The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 12, 2021

Being a logistics operations professional, I am always concerned about “slipping backwards.” So when it comes to the logistics industry, will companies and managers forget about climate change and carbon reduction targets in favor of making short-term profits? Logistics managers need to continue to focus towards sustainability.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The following is a 5,000 word exploration of Maersk’s strategic shift to end-to-end logistics services, based on open sources. So three months after an executive meeting on June 23rd , an updated strategy was released, tracking a radical shift into a slimmer Maersk, focused on providing end-to-end logistics services.

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Freightos

JULY 26, 2018

In other words, last month’s announcement was a stay of execution, not a reprieve, and it’s only a matter of time before Amazon reveal plans for a comprehensive logistics network. Amazon is at the nexus of ecommerce, data, and logistics, with a drive to constantly improve their logistics network. Amazon’s logistics hiring plans.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 10, 2016

Now, on to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Thoma Bravo Announces Acquisition of Elemica. In short, this acquisition is the latest example of investments rising in Supply Chain Operating Networks, which is being driven by various factors including the convergence of commerce, logistics, and technology.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

As a result, maritime shipping lies at the very heart of the global logistical system. Vásquez told the Associated Press, “In the first quarter of the fiscal year, the passageway saw 20% less cargo and 791 fewer ships than the same period the year before.” ” Will things get worse? ”[5] Rising Seas Obviously.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 17, 2018

Back at work, getting caught up on all of the supply chain and logistics news from the past two weeks. I’m curious how the 40 percent reduction in transit time was actually achieved since blockchain doesn’t make cargo ships move through water any faster. CBP launching blockchain testing (American Shipper). The fun never ends.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 22, 2015

Editor’s Note: Almost 14 months ago we wrote one of our most popular posts entitled, “ The History of Supply Chain and Logistics Management ” contained a bit of history, definitions, and a great infographic visually going through the history of supply chain and logistics management. What is a Logistics Framework?

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20Cube Logistics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Saving Money With Managed Services for Logistics. Outsourcing logistics saves your company valuable time and money in more ways than you think. For one, using a company that specialises in logistics means you can leverage its network of warehouses and transportation modes to scale your distribution globally.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Last week, global online retail platform provider Amazon made yet added moves in reinforcing the online retailer’s intent to be a player in one-day global parcel transport and logistics. What differentiates the wide body Airbus A330 as a full cargo aircraft is its capacity to transport high volumes of lower-density cargo such as packages.

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QAD

MAY 23, 2019

It is bordered by Belgium, Germany and the North Sea. Because of its strategic location and strong infrastructure, the Netherlands plays a key role in the global logistics industry. Primary trading partners included Germany, Belgium, the U.K., Primary import partners include China, Germany, Belgium, the U.S., and Russia.

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DELMIA Quintiq

APRIL 14, 2015

Can you name one product that doesn’t involve logistics? It’s amazing how much logistics is part of our lives, and how much we take it for granted. So this Supply Chain Day, join us in celebrating the role of logistics by trying your hand at one of our exciting challenges below. Smart Trucker Challenge. Come join us.

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TMC

JANUARY 28, 2016

How has the crisis affected the logistics of moving product across the region, especially at highly congested border crossings? The number of people admitted varies by country, with Germany taking the most migrants. The increased complexity can cause delays and increase logistics costs. migrants) on the trailer.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 17, 2016

Another year, another list of must-attend supply chain and logistics events. You’ll have a different experience at the Quintiq World Tour 2016 in Frankfurt with best practice presentations from speakers from diverse backgrounds including manufacturing, metals, logistics and rail. With so many to choose from, how do you decide?

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E2open

OCTOBER 22, 2018

E2open to Acquire INTTRA, Adding the World’s Leading Ocean Shipping Network and Software Provider, Creating an Integrated Global Supply Chain and Logistics Operating Network. Combination of E2open and INTTRA forms the Global Logistics and Supply Chain Network with Access to World-Wide Ocean Container Capacity and information.

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Resilinc

AUGUST 30, 2023

Weight limits have also been adjusted, forcing some ships to unload and transport cargo to the other side of the canal via train—increasing transportation costs. Other waterways have also been impacted by climate change The Panama Canal is just the latest example of how climate change can impact logistics in waterways.

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Freightos

JUNE 18, 2024

For Asia – Europe trade – where recent port strikes in Germany and France are an added complication – some of the current volume increase reportedly includes peak season goods , though July tariffs may also be driving some demand. Freight news travels faster than cargo Get industry-leading insights in your inbox. China – N.

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20Cube Logistics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

20Cube – a leader in digital freight forwarding from Malaysia, China, Germany, and Italy to Australia – has completely digitised the entire supply chain management process through our MyHub technology. To learn more about our digital logistics management technology, set up a consultation with 20Cube. Contact Us. Contact Us.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 25, 2021

Chinese tech giant Alibaba’s logistic arm Cainiao launched a container booking service last week in response to the global shortage. A Chinese worker looks on as a cargo ship is loaded at a port in Qingdao, eastern China’s Shandong province. For the route from Asia to the West Coast of the U.S., rates are up 145% year over year.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 6, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The reports underscore how private air fleets of express delivery companies are coping with a yearlong downturn in parcel volumes amid a broader freight recession that is also hurting airlines that carry general cargo. said Wednesday it has begun offering a service to handle returns.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 15, 2020

Using passenger airliners to provide cargo-only services. In this case, there will be no sharp rebound in the volume of passenger-airliner capacity—which means no significant increase in cargo space. Indeed, it’s likely to be a turbulent year for air cargo carriers and freight-forwarding specialists everywhere. sulphur content.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 10, 2021

I always find the news round-up exciting to write, as I end up reading more about supply chain and logistics than I would have thought possible. All of us at Logistics Viewpoints would like to thank our readers for continuing to tune in every week. Without our readers and sponsors, Logistics Viewpoints would not be possible.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Specifically, the Administration will provide $858 million to support the replacement of locks that keep water levels high enough for large cargo ships to pass through the upper Ohio River, west of Pittsburgh. The service is opt-in, and the pictures will be deleted immediately after check-out.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2017

GEODIS, a third-party logistics provider (3PL), is using exoskeletons to support and protect employees’ backs at its warehouse in Venlo, the Netherlands. Content Summary: First Self-Sailing Electric Cargo Ship Set to Launch. Media Image. transactionID. 628c03e8-d52a-46b4-b585-4ef71333c513.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 22, 2021

” And now on to this week’s logistics news. No more room at the logistics warehouse inn, Prologis says. The cargo ships that ferry as much as 90 percent of the world’s products also produce nearly 3 percent of man-made carbon dioxide emissions each year, which is roughly the same annual output of Germany as a whole.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. HP launched its new commercial Metal Jet S100 Solution in September 2022 and two months later showcased the 3D printer for the first time publicly at the Formnext exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany, along with a new John Deere production application. FedEx Express moves an average of 6.3

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

As part of our ongoing commitment to keep our blog readers updated on what’s happening in the supply chain and logistics world, we’re launching a regular industry news roundup, which we’ll release periodically. Industrial Relations Issues Adding to Container Woes in India and Germany. increase in wages.

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Techgistics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Mercedes showcased the concept cargo van at the IAA Commercial vehicle show in Hannover, Germany last week. Mercedes Benz and Matternet , a drone technology start-up, have partnered to create an integrated vision of the future for urban deliveries.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 12, 2020

According to the 30th Annual State of Logistics Report by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), companies spent $1.64 trillion on logistics and transportation services in the United States in 2018, an increase of 11.4% Overall, logistics spending in 2018 reached 8% of U.S.

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20Cube Logistics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

20Cube has a strong trade lane focus from Malaysia, China, Germany, and Italy to Australia. You might decide to work with an exclusively ground transportation-focused logistics company. You receive timely alerts about vendor slipping delivery, cargo pickup, and return container tracking. More Trade Lanes Means More Scalability.

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Third-party logistics companies ( 3PLs ) specialize in distribution, warehousing and fulfillment services. The core competency of these companies is logistics , and they do it well. Even Amazon used third-party logistics companies when the company first started, until reaching sufficient scale to have a logistics arm of its own.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 2, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Specifically, the top countries most impacted by the Suez Canal blockage include the UK, Germany, Belgium, France, Netherlands, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Turkey, and Austria. The post This Week in Logistics News (March 27 – April 3) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Elementum

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Germany-based automotive group Daimler developed a self-driving truck , with the intention of reducing road accidents and improving efficiency in cargo-loading and transportation. Companies such as Transfix and Cargomatix have attracted several investors, from vehicle manufacturers like Volvo to logistics solution provider UPS.

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All Things Supply Chain

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Qatar failing to keep its climate pledge for the 2022 World Cup Before the start of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Qatar pledged to make this the first carbon neutral…

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Germany-based automotive group Daimler recently developed a self-driving truck , with the intention of reducing road accidents and improving efficiency in cargo-loading and transportation. In Germany, people are still required to sit in the cars to oversee functions, so logistics companies would still have to pay drivers.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

In respect to logistics and transport something remarkable happened at COP26. came from trucks carrying cargo. The initiatives launched at COP26 will significantly reshape the transport and logistics ecosystem, its fleets, its infrastructure and its practices. COP26 has received more attention than previous summits.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

In this week’s news… XPO Logistics Acquires Optima Service Solutions. Port truck drivers on West Coast protest costs, working conditions ( Cargo Business News ). This follows the company’s acquisition of 3PD this past July, another provider of heavy goods, last-mile logistics in North America. UPS Sets 2014 Rates.

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Abivin

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Nevertheless, they offer possibilities for routes that may encourage domestic imports and exports as well as the growth of logistical activities. It is standard procedure to unload some Mediterranean-bound ships and use the Sumed pipeline to move the excess cargo. billion tons of cargo (as of 2020). meters in 2001. More than 1.14

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