Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2024

Mike Hane, Director, Product Marketing, TMS at Descartes Does your company view transportation as a competitive weapon? The report categorized survey respondents in terms of how they see transportation: either as a “Competitive Weapon” or “Not Important.” For example, Competitive Weapon companies are 3.4

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APRIL 21, 2023

Joe Lynch and Chris Pickett discuss what’s next for the freight market. Chris is the Chief Operating Officer at Flock Freight , a technology company that is on a mission to solve the US trucking industry’s wasted capacity problem. in Industrial & Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, an M.Eng.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (February 24, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Yes, I have really weird dreams when I travel.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2025

He does not shy away from the unknown and is fully focused on evangelizing Farelanes approach for taking the obfuscation out of the transportation lane pricing chaos that exists today. He is intently focused on bringing real time fare solutions enabling all players success in the transportation industry.

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

Mark is the Chief Executive Officer off Princeton TMX , a SaaS-based transportation management system (TMS). About Mark McEntire Mark McEntire is the Chief Executive Officer at Princeton TMX, a SaaS-based transportation management system (TMS). Mark joined Princeton TMX in September 2023. Hunt Transport, Inc.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 21, 2024

bans exports by Oregon freight-forwarder in warning shot to industry Container losses fall to record low Warehouse wages rise to average of $18.99 By the end of 2023, 71 percent of GM’s direct and logistics suppliers had committed to the pledge. In 2023, they reported just 221 containers were lost at sea out of 250 million transported.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Responding to the 2023 IMO GHG Strategy by Wolfgang Lehmacher, Mikael Lind and Robert Ward Illustration: Sandra Haraldson, RISE 7 July 2023 marked a historic day for the shipping sector when the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted its 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (2023 Strategy).

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2024

in push for freight decarbonization China e-commerce exports, unreliable Red Sea shipping boost air cargo Sephora is expanding its take-back and refillables programs Amazon announced that it delivered to Prime subscribers at its “fastest speed ever” in its quarterly earnings on Tuesday. The initiative is allocating nearly $1.5

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

2022 Realities vs 2023 Predictions. The tight capacity and shipping downtime can increase rates and severely disrupt freight flow for months. More companies are looking to an automated system for helping to identify weather events that may impact a client’s transportation network and usual shipment lanes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

UPS is seeking alternative strategies for its truck brokerage business, which has seen sales plummet amid a freight recession marked by declining rates and over capacity. More than $728 million is on the way to communities around the nation to bolster intermodal freight infrastructure. The money is coming through the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2024

and global ports, with highly complex air freight systems suffering the heaviest hit, as global airlines grounded flights. and global ports, with highly complex air freight systems suffering the heaviest hit, as global airlines grounded flights. In FY 2023/24, the SCA’s revenue fell to $7.2 Pete Buttigieg, U.S.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement by LSCMS Shippers’ Council Container shipping procurement faces a multitude of challenges shaped by global events, industry shifts, environmental mandates, and technological advancements. It serves as the compass guiding shippers toward efficient, economical, and dependable cargo transport.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2023

This July 2023 post from Uber Freight’s blog compares current trucking spot rates to carrier operating costs and what the current environment. Read more The post Editor’s Pick: Are Current Trucking Spot Rates Sustainable?

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Ware2Go

JUNE 20, 2023

See the latest insights on ocean freight rates and other trends that fast-growing businesses should know about to plan for 2023 peak season. In this age of globalization, using ocean freight to transport goods is increasingly important to emerging brands. In May 2023, shipping rates from Asia suddenly plummeted.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2024

In 2023, Amazon experimented with new logistics strategies and technologies to quickly fulfill and deliver orders, and these changes paid off big. Amazon shipped last-minute Christmas gifts faster in 2023 than in 2022, according to data from analyst firm Momentum Commerce. went out of business in 2023. percent of U.S.

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Freightos

AUGUST 19, 2024

This is a huge step in our journey to digitalize global freight and build a more modern foundation for world trade. Crossing one million bookings annually in 2023, we’ve made significant headway in digitizing spot freight pricing and bookings, especially in air cargo.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

In March 2023, the Global Supply Chain Pressure Index fell to the lowest level since November 2008. Yes, we have achieved greater normalcy in transportation. As consumer spending fell, the days of escalating ocean freight and extreme shipping variability eased this year. Unrest in Sudan. What is normalcy?

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 16, 2022

And the jury is still out on what 2023 will hold. Forecasts call for freight rate slumps in 2023. Freight rates on sea, air, and highway routes are on track to drop from their pandemic highpoints during 2023, according to a trio of forecasts released this week. Amazon’s plan to kill the barcode. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.)

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 28, 2023

The staff at the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) note, however, that the logistics industry plays an “out-sized — and often underappreciated — role … within the greater transportation ecosystem.”[1] Logistics also creates jobs in the transportation industry, helping to stimulate economic growth.”

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Rob Painter is President and CEO of Trimble , a global technology company that provides hardware, software, and services to improve efficiency and productivity in industries like construction, agriculture, and transportation. In August 2023, he was appointed to serve on the Synopsys Board of Directors.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 22, 2023

Read more The post [Video] Discussing the Lessons Learned in Transportation Procurement Management appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Read more

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 26, 2024

Together, LevelLoad and AutoO2 drive customer service and long-term transportation planning objectives despite the realities of supply chain network constraints. The results include improved on-time and in-full customer service, fuller loads, higher use of preferred freight carriers, and lower costs.

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Zipline Logistics

APRIL 4, 2023

inflation rate is sitting at 6% as of February 2023. Fuel Prices Fuel prices have also been steadily declining since the beginning of 2023. Large impacts on the freight market remain to be seen. Retailers Out-of-Stocks Based on IRI data , the beverage industry was out-of-stock on average 10% in March 2023.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Since 1998, Graig has been fully involved in the transportation industry. His career has varied from working on loading docks to hauling general freight. For the past 19 years, Graig has dreamed of owning and operating a driver friendly transportation and logistics company. million miles.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

An Update from Sharm El-Sheikh on Decarbonisation of Transport. Transportation accounts for 17 percent of global greenhouse gases (GHG) and 20 percent of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Unlike in Glasgow, there was no dedicated transport day, nor a transport pavilion in Sharm El-Sheikh.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 10, 2024

Nourhan is Global Chief Revenue Officer at AJEX Logistics Services , Saudi Arabia’s fastest growing transportation company. Backed by Ajlan & Bros and SF Express, they offer a comprehensive suite of solutions including express delivery, e-commerce fulfillment, warehousing, and freight forwarding across air, ocean, and road.

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JUNE 5, 2023

Blake serves as the Vice President of Safety for Ruan Transportation Management Systems , a family-owned dedicated logistics provider since 1932. About Blake Grolmus Blake Grolmus serves as the Vice President of Safety for Ruan Transportation Management Systems. Ruan has over 5,000 team members, including 4,000 truck drivers.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

In this January 31, 2023 post from Uber Freight’s blog, Mazen Danaf, Senior Economist at Uber Freight, outlines why GDP is not. Read more The post Editor’s Pick: Why GDP Growth Is Not the Best Indicator of Freight Demand appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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APRIL 5, 2024

Since then, he has worked as a freight broker, operations manager, and business development leader in multiple segments of the industry. He is also the driving force behind the Broker-Carrier Summit, a semiannual event focused on creating closer cooperation between freight brokers and trucking companies.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 10, 2023

Prior to 3PLex, Benjamin advised transportation and logistics clients at Mercer Management Consulting. Prior to Mercer, Benjamin worked in his family’s transportation business, AMI, where he helped the company expand its logistics operations. 3PLex was then purchased by Maersk. The Greenscreens.ai

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The improvement is expected to be temporary, given that an aging workforce and freight demand are both projected to grow. After racking up numerous quarters of record financial performances, truckload carriers are acknowledging the historic strength of the recent freight cycle has finally petered out. percentage points higher at 76.9

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

Freight rates have plummeted, brokerages are struggling, and the industry is still bloated with excess inventory. Supply chain solutions solve problems not just in transit but throughout the planning and order life cycle — from order processing, to transport planning, to fulfillment, yard, tracking, and post-delivery.

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CHAINalytics

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Over the next three weeks, we’re featuring Chainalytics’ and some guests’- (this week we … The post The Ocean Cargo Forecast for 2023: Switching Conditions in the New Year appeared first on Chainalytics. This is the first post in a three-part series.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

US EPA to set tougher heavy duty emissions rules in 2023. They also have faced tense geopolitical environments, unreliable and expensive ­global shipping services and supply chain delays exacerbated by port congestion and even inland transportation issues. And now on to this week’s logistics news. trade with Asia.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

In early November, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article looking at the top supply chain trends for 2023 and beyond. Top Five Transportation Trends ; Chris Cunnane. From a transportation standpoint, this has included major technological advancements. Supply chain disruptions have brought about an age of innovation.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 25, 2022

With tightening freight capacity, shippers need more carrier coverage to make an informed decision about the right price to be paid to transport freight. Shipping freight and the costs that come with it are often seen as fixed. Even as the current driver shortage in the U.S. The Problem with the Status-Quo.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2023

And now for this week’s logistics news: Walmart Adds Truck Powered by Compressed Natural Gas to its Transportation Fleet CMA CGM offers $5.5 The vehicle will make its inaugural trip from Indiana to California, where it will be featured at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo. CMA CGM is offering 5 billion euros ($5.48

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