Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2021

Washington farm exports crimped by cargo-container shortage. A coalition of countries is pitching a plan to the United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) to require global shipping companies to raise funds for an effort to deploy widescale fleets of zero-carbon emission cargo ships within a decade.

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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. The canal is a key source of revenue for the government of Egypt, and it is one of the country’s top earners of foreign currency. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg broke ground on a $1.6

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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. Image via StarAir.dk). Behind the Maersk shift. One goal, two different motivations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The 2010 Eyjafjallajökull volcano eruptions in Iceland, for example, caused enormous disruption to air shipments across Western Europe. There was no air freight possible then into Europe,” added Gerald van den Eijnden. The planners could choose to switch cargo from a slow-moving ship to air, for example.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said it was essential to prevent Tokyo, where the highly infectious Delta COVID-19 variant was spreading, from becoming the source of another wave of infections. As a result, the Olympics will take place without spectators. The measure has surged 53.5 percent since the first week of May.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2021

According to sources, the incubator is not about tackling the challenges of today’s capacity crunch. What was formerly known as Amazon Prime Air, Amazon Air is a cargo airline operating exclusively to transport Amazon packages. Cargo planes are not the only piece of Amazon’s aerial plans for the future. Amazon Prime Air.

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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. Alternative energy sources such as wind and solar energy will take precedence.

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

There are two things Boeing and Airbus have in common, utilization of lean manufacturing system and strategic sourcing concept. However, the overall implementation of strategic sourcing is a bit different between the two companies. For fast moving products, they use the production facilities in Europe.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The Associated Press reports, “Canal authorities attributed the drought to the El Niño weather phenomenon and climate change, and warned it was urgent for Panama to seek new water sources for both the canal’s operations and human consumption. In January Panamanian authorities slashed Panama Canal ship crossings by 36%.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

If you prefer to find the news yourself, head over to our free roundup of nearly 100 digital logistics and supply chain news sources. Short Term Medium Term Special Feature Carriers & Cargo Innovation Freightos focus November 2015 freight and logistics trends that rate. CARRIERS & CARGO BRAVE NEW ROUTES.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Likewise, labor can’t do its thing when there are severe equipment shortages, and rectifying those shortages requires difficult-to-source raw materials. It was recently reported that one of the world’s biggest container logistics companies, Maersk, will only handle cargo from direct shippers, cutting out freight forwarders.

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Techgistics

SEPTEMBER 3, 2016

Hard to Reach Rural Drones currently provide the most value to areas that have either poor infrastructure, such as rural Africa, or have geographic constraints, such as mountain communities that prevent efficient cargo delivery. This is all great, but not exactly life-changing.

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Freightos

JULY 23, 2015

Enough to go through every single article published in the top tech blogs – Techcrunch, Verge, Mashable and Recode – since 2007 to count how often articles about logistics startups, freight or cargo were published. Improved cargo capacity by innovative 40 foot container design (fold). North Europe only. Really hot.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 13, 2015

Check out our roundup of nearly 100 digital logistics/supply chain sources. This initiative (to promote connectivity and cooperation amongst countries along land-based and maritime China-Europe routes, with benefits even spreading to other regions) is hot. OUR TAKE A tonic for the (following) Carriers & Cargo section.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 26, 2018

And this global trip isn’t just for sightseeing – leading companies find that a diversified sourcing base and far-flung manufacturing can help cut production costs, increasing the bottom line. No matter how much can be saved from sourcing globally, transportation costs continue to creep in to seriously affect a product’s profit margin.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

History of Alliances in Container Shipping Source: Port Economics, Management and Policy What are Global Shipping Alliances (GSAs) in the shipping industry? The alliance was formed in 2014 and covers major shipping routes between Asia, Europe, and North America. How alliances in the shipping industry might impact shippers?

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Talking Logistics

MAY 11, 2018

Source: [link]. Robinson Launches Rail Service, Connecting China and Europe. Robinson launching a trans-Eurasian rail freight service between China and Europe. Full block train, single or multiple containers, LCL shipments and oversized cargo are available options. Happy Mother’s Day to all moms, for everything you do.

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NC State SCRC

NOVEMBER 14, 2020

It is impossible to source products for a response when there is no standardization or specification! Complexity is the enemy of quick response, so it is critical that companies seek to reduce sourcing complexity. This allows you to divert production and shipments to alternative suppliers, and reduce dependency on a single source.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2016

Let’s hope the company has better luck in Europe delivering packages on-time next holiday season. This live and predictive analytics platform filters through news sources (including Lloyd’s Maritime, CNN, and more), blogs, social media (ex. Vestager said. FedEx expects the deal to close by June.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 15, 2016

May their memory continue to be a source of strength and comfort to their families and friends and us all. Accenture Releases Enhanced Ocean Cargo Pricing Software to Provide Greater Pricing Visibility for Carriers. And to the many who were injured that day, you continue to inspire us with your courage and perseverance.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 27, 2024

The Logistics Plus staff notes, “COVID-19 placed a spotlight on America’s logistical heroes — drivers, warehouse personnel, logistics specialists, and countless others — [who continued] to source, distribute, and deliver critical food, medical products, and personal protective equipment across [the] country [during] this time of need.”

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Top View Cargo containers ship logistics transportation Container Ship Vessel Cargo Carrier. A new report from the industry association E-commerce Europe found that there was a 15% growth in 2016 and the industry is predicted to be worth €602 billion by the end of 2017. Political Landscape and Cross-Border Regulatory Change.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 28, 2023

His detailed written record paved the way for future traders and merchants traveling between Europe and China. Just 14 years later, the first air cargo flight took place in 1910. ”[7] Even back then, food, spices, salt, and other goods had to be sourced and moved. Keep up the good work. 4] Scott G.

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ModusLink Corporation

JANUARY 24, 2024

A container ship passes beneath a suspension bridge as it departs for Europe. Implement security protocols to protect cargo and vessels from piracy and other security threats. This includes 20% of the world’s container traffic, nearly 10% of seaborne oil, and 8% of liquefied natural gas.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

cities have launched Smart City Logistics innovations and protocols, following the lead of Europe and Asia. ? Supply Chain Innovators of 2013 : paperless food chain, VLMs, cold chain fleet management, and more. Warehouse Automation. Media Type. Privacy Settings. anonymous user. DataTable subpages. Media Image. transactionID. Media Type.

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Elementum

DECEMBER 2, 2015

To mitigate the investment and production loss in Tianjin, JLR has planned new production centers in continental Europe and South America. Other insurers across the United States, Europe, Bermuda and Asia also took a hit close to US $2 billion. Tianjin is considered the fourth largest global port in terms of cargo throughput.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 1, 2015

Ports See Costly Delays as Cargo Ships, Volumes Grow (WSJ – sub. XPO intends to use the acquired operations as a platform to grow its business in Europe. Norbert Dentressangle’s Red Online service leads the €5 billion outsourced e-fulfillment market in Europe, with €242 million revenue in 2014 and 31% organic growth.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 13, 2022

The advent of containerization heralded a revolution in cargo handling techniques, the ramifications of which are still influencing maritime trade all over the world today. Source: project44 Monthly report. ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach which saw their busiest March on record, handling a combined 898,287 TEU’s.

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Cathy Roberson

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

and more than 2 billion in Europe.” They’re a dual sourcer, and they have diverted some volume, and I suspect they’ll stay dual sourcing.” Catch my weekly column on air cargo, freight forwarding, and the express markets on Air Cargo Next. Of those, only one has diverted some volume.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 14, 2020

and Europe. The empty container supply has also dwindled in regions where China trade has been a catalyst, primarily North America and Europe, this can have a ripple effect if these empty containers do not get repositioned back to China to support the increase demand that is anticipated at the tail end of March into April.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

36 percent of Belgium’s energy consumption comes from renewable sources, making it the eighth country in the world for renewable energy production. Belgium has 41 airports, 26 of which have paved runways and six of which can handle large cargo aircraft. Belgium’s transportation and communication pathways are robust.

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Material Handling & Logistics

APRIL 7, 2018

She is now part of J&J's capital, construction and facilities services global procurement team for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Content Summary: Steven Clowney, CPSM, age 29, is senior manager, strategic sourcing, with National DCP. You'll find Charlotte de Brabandt, and 29 of her peers, in the following sildeshow.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 26, 2023

A Hijacking (2013) The plot revolves around the hijacking and subsequent attempted release of a Danish cargo vessel and its crew. Captain Phillips (2013) In the movie “Captain Phillips,” Somali pirates kidnap the Danish cargo ship MV Maersk Alabama, which is a terrifying true story.

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Global Trade Management

DECEMBER 11, 2014

It consisted of 30 containers carrying 1,400 tonnes of cargo – mostly toys, stationery and other items for sale over Christmas across Europe. It is also Spain’s third largest source of imports, after Germany and France. The first train was met by the mayor of Madrid, Ana Botella, and Spain’s minister of public works, Ana Pastor.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 7, 2020

As President and CEO GeoPost Intercontinental, I was heading the global network and businesses in Europe, the CIS, the United States, Hong Kong, India, the United Arab Emirates, and Africa. I am judge of the IATA Air Cargo Innovation Awards and the Automotive Logistics Awards Europe. Wolfgang Lehmacher.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 6, 2019

Bindiya Vakil ( @BindiyaVakil ), Resilinc CEO, notes, “Supply chain, sourcing and procurement professionals are on the front lines of managing global trade risks for their companies. Cargo caught up in industrial unrest : “Strikes, overtime bans, or work-to-rule can affect any transport mode, almost anywhere in the world.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2018

ICHCA - International Cargo Handling Coordination Association. Established in 1952, ICHCA International is an independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving the safety, productivity and efficiency of cargo handling and movement worldwide. IMPA - International Maritime Pilots Association.

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