Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

This year, with the LA Rams being Super Bowl champs, Good360 said it will ship thousands of “unsellable” Bengals-branded hats, T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, COVID-19 masks, and scarves to struggling people in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. And now on this week’s logistics news.

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Freightos

JULY 30, 2024

More Resources Home July 30, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. China – N. Europe weekly prices stayed level at $3.39/kg.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 12, 2025

Introduction Modern advancements call for efficient logistics networks that are the backbone of economic growth. One promising solution is the implementation of integrated logistics networks, a strategy that promotes coordination, technology adoption, and collaborative partnerships to enhance supply chain performance.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The latest edition of the LogiSYM conference catering to the Middle East/North Africa region, LogiSYM MENA, took place online on August 24. And to the event partners for their role in ensuring another successful LogiSYM event for the Middle East and North Africa region. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 13, 2015

Freight Rates News. Freight and logistics trends that rate in the news. Check out our roundup of nearly 100 digital logistics/supply chain sources. OUR TAKE There is a lot more flexibility with parcel delivery, but some aspects of this change also applies to freight. A great way to close Freight Rates News!

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

As was confirmed for me yet again this week at a conference, the most utilized supply chain and logistics application, the reigning champ of them all, is the Excel spreadsheet. XPO Logistics Announces Third Quarter Earnings 2013. XPO Logistics Announces Third Quarter Earnings 2013. As the saying goes, old habits die hard.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Peak season for ocean freight shipping is underway. This blog examines the “red” times, like the roughly three-month period we have just entered that is historically one of the regular disruptors in the ocean freight market. All of this will cause a tightening of space for ocean freight shipping. Regular disruptors. Golden Week.

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Freightos

MAY 26, 2015

Logistics makes the world go around. We’ve rounded up our 10 favorite supply chain and logistics infographics and videos that paint a picture of the global supply chain. We’ve rounded up our 10 favorite supply chain and logistics infographics and videos that paint a picture of the global supply chain.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Risk management, however, will become a critical skill for logistics and supply chain management in order to make the right supply chain decisions in these turbulent times. E-commerce boom requires a new urban logistics model. Sea freight and airfreight costs have become very expensive.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2022

Deaths in Hong Kong are at a record level as COVID outbreaks slow freight at Shenzhen and Qingdao ports in China. Very little freight is moving with prices skyrocketing and many rerouting containers to Ningbo. The pending effect of fuel on logistics costs is an overlay for all companies struggling to manage the bottom line.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 6, 2013

President Barack Obama’s trip to Africa in early July had many media outlets lamenting about the U.S. being late in recognizing the trade potential with Africa, and that the States had ceded the trade supremacy to China. Secondly, logistics infrastructure in Africa is terribly inefficient. So what are the issues?

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 5, 2023

How do you prepare your supply chain and logistics operations for a new tomorrow? During a recent “Logistics New Tomorrow” Blue Yonder Live, I spoke with Roy Bridgland, Senior Industry Strategy Director, and Brad Revell, VP of Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) Industry for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2017

2017 started right where 2016 left off: with plenty of supply chain and logistics news. Uber Freight Just Launched and Trucking Will Never Be the Same (Inverse). Radiant Logistics Announces Plan to Acquire Canada-Based Lomas Logistics. October 2016 North American Freight Numbers. Happy New Year! million in cash.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 31, 2022

Featuring Our Top 16 Articles on Freight and Logistics! A career in logistics may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you’re thinking about your future, but it’s a field that offers plenty of opportunities for those who are looking for a stable and rewarding career. The job market is booming.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

Emerging Supply Chain Trends – A Look at Evolving Finished Vehicle Logistics Amid Market Shifts and Trends Feature Article by Laurent Sik , Head of Operations, CEVA FVL APAC Automobiles, as a form of transportation, are indispensable in today’s world and will remain a crucial part of our lives for a long time to come. million cars.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2015

— In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… DSV agrees to acquire UTi Worldwide Inc. August 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Furthermore, DSV will now be truly global within contract logistics and expand into road freight activities outside Europe. UPS Sets 2016 Rates.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 24, 2019

The Economist says that more companies are sourcing with proximity to their major markets – for instance servicing the EU from Eastern Europe and Northern Africa or the US from Mexico. But converging costs have reduced the need for far flung supply chains in many industries.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 15, 2020

Now the entire freight transportation industry, across air, ocean, road, and rail sectors, is awash with disrupted expectations and has retreated into survival mode. Let’s take a look then, at each sector in turn, starting with air freight. Air Freight Transportation Trends 2020. The Freight Rate Roller Coaster.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2015

The year on year increase in customer dissatisfaction of logistics outsourcing has pushed many players into a defensive corner. The industry is going through a quiet revolution, which makes it an exciting time to be in the logistics outsourcing business. Cautious Optimism Abound in the Logistics Outsourcing Outlook.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 25, 2023

“For us at Lãberit, the collaboration between our two companies is strategically significant, as we seek to find the most suitable solutions for the entire logistics process. About ToolsGroup ToolsGroup’s innovative AI-powered solutions enable retailers, distributors, and manufacturers to navigate through supply chain uncertainty.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… CMA CGM to acquire NOL, reinforcing its position in global shipping. SAP Launches Enhanced Supply Chain Execution Software for Faster Logistics Planning. October 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). SMC³ Unveils New Version of BatchMark XL Analysis Tool.

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Manufacturing & Logistics IT

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

The news that cargo thefts at unsecured locations in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region accounted for 173 or 85.1 percent of incidents reported in November 2017, is further evidence of the need for diligence in supply chain security, says international freight forwarding and logistics company, U-Freight.

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Third-party logistics companies ( 3PLs ) specialize in distribution, warehousing and fulfillment services. The core competency of these companies is logistics , and they do it well. Even Amazon used third-party logistics companies when the company first started, until reaching sufficient scale to have a logistics arm of its own.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a guest blog from Freightos , is a SaaS-enabled marketplace for the logistics industry. The Freightos System is SaaS for freight contract management, automatic price quotations, and business intelligence. First use of a modern container for ocean freight. It wasn’t just about freight. Malcom McLean.

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Shipsy

APRIL 19, 2021

“World Logistics Passport” is a Global freight loyalty programme launched under the directives of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum – Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai – at the World Economic Forum in Davos “ ” to increase opportunities for trade between emerging markets. appeared first on Shipsy.

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Freightos

MARCH 3, 2015

In particular, emerging markets such as Asia-Pacific, Africa and Latin America, the adoption of mobile devices is rapid as consumers and businesses bypass traditional laptops and desktops in favor of smartphones and tablets. Inventory management and replenishment as well as reverse logistics can now be managed by mobile as well as payments.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

OCTOBER 29, 2013

One of the highlights of the BVL was a panel discussion by the World Bank, talking about their global logistics study. Jean-Francois Arvis spoke about the World Bank Study on the Logistics and Public Sector. The World Bank is looking at logistics form a policy perspective, which has just emerged in the last ten years.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

While materials science struggles to provide more environmentally friendly disposable materials, improving the logistics for health services delivery is also something vital for our planet. As a result Zipline’s business and reach in Africa is expanding.

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Intelligent Audit

APRIL 1, 2021

Dealing with the details and complexities of logistics invoices for the supply chain is a full-time job. While traditionally these programs are called freight audits, it isn’t solely about LTL or FT. Freight Invoice Error Rates Remain a Constant Threat. But how often does a freight invoice contain errors? Consider this.

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

Logistics can be traced all the way back to the Greek and Roman empires , but it’s undergone several major transformations as new technologies provide opportunities to more efficiently manage the movement and storage of goods. In the digital transformation age, logistics is once again undergoing a major shift. Marc Tuinier.

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MIT Supply Chain

AUGUST 28, 2014

Nine pallets of caps, gowns, boots, and masks are sitting at the JFK airport in New York City awaiting the next available flight to West Africa. UPS collected the pallets on August 18 for Air Freight Consolidated service. Let’s hope this is a trend, reconnecting health workers in West Africa with global stocks of critical supplies.

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Her vision clearly extends beyond logistics alone. Partly thanks to emerging economies such as Russia, Brazil and South Africa, companies will increasingly be trading with partners outside of the European Union, which means that local customs and tax legislation and regulations will have an ever greater influence on business operations.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 3, 2021

These platforms allow a multitude of businesses to participate by selling and buying goods and services while the likes of Amazon and Alibaba coordinate the logistics such as warehousing, fulfillment, and transportation in the background. Available in Rwanda, it plans to expand across Africa and around the world.

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20Cube Logistics

APRIL 9, 2020

Coronavirus outbreak has gripped the world and its set to impact the logistics supply chain in a big way. Even though the world has come to a standstill but at 20Cube Logistics, we are in business through our virtual offices and ensuring that our customers’ freight operations are not being impacted.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2018

Executives in a new survey, 2018 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index, are divided about whether a new pact would help Mexico (24.3%); hurt Mexico (21.8%); or leave trade unchanged (25.7%). Logistics executives are unconcerned, for now, that emerging markets economies will be harmed by Brexit, the UK’s departure from the European Union.

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Techgistics

DECEMBER 22, 2016

2016 was an incredible year for tech in logistics as companies both large and small are working on some transformative technologies not just for logistics, but for society as a whole. which foreshadowed the potential of self-driving trucks in logistics. Photo by Oakozhan/iStock / Getty Images.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 9, 2024

Logistics Managers Index (LMI) for July 2024. There were concerns regarding the disruption to global shipping transit times because of the continued risks of terrorist attacks on ships navigating the Red Sea , and now having to sail around Africa ’s Cape of Good Hope to reach European or U.S. for July, up 1.2 East Coast ports.

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