Arena Solutions

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

While reshoring is most prevalent in the United States, other countries like the United Kingdom and Germany are also making the transition. Another growing trend is the reshoring movement, in which companies bring production back to their home country or a nearby region.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 7, 2014

According to the press release: UPS now offers the rail service from Chengdu, China, to Lodz, Poland, and from Zhengzhou, China, to Hamburg, Germany. The new rail service is up to 50 percent faster than ocean freight and up to 70 percent less costly than air freight.

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Revenue data is sourced from the companies’ websites and market research platforms such as Macrotrends. A behemoth in the logistics industry, UPS has operations in shipping, air freight, trucking, last-mile delivery and drone delivery. billion (December 2019) Headquarters: Bonn, Germany CEO: Frank Appel 3. Revenue: €63.3

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QAD

JUNE 11, 2020

While it does have a history of sporadic electrical system outages, being primarily powered by thermal sources, the country is on a path to growth and sustainability in the power sector. Registered airlines moved 885,277,991 mt-km of freight in 2015. billion worth of goods to China, the US, Germany, Japan, India, Botswana and Namibia.

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QAD

JUNE 11, 2020

While it does have a history of sporadic electrical system outages, being primarily powered by thermal sources, the country is on a path to growth and sustainability in the power sector. Registered airlines moved 885,277,991 mt-km of freight in 2015. billion worth of goods to China, the US, Germany, Japan, India, Botswana and Namibia.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 10, 2024

The freight industry operates within a complex network characterized by numerous inefficiencies. Logistical Efficiency in Sourcing, Distribution, and Delivery Local Sourcing: While offering potential environmental benefits, local sourcing introduces complexities like smaller vehicle sizes and less-than-full loads.

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Elementum

OCTOBER 3, 2018

But issues surrounding labor and rising fuel prices pose real threats to the freight industry. Technology Comes to the Aid of Freight Companies. To address this, Hapag-Lloyd, a global shipping company based in Germany, launched Quick Quotes just last month. For comparison, in 2016, diesel fuel prices were just US $2.14

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QAD

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Located east of Germany in Central Europe, Poland is about 312,685 sq. Poland’s bordering countries include Belarus, Czech Republic, Germany, Lithuania, Russia, Slovakia and Ukraine. With 87 airports that have paved runways, Poland’s air infrastructure is more than adequate for freight shipments. state of Georgia.

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Cathy Roberson

JANUARY 30, 2025

Both providers offer tech platforms to manage crowd-sourced last-mile deliveries. And at the country level, 17 of its top 20 export countries grew export ADV led by Mexico and Germany. Several last-mile providers such as Veho and Shipsi have already introduced lower priced services to compete in this space.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

I think it’s more that the idea of sourcing and how to buffer certain inventory will be definitely more localized. There’s also, let’s say, a rail track from China to Germany, which was increasing by 25%. I wouldn’t say that really companies now step back from, let’s say, the global supply chain.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 10, 2019

Source: Google. Descartes Systems Group Revenue 2006-2018 (Source: macrotrends). Real-time freight visibility is quickly becoming a “must have” capability for transportation managers. Simply put, real-time freight visibility is hot right now, with both customers and investors. Where is Descartes today?

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Intelligent Audit

MARCH 10, 2022

Freight invoice audit services can make a huge difference in recovery for shipping and transportation companies of all sizes, especially as disruption continues. is also battling a shortage of truckers, as is Germany, with the former also experiencing large backlogs at its ports. Freight Class. Bill of Lading. Fuel Surcharges.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

At the same time the largest container shipping liner, Maersk Line, has ordered eight large ships powered by carbon neutral methanol carrying approximately 16 000 containers each, and made a call for “pit stops” for appropriate infrastructure to source green methanol.

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Elementum

OCTOBER 3, 2018

But issues surrounding labor and rising fuel prices pose real threats to the freight industry. Technology Comes to the Aid of Freight Companies. To address this, Hapag-Lloyd, a global shipping company based in Germany, launched Quick Quotes just last month. For comparison, in 2016, diesel fuel prices were just US $2.14

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 9, 2020

Germany, $5.471 billion – partner share 5.01 Germany, $18.2 Source Australian Bureau of Statistics. Refined petroleum: Australia sources most of its refined petroleum products from Singapore, which, with 138+ confirmed cases, is also in the COVID-19 firing line. Japan, $14.376 billion – partner share 13.16

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Logility

MARCH 29, 2022

As the pandemic eased, ports suffered bottlenecks, natural disasters disrupted freight movement, railways suffered congestion, and new legislation further complicated the movement of goods. The EU is working on a due diligence law, and Germany has already passed one. As you know, demand for some items surged. There are labor shortages.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

Supply challenges arising from the war will hit many industries, with electronics being a prime example, since Russia and Ukraine are both sources of materials such as palladium and neon , vital for the manufacture of semiconductors. Industrial Relations Issues Adding to Container Woes in India and Germany.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Click the links below to compare this year's innovations to those from previous years: Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2016 : robot pickers, bridge-inspecting drones, autonomous freight shuttles, and more. Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2015 : solar-powered vessel, robot dispatcher, 3-D printed flight parts, and more. Media Type.

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QAD

JUNE 11, 2019

Let’s take the example of goods being shipped from Germany to the UK. For example, a company bringing goods into Germany from the UK would need to make an import declaration to German customs authorities. Manufacturers in the EU may be adversely impacted if they source raw materials from the UK. Import Declarations.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 24, 2022

These re-purposed aircraft will be converted from passenger to freighters by a Germany based firm and operated for the online retail provider by Hawaiian Airlines , which reportedly has this type of aircraft as part of its global fleet since 2010. Hawaiian Airlines will reportedly establish a pilot base in the continental U.S.,

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 22, 2016

Jim Hoefflin, president and COO of logistics, Kewill Driverless trucks, currently being tested in Germany and Nevada, could be revolutionary to the supply chain and might be the solution to the truck driver shortage that’s poised to have a huge negative impact on the industry. All of your denied party lists are already loaded for screening.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 15, 2024

Telsa has also announced plans to pause production in Berlin, Germany as a result of the Red Sea attacks. If the attacks continue, this crisis could trigger inflation due to higher global freight and insurance rates, along with supply chain disruptions. #5 Freight rates may increase in the short to mid-term.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Belgium is bordered by France, Germany, Luxembourg and Netherlands, and has a robust shipping infrastructure including multiple ports, making it a perfect location for trade both within the EU and with other geographic regions. The seven registered air freight carriers in Belgium carried 1.4 percent of the imports; Germany 13.8

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TMC

MARCH 9, 2017

A leading consumer electronics company started sending laptops from Chongqing in Southwest China to Duisburg in Germany by train rather than boat, “pioneering a renaissance in overland transport across central Asia,” says the Financial Times. Source: World Economic Forum, [link]. For example, the Financial Times reported that U.S.

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Global Trade Management

DECEMBER 11, 2014

En route it passed through Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, Poland, Germany and France before arriving at the Abroñigal freight terminal in Madrid. The journey was a test run to assess the viability of adding Spain to a route that already links China with Germany five times a week.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 22, 2015

Efficient logistics is an important determinant of a country’s competitiveness and source of employment. The supply locations for German armed forces were inflicted with serious damages and Germany was not able to wreak the same havoc on its enemy. Logistic activities accelerate economic growth and productivity growth.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JULY 29, 2018

And customers, many of whom are Millennials, want to know the sourcing of the products they buy and will make decisions based on a company’s sustainability record. The company also set a new goal that by 2025, 40% of all ground fuel will be from sources other than conventional gasoline and diesel, an increase from 19.6%

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 11, 2016

10 questions about Freight Spend Management. There are numerous ways a shipper can reduce freight spend. And freight costs are continuing to rise, pushed upward by factors such as globalized distribution and unpredictable fuel prices. This is an important aspect of managing freight spend. Falkland Islands (Malvinas).

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

eBay Launches New Speedy-Delivery Membership in Germany (Venture Beat). FedEx to Increase Shipping Rates for Express, Ground and Freight Services. which include enhancements “in fleet management, transportation sourcing, transportation business intelligence, transportation planning, global trade management and customs management.”

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 2, 2020

The huge build-up of containers at China’s docks has created a major ocean freight imbalance, with a shortage of cargo in US and European ports and a shortfall in boxes needed by Western exporters to ship products to other parts of the world. Ocean Freight. Air Freight. Ocean Freight. Measuring the Imbalances*.

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Resilinc

APRIL 19, 2023

In recent weeks, airport strikes have hit France, Portugal, Britain, and Germany causing major delays. On February 17, more than 1300 flights were canceled by Lufthansa Group in Germany due to strikes. Key industries impacted by the 216 reported recalls are BioPharma, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Automotive, Freight, and Transportation.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 12, 2020

An organization will introduce significant structural improvements in an integrated, cost-effective freight and distribution network to deliver exposure, minimize expenses and improve the quality of customer satisfaction. Thorsten Gerber Thorsten Gerber is the CEO of Gerber Holding GmbH with headquarters in Germany. billion. .

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Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 22, 2015

However, the main growth in freight flows lies on the periphery of Europe and the Middle East is also continuing to develop, both for domestic supply and for distribution to Africa. Companies are now having to source more locally in order to ensure that they can continue to produce for the local market.”. >>Please

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 2, 2024

Germany, Austria and Poland were reported as the three lowest PMI activity levels. Germany ’s manufacturing sector especially experienced weakness with rates of contraction in output and new orders. Besides Germany , Austria and France remained as laggards. compared to the 50.3 average reported for Q1-2024. in June from 45.4

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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. Countries such as the UK and Ireland, which are highly reliant on air freight, are especially exposed to this kind of supply chain risk.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Supply Chain Matters further highlighted an announcement by electric automaker Tesla’s management in Germany who unveiled a package of hourly wage hikes for 11,000 factory workers at the automaker’s gigafactory operations in that country.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 29, 2023

The essence of this report that cites an informed source, indicates that Rivian is about to initiate a manufacturing reorganization that will include the relocation of portions of the start-up’s manufacturing engineering team to be directly resident at the company’s Normal, Illinois production facility.

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