Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 21, 2017

As 2017 comes to an end, a quick thank you to all of our readers, followers, and sponsors for another great year of learning and conversation on Talking Logistics. Global Shipping Trends: What to Expect in 2017. The Trends Shaping Supply Chain and Logistics: Takeaways from Descartes Evolution 2017. Top 10 Video Episodes.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Those that seek to succeed in shipping online need to know a few things about why less-than-truckload may be the solution, how customers’ expectations are increasing, and what benefits less-than-truckload offers. According to Emma James of Inbound Logistics, e-commerce sales for the second quarter of 2017 exceeded $111 billion in the U.S.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Since 2014, the shipping industry has suffered numerous setbacks. Rebounding freight volumes and the proximity of the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate are set to change the industry in 2017, reports Sean Kilcarr of FleetOwner. But, the most significant impacts of 2017 will be felt in these four areas. .

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 3, 2018

A shipping capacity crunch is a necessary evil. Unfortunately, a shipping capacity crunch tends to occur during already stressed periods, like winter, after tropical storms and during peak shopping seasons. 3PLs Bring Better Freight Shipping Rates During Shipping Capacity Crunch Hikes.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

According to Eric Rice of Supply Chain 24/7, e-commerce growth in 2017 grew faster than it has since 2011. Unfortunately, e-commerce shipping practices, although different from traditional retail shipping, still fall short. What’s Wrong With E-Commerce Shipping Practices? Digitize your fulfillment centers.

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Freightos

JANUARY 8, 2017

11 Ways Tech Will Change Logistics in 2017. We’re wrapping up 2016 with a recap of eleven logistics technology trends that shaped the year; and will change how goods are produced, shipped and consumed in 2017. For decades, freight was about bigger ships. With massive shipping spend ($2.9 FREE DOWNLOAD. Money Down.

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Freightos

JANUARY 17, 2017

Where Freight is Going in 2017. A record number of ships were idled or scrapped this year ( one number pinned it at 10% of the global fleet idled ). The post-Hanjin September spike brought Greater China-US freight shipping prices up to peak season prices, where they stayed until mid-December. Transparency and Overcapacity.

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Kinaxis

JUNE 26, 2017

The 2017 Supply Chain & Logistics EMEA summit & expo was one such opportunity. One advantage with 3D printing is that there will be more commodities and raw materials being shipped to the points of consumption and these commodities and raw materials cube better than finished products because of their shape.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2017

WiseTech Global buys Microlistics for $40m, its ninth acquisition in 2017 (Australian Financial Review). Not counting thousands of sites inside its retail stores, the shipping company now has about 4,000 locations in places like grocery stores, dry cleaners and “mom-and-pop” merchants. More than 500 grocery stores, including Kroger Co.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2019

We will turn over each stone and consider how innovative technology will shape the future of shipping and logistics. So, let us reflect on the peak shipping season trends we saw at the close of 2018 and how those trends will affect the industry now and throughout 2019. Of course, the best plans depend on the actions of yesterday.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Container Ship Leasing Trends Downward. In 2017, Flytrex successfully launched the world’s first fully autonomous urban drone delivery system in Reykjavik, Iceland, and we covered that initiative in these pages on June 15, 2018. population with next or two-day shipping. And now to this week’s logistics news….

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2024

She discusses her company’s innovative and sustainable cold chain packaging solutions that maintain frozen or refrigerated temperatures for up to nine days, allowing for more efficient and environmentally friendly shipping.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Ocean Risk Management part 2: Navigating Global Shipping Alliance The shipping industry continues to evolve. In this article, we explore the pros and cons of the alliance model in the shipping industry, compare the solo strategy versus alliance strategy, and provide tips on how shippers can prepare for market swings.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 27, 2020

And, investment statistics reveal an increasing trend for more technology to enable multi-modal shipping and the application of big data analytics to increase scalability, flexibility, and demand-driven management decisions. According to a 2017 survey of supply.read More.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 21, 2023

Founded in 2017, Raft serves 60 freight forwarders in 30+ countries globally, including several of the A&A’s Top 25 Global Freight Forwarders List, and is used to manage over 300k shipments per month, saving its customers up to 2 hours on every shipment.

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Shipchain

APRIL 17, 2019

Trends in shipping and logistics like the rising popularity of e-commerce and blockchain technology are already changing the fabric of the industry as we know it. Read on for a more in-depth look at some of the biggest trends in shipping and logistics taking place this year. . Think back to the Equifax cybersecurity attacks of 2017.

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Freightos

APRIL 24, 2016

The History of the Shipping Container. 26 April 2016 marks the 60th anniversary of the maiden voyage of the Ideal X and the birth of modern container shipping, a development that played a critical role in spurring the global economy. But the modern shipping container has changed much more than one industry. Category Key.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Below is an excerpt from a report published recently by Amber Road and the American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI) titled “ The Trade Trends Report: 2017 Report on Sourcing, Trade, and e-commerce.” The findings were derived from an online survey of 250 executives at leading U.S.

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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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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 25, 2018

According to Eric Rice of Supply Chain 24/7, e-commerce growth in 2017 grew faster than it has since 2011. Unfortunately, e-commerce shipping practices, although different from traditional retail shipping, still fall short. E-commerce increased 49 percent, moving from 10 percent of total retail sales to 13 percent.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

The Energy Observer project started in France in 2017 with support from French industries. You can find out on the ship, which are outfitted with three types of solar panels at present. The team behind Energy Observer wants to gain better information for commercial cargo vessels by vastly increasing the size of the ship.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2023

Although CMA CGM is best known for being a large container shipping company, it is also the parent of CEVA Logistics. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) published an article on the increasing use of machinery to create made-to-fit boxes for more efficient fulfillment shipping. The machines then label and seal the packages.

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Techgistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

When a package is ready to be shipped a sound will be emitted to propel the package to the surface where it may be picked up by an employee, robot, or drone. Title: On-demand Apparel Manufacturing Date Filed: December 2015 2017 may well turn out to be a major tipping point in the history of apparel retail. By 2021, Cowen and Co.,

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In 2017, Mark was awarded the Supply Chain and Demand Chain Executive “Pro To Know”. Princeton TMX includes the following benefits: TMS for Freight Lanes & Rates Planning: Visualize complex shipping scenarios and optimize lanes, rates, and carriers. Vice President of Operations, as well as experience with Emerge, J.B.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 15, 2018

E-Commerce Growth Is Incompatible With Stagnate Freight Shipping Strategies E-commerce growth can boggle the mind. According to Trucking Info.com, e-commerce growth exceeded 38 percent for the third quarter of 2017, and projections for the next five years indicate growth to remain at or above 19 percent per year. Download Here.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

From boosting the level of artificial intelligence to promoting better means of mitigating and preventing risks, technology will change how manufacturers grow throughout 2017. The First 5 Manufacturing Tech Trends of 2017. In other words, the cost to ship products back to manufacturers for repair will be virtually eliminated.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Demand for ocean freight was lower than anticipated, and Hanjin Shipping, another top ten ocean liner, was already teetering on the verge of bankruptcy. The Post-2016 Strategy: End-to-end Shipping. While not outrightly linked to this release, Maersk, now a shipping line and forwarder, terminated its key account status.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Brad Wheeler , one of the company’s “starting lineup,” has been with Emerge since its inception in 2017. Founded in 2017, and located in Scottsdale, Arizona, Emerge is one of the fastest-growing technology startups in the U.S. About Brad Wheeler. Key Takeaways: The FreightTech Dilemma.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2021

Target acquired Shipt in 2017 to provide the foundation of its same-day delivery. To glean the most reliable and valuable insights from business intelligence, merchants should be sure to capture and analyze the most important data, including: Historical shipping data (inbound and outbound). Carrier-contracted rates.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Yes, SAP had inbound ASN’s (advanced ship notices). In one major case in 2017, the Hanjin Shipping company was declared bankrupt by South Korean courts. Or if the ship was in transit, Molex could see the geoposition and the speed of the vessel, and we could clearly tell it wasn’t going to go where it was supposed to go.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 13, 2023

In 2017 after a successful corporate career including SEKO Logistics, OHL (now Geodis), and Rubicon Global, she partnered with Will Haraway, another industry veteran, to start LeadCoverage. Tusk save Shippers 40% or more on small parcel shipping.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 12, 2022

Founded in 2017, GoBolt (formerly Bolt Logistics) is a technology company building the first sustainable and first-party supply chain network that partners with merchants to deliver a complete end-to-end customer experience. About GoBolt.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

In 2017, at the time of the merger with Swift Transportation, he led the synergy team focused on combined non-asset success, and soon after earned responsibility over both the Logistics and Intermodal segments for the publicly traded KNX.

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QAD

JULY 16, 2020

With its GDP of $9.474 trillion as of 2017, India is the third-largest economy in the world, behind China and the US. Coupled with its favorable location in Asia, the strong air support makes shipping products in or out of India easy. Transportation of goods within India is also well supported by rail and water shipping capabilities.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2024

The proportion of work-related injuries among newly hired workers increased from 2017 to 2022, with workers under 25 reporting more frequent injuries than those 55 and older, according to a report released by the Workers Compensation Research Institute. The report, which analyzed 8.4 The report, which analyzed 8.4

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 28, 2021

When shipping giant Maersk fell victim to NotPetya malware in 2017, the costs were estimated at between $200 and $300 million. Port and maritime operations are critical to the stability of the global supply chain and the global economy. When terminals cannot move cargo, the costs can escalate quickly.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 2, 2018

We spent the last week exploring each category's top 10 most viewed posts over the course of 2017. These will only contain posts written in 2017. There were approximately 220 blog posts in 2017, and over 360,000 page views on those posts alone. If you’re looking to save costs on shipping, take a look at inbound shipping.

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