The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

The number of alternative and dual-fuel propelled container ship orders out numbers the traditional ICE only engines for new ship orders. Aeronautics engineering innovation is sadly only paddling forward in comparison to the ship building industry. This is big money and infrastructure is working to accompany the change.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 9, 2016

Recently, I had the chance to spend a few days with a bunch of talented operations professionals working in shipping terminals. In the shipping terminal, we have our own 3-letter acronym: TOS. Dealing with containers, bulk, break bulk, chemical products, and RORO, they offered a broad spectrum of opinions and ideas. I rest my case.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 28, 2023

Just 14 years later, the first air cargo flight took place in 1910. By 1956, the first container ship sailed from the port of New Jersey to Texas. That includes packaging, warehousing, shipping, and more. In 1896, the invention of the ‘horseless carriage’ semi-truck improved how goods moved across our country.

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The state of ocean freight continues to evolve in the wake of peak season, approaching holiday shipping deadlines , and ongoing disruptions. Why Invoicing Errors Are More Likely in Ocean Shipping. Like OTR freight data, auditing container shipping costs is a lifeline for today’s shippers.

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Freightos

JANUARY 28, 2016

It’s a bad time to sell for scrap, so more ships are idle. The larger carriers have cooperated more closely through mergers and alliances to help defray the big capital costs of building new ships, and will recoup lower running costs. Rumors are flying of an Amazon air cargo operation. Ocean carriers are reeling.

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Freightos

JANUARY 28, 2016

It’s a bad time to sell for scrap, so more ships are idle. The larger carriers have cooperated more closely through mergers and alliances to help defray the big capital costs of building new ships, and will recoup lower running costs. Rumors are flying of an Amazon air cargo operation. Ocean carriers are reeling.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Shipping air inside expensive freight containers has never been a cost-effective approach to transportation. Today though, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s even more critical to try and improve capacity utilisation , given the skyrocketing costs of container freight shipping.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JULY 19, 2020

Less than container load (LCL) shipping is rapidly becoming a go-to service option for businesses seeking help in a complex global logistics industry. As COVID-19 affected businesses around the world, the need for expedited LCL shipping grew significantly. The right level of LCL shipping expertise. Reduced costs.

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20Cube Logistics

MARCH 23, 2021

In simple words, it can be said that it is a way of shipping wherein your cargo is shipped with several other cargos to fill-up a container. What is LCL shipping? LCL shipping is also called groupage, because the cargo of yours is grouped with other cargos in a single container moving to the same destination. .

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 2, 2021

Year-over-year comparisons are extraordinary due to the temporary suspension of operations at several of its customers’ sites as a result of COVID-19. According to Haverty’s CEO, Clarence Smith, shipping challenges will be a problem until the spring of 2022. increase from the same period in 2020.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

In this situation, if all the small goods are consolidated into one shipment – the shipping charges are then considerably lowered. It is also referred to as a cargo or freight consolidation. . With faster shipping times, the relationship you have with your customers is improved. 5 Reasons to Use a 3PL Business. .

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Talking Logistics

JULY 29, 2016

In other technology news, Freightos announced “the launch of the world’s first online marketplace for international freight, providing instant comparison, booking, and management of freight services from multiple logistics providers.” Initially the Freightos Marketplace is focused on US imports from China, by air and ocean.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JULY 16, 2018

When shipping documents misreport significant attributes of cargo, the resulting inaccurate or false billing can prompt additional carrier charges. This is especially detrimental when shipping and handling fees are relied upon to recover margins that may have been bargained away in the price of the goods. Inaccurate Billing.

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Elementum

APRIL 22, 2015

Furthermore, the permissions the FAA grants with its Section 333 exemptions are very limited by comparison. Last year Rolls-Royce unveiled a virtual prototype for unmanned freight cargo ships, showing that the future of drones isn't exclusively airborne.

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 19, 2022

Successful shipping and transportation operations are at the heart of a strong focus on improving business logistics and daily operations. Implementing changes to consolidated freight shipping and improving operational efficiency can help lower freight costs. Increase Your Lead Time. Know Your Accessorial Costs and When They Apply.

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Intelligent Audit

APRIL 15, 2021

Having intimate knowledge of available supply chain capacity in every shipping mode continues to be paramount for companies to meet consumer demand as economies recover after recessions felt during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Increased surcharges will increase overall shipping costs. Increased Surcharges Will Impact Overall Costs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The number of package flights operated by FedEx Express and UPS significantly declined month over month in July, underscoring how far the overall air cargo market has sunk since the spring of 2022 and the effect of efficiency initiatives the companies have undertaken in response to lower express volumes.

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Cathy Roberson

JUNE 6, 2022

“We work with TMS providers as well as with shippers by providing such solutions as parcel rate comparison to optimize the last mile” Catania said in a recent interview. Catch my weekly column on air cargo, freight forwarding, and the express markets, as well as a monthly podcast on Air Cargo World.

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

With the growing focus on and demand for two-day and even same-day shipping, consumers want fast and reliable shipping services, which always come at a price. Increased cost savings through zone skipping and streamlined shipping services. Tracking cost by mode, lane, and cargo type for better metrics comparison.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 26, 2017

Paperwork and tallies for shipping and receiving are part of this. Cargo diversion, hijacking and piracy are all concerns. Cargo theft is mostly done by hijacking the driver transporting the goods. For example, cargo thieves stop hijacking trucks. This is independent of any prior cargo screening along the route.

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Cathy Roberson

APRIL 19, 2021

In comparison, B2C ecommerce sales grew 15% to $601.75 According to Digital Commerce 360 , an e-commerce market research and publication firm, 2019 B2B ecommerce sales, which includes log-in portals and marketplaces, increased by 18.2% trillion from $1.1 trillion in 2018. For its quarter, Fastenal's e-commerce daily sales increased 35%.

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SupplyOn

OCTOBER 2, 2018

The Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), with around 34,000 employees, a transport network of over 3,000 kilometers and almost a half billion passengers per year, is the national railway company of Switzerland, consisting of the four divisions Passenger Transportation, Cargo, Infrastructure and Real Estate.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2021

We likely will see current conditions as a baseline comparison for the freight market as business and consumption adapt to the “new normal.” Those who heavily rely on air-cargo transport can expect the same. ” Expectations for the Trucking Market in 2021 .

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 26, 2019

Because consumers use technology to do on-the-spot price comparisons, they can order from any company in the world that has their desired product. Air cargo can become essential for many supply chains rather than too expensive. And bringing air freight services into the spotlight. . Robinson—come in.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 26, 2019

Because consumers use technology to do on-the-spot price comparisons, they can order from any company in the world that has their desired product. Air cargo can become essential for many supply chains rather than too expensive. And bringing air freight services into the spotlight. . Robinson—come in.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Among the over 10,000 small businesses on Freightos.com , the world’s largest digital freight marketplace, many are small eCommerce businesses who use Freightos.com to ship directly to Amazon FBA warehouses and other fulfillment solutions. Adaptability of SMBs. But importing is still an uphill battle. Now for the details.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Ocean shipping rates have plunged 60% this year. West Coast port congestion leads to new ideas in cross-country rail shipping. The national stockpile had been shipping to only about 5 locations per state and other jurisdictions. The cost to ship a 40-foot container from China to the U.S. As of Sept.

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Locus

DECEMBER 7, 2021

million barrels of oil a day go through the canal, according to shipping journal Lloyd’s. This issue has affected shipping goods from Asia to Europe and the Middle East. Supply chain risk management maturity levels define how well a company has developed the risk management processes in comparison to industry benchmarks.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2021

Describes the nature of the cargo, amount of cargo by weight, size and/or number of pieces, and the origin and destination of the cargo. Broker (freight): Individual or company that serves as a liaison between another individual/company that needs shipping services and an authorized motor carrier.

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Cathy Roberson

JANUARY 3, 2022

In comparison, transportation and warehousing PPI increased 17.844 points for the same period, index based on 2006=100 and not seasonally adjusted. This combination resulted in higher shipping costs for retailers. Note in the first chart, Standard Courier Services PPI Index, the sharp jump from December 2020, 373, to January 2021, 394.

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20Cube Logistics

JULY 24, 2019

We have heard of pilotless planes, driverless cars and unmanned trains, but have you ever heard of autonomous ships? Well, the shipping industry is evolving with new technologies and innovations and the most exciting discovery has been the use of autonomous navigation systems. Challenges.

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Turvo

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Less than a quarter ago, the container shipping rates from China to the United States peaked and hit $20,000 per 40-foot box. For comparison, the prices stood at just under $11,000 for a similar container in the last week of July 2021. The inevitable result of the economic turmoil impacts the price of shipping.

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Techgistics

MAY 7, 2017

eCommerce makes Logistics Far More Important In the traditional distribution system prior to eCommerce, consolidated bulk loads were shipped to retail stores which resulted in the efficient utilization of trucks and resources. The last mile transport was conducted by consumers’ passenger trips to stores. In the U.S., How does this work?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 6, 2023

To fill the rising gaps in shopping malls, many mall owners are converting the empty spaces into fulfillment centers for shipping out orders. But the express carriers are still flying less than they were a year ago because of weak shipping demand. said Wednesday it has begun offering a service to handle returns.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 16, 2024

The international inbound transportation service is only available to Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS) sellers that source or manufacture goods in China, and all cargo must be shipped from Yantian, Shanghai, or Ningbo ports. Cargo imported into the U.S. according to the Walmart Marketplace website.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 22, 2021

This is in comparison to $40,000 worth of Tonka Trucks. Amazon, Ikea, Patagonia, others commit to zero-emission shipping by 2040. The global shipping crisis does not look like it is going away any time soon. Well, it’s all about bang for your buck. ” And now on to this week’s logistics news. .”

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Inevitably, rates will rise in tandem with higher overhead costs, and shippers need to act now to ensure their operations are ready for higher shipping costs in 2022 and beyond. Those problems matured as customers’ demand for low prices and free shipping grew unchecked up to the biggest peak season in history, 2021.

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