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. Global Wide Production Activity. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report, a composite index produced by J.P.

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 20, 2016

Andrea Gruber, Senior Manager, Special Cargo, IATA. Dave Edmondson, National Strategy Manager, Manufacturing Development, NHSBT (NHS Blood and Transplant). Didier Basseras, Vice President, Global Head of Clinical Supplies – Clinical Supply Chain, Sanofi-Aventis. Fredrik Wildtgrube, Head of Global Sales, Finnair Cargo.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

They especially encourage manufacturing and design enterprises that import, process and then re-export goods. For clarity, here’s a quick definition of each term: A free trade zone – or free zone as it is also known – can refer to specific-purpose manufacturing facilities.

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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.

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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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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. However, the biggest pain point for these global supply chains is the one that seems inescapable – transportation costs.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 15, 2014

The Market Update, a new monthly post highlighting key factors that impact the transportation industry in North America, will keep you up to speed on the latest news and topics that matter to your business. While there is no contract extension in place, both parties have pledged to keep cargo moving. Large Scale Market Indicators.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 3, 2020

Working in close cooperation with the government of two Chinese provinces, Sichuan and Chongqing, these companies moved manufacturing facilities to inland China. As reported by OSW studies , China determined that rail service between western China, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Europe would best serve the unique needs of these manufacturers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2021

Washington farm exports crimped by cargo-container shortage. With the third vaccine authorized, these manufacturers are pressing for more companies to be authorized to ship the vaccine. Global transportation is at the forefront of sustainability efforts. HelloFresh boxes sustainability.

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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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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

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

This month’s Market Update highlights key factors that impact the transportation industry in North America and will keep you up to speed on the latest news and topics that matter to your supply chain and business. The post Market Update: Transportation Industry News appeared first on Transportfolio. Large Scale Market Indicators.

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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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CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Tolls have been abolished temporarily to facilitate the movement of cargo. Manufacturing, agriculture, and infrastructure—which are more labor intensive—might see a drop in volumes. Trucking and road transportation are witnessing an acute financial crunch, as 80% of operational costs are cash driven.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JULY 12, 2018

Now, cross-border ecommerce is even connecting consumers with manufacturers (C2M). The business transaction, cargo shipping, payment wiring and collection, and document exchanges are no longer individual pieces of the chain.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 17, 2019

He a sought-after author, having written both best-selling books and timely pieces in Industry Week Manufacturing Network and Supply Chain Management Group. tariffs assessed on imports and their impact on manufacturing, the housing market itself, and even dropshipping. Steve Banker. Bridget McCrea. Morgan Forde (Supply Chain Dive).

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 6, 2023

The most significant news in global transportation and logistics circles late last week and this week are U.S. Reportedly, one terminal at the Port of Los Angeles cancelled cargo movement operations on Monday of this week while two terminals at the Post of Long Beach closed. The existing labor contract expired on July 1, 2022.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 23, 2016

export commodity base is a diverse mix of goods and is well balanced across many commodity segments and cargo values. are at record lows , allowing cost per unit to remain competitive as part of manufacturing costs. A Diverse Mix of Goods is Driving U.S. Consider this: The U.S. exports are diversified over the material goods segment.

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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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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.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

In his first week in office, President Biden signed Executive Order 14005, Ensuring the Future is Made in America by All of America’s Workers, launching a whole-of-government initiative to strengthen the use of federal procurement to support American manufacturing.”[1] Reality says something quite different. It’s nothing to worry about.'”

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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

Major truck manufacturers have committed to building more fuel-efficient (including electric) aerodynamically designed trucks , with Tesla leading the charge. Air cargo carrier, American Airlines Cargo can match that, having cut millions of pounds of CO2 emissions since 2005. Global Green Freight Action Plan.

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