Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 21, 2024

bans exports by Oregon freight-forwarder in warning shot to industry Container losses fall to record low Warehouse wages rise to average of $18.99 An Oregon freight-forwarder was hit with an export ban in what officials said was a warning to companies to heed restrictions on the shipment of sensitive technologies to countries the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2021

In the article, he wrote about Amazon Relay, the acquisition of Whole Foods, Amazon the carrier, and the expansion of its warehousing capabilities. And the company’s operations and technology have evolved over the last three years, with a focus on its trucking, warehousing, and air capabilities. Amazon Warehousing.

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Freightos

JANUARY 4, 2018

The Digital Freight Ecosystem. Part 2: What’s Bringing Freight Online. In the first part of this article , Dr. Schreiber observed that freight is still largely offline and examined why freight digitalization has been so complicated. . Bringing Freight Online In The Carrier Space. By Zvi Schreiber, CEO, Freightos.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2024

German logistics giant DHL Group is advising customers to take a close look at how they manage inventories as shippers switch away from the Red Sea, though trade associations said they did not expect any notable disruptions for Europe’s top economy. Jobs in the warehouse sector were down 4,900 jobs. went out of business in 2023.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2023

With increased emphasis on sustainability, I am often asked about sustainability “levers” that can be pulled in warehousing and fulfillment. But I believe that more efficient packaging is the area with the greatest potential to improve sustainability metrics within the warehouse.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2024

and global ports, with highly complex air freight systems suffering the heaviest hit, as global airlines grounded flights. and global ports, with highly complex air freight systems suffering the heaviest hit, as global airlines grounded flights. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Freightos

JANUARY 4, 2018

The Digital Freight Ecosystem. Part 2: What’s Bringing Freight Online. In the first part of this article , Dr. Schreiber observed that freight is still largely offline and examined why freight digitalization has been so complicated. . Bringing Freight Online In The Carrier Space. By Zvi Schreiber, CEO, Freightos.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 14, 2020

Yet with the autobahns, motorways and highways largely free of traffic apart from freight, goods are generally getting through and we are yet to see long-term shortages of food and other essential items. And of course, the problem is acute right across Europe. This in turn could put logistics under pressure at companies like Amazon.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 9, 2022

Time slot management helps to organize warehouse resources to prepare for an incoming truck. The warehouse needs to know who is coming and when, which begins with the estimated time of arrival. The most common cause for wait times at warehouses as reported by survey respondents is peaks and troughs of arriving.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

These e-fulfillment centres should also be heavy on solar power generation to meet the energy needs of both the facility as well as electric vehicles used in warehouse operations as well as for deliveries. Sea freight and airfreight costs have become very expensive. From global to local and regional sourcing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 29, 2024

Nevertheless, when it comes to warehouses, this is the year of the brownfield according to David Latona, the CEO of Tompkins Solutions. Tompkins Solutions is a provider of warehouse design and warehouse automation systems integration. The post The Year of the Brownfield Warehouse appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Stord

MAY 5, 2019

Ocean freight volumes surged in the first quarter and the overall growth rate in global container trade is expected to rise from 4% in 2018 to 4.8% Increased demand in January-March, partially driven by trade between Europe and North America, came as a surprise to many carriers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 4, 2022

In the podcast interview, Santosh discussed 3 portfolio companies that have become very successful: Stord : fulfillment, warehousing, and freight, with the integrated software needed to orchestrate and optimize your entire supply chain. LogRock : compliance for trucking companies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Real-time transportation visibility platforms tell shippers and their broker/carrier partners where their freight is at any point on its journey. And what is sitting in the warehouse. And for our global supply chains, that transformation cannot happen fast enough. We should know how much product is sitting in the port of origin.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 3, 2020

For example, you might be surprised how beneficial rail service between Europe and Asia can be for your business today. . 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. Investment in rail infrastructure.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Late 2021 saw Maersk continue to shift towards vertical integrations, with acquisition of Senator, a German freight forwarder for $644 million dollars. While Facebook is looking at virtual reality, Alibaba and Amazon are looking more at freight. More on Maersk’s transition to an end-to-end provider can be found in this 2020 report.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 28, 2023

His detailed written record paved the way for future traders and merchants traveling between Europe and China. That includes packaging, warehousing, shipping, and more. They write, “The logistics industry first started to take form when Marco Polo traveled to China on the Silk Road. Logistics can help reduce costs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Access to logistics data can help validate the accuracy of freight invoices by performing a 100% match against the transportation services delivered, regardless of whether planning is undertaken in-house or by logistics providers. These applications encompass transportation, warehousing and global trade, as well as the Internet of Things.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Thanks to container prices rising as much as 600%, money that could be used for advertising went to freight companies instead. Automotive News Europe ). In response to the Ukraine invasion, Europe’s wholesale gas price surged by 69%. Russia supplies almost 40% of the natural gas supply for Europe. Financial Times).

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 5, 2022

Interviewing the system integrators (SIs), that implement the different types of transportation software solutions, allowed us to complete our 360-degree review of freight transportation software technologies. Mexico, of course, has lower salaries than the US or Western Europe. Finally, we have surveyed and interviewed TMS customers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 22, 2022

Joe and Peter discussed the following: International Longshoremen & Warehousing Union (ILWU) on the West Coast are negotiating a new contract with the Pacific Maritime Association which represents 70 ocean carriers and terminal operators who operate at the 29 West Coast Ports. Learn More About The Post-Pandemic Supply Chain.

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Freightos

APRIL 2, 2024

More Resources Home April 2, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. Europe prices(FBX11 Weekly) increased 2% to $3,258/FEU.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2023

We are well into the era of real-time transportation visibility, where shippers and their partners can track freight in real-time across every mode of transport. But to verify the “in full” part, your real-time transportation solution needs to be connected to warehousing, inventory, fulfillment and order management.

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Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 22, 2015

There appears to be considerable upheaval in Europe as a result of the political unrest between Russia and Ukraine. A number of large factories have closed down in Western Europe while new ones have opened in Central Europe and further east. News about the industry in Western Europe is predominantly negative.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

DB Schenker Singapore has also cemented the position as a key pillar in Singapore’s logistics ecosystem, being the number one air exporter (for freight forwarding) and attaining market leadership in ocean freight as well. Is your freight invoice accurate? Schenker Singapore (est. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

Freight rates have plummeted, brokerages are struggling, and the industry is still bloated with excess inventory. With the right data you can reduce your overall transportation costs, both accessorial costs and overall freight spend. Closer to home for supply chain professionals, driver shortages continue to plague the industry.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

It involves outsourcing logistics activities, such as warehousing, transportation, distribution, inventory management, and order fulfillment, to a dedicated logistics service provider. The Netherlands: The Logistics Hub of Northern Europe The Netherlands stands as a logistics hub for the whole of Europe due to several factors.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 30, 2024

Executives pointed to declines in industrial production across Europe and caution related to China’s industrial output this year. In November, Flexport acquired the technology of liquidated digital freight start-up Convoy extending its coverage of trucking contracting services.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 22, 2019

2019 is shaping up to be a year in which warehouses and distribution centers continue the development and implementation of technology-based processes. Shipments sent from a warehouse, which may be a major distribution center for Walmart, Target or another company, can be sent direct-to-consumer. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

More Resources Home September 25, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) fell 17% to $5,412/FEU.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In a panel discussion at ICON Las Vegas 2023, Chinmay Jaju, Senior Manager of Strategy for Uber Freight, summed up the tough challenge facing logistics professionals today. How exactly do warehouse and transportation management solutions contribute to solving the complex problem of sustainability?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 28, 2024

Flotillas of containerships and bulk carriers are growing off the coasts of Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and China while ports in Spain and other parts of Europe look to dig out from container piles.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 29, 2021

This includes trucking capacity concerns, port congestion , and warehouse staff. In a blog post, Amazon said a combination of planes, trucks, ships, and delivery vans, along with staffed-up warehouses, has put it in a good position to “get customers what they want, when they want it, wherever they are this holiday season.”

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

A new study by the Center for Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chains (CSLS) at Kühne Logistics University, in cooperation with the European Freight & Logistics Leaders’ Forum, clearly shows that environmental and economic objectives are not in conflict and often well aligned. Most cost-effective ways of decarbonizing logistics.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 23, 2022

The authors point to the delivery time disruptions occurring in China , an increase in air freight costs from the U.S. At this point the overall numbers suggest that the freight market is regressing back towards the mean.”. Noted was that the category of Warehousing Utilization grew at rate of 70.9, warehouses. .

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

This system uses giant warehouses, lots of trucks, and even cool robots to move things quickly. We’ll look at their warehouses, their delivery tricks, and even how they use new technology to make things faster. billion (net profit) Profit by Region/Country: North America is a major market, followed by Europe and Asia.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 28, 2022

To compound this, what is considered supply chain management in the United States is more commonly known as logistics management in Europe.”[2] In fact, trucking, rail and ocean freight have been tracked by satellite through telematics for decades. rather than a series of specific functions. ”[6]. Concluding Thoughts.

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