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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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

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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Freightos

APRIL 2, 2020

As COVID-19 spreads and nations across the globe take measures to contain it, the impacts to the supply chain have been dramatic, fast-changing, and many. Our Favorite Coronavirus Supply Chain Resources. COVID-19 Media Supply Chain Resources. COVID-19 Top Forwarder Supply Chain Resources.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2021

Three years ago, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article about the Amazon supply chain , asking if it was the most innovative in the world. And the company’s operations and technology have evolved over the last three years, with a focus on its trucking, warehousing, and air capabilities. Amazon Trucking.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 21, 2024

General Motors drives sustainability across supply chain FMCSA approves 25% fee increase for carriers, brokers U.S. General Motors drives sustainability across supply chain FMCSA approves 25% fee increase for carriers, brokers U.S. And now on to this week’s logistics news. considers threats to national security.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Will the supply chain ever catch a break? With every link of the supply chain impacting businesses both large and small, keeping up with the globally disrupted supply chain evolution is a recipe for whiplash. Raw Material Shortages Are Affecting a Challenged Supply Chain.

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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

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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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

For example, Maersk ordered eight 16,000 TEU vessels to be operated on carbon-neutral methanol fuel, while DHL has purchased large amounts of sustainable aviation fuel and ordered 12 all-electric cargo planes. These are some examples of large players making bold moves, often involving low-carbon fuels and related engine technology.

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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. On October 29th, the company has also been featured in Channel News Asia’s docuseries “Becoming a Global Hub”, underscoring the key role that Schenker plays in Singapore’s standing as a vital node in the global supply chain. Keeping Supply Chains Moving.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2022

Some of the world’s biggest retailers and their partners are once again feeling the sting of “ the bullwhip effect ” – a term of art amongst supply chain professionals that describes how changes in demand at the retail level can reverberate and amplify issues throughout the supply chain. All aboard.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Soft demand in Europe and the US led to an overall decline of 7.5 export regulations led to supply chain disruptions. technology from helping China’s military. technology from helping China’s military. United Airlines – the largest of the three in terms of cargo volumes – registered a 31.1

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Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

It took time for the situation to normalize, especially for complex products like semiconductors that require a lot of moving parts in the global supply chain. Just when it seemed that 2024 would be a very welcome year of “normal” supply chains, the Red Sea crisis proved that for global supply chains, there is no such thing.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Companies of all sizes—from emerging brands to Fortune 500s—use Flexport technology to optimize their supply chains, and deliver for customers anywhere in the world. Leverage technology and data insights from your NVO. Key Takeaways: Ocean Freight Survival Guide. Flexport is an NVO or (Non-Vessel Owning Common Carrier).

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C3 Solutions

JULY 3, 2024

Dock and yard management are today's most in-focus parts of supply chain and logistics. Dock and Yard Management ensures efficient cargo handling, reduces vehicle turnaround times, and leads to timely deliveries and cost-effective operations. Together, they bring methods to the madness of warehouse operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2022

We’ve all been talking about the looming supply chain talent shortage for quite some time. Autonomous cargo ship completes 500-mile voyage. The supply chain’s little-known weakest link: railroad workers. Nations aim to secure supply chains with “friend-shoring”.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

When you look back 18 months to the start of the pandemic, the first shock waves to hit global supply chains were all related to demand. What wasn’t given due consideration was the impact of the demand shock upstream, through the supply chain, right to the suppliers. Take full advantage of modern technology.

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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

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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Supply Chains Rock

OCTOBER 1, 2008

Who said supply chains are boring? Whenever I tell a friend, colleague or family member about my job as soon as the words "supply chain" are muttered I immediately see glassy eyes followed by a yawn or two. Using GPS to track cargo containers. China Supply Chain Council. MIT Supply Chain 2020.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 12, 2024

Ongoing attacks on vessels in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthis continue to disrupt shipping lanes in the chemical industry’s supply chain, according to Al Greenwood, chemicals expert and deputy editor at ICIS. It’s having an impact mainly in Europe and Asia. Rates for 40-foot containers from Asia to North Europe are at $8,764.14.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 6, 2021

As Steve Banker wrote about in last week’s news roundup, the worldwide shortage of semiconductors is expected to last through the first quarter of 2023 at a minimum according to the electronics supply chain analysis firm Supplyframe. As a result, Ford is revamping its supply chain operations to focus on “built-to-order” vehicles.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2024

billion ‘Green Gateway’ rail expansion The CrowdStrike software bug that crashed Microsoft operating systems and caused the largest IT outage in history caused disruptions at U.S. Thousands of flights were grounded or delayed at the world’s largest air freight hubs in Europe, Asia and North America. Pete Buttigieg, U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 28, 2024

Walmart announced that it will pilot agriculture technology with crop supply intelligence company Agritaskto get real-time information on crops and improve sourcing decisions around produce. The company said it took a $157 million impairment charge for permanently deactivating the 757 cargo jets along with seven engines.

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Freightos

JULY 8, 2024

More Resources Home Empowering Freight Forwarders with AI: Insights from Industry Leaders AI Popup #2 July 8, 2024 Dive deeper into freight data that matters Learn More For years, technology has been cast as a threat to freight forwarders. Nikolai Bozhilov, Executive Chairman of Unimasters, a freight forwarder operating in Eastern Europe.

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Techgistics

SEPTEMBER 3, 2016

Last week, however, the FAA acknowledged that the rapid pace of technological innovation necessitates that the FAA needs to move faster than the traditional speed of government in developing drone regulations. The future, however, is already here for some specific use cases in today’s supply chain.

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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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Talking Logistics

JULY 8, 2016

It was a relatively quiet week for supply chain and logistics news, with robots and weak freight demand dominating the headlines. Air cargo firms feel the pressure from plunge in freight prices (Reuters). Honeywell To Acquire Intelligrated, A Leader In Supply Chain And Warehouse Automation Technologies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2023

A few weeks ago I wrote that Little Brown Bakers, the manufacturer behind Girl Scout Cookies , is warning of unforeseen supply issues that will be impacting both manufacturing and distribution of its treats. One of the world’s most successful drone delivery companies will be expanding to mainland Europe and the United States in 2023.

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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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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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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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Enterra Insights

JUNE 27, 2024

From the origin of logistics — with the first efforts made to transport goods and supplies — to today’s most complex management and distribution systems, logistics has become a pillar of the business world. “Logistics can help businesses save money by providing them with the tools to optimize their supply chains.

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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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