Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 12, 2024

Autonomous Shipping Autonomous shipping is the use of self-driving vessels to transport goods and passengers across waterways. According to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship (MASS) is defined as a ship which, to a varying degree, can operate independently of human interaction.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2022

I’ve been on the road for several weeks, attending and speaking at various events — including Transporeon’s Summit 2022, Uber Freight’s Deliver 2022, SAP’s Logistics Info Days, and e2open’s Leaders Forum — and a pitstop in Death Valley to cycle in the desert. Now that I’m back at home, I’ll share my.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Greener Shopping and Shipping: The Rise of Carbon Neutral e-Commerce Delivery. There is a long way to go, particularly for brands whose products are shipped thousands of miles to reach overseas customers, requiring air freight transportation to keep within acceptable delivery times. GREEN DELIVERY PRODUCTS ARE COMING TO THE FORE.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

How Shipping Can Help Save The Planet. But to be honest, the shipping industry is as much of a culprit. Meanwhile, reports estimate that shipping contributes 3%, or a staggering 1 billion tonnes of CO2. Meanwhile, reports estimate that shipping contributes 3%, or a staggering 1 billion tonnes of CO2. Size Matters.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 6, 2022

Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 6, 2022). The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 6, 2022) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. .” – Rick Warren The quote above is especially true for supply chain and logistics professionals.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 20, 2022

Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 20, 2022). The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 20, 2022) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. I made it up the east side of the lake, had lunch, and was making good time heading back.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 27, 2022

Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 27, 2022). The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 27, 2022) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 17, 2022

Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 17, 2022). The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 17, 2022) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. I finally got to see Midnight Oil last night, my first concert since.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 4, 2022

Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (March 4, 2022). The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (March 4, 2022) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. I’m trying to wrap my mind around it, trying to make some sense of it all, but I come up empty, except for this: we learn.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 3, 2022

Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 3, 2022). The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 3, 2022) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. For example, he shared some stories about his friend and fellow climber Chris Morris, who had a whole collection of “posi-pessimism”.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Greener Shopping and Shipping: The Rise of Carbon Neutral e-Commerce Delivery. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – April 2022. Featured articles from this issue: h6. Driving Sustainable Supply Chain Change. The Green Corridor – My Visit to Energy Observer – A Tour into the Future of Ocean Travel.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Near the end of 2021, I had the chance to make the early call on Logistics Viewpoints on what 2022 would look like across five major logistics themes. Unlike the folks projecting election results these days, I was a little more accurate and the 2022 projections have set the stage for what will happen in 2023. Figure 1: U.S.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2022

In this recent post from Descartes’ blog, Chris Jones analyzes July 2022 data related to U.S. Container Import Volume Maintains Record Trend for 2022 as Port Congestion and Delays Persist. ocean ports and import volumes. Read more Editor’s Pick: July U.S. The post Editor’s Pick: July U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 20, 2022

This article is from FarEye and examines the challenges around big and bulky deliveries in 2022. Retailers with faster, cheaper, more flexible and more sustainable shipping have a competitive advantage. The post Editor’s Choice: Big and Bulky Delivery Challenges in 2022 appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

While we’re happy to leave 2021 in the rearview mirror, many of the same trends will impact the truckload market in 2022. In our white paper, 2022 Logistics and Supply Chain Trends and Outlook , we cover many of the lingering effects of the past two years, and the newest challenges truckload shippers can expect to face in the year ahead.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2022

Larger types of retail goods such as furniture and appliances, also known as oversized, are more challenging to ship than small packages. Previously, big & bulky items were purchased in-store and had long shipping windows. Consumers waited for the items to ship, expecting a phone call to tell them when they would be delivered.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 21, 2023

Why Multi-Carrier Parcel Shipping Strategies Are Winning in 2022 by Lindsay Schuemann , Marketing Manager at Enveyo Two years. They’re shipping companies. The e-commerce shipping landscape looks quite a bit different from what it did just two years ago. And they’ll make buying decisions based on their shipping experience.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2024

Amazon shipped last-minute Christmas gifts faster in 2023 than in 2022, according to data from analyst firm Momentum Commerce. percent versus in 2022, where 17.6 products on the platform warned it would ship after Christmas. percent versus in 2022, where 17.6 And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2022

Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 28, 2022). The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 28, 2022) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. My older kids are off at college, one will be away skiing this weekend, and my youngest daughter sometimes helps.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Logistics tech in 2022 has been unavoidably shaped by the two years that preceded it. The low rates that triggered Hanjin’s bankruptcy in 2017 quickly became a thing of the past, as surging demand, congestion, and a litany of global shipping catastrophes pushed ocean freight rates into the stratosphere. The Elusive 2022 Peak Season.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Furthermore, 2022 peaked out with values above 5, indicating extremely high levels of supply chain volatility. Most notably, item shortages (purple) and stockpiling (red) were large contributors to 2021-2022 volatility. Container Shipping There have been recent reports publicizing the rapid decline in container shipping rates.

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Freightos

APRIL 25, 2024

e-commerce customers’ love for free shipping. ‘de minimis’ rule, which exempts imports under $800 from customs and makes brokerage fees minimal, they have shipped massive volumes via air cargo. From Q3 2021 to early 2022, Freightos Air Index China-U.S. From Q3 2021 to early 2022, Freightos Air Index China-U.S.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The Retail Trends Shaping How We Shop in 2022. As cited in Placer Lab’s Report on the Top 10 Retail Brands to Watch in 2022 , these smaller stores (down to 32,000 sq. With both digital and physical shopping important retail trends for 2022, a seamless omnichannel experience sits at the heart of retail transactions.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 7, 2022

My bike is boxed, shipped, and on its way to Death Valley. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 7, 2022). Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 7, 2022). Earlier this week, on October 4th, it was the 11 year anniversary of my oldest daughter Hannah getting.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

On February 3, 2022, Amazon announced its first price increase since 2018. What Is the 2022 Amazon Prime Increase Effective Date? The Amazon Prime price increase effective date will begin on February 18, 2022 for new members. Increased Labor Costs (Plus 2021 and 2022 Pay Increases for Amazon Employees).

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

They write, “Promote your deals, shipping and return benefits, in-store inventory, and store pickup options in your messaging and on Search.” 1] Jordyn Holman, “ Retailers’ Holiday Wish: That Strapped Shoppers Will Spend ,” The New York Times, 18 October 2022. [2] ” Footnotes. [1] ” Footnotes. [1]

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 5, 2022

Retail journalist David Moin writes, “With steeper promotions and smaller gains anticipated, the 2022 holiday season will be a far cry from last year’s.”[3] David Fletcher ( @Fletch_EcommGuy ), Senior Vice President at ClearSale, reports, “Holiday 2022 retail sales are forecast to grow 3.3 Power agrees.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2024

The Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund, which launched in April 2022, is still intent on finding and investing in startups that can help the e-commerce giant deliver goods faster, while improving the experience of customers as well as the employees who work in its warehouses and logistics departments. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 16, 2022

According to a survey by Gatepoint Research, 40% of retailers are focusing on this as one of their 2022 priorities. And according to the 2022 Bringg Barometer: State of Retail Delivery & Fulfillment, 99% of retailers are aiming to offer this service within three years.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

Last month, the company released its third annual “Brand Protection Report” and said it disposed of over 6 million counterfeit goods in 2022. Cargo ships lost 661 containers at sea in 2022, down from the 15-year average of 1,566 lost per year, according to the latest figures from the World Shipping Council (WSC).

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Source: IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Supply Chain 2022 Predictions — APEJ Implications. IDC’s March 2022 Future Enterprise Resiliency & Spending Survey showed that almost 50% of finance organizations are prioritizing consistent ESG practices and/or policies when considering industry ecosystem design and partners.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

2022 Realities vs 2023 Predictions. 2022 was, undoubtedly, another tough year with many disruptions happening outside the four walls of enterprise – extreme weather, natural disasters blocking access to resources, port or border congestion delaying transit, panic buying artificially inflating demand, suppliers going out of business.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

By the time the Pilgrim ships landed in 1620, the remaining Wampanoag were struggling to fend off the Narragansett, a nearby Native people who were less affected by the plague and now drastically outnumbered them.” The post Thanksgiving 2022 first appeared on Enterra Solutions. Only a fraction of their nation survived.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The sector took a seat at the table and participated in concrete initiatives, like the two zero (2Zs) emission initiatives, namely the Global MOU for ZE-MHDVs for zero emission new vehicle sales and the Clydebank Declaration for specific zero emission maritime shipping corridors. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – February 2022.

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Freightos

JUNE 6, 2023

This was terrible news for a company now on the hook to ship to kids who were suddenly cooped up and hankering for a fort. As Conor told us in a podcast episode from 2022: Pretty quickly we realized our costs were going to be about 30% higher than we thought. The key takeaway? One challenge appears to have been replaced with another.

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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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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

As consumer spending fell, the days of escalating ocean freight and extreme shipping variability eased this year. In the spring of 2022, Asia/US ocean container rates resumed pre-pandemic levels and congestion eased in November 2022 into California ports. Yes, we have achieved greater normalcy in transportation.

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