There’s Already a Queue of Cargo Ships Backing Up at US Ports
Exiger Perspectives
OCTOBER 3, 2024
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Safer and Faster: Singapore’s Known Consignor Regime
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
MARCH 16, 2021
KCR is a security measure to further enhance air cargo security on commercial aircrafts from global terrorist threat. It will mean that any cargo transported on commercial aircraft will be subjected to security measures before loading onto an aircraft. This is a requirement by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
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Supply Chain Fraud 101
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 13, 2022
Weather delays can affect shipping lanes, manufacturers face product shortages, demand continues to spike for certain products, containers are difficult to acquire, and the trucking industry faces a driver and capacity shortage, just to name a few. When we think of fraud in the supply chains, often we think about organized cargo theft.
Ocean Shipping and Global Trade 2023
American Global Logistics
AUGUST 1, 2023
An Insider's Look at the Current State and Future Trends of Global Trade Introduction to Ocean Shipping in 2023 Ocean shipping plays a vital role in the global trade landscape. The sheer scale and efficiency of ocean shipping have made it an indispensable component of the global supply chain.
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CSR Initiatives in the Global Supply Chain
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
From just being environmentally friendly, it has become a holistic framework that encompasses the environment, social and corporate governance. The responsibility of sustainability is no longer limited to the individual, but it extends to corporations, industries and even governments. Photo Credit: United Airlines.
Critical Legal Considerations for International Parcel Shipping
Intelligent Audit
APRIL 28, 2022
International parcel shipping and parcel carrier services were well on their way to becoming a driving force in the world’s economies before worldwide disruption and shutdowns threw the entire supply chain into disarray. Why Legal Protocols and Regulations Exist for International Shipping and Transportation. Cargo Liability.
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You Should Be Worried. Supply Chains Are Not OK. Let’s Lock Arms To Drive Change
Supply Chain Shaman
DECEMBER 30, 2021
” I do not believe in big government and I hate politics. Global shipping is national news with most stories covering the symptoms. Since 1990, the size of ships increased 3X, but the design of the west coast ports remained largely unchanged. meters, to accommodate ships with 20 rows of containers) and 15.2
The Importance of the International Shipping Industry!
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 17, 2021
International shipping industry article and permission to publish here provided by Daniel Choi. Even during the epidemic, the shipping industry’s significance in the value chain and the transportation of resources and goods worldwide was emphasized, probably most prominently. The Shipping Industry During Pandemic.
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This Week in Logistics News (May 27 – June 2)
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 2, 2023
The government has also barred major Chinese firms from buying products made by U.S. Walmart added new functionality that lets sellers purchase shipping labels for domestic orders on its marketplace. Ship with Walmart (SWW) was previously available only for cross-border orders.
Industry Transformation: Advanced Manufacturing and Digitalisation of Supply Chain-Logistics
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
JULY 14, 2021
International Airports and Ports almost came to a standstill as the worlds international airline fleets were grounded and maritime shipping disrupted and stalled. 2.2 Looking beyond Covid 19 ,Government made bold Longer term ,new Strategic Growth plans to future proof and increase the Competitiveness of Singapore’s economy.
This Week in Logistics News (July 20 – 26)
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 26, 2024
Secretary of Transportation, told CNBC on Friday morning that what the government is watching for over the course of the day, as the issue has been identified, is “the kind of ripple or cascade effects as they get everything back in their networks back to normal.” Pete Buttigieg, U.S.
Responding to the 2023 IMO GHG Strategy
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Responding to the 2023 IMO GHG Strategy by Wolfgang Lehmacher, Mikael Lind and Robert Ward Illustration: Sandra Haraldson, RISE 7 July 2023 marked a historic day for the shipping sector when the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted its 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (2023 Strategy).
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This Week in Logistics News (July 6 – 12)
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. The Houthis are creating significant supply chain disruptions for chemical companies and governments.
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This Week in Logistics News (July 31 – August 6)
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 6, 2021
Another shipping crisis strikes, threatens Black Friday shopping. Volansi completes first-ever autonomous ship-to-ship drone delivery. As a result, the 2021 holiday shopping season could be marred by out-of-stock goods and shipping delays. The cargo deliveries took place July 18 off the coast of Key West, Florida.
Giants in the tank. Has liner shipping lost its mojo?
DELMIA Quintiq
APRIL 19, 2016
As world affairs go, the most recent Global Liner Shipping conference in London did not stir up much interest in the global news cycle. Yet carriers are still talking up their new ships and cheering every uptick in container rates (already below cost levels), noisily celebrating this as a prelude to an economic spring.
The Air Freight Market with Eric Kulisch
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 25, 2022
Eric is the Air Cargo Editor at FreightWaves, the leading FreightIntel provider, offering current digital intelligence and context to the freight community on a central platform. Eric Kulisch is the Supply Chain and Air Cargo Editor at FreightWaves. Russia sanctions cut both ways for air cargo. About Eric Kulisch.
Solving The Port Problem with Lauren Beagen
The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Beagen has extensive experience in oceanborne commerce and maritime law, with specific emphasis on maritime transportation, Shipping Act issues, supply chain management, international antitrust law, and port and terminal operations. The number of ships waiting to enter the biggest U.S. Learn More About Solving The Port Problem.
This Week in Logistics News (May 14 – 20)
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 20, 2022
Autonomous cargo ship completes 500-mile voyage. In our last piece of autonomous vehicle news, the “world’s first” autonomous commercial cargo ship has successfully completed a near-500-mile voyage in the congested waters of Tokyo Bay, traveling without human intervention for 99 percent of the trip.
The Green Corridor: Cures from the Sky! Healthcare Distribution is Driving Itself Into a More Environmentally Friendly Direction
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
AUGUST 14, 2023
When talking to Terence and other leaders in drone delivery – this seems to be due to the fact that governments in developing countries are more dynamic when it comes to opening up airspace for commercial UAV services. Singapore for example has allowed for delivery to ships in its waters.
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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More
ToolsGroup
APRIL 1, 2022
Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis. Following a March 2022 surge of Covid-19 in Shanghai, shipping company A.P. Since neon gas is used to produce semiconductor chips, both governments and businesses are seeing prices increase. Accenture ). McKinsey ).
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Pandemic Lessons For Supply Chain Leaders
Supply Chain Shaman
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
More and more cargo shifted to ocean transport until the container imbalances resulted in issues with “rolling the freight” from ship to ship despite confirmed bookings. Dwell times grow as more and more ships sit in the ocean waiting to unload. The Importance of Governance and Planning Clarity.
Port and Maritime Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities Finally Get More Attention
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 28, 2021
When terminals cannot move cargo, the costs can escalate quickly. When shipping giant Maersk fell victim to NotPetya malware in 2017, the costs were estimated at between $200 and $300 million. Port and maritime operations are critical to the stability of the global supply chain and the global economy.
An Update from Sharm El-Sheikh on Decarbonisation of Transport
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
JANUARY 3, 2023
Since COP26, the number of signatories to the ZEV Declaration has grown from an initial 120-130 to a total of nearly 200 national and local governments, OEMs, fleet owners and other entities. Shipping Routes: Clydebank Declaration. COP27 saw the launch of the “Accelerating to Zero Coalition” (A2Z).
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Coronavirus and the Trade War: A Perfect Storm Argument for SMB Supply Chain Diversification
Freightos
FEBRUARY 16, 2020
Recent developments in freight digitization are simplifying the shipping process and giving visibility to freight pricing enabling small players to handle the logistics side of their business more easily, transparently and efficiently. But this spike put capacity on container ships at a premium, pushing freight rates way up as well.
8 Things to Know in Shipping, Freight, Logistics & Supply Chain this Week
Intelligent Audit
MAY 25, 2022
Because the supply chain’s design only operates smoothly under ideal circumstances, FreightWaves reported that the post-COVID world , “will remain under constant threat of disruption for the next decade, especially amidst the “conflict between environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals and supply chains optimized for cost and speed.”
Navigating Troubled Waters: The Red Sea Crisis and the Vulnerability of Global Supply Chains
ModusLink Corporation
JANUARY 24, 2024
A container ship passes beneath a suspension bridge as it departs for Europe. Diversification of Shipping Routes: Evaluate alternative shipping routes that bypass regions prone to geopolitical tensions or piracy. Implement security protocols to protect cargo and vessels from piracy and other security threats.
Amazon supply chain management pushes retail to the limit
Kinaxis
APRIL 26, 2017
Amazon is even entering the transportation space, signing agreements with the Air Transport Services Group and the Chinese government to enter into the freight cargo business – effectively cutting out the middleman. It’s great to offer same day shipping, but what happens if there’s a catastrophic level disruption at the origin source?
Ship Smarter: How to Avoid Bottlenecks in Your Global Operations
ThroughPut
DECEMBER 3, 2019
You can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. And when shipping to volatile countries, it becomes even harder. companies with global operations, one of the most effective ways to mitigate risk is to ship smarter. Once cargo has shipped, there are no “backsies.” Shipping Overseas.
Hanjin sends shippers scrambling…
NC State SCRC
JUNE 22, 2023
Hanjin bankruptcy gives shippers crash course in risk mitigation The bankruptcy of Hanjin Shipping will have shippers scrambling for transport alternatives during Peak Season, as global seaports also struggle to find ways of mitigating the impact of this colossal event.
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Current State of International Transportation Industry – LogiSYM October/November 2020
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Key features include the tracking of concise milestones to bring supply chain transparency, a completely digital document repository to facilitate real time sharing and confirmation of shipping documents, exception management, and many other collaboration tool-kits. a) Real-time Shipping Milestones. c) Collaborative Chat.
Avoiding Port Congestion with Neel Jones Shah
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 6, 2021
A widely recognized leader in the global logistics industry, Neel was formerly SVP and Chief Cargo Officer at Delta Airlines and VP Sales and Marketing at United Airlines. At least some of the shopping was driven by COVID relief money from the government. Shipping via ocean freight has become very difficult and expensive.
5 Industry Trends for Logistics Service Providers to Watch
BlueYonder
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Trend 2: Nearshoring operations Companie s have been rethinking their supply chain strategies ever since the COVID-19 pandemic put a chokehold on worldwide shipping lanes. They’re investing in advanced route optimization software to manage new cargo flows efficiently.
Achieving Seamless Intermodal Operations: Resolving a Persistent Bottleneck
American Global Logistics
MARCH 10, 2023
Movement of cargo seemed to come to a halt. 2023) INTERMODAL SHIPPING: “ Intermodal shipping means moving a product from one point to another while keeping the product in a single container. Another issue not listed is intervention by local, regional, and national governments. What once worked now fell apart.
Amazon Supply Chain Innovation Continues
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 24, 2021
The delivery stations are smaller terminals that will receive Amazon goods and ship them out to end consumers. As things stand, Amazon sees fully automated shipping warehouses as a decade or so away. What was formerly known as Amazon Prime Air, Amazon Air is a cargo airline operating exclusively to transport Amazon packages.
Green Corridor: Pace and Resolve Needed to Help Reach Sustainability Goals
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? Government as well as private sector actions have begun to change the first and last mile logistics toward electrification. The pandemic has also taught companies to do more with less.
This Week in Logistics News (April 1 – 7)
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 7, 2023
The point is to stop shipping small online orders in boxes that are ridiculously oversized. has been shipping orders in made-to-fit packaging for roughly a decade, and the automation has cut the average box size in half and reduced shipping and packaging material expenses. Electronics seller Crutchfield Corp. in a statement.
Breaking: Maersk and MSC Jointly Announce Discontinuance of the 2M Alliance
Supply Chain Matters
JANUARY 25, 2023
Supply Chain Matters highlights a significant joint announcement from global shipping lines Maersk and MSC that should garner the interest to supply chain management transportation and logistics management teams. In a joint statement, CEO Vincent Clerc of A. In a joint statement, CEO Vincent Clerc of A.
Ship Smarter: How to Avoid Bottlenecks in Your Global Operations
ThroughPut
OCTOBER 28, 2019
Ship Smarter: How to Avoid Bottlenecks in Your Global Operations. You can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. And when shipping to volatile countries, it becomes even harder. And when shipping to volatile countries, it becomes even harder. Once cargo has shipped, there are no “backsies.”
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The Facts of Freight Claims Management in Logistics
Intelligent Audit
JULY 14, 2022
Cargo vessels, planes, and semi-trucks portray freight transportation as they cross great distances to get loads to their final destination. While apparent damage is an obvious reason to file a cargo claim, few know where to start. Loss of Cargo Due to Inaccurate Drop Off and Delivery. dollars in 2021.
When the Heavy Hand of Government is Not a Burden
MIT Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 6, 2014
Responding to large-scale crises such as the Ebola outbreak requires government resources. I’m no fan of Big Government, but there are some cases where a system-wide view is much more efficient than a localized, distributed view. Americans have an almost visceral dislike for large, centralized government, and for good reason.
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New Lithium-Ion Battery Shipping Regulations Can Impact Electronics Supply Chains (Part 1)
Resilinc
APRIL 21, 2016
This is part 1 of a 2-part blog addressing the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) recently enacted ban on the shipment of lithium-ion batteries as cargo consignments on passenger planes and the associated supply chain risks of such provisions.
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What’s the Best Response to Global Supply Chain Disruption?
QAD
DECEMBER 16, 2021
A lack of railcars to move cargo from the ports is adding more delays. Federal Government Actions. federal government, in concert with major industry representatives, took steps to help alleviate the port problems. QAD CMO Carter Lloyds recently wrote about three major industry disruptors , starting with shipping.
Cargo and Container Shipping Basics
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 27, 2013
Successful international shipping requires a good understanding of cargo and container shipping basics. When large cargo pieces have to be transported by sea, the best and most cost-effective way to transport them is through cargo and container shipping companies. Cargo and Container Shipping Basics.
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Move Over Smartphones, Smart Shipping Containers are Here
RFgen
MARCH 30, 2016
Turning physical objects and actions into digital information help warehouse and inventory management teams maintain control and oversight of products shipped around the globe. Employees working stockrooms and shipping docks often use mobile devices to report procedures as they happen. Tracking the Shipping Assets Themselves.
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