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The Future of Autonomous Supply Chains Part 1: Autonomous Shipping

Logistics Viewpoints

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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Indications of Peak Reached in Global Container Shipping

Supply Chain Matters

Current published reports and available industry data reinforce indications that the peak both in volume and in ocean container shipping rates may have been reached. Once more, current longer term industry trends imply a period of excess global container vessel ship capacity by 2026. Observed was that the ratio of U.S.

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Why Multi-Carrier Parcel Shipping Strategies Are Winning in 2022

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

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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October 14th- 18th Supply Chain & Logistics News

Logistics Viewpoints

Boeing Cuts Production and Downsizes on Employees Amid Company Troubles Boeing is cutting 17,000 jobs, delaying the first deliveries of its 777X jet to 2026, and recording $5 billion in third-quarter losses due to financial strain from a strike by 33,000 workers, which has halted production of key jets. Do You Think Fedex Ships Live Pandas?

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Welcoming Shipsta to Freightos

Freightos

A Perfect Match for Our Mission At Freightos, our mission has always been to bring international shipping into the 21st century, using digitalization to make it faster, more cost-effective, and more transparent for the organizations that literally move the world. The team is also a fantastic addition.I

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The Quietly Growing Conundrum of Online Returns

Logistics Viewpoints

As online shopping continues to grow – retail e-commerce sales are expected to make up nearly a quarter of total retail sales worldwide by 2026 – returns will become more prevalent. Even consumers find making online returns a pain, having to repack, print shipping labels for and drop off unwanted online purchases.

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Critical Legal Considerations for International Parcel Shipping

Intelligent Audit

International parcel shipping and parcel carrier services were well on their way to becoming a driving force in the world’s economies before worldwide disruption and shutdowns threw the entire supply chain into disarray. Why Legal Protocols and Regulations Exist for International Shipping and Transportation. Cargo Liability.