Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 12, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. It’s having an impact mainly in Europe and Asia. But now ships between Europe and Asia are instead going around the Cape of Good Hope on the southern tip of Africa, which can add anywhere from 10 days to a month of travel time compared to the Red Sea/Suez Canal route.

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JUNE 28, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. UPS announced Sunday it plans to sell its truckload brokerage business Coyote Logistics to the technology-enabled brokerage RXO for $1.025 billion. According to the company, Chicago-based Coyote Logistics manages around 10,000 loads per day with a network of over 10,000 carriers. “As

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Thousands of flights were grounded or delayed at the world’s largest air freight hubs in Europe, Asia and North America. And they present a host of logistical challenges. The lead-up to the Olympics has been an up-and-down ride, with the Americans squeaking out a few close games.

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Freightos

JULY 23, 2024

Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) fell 2% to $8,420/FEU. Europe weekly stayed level at $3.38/kg. Europe – N. This decrease in pressure is likely partially due to major carriers and new, smaller entrants adding capacity to transpacific and Asia – Europe services as demand and spot rates surged in the last two months.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Most recently, the recent disruptions in the Red Sea that saw ocean freight rates from China to Europe by over 190% and saw transit times lengthen, sea-air services offered a strategic advantage for logistics professionals able to remain agile, by watching trends and jumping at opportunities to ensure a resilient supply chain.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) were level at $1,744/FEU. Europe weekly prices increased 5% to $3.05/kg. Europe – N. Europe rates were stable last week, daily rates this week have declined about 7%. Freight news travels faster than cargo Get industry-leading insights in your inbox. kg China – N.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 28, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Amazon to double Europe EV fleet by 2025. 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. over the next seven years.

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Freightos

AUGUST 6, 2024

Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) increased 1% to $8,429/FEU. Europe weekly prices increased 7% to $3.63/kg. Europe – N. In air cargo, Freightos Air Index rates from China to the US slid 12% in the last few weeks. Freight news travels faster than cargo Get industry-leading insights in your inbox. China – N.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) fell 34% to $996/FEU. Europe weekly prices increased 7% to $3.70/kg. Europe – N. Carriers are not having the same success on Asia – Europe lanes where rates crashed 34% last week to less than $1,000/FEU, an FBX record low for this lane. Europe rates of $3.70/kg

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 27, 2024

Admittedly, the term “trade” has often meant to exploit; nevertheless; most people understand that logistics is what makes the world go round. The staff at Mecalux explains, “Logistics has played a crucial role in the development of humanity throughout history. Logistics can helps reduce costs. 3] They are: 1.

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Freightos

JULY 9, 2024

Europe prices(FBX11 Weekly) increased 17% to $8,344/FEU. Europe weekly prices fell 10% to $3.38/kg. Europe – N. Europe and $7,900/FEU to the Mediterranean. Europe are 80% higher than highs seen in January. kg and 10% to Europe to $3.38/kg Air rates – Freightos Air Index China – N.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) increased 3% to $946/FEU. Europe weekly prices fell 1% to $3.71/kg. Europe – N. Europe are well below 2019 levels, while rates to the West Coast are still 17% higher than in 2019, possibly reflecting some shift of volumes back to the West Coast as the threat of labor disruptions has ended.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) ticked up 2% to $1,020/FEU. Europe weekly prices increased 6% to $3.94/kg. Europe – N. Europe rates were below $900/FEU as of yesterday, despite indications of a gradual improvement in volumes on this lane. Europe prices climb 6% to $3.94/kg. kg China – N. Asia – N.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 29, 2023

Disrupted Logistics in Supply Chain Over the last four to five years, we have experienced disrupted logistics—broadly defined here as the interruption or complete breakdown of the supply chain functions at one or multiple levels. Similar behavior was seen across road transport and air cargo.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 12, 2023

Chile has long been a hub of second-hand and unsold clothing, made in China or Bangladesh and passing through Europe, Asia or the United States before arriving in Chile, where it is resold around Latin America. And now on to this week’s logistics news. She also highlighted the role that logistics companies play in the supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. One of the world’s most successful drone delivery companies will be expanding to mainland Europe and the United States in 2023. pounds of cargo in a hold with about 1,800 cubic inches of space. The company’s latest drone, the X-drone, carries about 7.5 kg CO2e.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 27, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Amazon has launched Amazon Air , its dedicated air cargo fleet, in India as the e-commerce giant bulks up its logistics infrastructure in the key overseas market where it has deployed more than $6.5 The trend is truest for ocean freight rates from North Europe to the U.S.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Typically, 45% to 50% of cargo is carried in belly holds of aircraft. With such dramatic reductions in flights, Singapore’s status of a logistics hub was put severely at risk. It is currently operating in 12 facilities across the island, with possibly the largest contract logistics footprint in Singapore.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 28, 2023

The staff at the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) note, however, that the logistics industry plays an “out-sized — and often underappreciated — role … within the greater transportation ecosystem.”[1] His detailed written record paved the way for future traders and merchants traveling between Europe and China.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) fell 8% to $1,608/FEU. Europe weekly prices increased 1% to $3.07/kg. Europe – N. The overcapacity in the market is forcing some to idle new ultra large vessels even before their maiden voyages from Asia to Europe. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) dipped 1% to $3,048/FEU.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Europe prices(FBX11 Weekly) increased 8% to $1,056/FEU. Europe weekly prices climbed 11% to $4.30/kg. Europe – N. In air cargo, there are signs that global volumes are increasing. Europe prices increased 11% last week to $4.30/kg, Europe prices increased 11% last week to $4.30/kg, kg China – N.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Autonomous cargo ship completes 500-mile voyage. During Suzaka’s 500-mile voyage, the autonomous cargo ship performed 107 collision avoidance maneuvers without the help of a human. The post This Week in Logistics News (May 14 – 20) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) decreased 10% to $917/FEU. Europe weekly prices fell 5% to $3.76/kg. Europe – N. Europe falling 10% to an extreme low of $917/FEU, 25% lower than pre-pandemic. Freight news travels faster than cargo Get industry-leading insights in your inbox. kg China – N. Asia – N.

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Resilinc

MARCH 28, 2023

February 2023 saw supply chain struggles continue across Asia and Europe due to dwindling energy supplies, ongoing effects of COVID-19, high inflation, and more. Per the contract, Eni will deliver one LNG cargo per month between 2017 and 2032. Pakistan also relies on a long-term contract with Italy’s natural gas company, Eni.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 6, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The strain that has been impacting global supply chains over the last year was dealt another blow with flooding in Europe and China. The cargo deliveries took place July 18 off the coast of Key West, Florida. She also became the first US player to score a goal in four different Olympics.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 8, 2021

The Suez Canal Blockage of 2021 has cleared, and cargo is again flowing through that crucial gateway from Asia to Europe. appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Read more Will Supply Chain Technology Help Shippers When Next Crisis Happens?

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Freightos

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) increased 3% to $978/FEU. Europe weekly prices increased 4% to $3.86/kg. Europe – N. Europe rates remained below $1,000/FEU last week. Europe GRIs planned for November to try and push rates up to profitable levels. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) fell 4% to $2,141/FEU.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Descartes Systems Group , a global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that it has acquired GreenMile, a provider of cloud-based mobile route execution solutions for food, beverage, and broader distribution verticals. The measure has surged 53.5

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Freightos

AUGUST 25, 2024

More Resources Home The Transformative Role of AI in Air Cargo AI Popup #4 August 25, 2024 Dive deeper into freight data that matters Learn More In the rapidly evolving air cargo industry, staying ahead of the curve requires the thoughtful integration of cutting-edge technologies.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) fell 6% to $1,517/FEU. Europe weekly prices increased 13% to $3.46/kg. Europe – N. Europe rates fell 6% last week and look to be continuing their slide this week. Freight news travels faster than cargo Get industry-leading insights in your inbox. kg China – N.

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Freightos

JUNE 15, 2021

A third of all cargo is carried in passenger planes. So to meet capacity, airlines started to convert passenger planes into cargo planes at scale. In the last quarter of 2020, it became clear cargo rates weren’t coming down anytime soon. Logistics is global. And it’s not just ocean freight. Credit: Lufthansa ).

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Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

For example, the Freightos Baltic Index indicates a 69% increase to North America’s East Coast and a staggering 226% to Northern Europe since the crisis began. The decrease in logistics costs led 35% of importers to lower their product prices, possibly contributing to the easing of inflation rates.

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Supply Chain Movement

JANUARY 21, 2015

Multimodal Europe – 2015. The main topic of the all- day meeting will be European and global solutions for transport and logistics offered on the market and the opportunities of container, intermodal carriages in our region. Many logistic companies are effectively developing their offer of railway carriages. URL: [link].

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Nathan Strang is the Director of Ocean Trade Lane Management at Flexport where he actively fights global logistics chaos. In his role Nathan utilizes Flexport’s global logistics performance data to define short and long term ocean operations strategies that optimize carrier and port performance. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

companies that rely on East and Gulf Coast seaports have been importing early, shifting goods to the West Coast, and even putting cargo on pricey flights to hedge against a threatened Oct. These ports handle a significant portion of the nation’s containerized cargo, especially for the consumer goods, retail, and manufacturing sectors.

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Freightos

JULY 8, 2024

Sune Stilling, ex-Founder and Managing Partner at Maersk Growth now building the first supply chain and logistics focused venture fund in Europe, Nine Realms. Nikolai Bozhilov, Executive Chairman of Unimasters, a freight forwarder operating in Eastern Europe. The stuff that really matters,” Will says.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Material Handling & Logistics ). Material Handling & Logistics ). Automotive News Europe ). In response to the Ukraine invasion, Europe’s wholesale gas price surged by 69%. Russia supplies almost 40% of the natural gas supply for Europe. How the Supply Chain Crisis is Impacting Businesses and Consumers.

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