves in-transit visibility Today the true visibility into the movement of goods is still minimal and mostly done via processes heavily dependent on phone calls and email communication. In-transit visibility creates vast opportunities for supply chain optimization.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

Source Amazon Product Range One of the key drivers of Amazon’s success in logistics is the sheer breadth of its product range. Amazon likely relies on a combination of its own facilities and partnerships with existing cargo hubs at airports. 2021: 1,608,000 Amazon Employees New hires: However, in 2022, they employed over 1.5

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Top View Cargo containers ship logistics transportation Container Ship Vessel Cargo Carrier. A new report from the industry association E-commerce Europe found that there was a 15% growth in 2016 and the industry is predicted to be worth €602 billion by the end of 2017.

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TMC

APRIL 20, 2017

Among the industries forecast to make the largest IoT investments in 2016, transportation comes in second ($78 billion). A key application area I described in my last IoT post was the use of sensors on trucks to track the status of perishable cargos. billion of the industry’s investments.

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TMC

APRIL 20, 2017

Among the industries forecast to make the largest IoT investments in 2016, transportation comes in second ($78 billion). A key application area I described in my last IoT post was the use of sensors on trucks to track the status of perishable cargos. billion of the industry’s investments.

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TMC

APRIL 20, 2017

Among the industries forecast to make the largest IoT investments in 2016, transportation comes in second ($78 billion). A key application area I described in my last IoT post was the use of sensors on trucks to track the status of perishable cargos. billion of the industry’s investments.

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