The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

While delivering medicines, food and spare parts, Skyports electric drones by design also eliminate all of the carbon emissions and much of the danger in ship to ship cargo transfers. He crafted delivery solutions for e-commerce clients and managed supply chains for several chemical and freight forwarding companies.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 18, 2021

There are many carriers and shipping companies specializing in the transportation of different types of cargo in different vehicle types. The industry operation area circulates between the transportation and warehousing sectors. Such include commodities in the chemical, medical and pharmaceutical industries.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Due to petrochemical producers cutting production following Covid-19, and a variety of storms and hurricanes, base chemicals are in short supply, leading to slower production at paint makers including Sherwin-Williams and PPG. IATA data shows global demand for air cargo markets jumped 3.7% Consultancy UK). Source: Consultancy.UK.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

u can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. Even at some of the world’s best supply chains, redirecting chemicals and other products is a Herculean effort. Once the cargo has shipped, there is no “backsies.” And when shipping to volatile countries, it becomes even harder. Supply chain flow has a lot of one-way check valves.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Avenues of transport are declining as major cargo airlines, like Cathay Pacific , drastically reduce flights to mainland China and Hong Kong. Demand simulations can highlight strategic warehous e , plant and supplier locations and test the robustness of strategies under different growth expectations.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 6, 2013

I wrote a similar overview for warehousing: The 7 Warehouse Service Offerings. Transportation Service Offering 2 – Air Cargo. Air transportation is used to transport air cargo by plane. Air cargo or air transport is a vital component of many international logistics networks.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 21, 2022

A global chemical manufacturer recently had to replace ships that transported bulk materials to ports. This chemical manufacturer is converting its entire distribution system to containers. This finished product arrives at the retailer’s main distribution warehouse.

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Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

When a breakdown in labor negotiations led 20,000 dockworkers to go on strike at two of Washington state's largest ports in October 2014, cargo-laden ships were left stranded as the flow of goods came to a halt for six months. Tianjin Port Explosions Disrupt the Auto Industry.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Typical manufacturing products made in Belgium include engineering and metal products, automobile assemblies, transportation equipment, scientific and precision instruments, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, glass, petroleum and food and beverages. The seven registered air freight carriers in Belgium carried 1.4 Both the U.S

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 3, 2019

You can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. Even at some of the world’s best supply chains, redirecting chemicals and other products is a Herculean effort. Once cargo has shipped, there are no “backsies.” Everything from custom duties to cargo inspections can create bottlenecks within the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Cold chains are essential to preserve and maintain the suitability of foods such as fresh foods (fruits, vegetables, frozen foods, seafood), chemical products, and pharmaceuticals (vaccines, prescribed drugs, over-the-counter medicines). The food industry uses the freezing preservation method, to store food products for a long time.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 26, 2017

They can affect manufacturing, warehousing and transport. Cargo diversion, hijacking and piracy are all concerns. For example, warehousing security has increased. Cargo theft is mostly done by hijacking the driver transporting the goods. For example, cargo thieves stop hijacking trucks. Supply chain partners.

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Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

When a breakdown in labor negotiations led 20,000 dockworkers to go on strike at two of Washington state's largest ports in October 2014, cargo-laden ships were left stranded as the flow of goods came to a halt for six months. Tianjin Port Explosions Disrupt the Auto Industry.

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Ware2Go

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Seventy-three cargo ships await unloading at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach on Saturday, a record. Bindiya Vakil, a supply chain expert, wrote in the Harvard Business Review that storms exacerbated the shortage by shutting down Texas and Louisiana oil producers that process the chemicals used in manufacturing plastic.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

that share is smaller because of the popularity of another type of panel made by spreading a thin film of chemicals on glass. Labor shortages in transportation and warehousing are quick to make headlines, but job opportunities across the supply chain continue to go unfilled despite promising pay and benefits. In the U.S.,

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2024

Anti-narcotics investigators have uncovered substantial amounts of the disguised drugs in the past two years as smugglers go to ever-more elaborate lengths to get illicit cargoes on board ships. The majority of the volume will fit within UPS’ existing U.S. daytime flight operations, EVP and CFO Brian Newman said.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 28, 2019

You can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. Even at some of the world’s best supply chains, redirecting chemicals and other products is a Herculean effort. Once cargo has shipped, there are no “backsies.” Everything from custom duties to cargo inspections can create bottlenecks within the supply chain.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 14, 2018

As globalization continues to increase the amount of freight shipped across international boundaries, so too does it increase the risk of losses through cargo theft. Meanwhile, cargo thefts from trucks continue to rise in number as greater quantities of high-value products are hauled along the world’s highways.

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MIT Supply Chain

JUNE 12, 2014

Port security is in the news thanks to the debate over a mandate to scan all containers flowing into the US and ongoing contract talks between the International Longshoremen and Warehouse Union and US West Coast waterfront employers. Yet the issue of how to make the nation’s ports more resilient is still being largely overlooked.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 1, 2015

Latest Versions of SAP® Transportation Management, SAP Extended Warehouse Management and SAP Event Management Now Available. Ports See Costly Delays as Cargo Ships, Volumes Grow (WSJ – sub. Norbert Dentressangle serves customers in retail, food and beverage, manufacturing, chemicals, agriculture, e-commerce and high tech.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The Biden administration took aim Tuesday at the fentanyl trafficking threat, announcing a series of indictments and sanctions against Chinese companies and executives blamed for importing the chemicals used to make the deadly drug. said Wednesday it has begun offering a service to handle returns. or UPS Inc.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 1, 2020

chemicals, reagents, dry ice) is equally challenging. cold storage, short shelf life, refrigerated trucks and warehouse facilities) will test the expertise and process robustness of every government, pharmaceutical company, and logistics organization. As we’ve mentioned there will be different vaccines from different companies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2022

FedEx plans to test autonomous drone cargo delivery with Elroy Air. Air Canada wants more cargo jets 3 months after launching service. Unions stand to disrupt the level of control that Amazon exerts over its warehouse and delivery employees, like its ability to unilaterally set the pace of work and hourly wages.

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20Cube Logistics

JULY 24, 2019

If this is not flattering, there is Yara Birkeland vessel, a 100% autonomous container ship which is under trial right now but will be in operation by 2020 to move fertilizer and chemicals to Norway from the agricultural industry. Higher revenue: Cargo ship revenue depends on the quantity of cargo it carries. 20cube.com.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2022

Cargo losses escalate as thieves target cars, electronics. The Port of Oakland reported cargo in April dropped 7 percent compared to the same period a year ago due to factory and port shutdowns in China. With the reduction in cargo coming out of Shanghai, some carriers aren’t able to fully load a vessel. s CargoNet.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

JULY 21, 2023

Case Study | Company Seeks Creative Solutions from Logistics Partner in BR Williams BR Williams is a 60-year-old company specializing in Trucking , Warehousing , and Logistics Services. Executive Summary In need of creative solutions from a logistics partner, one of the top American chemical companies approached BR Williams.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

JULY 21, 2023

Case Study | Company Seeks Creative Solutions from Logistics Partner in BR Williams BR Williams is a 60-year-old company specializing in Trucking , Warehousing , and Logistics Services. Executive Summary In need of creative solutions from a logistics partner, one of the top American chemical companies approached BR Williams.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

That said, implementing Lean concepts would undoubtedly be part of that strategy, for example, - Lean Warehousing : Many firms (both retailers and manufacturers) are now aggressively rolling out Lean in their warehouse operations. Eliminate Before You Automate : Automation is critical to large, efficient warehouse operations.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 15, 2024

This response is driven by ongoing threats to crew and cargo safety, necessitating the rerouting of ships around the Cape of Good Hope, resulting in substantial delays and escalated shipping costs. Currently, key Indian export sectors like petroleum products, cereals, and chemicals are impacted. On January 11, the U.S.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 6, 2020

Often you’re drowning in acronyms, and it can be hard to know what the best shipping method is for your cargo. In this case, the cargo is transported over the ocean. When you’re selecting a shipment method for your freight, it’s essential to keep in mind its size, your budget, how fragile your cargo is, and any time requirements.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 23, 2016

export commodity base is a diverse mix of goods and is well balanced across many commodity segments and cargo values. exports consists of industrial supplies and equipment, chemicals, fuel oil, petroleum products, resins, plastics, and non-monetary gold. A Diverse Mix of Goods is Driving U.S. Consider this: The U.S. Final Thoughts.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 28, 2020

By utilizing drayage to move freight to off-site warehouses, your business operations can continue without the concern of choking traffic. Instead, utilizing a 3PL with access to a local distribution center and warehouse can keep your business running smoothly.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Warehouse demand undeterred by economic turbulence in third quarter. billion in chemicals cargo a week. The trade group says a rail strike of one-month could result in an economic impact of up to $160 billion, and within one week many chemicals manufacturing plants could shut down, lowering GDP and leading to more inflation.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2017

The service most frequently outsourced to a 3PL is transportation management (24%), followed by warehouse management (19%). CEVA also delivers contract logistics solutions featuring customized, flexible design and a range of tailored warehousing and distribution services across the country. CEVA Logistics (The Americas). Media Type.

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RFgen

AUGUST 14, 2017

The SASC “discovered counterfeit electronic parts from China in the Air Force’s largest cargo plane, in assemblies intended for Special Operations helicopters, and in a Navy surveillance plane.” The investigation unearthed 1,800 cases of “bogus parts” with a total number of suspect counterfeit parts exceeding 1 million.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 4, 2021

Amazon is installing “meditation booths” in warehouses. Sri Lanka braces for oil spill from sunken cargo ship. While software-as-a-service (SaaS) architecture has grown steadily, other models such as platform-as-a-service (Paas) and warehousing-as-a-service (WaaS) have been popping up. Carriers bet on Capacity-as-a-Service.

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