MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Since taxes are paid on the value of the product plus freight and other costs, high-value goods such as luxury items are particularly sensitive to these logistics factors. A DSS-based model synthesizes information from a wide range of sources and help managers to make decisions. The model performed two key tasks.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 8, 2016

In June 2016, the Panama Canal will double its capacity, and this capacity expansion will undoubtedly reshape the freight flows around the globe, including those transiting through the Port of Los Angeles (click here for a past blog related to this subject). Guillaume Roels. million worldwide.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

James Winebrake, Dean of College of Liberal Arts, Rochester Institute of Technology There are a number of important trends happening in the freight industry, spanning all modes of transportation: trucking, shipping, rail, pipeline, and air. Lastly, air freight has been increasing rapidly over the past decade - a trend I suspect will continue.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 17, 2015

Cass Freight Index June 2015 Report. Robinson and the Boston Consulting Group published a research report on the potential impact the Panama Canal expansion could have on logistics strategies and operations (watch my conversation with two of the authors in a recent episode of Talking Logistics ). North American railroads bet on U.S.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

JULY 21, 2014

Its proximity to the Port of Long Beach creates a maritime cluster that supports flexible supply chains with ready access to 14 major freight hubs across the US. It's a dream Nicaragua has had since they lost to Panama back in the early 1900's. It saw an 8.2% Nicaragua is considering building its own canal.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 13, 2023

freight and logistics industry continues to mitigate recessionary conditions and that was reinforced by the April 2023 Logistics Manager Index (LMI) reaching its lowest level lowest level in six and one-half years. This survey was conducted in May among participants in the global freight forwarding community.

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Abivin

DECEMBER 5, 2022

In reality, appointment and price systems must be used to control capacity for interoceanic canals like the Panama and Suez. The four most significant interoceanic passes in the globe are the Strait of Hormuz, the Strait of Malacca, the Suez Canal, and the Strait of Panama. Potential for closure or interruption. 1200 feet).

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As we have noted in this thread of updates, to a further extent, shipments from Asia eastward that traverse the Panama Canal are an important added backdrop to ocean transport disruption impacts. In parallel is the assessing of the related restricted ship transit volumes surrounding the Panama Canal because of low water levels.

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TMC

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

The recent decision by Japan’s three largest container companies to merge their shipping operations is yet another symptom of the volatility that is roiling the freight business. Consider, for example, the Panama Canal puzzle. Assess your network’s footprint and freight flows. Planning ahead. Balance risk in your supply chain.

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Precoro

MARCH 22, 2023

Such an interruption can affect any of the supply chain steps, often involving sourcing of raw materials, production, and distribution of goods or services. Adopt multi-sourcing Dependence on one supplier for critical inputs can form a single source of failure. Diversify your suppliers.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Moeller Maersk in conjunction with the reporting of Q3 quarterly financial performance announcing that the company will cut more than 10,000 jobs amid a current surplus of shipping vessels, sharply lower freight rates and contracting levels of shipping demand.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 16, 2015

4 Longest scheduled air cargo route: Dubai to Panama City (Emirates). Coming up in February 2016, Emirates are starting a regular 8,588 mi (13,821 km) service between Dubai, UAE and Panama City, Panama. Source: Imugr. million tonnes) of loaded and unloaded freight. Be a freight hero. Talk about long-haul.

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Elementum

AUGUST 22, 2016

The expansion of the Panama Canal, which handles about a third of Asia-to-US trade, is poised to boost trade and shipping services by shortening the one-way journey by sea from Asia to the U.S. While ship transits through the Panama Canal rose 3.7% While ship transits through the Panama Canal rose 3.7% East Coast.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 15, 2024

The Suez’s problems are geopolitical and those in Panama are climate-based, but both are roiling global trade. Cargo volumes through the Suez and Panama canals have plunged by more than a third. One source said that the strategy could be announced Tuesday. Whatever you plan to do this weekend, we wish you a Happy St.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 14, 2019

This shows importers are shifting their sourcing locations to countries other than China. gulf region due to Panama Canal restrictions. In fact, there were some instances where vessels had to unload cargo in Panama to get through the canal. Have a plan for freight once it reaches port. during this period.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 15, 2024

If the attacks continue, this crisis could trigger inflation due to higher global freight and insurance rates, along with supply chain disruptions. #5 Increased Shipping Rates from Red Sea Crisis The Red Sea crisis is expected to keep freight rates elevated through at least February.​ The disruptions primarily affect U.S.

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Freightos

JUNE 21, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * More Resources Home June 21, 2023 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.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The Related Concern The related concern is the ongoing drought conditions in the areas surrounding the Panama Canal which for weeks have restricted the volume of vessels that can transit this canal because of the low water levels in the staging basin area. container traffic travels through the Panama Canal every year.

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Resilinc

JULY 19, 2022

At the same time, street blockades and trucker strikes are exacerbating those desabastecimientos in population centers such as Panama City. Of course, those companies that have already taken a deep dive into supply chains risks such as sole-source dependencies will be in a better position to adapt. In the spotlight for U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 6, 2023

But shipping industry sources now indicate that negotiations deteriorated last week over the scope of expected dockworker wage increases. freight and logistics sector in in a condition of contractionary recession , that adds to demands for higher worker compensation. Further, as we indicated in a prior commentary, the U.S.

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Resilinc

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Resilinc’s President of Government/Defense/Aerospace, Peter Guinto, joins CNBC’s “Last Call” to discuss the supply chain impact of the cargo ship attacks in the Red Sea along with the freight stuck at two Texas border crossings that are temporarily shut down. Which industries could be impacted by the Red Sea attacks? a barrel.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 5, 2024

Business media has further reinforced that at same time, the Panama Canal , which is the globe’s other key transit route, continues to deal with restraining daily transit levels because of low water levels brought about by severe drought. That is in the light of expected excess shipping vessel capacity available in 2024.

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Intelligent Audit

MARCH 7, 2022

The new peak surcharges for FedEx Express parcel and freight services, effective March 7, 2022 , are as follows. Parcel and freight exports from Macau SAR, China to Europe, MEISA, some LAC countries 1 , and some APAC countries and territories 2 – Increasing $0.25 FedEx Express International Shipping Surcharges. per pound or $1.50

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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. Netherlands Antilles.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 19, 2024

waters in recent years Ocean freight rates expected to jump after Iran seizes containership Walmart Canada is launching a national pilot program for customers to recycle their reusable shopping bags. Transloading is the process of moving freight from truck to rail or rail to truck. Logistics companies tell CNBC that U.S.

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