Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 28, 2024

The company said that it has already replaced 95 percent of the plastic air pillows with paper filler in North America and is working toward complete removal by year’s end. It is the company’s largest plastic packaging reduction effort in North America to date and will remove almost 15 billion plastic air pillows from use annually.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Warehouse and DC operations can involve hundreds of suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics providers, each with their own network and security protocols. A 2020 cyberattack at TFI International, one of the largest trucking and logistics companies in North America, forced them to resort to manually sorting.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2024

Thousands of flights were grounded or delayed at the world’s largest air freight hubs in Europe, Asia and North America. based carrier’s role in Mexico as nearshoring manufacturing trends drive more cross-border trade. market,” UPS Chief Executive Carol Tomé said in announcing the agreement Monday.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

It means being able to see where a shipment or an order is while it’s in transit — whether on a truck, a railcar, an ocean liner or a cargo plane — anywhere in the world. According to McKinsey, an auto manufacturer, on average, has around 250 tier-one suppliers – and 18,000 across the full value chain.

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USC Consulting Group

JUNE 30, 2020

This is particularly the case among manufacturers, many of whom were sidelined by COVID-19 due to labor shortages caused by layoffs and a number of workers falling ill from the virus. As early as February, roughly 60% of manufacturing firms in the U.S. As early as February, roughly 60% of manufacturing firms in the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2022

Just last year many were chartering their own cargo ships to get all these goods to their destinations.) What’s in manufacturing? Matt has led high-impact teams that implemented logistics strategies and systems at P&G, Nestle, Kraft, Anheuser-Busch Inbev, Tyco, Argos and Nokia across North America, Western Europe and Latin America.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

49% of respondents were from the manufacturing industry, 16% from the mechanical engineering sector, and 11% from the automotive market. Retailers like Amazon are chartering private cargo ships, making their own containers, and leasing planes to bypass supply chain disruptions like long wait times for dock space and workers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

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). This resulted in meaningful cost savings for our last mile delivery program overall,” he added. But industry voices have noted concerns.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2024

Nicole navigated through a series of pivotal operational roles within major transportation brokerage companies, immersing herself in the intricate nuances of freight logistics—the essence of moving cargo.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Earlier this week, Amazon and Hawaiian Airlines announced that the retail giant will use Hawaiian Airlines to fly its first Airbus freighters on primary cargo routes and to Hawaii beginning in the second half of 2023. Amazon’s European operations have been at the forefront of the company’s sustainable transportation push.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Robert’s experience and expertise in transportation, logistics, technology, and executive leadership make him uniquely qualified to run one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Robert earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Florida International University. About Lean Staffing Solutions. Transportation 2.)

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Freightos

AUGUST 14, 2024

Political unrest in Bangladesh led to widespread transportation and manufacturing closures early last week. As a result, and together with interruptions since early June, congestion has worsened at the port as logistics and manufacturing stakeholders now work to clear backlogs. days to dock.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Last year technology journalist Gordon Feller wrote, “The Internet of Things (IoT) is poised to disrupt and transform manufacturing and a number of other industries.”[1] This gives manufacturers enough time to get things back up and running, reducing downtime.” IoT, Manufacturing, and the Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 22, 2024

Reportedly, cargo ships accounted for over 60 percent of vessels lost in 2023. Cargo Theft This year’s report makes mention of cargo theft being on the rise with a change of goods being targeted. The good news from the report is that annual global shipping losses have declined to upwards of 70 percent over the past decade.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

Porsche looks to advance its efforts against CO2 emissions by calling upon its nearly 1,300 suppliers to only use renewable energy in manufacturing components for its vehicles. Notably, the 767 is around 30 percent more efficient than the MD-10s that were phased out. Rob Spilman Jr.,

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

In 2024, RXO acquired Coyote Logistics, a move that makes RXO the third-largest provider of brokered transportation in North America. The Mexican state of Nuevo León has seen a surge in manufacturing activity as U.S. They’re investing in advanced route optimization software to manage new cargo flows efficiently.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Robert’s experience and expertise in transportation, logistics, technology, and executive leadership make him uniquely qualified to run one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Robert earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Florida International University. About Lean Solutions Group. Transportation 2.) Logistics 3.)

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Every day has felt like a major squall, from natural disasters closing down manufacturing facilities and ports, to container shortages and labor issues, to rising costs and the ongoing pandemic. And the one after that, and the one after that, until you’ve managed to steer your way through to blue skies and calm waters.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

DB Schenker Chief Commercial Officer in the Americas, Daniel Bergman. Today, 75 to 80% of cargo arrives on time. It fixed a glaring business problem in the industry – a tacit understanding that container liners would charge extra, on top of existing fees, if they had a container they could ship for more (rolled cargo).

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

On the horizontal carrier integration front, Maersk has doubled down on its extension from ocean consolidation (Hamburg Sud, 2017) to air cargo, increasing Maersk Air by 33% with three leased cargo planes and two new Boeing purchases. Flexport in the US, Beacon in the UK, Forto in Germany, K-Log in Latin America).

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Freightos

JANUARY 10, 2024

America weekly prices fell 8% to $5.36/kg. America weekly prices fell 1% to $1.81/kg. America East Coast, a 69% increase since diversions started in mid-December. America East Coast containers caused by the extreme surge in volumes and port congestion during the pandemic. America were level and N. China – N.

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Freightos

APRIL 24, 2016

Break-bulk loaded cargo was poorly secured required a Tetris-like approach to handle diverse sizes of packages. Small trucker, Malcom McLean, fumes at slow loading of cargo aboard ship – “There has to be a better way.”. First intermodal cargo transportation (containers are stacked on deck). Significance.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

Break-bulk loaded cargo was poorly secured required a Tetris-like approach to handle diverse sizes of packages. Small trucker, Malcom McLean, fumes at slow loading of cargo aboard ship – “There has to be a better way.”. First intermodal cargo transportation (containers are stacked on deck). Significance. Loading costs plummet.

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Turvo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The shortage of containers also drives up the cost of new containers, as manufacturers increase their prices in response to strong demand. Containers from Asia were shipped to North America, but due to COVID-19 restrictions, almost nothing moved in the opposite direction. Fewer ships in operation . What happened to the containers?

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

u can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. Once the cargo has shipped, there is no “backsies.” Everything from custom duties to cargo inspections can create bottleneck operations within the global supply chain strategies. shipments for the sole reason that they’re coming from America. In 2017, the U.S.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2018

government’s implementation of new tariffs on Chinese goods entering America. Cargo containers. It can be a confusing time for the international shipping community due to the U.S. These impacted goods are subject to a 25% increase upon arrival into the U.S. Affected goods include: Plastics/plastic products. Industrial machinery.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 17, 2015

Shippers, beneficial cargo owners or non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOCCs) are responsible for verifying weights. They tie together raw materials providers, suppliers, manufacturers, ocean carriers, retailers, and 3PLs. Shippers are required to communicate verified weights in a shipping document. What does this mean for you?

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Gravity Supply Chain

JULY 9, 2020

Leveraging the power of data ensures you not only know where your inventory is but also the status of all the components and products en route from manufacturer to the final destination at any given time. overall environmental/health status of cargo. Boasting features such as: Rail Tracking (North America). Shipment tracking.

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Elementum

DECEMBER 2, 2015

China’s Tianjin port suffered a devastating explosion in August which left many manufacturers, insurers and shipping supply chains crippled. To mitigate the investment and production loss in Tianjin, JLR has planned new production centers in continental Europe and South America. We take a look at the lasting consequences.

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 20, 2023

The longer it takes to clear out inventories, the longer it will take to place new orders with overseas manufacturers, and then… well, you know the rest of the supply chain story from here…😉 -Cathy While I aim for a weekly story, sometimes life gets in the way, so think about subscribing (free) so you don’t miss anything.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 17, 2021

It has already wreaked havoc on supply chains, transport networks, and ports, resulting in a sharp drop in cargo volumes. Thus, even at the peak of the outbreak, spot rates were steady whenever the cargo was less. This is mostly owing to the profitable nature of the China-North America trading route.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JANUARY 22, 2015

Morai Logistics is a renowned 3PL in North America and Mexico that tweets eye-catching infographics, enlightening blog posts and the latest news in logistics and supply chain. Cerasis, a 3PL servicing North America, is no stranger to the transportation and shipping industry. Listed in no particular order). Morai Logistics.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 22, 2023

According to the April report commentary , the industry remains hopeful in new signs indicating that retailers and manufacturers are getting closer to working off the overall glut of inventories that resulted in 2022. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as depicted by the J.P. remains unclear.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 3, 2019

You can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. Once cargo has shipped, there are no “backsies.” Everything from custom duties to cargo inspections can create bottlenecks within the supply chain. shipments for the sole reason that they’re coming from America. And when shipping to volatile countries, it becomes even harder.

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Cathy Roberson

APRIL 19, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in dramatic shifts in volume characteristics for many transportation providers - first in supplying retailers in inventory restocking and direct to consumer and then, along with retail restocking and direct to consumer, supporting manufacturers as facilities reopened during the second half of the year.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 27, 2021

”[4] The Value of the Global Supply Chain Journalist Jennifer Smith ( @jensmithWSJ ) writes, “Maritime tracking data shows the cargo snared by last month’s blockage as a snapshot of global trade that is usually in constant motion. But as the Suez Canal crisis shows, looks are deceiving.”[3] This is a perilous moment for trade.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Intel partners with Rolls-Royce to develop autonomous cargo ships (VentureBeat). As reported by the Wall Street Journal : On-demand rentable trailers could cut the time carriers spend at a shipping site by 25%, said Ties Soeters, Anheuser-Busch’s vice president of logistics procurement in North America.

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