Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2023

A few weeks ago I wrote that Little Brown Bakers, the manufacturer behind Girl Scout Cookies , is warning of unforeseen supply issues that will be impacting both manufacturing and distribution of its treats. One of the world’s most successful drone delivery companies will be expanding to mainland Europe and the United States in 2023.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 2, 2023

manufacturers re-evaluating their reliance on China. manufacturers re-evaluating their reliance on China. The state’s rules targeting truck emissions are the toughest in the country calling for electric fleets, and they mean California will need thousands of charging stations to support the vehicles.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2022

Autonomous cargo ship completes 500-mile voyage. According to CEO Alex Rodrigues, Embark has a unique alternative to maps that they call ‘vision map fusion, and it worked very well in the vast majority of the winter conditions that you would expect in the northern United States. Good news is on the way, however.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The pandemic halted many supply chains last year, closing factories and stores, and limiting manufacturing and distribution operations. Construction of manufacturing plants and new warehouse sites were also postponed or canceled entirely due to market uncertainty. Many workers decided to retire, re-locate, or consider new professions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Advanced planning evolved with a focus on modeling manufacturing constraints. With the contraction of air capacity and the unprecedented level of imports to the United States from Asia, logistics constraints grew in importance in the pandemic. The Emergence of Logistics as Constraint. Over time, this changed.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 19, 2022

With supply chain disruptions, low capacity, and skyrocketing fuel costs, manufacturers and shippers are facing monumental hurdles. Fortunately, strategic planning can help you deliver your land cargo on-time , despite the abundant labor shortages. Low Land Cargo Capacity. Solutions for On-Time Land Cargo Delivery.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Earlier this week, Amazon and Hawaiian Airlines announced that the retail giant will use Hawaiian Airlines to fly its first Airbus freighters on primary cargo routes and to Hawaii beginning in the second half of 2023. The United States and Mexico signed a historic agreement Monday to share toll revenue at the new Otay Mesa East port of entry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic followed by supply chain disruptions around the world has sparked a resurgence of companies bringing sourcing and manufacturing back to the United States or closer to U.S. These factors have encouraged manufacturers to move closer to the source of consumption — the U.S.

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QAD

JULY 16, 2020

It is the eighth-largest country in the world at about one-third the size of the United States. Manufacturing in India. India has a robust manufacturing sector, with typical products including textiles, chemicals, food, steel, transportation equipment, cement, mining, petrochemicals, machinery, software and pharmaceuticals. .

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Manufacturing systems and regulatory compliance are considered to be very complex, coupled with the limited number suppliers due to the high barriers to entry. Moreover, the aircraft manufacturers have to do whatever it takes to win the order long before the commencement of production.

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QAD

DECEMBER 17, 2020

There are now common solutions for tracking and maintaining these temperatures, and there are multiple variables and scenarios to consider when moving from the manufacturing environment, through transit and to the millions of front-line workers, and every day citizens, who need them. The Battle for Air Cargo Capacity. And for how long?

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Pandemic demand for goods, and the shifts from a service economy, drove the increase in southern California ports where 40% of ocean carriers unload for entry into the United States. Returning containers is an ongoing issue resulting in some manufacturers investigating a return to break-bulk shipping (container free).

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The cost of importing a 40’ container from China to the United States West Coast grew 1,000% from $1,800 in 2019 to over $20,000 in September 2021 according to our Freightos Baltic Index (FBX). Take a global manufacturer and retailer of mattresses. trillion dollars in 2021 , up 13% from 2019. But seriously, what does it mean?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 22, 2015

Which countries are ranked as the best logistics performers (we have a long way to go United States). Examples of this fundamental progress include the invention of the sea cargo container and the creation of novel service systems during the 20th century. You will also learn: Interesting global logistics facts.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Take Conner, the manufacturer of FORT, a magnetic pillow fort. The cost to ship a similar container from key manufacturing centers in China to Amazon FBA centers in the US reached nearly $26,000. Provided, that is, that the businesses could manage to manufacture and import their goods. . What Goes Up, Must Come Down.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Now all major ports in the United States are currently experiencing unprecedented congestion and labor shortages, leading to product stockouts and inflation — as well as significant supply chain challenges for retailers, manufacturers and logistics providers. While some critical U.S. While some critical U.S.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 26, 2017

That includes $96 billion of exports to the United States. If an airport is closed, it is important to be the first one to know and the first one trying to move the cargo through alternate routes/intermodal.”. The top 10 countries for supply chain terrorism incidents accounted for $664 billion worth of global exports.

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Turvo

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Companies were forced to seek other suppliers when India’s key manufacturing center closed plants in response to an increase in COVID-19 cases. Hurricane Ida and a February severe frost in Texas wreaked havoc on the petrochemical supply chain, causing delays in manufacturing resins, plastics, and other components needed in everyday items.

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Cathy Roberson

JANUARY 2, 2023

I think the main macro issue in the United States is really the e-commerce reset. Retailers are introducing B2B services while manufacturers and other B2B organizations embrace digitization to conduct business with suppliers and customers more efficiently. year-over-year and, interestingly, down 10.4%

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Recently, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced the implementation of additional tariffs – which was included in a new third list. Cargo containers. Below is a full timeline of events and a comprehensive list of the updated regulations. Affected goods include: Plastics/plastic products. Industrial machinery.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 28, 2024

By prioritizing the safety and well-being of truck drivers, Jason’s Law has been a crucial catalyst for the modernization of truck parking infrastructure in the United States. The shortage of parking can have effects on all aspects of the supply chain, from manufacturers and distributors to even consumers.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 9, 2015

If the many components of logistics and supply chain management do not engage effectively with the transport workforce and manufacturing skills gap of the U.S., The concern and dialog about the transportation capacity issues for our country have bridged the past two decades and beyond.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

In addition to protecting their products from temperature fluctuations, transportation companies must ensure that their trucks are clean and free of contaminants to maintain the cargo’s integrity during transit. Refrigerated transport may also cost lower than standard shipping methods (depending on your cargo).

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Notably, at least 70% of all the freight that is moved in the United States goes through the hands of a truck driver. They move raw materials to manufacturing plants or finished products from the plants to retail and distribution centers. Handling Sensitive Cargo. In order to keep things moving, the country has over 3.5

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 22, 2018

Imagine moving cargo across continents as smoothly as computers process data. Data-centric freight exchanges and intelligent multimodal cross-docking hubs will allow haulers to move cargo effortlessly by road, rail, sea and air and seamlessly change carrier, or even transport mode, in real time.

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Resilinc

APRIL 30, 2024

1 Production delays Manufacturing facilities in the hurricane’s path may be damaged or forced to close, leading to production delays or stoppages. Flooded or closed roadways, bridges, and overpasses can delay freight, rail, and even air cargo. Hurricanes can significantly disrupt supply chains in several ways. #1

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

companies that rely on East and Gulf Coast seaports have been importing early, shifting goods to the West Coast, and even putting cargo on pricey flights to hedge against a threatened Oct. These ports handle a significant portion of the nation’s containerized cargo, especially for the consumer goods, retail, and manufacturing sectors.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

The next step of the ZEV declaration integrates workstreams of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) High Level Action Champions (HLAC) with Automotive Manufacturers and The Climate Group’s EV100 to avoid duplication of effort and to pool resources.

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Elementum

DECEMBER 2, 2015

China’s Tianjin port suffered a devastating explosion in August which left many manufacturers, insurers and shipping supply chains crippled. Additionally, JLR invested £450m in its British engine manufacturing center, which can help bridge the gap between production and demand. We take a look at the lasting consequences.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2015

I’ve stated my opinion many times before: I believe companies, especially manufacturers and retailers, should get out of the B2B Connectivity business. The Certification also recognized Ryder’s risk assessment processes; cargo security methods; physical security systems; on-board technologies; and suspicious activity targeting program.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 17, 2021

It has already wreaked havoc on supply chains, transport networks, and ports, resulting in a sharp drop in cargo volumes. Thus, even at the peak of the outbreak, spot rates were steady whenever the cargo was less. This is especially noticeable in ports throughout the United States. Destabilization in Freight Rates.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2019

req’d) [Former Waymo engineer] forms new self-driving truck biz (CCJ) Toys and televisions litter island beaches after cargo ship loses containers (Dutch News). As reported by The Mercury News , Amazon “says it shipped more than 1 billion items for free in the United States with its Prime service during this holiday season.”.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Countdown to Black Friday: Are You an Easy Target for Cargo Theft? With Black Friday on the horizon, consumer goods of all kinds are making their way from manufacturers to distribution centers and retail locations across the country. To learn more about how cargo is targeted and what can be done about it, download this white paper.

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Elementum

JULY 28, 2015

The trucking industry is hugely important for the United States’ supply chain— 67% of all freight in the U.S. Some companies, like Cargo Transporters from North Carolina, have installed satellite TV systems with more than 100 channels to serve as entertainment for when the truck drivers are away from home.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 11, 2020

When leading economists start talking about a drop in manufacturing comparable to the start of the 2007-2008 global financial crisis, you can be sure that the world’s leading industries are in for a torrid few months. Since then, the impact on manufacturing and global supply chains, across multiple industry sectors, has been significant.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 21, 2025

Northwest aircraft assembly facilities was described by CNN as the costliest strike in the United States in more than 25 years. Regarding this latter, the automotive, semiconductor, and manufacturing industries are particularly cited as at risk due to proposed tariffs by the new U.S. economy and for industry supply chains.

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Turvo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Market participants state that the cost of transportation has increased from approximately $1,500 to $6,000 – $9,000 per container in February this year. The shortage of containers also drives up the cost of new containers, as manufacturers increase their prices in response to strong demand. What happened to the containers?

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