CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 20, 2014

Communicate with the destination distribution centers and warehouses to ensure they have the ability to plan and receive the additional inventory. Montreal uses both the CN and Canadian Pacific Railroad (CP) and is a better, more viable option for Inland Port Intermodal (IPI) cargo. Robinson office for additional information.

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

We all saw the news and headlines recently of the giant cargo ship that got stuck in the Suez Canal, blocking a major shipping lane for an extended period and disrupting deliveries of goods around the globe. Container shipping rates from Asia to the U.S. Goods in containers are flooding into the biggest U.S.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

We answer all these questions and more – including how inventory management software will help you manage your supply chain for your freeport warehouse or factory. This helps to improve cash flow cycles and facilitate just-in-time inventory control. In this 2022 guide to freeports: What is a freeport?

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Intelligent Audit

JULY 5, 2022

In a continued effort to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, UPS has chosen to test out an electric cargo bicycle within crowded urban cities. The pedal-powered “E-Quad” resembles a miniature version of the traditional brown boxy cargo vans that UPS is known for, without the size that makes navigating urban areas difficult.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 20, 2015

What’s probably the number one reason shippers avoid transporting their cargo by air? Air freight is often more expensive than any other mode of transportation. When considering the cost of a modal shift to air cargo, keep in mind that the freight cost is only one component of the equation. You guessed it: Cost.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 25, 2016

Want a quick “win” in global forwarding costs? Look at ocean cargo consolidation (less than container load, or LCL). The process of cargo consolidation results in better freight rates for you, and better cargo security measures. Do you have global coverage and LCL capabilities to provide flexibility?

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

It’s not too late to get your product to store shelves in time for Black Friday, thanks to the swift performance of air cargo service. With significantly shorter lead times than other modes, air cargo can get your product to market in as little as a day. Understand the metrics of air cargo: time and money.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

With any kind of widespread health outbreak, global importers and exporters are dealing with unpredictable logistics concerns that require a proactive approach to keep business running as usual. . We also continue to see several airlines cancelling flights in and out of China which can have impact to cargo capacity.

Inventory Reduction 50

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TMC

DECEMBER 8, 2016

When the expanded Panama Canal opened this June, a new set of routes became available for shippers and beneficial cargo owners (BCOs). Cargo can enter the country via East coast or West coast ports depending on variables such as the type of product being shipped. New Panama Canal Options: Running the Numbers with a TMS.Connect by TMC.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 22, 2017

Three Questions: Your Key to Saving in Global Forwarding | Transportfolio. Want a quick “win” in global forwarding costs? Look at ocean cargo consolidation (less than container load, or LCL). The process of cargo consolidation results in better freight rates for you, and better cargo security measures.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights February global manufacturing and supply chain indices and challenges relative to product demand and supply network imbalance levels in the first quarter of 2022. In February, a new Stage I Measure was introduced, which tracks that average period from cargo ready to origin port departure.

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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. FedEx is the largest cargo airline in the world in terms of scheduled freight tonne kilometers (FTK), a distinction the company has held since 2014, and it’s the fourth largest in terms of fleet size.

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3rdwave

JULY 20, 2020

Too often – make that almost always – importers and exporters (BCOs – Benefiticcial Cargo Owners) are dependent on their NVOCC, Freight Forwarder or 3PL (3PL) to provide them with visibility into their global supply chains. When we talk about global supply chain visibility we are referring to: .

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 14, 2024

Outlook for the Remainder of Year We especially call our readers’ attention to today’s published report by the global business broadcasting network CNBC. With global demand and production levels contracting over most of 2023, there were multiple opportunities to negotiate lower contract prices.

Negotiating Skills 52

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The Wall Street Journal reported this week (Paid subscription or metered view) that ocean container freight rates related to the most active global shipping lanes continue to decline amid what is traditionally considered the peak shipping period leading up to the holiday fulfillment season in the November-December period.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 3, 2020

Air freight service is a perfect option for your just in time deliveries, but those that can wait in inventory for additional time may make more sense to move via rail service. With a slightly longer transit time, you can significantly cut transportation costs over air service. Cargo insurance. Customs and compliance support.

Asia 46

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 6, 2018

As POs come in, the provider calculates the dates for cargo to be picked up and continues to verify as the delivery dates approach. Global shipping options and how to choose the right one. You need to make decisions about how you will transport your goods globally. Each method has its advantages and disadvantages.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 6, 2018

As POs come in, the provider calculates the dates for cargo to be picked up and continues to verify as the delivery dates approach. Global shipping options and how to choose the right one. You need to make decisions about how you will transport your goods globally. Each method has its advantages and disadvantages.

Vendor Strategies 34

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 26, 2019

Reducing or eliminating inventory carrying costs, along with out of stocks using detailed analysis tactics had been the goal for many. Today, consumer expectations for next day (or even same day) delivery can place undue pressure on an organization’s inventory strategy and existing replenishment capabilities.

Supply and Demand 35

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2023

In this update, we focus on our fifth prediction which is focused on global transportation and logistics services sectors. 2023 Prediction Five: Global Wide Transportation, Logistics and Brokerage Services Sectors Will Face a Challenging Year With Significant Consequences.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 26, 2019

Reducing or eliminating inventory carrying costs, along with out of stocks using detailed analysis tactics had been the goal for many. Today, consumer expectations for next day (or even same day) delivery can place undue pressure on an organization’s inventory strategy and existing replenishment capabilities.

Supply and Demand 34

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 22, 2016

First, more inventory would be in transit at any given time. And second, to avoid running out of in-demand products, the shipper would have to stock more inventory as a buffer for unpredictable demand during those 11 days. A time difference of 11 days would affect the shipper in two ways.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2021

Bill of Lading (BOL) : A document between a shipper and carrier acknowledging the receipt of goods for transport and now available in electronic format (eBOL). Describes the nature of the cargo, amount of cargo by weight, size and/or number of pieces, and the origin and destination of the cargo.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The intricate networks of shipping routes, ports, and inland terminals have strengthened the interconnectedness of the world economy, and maritime shipping is the critical mode of global transport. The Suez Canal, for example, is crucial for energy and cargo shipments moving between Asia and Europe.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 14, 2019

As many shippers front-loaded inventory in the second half of 2018—especially the fourth quarter—to avoid potential tariff increases, the market saw drastic volume increases beyond what we’ve come to expect from years’ past. Higher inventories to avoid tariffs. However, this year CNY volumes were not as strong as previous years.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 28, 2018

And, certainly, some shippers have already started repositioning their inventory in case the tariffs actually happen. Load factors—the amount of air cargo space that is already being used—run in the middle- to hi. But a combination of forces was already at work in the market, even before the threat of tariffs arose.

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USC Consulting Group

OCTOBER 20, 2021

That’s because the public is feeling what we who work with logistics have known for awhile — bottlenecks and supply chain disruptions have led to an unprecedented level of delay transporting goods from point A to point B. But even when the cargo arrives, ports on both coasts of the U.S. Inventory is left out of the mix.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

billion on air cargo hub, fans talk of bigger ambitions (Reuters). billion to build a large air cargo hub in northern Kentucky. The increase was a result of growth from both new and existing customers (see October 2016 press release Microsoft Selects TMC as Global Transportation Management System Provider ).

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Freightos

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Air cargo carrier, American Airlines Cargo can match that, having cut millions of pounds of CO2 emissions since 2005. Purchasing 5,000 reusable lightweight composite cargo containers, saving over 1 million gallons annually. Hainan Airlines is ahead of AA Cargo experimenting with biofuel. Global Green Freight Action Plan.

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