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How is the Logistics Economy Holding Up?

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But cross-border trade is an important part of the global economy and much of this trade is in physical goods that must be stored, shipped, transported, and eventually consumed. I also looked at changes in exports by the US, Europe, and China. The report for August (released in late September) shows negligible changes in the aggregate.

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Greener Shopping and Shipping: The Rise of Carbon Neutral e-Commerce Delivery

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Greener Shopping and Shipping: The Rise of Carbon Neutral e-Commerce Delivery. Barbara Schielke Chief HR & CSR Officer for Asendia explains how carbon offsetting, emissions reporting per parcel, and supply chain efficiencies are helping retailers green their e-commerce fulfilment.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 6 – 12)

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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. It’s having an impact mainly in Europe and Asia. Rates for 40-foot containers from Asia to North Europe are at $8,764.14.

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Top 6 Retail Trends & Supply Chain Planning Challenges in 2023

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This means they are more likely to focus on value and affordability and change their priorities and brand preferences when making purchases. They are more likely to shop for discounts and sales and may delay purchases of some items. Due to the workforce layoffs, consumers have less disposable income.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 22 – 28)

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The company said that it used 85,916 metric tons of single-use plastic that year, an 11.6 The company is selling Coyote for $775 million less than the purchase price. The company disclosed the total of single-use plastic across global operations for the first time in 2022 after investors sought more details on plans to reduce waste.

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Top Suppliers of Transportation Execution and Visibility

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Based on ARC Advisory Group’s new global market report, the five largest providers of TES, listed alphabetically, are Descartes, E2open, FourKites, Infor Nexus, and project44. The company is focused on ocean shipping. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, E2open is the largest provider of transportation execution solutions. FedEx Corp.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 27 – February 2)

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Soft demand in Europe and the US led to an overall decline of 7.5 Higher labor costs and lower package demand resulted in fourth-quarter sales and 2024 guidance that missed analysts expectations. Amazon achieved its fastest-ever global shipping times last year but isn’t resting on its laurels. The shares fell as much as 7.6