The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 12, 2021

As air cargo rates reduce, indicating a return of freight capacity, but could this also signal a massive carbon emission increase? Electric technology has matched and will surpass performance of traditional engines. On the ocean and in the air, though, the technological victory is far from decided.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

HighJump Software Announces Middle East Partnership. Port truck drivers on West Coast protest costs, working conditions ( Cargo Business News ). We plan to leverage these synergies, and integrate Optima’s proprietary software with our last-mile technology. Robinson Enters Switzerland Marketplace. UPS Sets 2014 Rates.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 9, 2021

Amazon has announced that it plans to develop new technology for its autonomous delivery vehicles in Helsinki, Finland. The engineers will begin by developing 3D software to emulate the “complexities of real life.” Restaurants, bars find suppliers’ inventories are running dry. Furniture makers are seeing increasing backlogs.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2014

Esri and E2open Partner to Deliver Market-Leading Supply Chain Solutions. For related commentary, see A New Era for Global Trade Management Software? and Accelerating Supply Chain Speed and Efficiency with Global Trade Data. SAP Fuels New Era of Social Collaboration to Transform Work.

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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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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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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 17, 2016

Another year, another list of must-attend supply chain and logistics events. Attended jam-packed supply chain events only to leave with stacks of brochures? Attended by supply chain and IT professionals, the Quintiq World Tour is the perfect opportunity for you to grow your professional network. The agenda.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Our salute to the best advancements in supply chain technology, processes and labor management from 2017. This is our annual salute to the best in people, processes and technology within the supply chain arena. We think you’ll enjoy this year-end recap of supply chain innovations and best practices.

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Freightos

JULY 26, 2018

Across twenty additional countries, Amazon’s other centers are predominantly focused on fulfillment and delivery stations while some countries, like Italy, the UK, Germany, France, Spain, Singapore, and Japan also have Prime delivery facilities. Five years of supply chain product experience and a MBA or Supply Chain Masters, is required.

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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. For my comments on Thoma Bravo’s acquisition of Elemica, see yesterday’s post, Follow the Money: Investments Rise in Supply Chain Operating Networks. It’s why I coach. It’s why I love baseball.

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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. Flexport in the US, Beacon in the UK, Forto in Germany, K-Log in Latin America).

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 15, 2016

Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Amazon ‘in talks over Hahn Airport base’ ( Lloyd’s Loading List ). Accenture Releases Enhanced Ocean Cargo Pricing Software to Provide Greater Pricing Visibility for Carriers. Robots set to aid postal workers with deliveries in Germany ( Reuters ).

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QAD

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing. Turkey has 91 airports with paved runways, many of which are capable of handling jets and cargo planes. Turkey’s merchant marine boasts 1,234 vessels, including 57 bulk carriers, 54 container ships, 363 general cargo ships, 124 oil tankers and 636 other vessels.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 15, 2020

But of course, freight still needs to move, and for some commodities, such as personal protective equipment, a rapid supply chain is more critical now than it has been in many decades. Using passenger airliners to provide cargo-only services. Decreasing the time that freighters spend on the ground. sulphur content.

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

It started in 1969 as DHL Air Cargo, and by the late 1970s, the company had expanded its operations and offered services throughout the world. billion (December 2019) Headquarters: Bonn, Germany CEO: Frank Appel 3. started in 1890 in Bremen, Germany as a forwarding commission agency for cotton and other consolidated freight.

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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. Airspace Technologies Raises $8 Million Series A Led by Defy. Customer Experience is Driving Supply Chain Innovation, Says Report from BluJay Solutions and Adelante SCM. Nikola Raises $100 Million in August.

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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.

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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 In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic crisis caused unprecedented disruption in supply chains around the world. billion, while transportation costs increased by 10.4%

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20Cube Logistics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

20Cube goes the extra mile for our clients using managed services for logistics in Melbourne, Malaysia, China, Germany, and Italy. Not only do we offer all of the above benefits of outsourcing logistics management , but we also provide deeper insights into your supply chain that save you time and money indirectly too.

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20Cube Logistics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Why Digital Freight Forwarding Increases Supply Chain Efficiency. Technology is changing the freight forwarding industry by streamlining processes that previously took many people and many hours to complete. For example, you can monitor vendor compliance levels or supply chain efficiency. Vendor Management.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Belgium is bordered by France, Germany, Luxembourg and Netherlands, and has a robust shipping infrastructure including multiple ports, making it a perfect location for trade both within the EU and with other geographic regions. Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing. percent of the imports; Germany 13.8 Both the U.S

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TMC

JANUARY 28, 2016

The number of people admitted varies by country, with Germany taking the most migrants. For example, early in the new year, Denmark tightened its border controls with Germany, after Sweden had imposed similar measures [2]. The ability to re-route cargo dynamically is a critical resource in an uncertain operating environment.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 2, 2020

The huge build-up of containers at China’s docks has created a major ocean freight imbalance, with a shortage of cargo in US and European ports and a shortfall in boxes needed by Western exporters to ship products to other parts of the world. Measuring the Imbalances*. In the United States, the Pandemic has yet to Peak. Ocean Freight.

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Freightera

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

It is them who actually transfer your cargo from point A to point B using their drivers and assets (trucks, warehouses, etc.). Traditional Non-Automated Freight Brokerages Traditional non-automated brokers still rely on phone calls, and in more cases than you’d think, pen and paper. The full green circle: Yes or Complete.

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Freightera

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

It is them who actually transfer your cargo from point A to point B using their drivers and assets (trucks, warehouses, etc.). Traditional Non-Automated Freight Brokerages Traditional non-automated brokers still rely on phone calls, and in more cases than you’d think, pen and paper. The full green circle: Yes or Complete.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2022

There has been a lot of buzz around facial recognition software lately. And this buzz has come down on both side of the issue, from the benefits off facial recognition software to the dangers and privacy concerns. Certainly sounds like interesting technology. Supply chain woes could worsen as China imposes new Covid lockdowns.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 6, 2023

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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Abivin

DECEMBER 5, 2022

In the current global economy, the closure of a maritime chokepoint would have significant economic ramifications due to the disruption of trade flows and even some supply chains (e.g. It is standard procedure to unload some Mediterranean-bound ships and use the Sumed pipeline to move the excess cargo. meters in 2001.

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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. Border leaders sign agreement for Rio Grande Valley’s 2nd cargo bridge. In 2019, Amazon launched ground delivery services in Germany with its own fleet of drivers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 22, 2021

IKEA warns supply chain disruptions likely to last into 2022. Truck driver shortage worsens supply chain backlog. IKEA is also leasing more ships, buying containers and re-routing goods between warehouses to combat supply chain disruptions. Amazon plans to hire 150,000 for peak season.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 2, 2021

Dun & Bradstreet and E2open joined together to provide a report highlighting the impact of this incident on global supply chains. Specifically, the top countries most impacted by the Suez Canal blockage include the UK, Germany, Belgium, France, Netherlands, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Turkey, and Austria. .”

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 14, 2023

When Germany began to ruthlessly target European shipping routes, ships previously used for commercial trade were recalled and redirected to support the war effort, leading to an increased demand for U.S. merchant vessels only carried 10 percent of ocean trade. WWI only exacerbated the downturn and disruption of trade between the U.S.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The South Korean government began encouraging investment in manufacturing technologies, especially for high-tech and automotive industries. Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing. South Korea has a strong infrastructure to support its manufacturing supply chain. Manufacturing in South Korea.

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Bordered by Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Egypt, the State of Israel is connected to even more countries through the global supply chain. In 2021, Israel’s main import partners were all over the map, from China to the US, Turkey, Germany, and Switzerland. of Israel’s GDP in 2022. in 2021—nearly half that of Israel.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 7, 2025

In this special edition of our Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech column, we highlight two noteworthy investments. It was reported that Hutchinson will retain ownership of ports located in Hong Kong and mainland China while selling its control of 43 other ports spanning Germany to Malaysia.

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QAD

MARCH 21, 2019

Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing. has 5,054 airports, most of which have paved runways long enough to handle large jets and cargo planes. Cargo transportation in the U.S. has nine container ports, 11 cargo ports and 11 liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals. Agriculture makes up 0.9 While the U.S.

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Freightos

MARCH 11, 2025

But last weeks roll out and suspension adds to the pervasive state of uncertainty for logistics and supply chains and makes planning and adjustments extremely difficult, with most shippers opting to wait and see before investing in significant changes to their supply chains.

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