The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

BluJay customers include five of the top 10 food and beverage companies, 32 of the top 40 LSPs, and 24 of the top 25 freight forwarders. TMS solutions are moving beyond being just a freight management tool. For time and labour-intensive operations, in warehouse management and distribution, there is a clear benefit to automation.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Freight Shipments Fell 0.7% Simply put, the countries in the TPP (which includes Canada, Japan, Vietnam, Australia, Singapore, and six other Asian countries) account for 40 percent of U.S. WTO overcomes last minute hitch to reach its first global trade deal ( Reuters ). XPO Logistics Agrees to Acquire NLM. in October from September.

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Kanban Logistics

JUNE 30, 2022

In recent months, the US Commerce Department has been investigating whether “imports of solar panels from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam are circumventing tariffs on goods made in China.” Thankfully, there are many 3PL providers that specialize in warehousing and distribution of solar panels. Warehousing services.

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Elementum

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

2015 was a big year in terms of logistics and globalization for Amazon, who began making their way into the shipping industry, registering in China as a freight forwarder and a shipping broker for 12 routes, including Shanghai to Los Angeles and Hamburg. Lazada now owns Redmart and Alibaba has a controlling stake in Lazada.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 24, 2015

Swisslog acquires warehouse automation provider FORTE Industries in the United States. Robinson Expands Asian Operations to Vietnam. February 2015 North American Freight Numbers. UPS Brings Technology and Logistics Expertise to Study of Drone Use in Humanitarian Response. JDA “Writes the Book” on Supply Chain.

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Freight Plus

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Due to surging import volumes, and terminal, rail, and warehouse congestion, a new record of 70+ vessels at anchor in LA/LB was reached the week of 9/24.?. Vietnam is slowly opening back up but production will take time to ramp. September 2021 - Transportation Market Report. Ocean Updates.

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QAD

JULY 18, 2024

While this lowers the actual product cost, it may result in increasing transportation, inventory, warehousing and Customs costs. This cost includes the per-unit price of the product itself, freight charges, taxes, import and export duties, insurance premiums, payment processing fees, currency exchange rates and other expenses.

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Unleashed

MARCH 31, 2021

The life of coffee begins with growers in the likes of Brazil or Vietnam. In between those stages you have warehouses, distributors and shipping providers, who look after the movement and storage of the beans at each phase of their existence. Freight bill accuracy. Read more: The Remarkable Supply Chain of the Coffee Bean.

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All Things Supply Chain

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Amazon Sued by Supplier for Breach of Agreement Gilimex Inc a Vietnamese warehouse equipment manufacturer is suing Amazon for $280 million, claiming that the e-commerce giant backed away from agreements…

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 11, 2021

And did we mention that many retailers are scrambling since factories in Vietnam are shut down or operating at very limited capacity due to COVID outbreaks. Many retailers who rely on merchandise produced in Vietnam are re-evaluating what they can get to showrooms in time for fall and winter. s freight system.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 2, 2024

Of the 30 nations that were included in the June reading, India, Russia and Vietnam were the three most positive PMI readings. As a contrast, Bloomberg recently reported that many warehouses and industrial parks in China are grappling with a surprising slowdown in business activity. compared to the 50.3 average reported for Q1-2024.

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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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EMERGE App

JULY 16, 2018

You might want to check out other regional manufacturing hubs if you’re doing clothing (Bangladesh and Vietnam) or leather goods and shoes (Vietnam). The first shipment was due to at Amazon’s warehouse in the States in a 3 weeks time. It’s not the world’s manufacturing hub for a reason.

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Freightera

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

We will discuss how other services and companies compare to Freightera using ground freight shipping in North America as the baseline. Empty circle: No or Not applicable Freight Carriers Freight carriers are the backbone of our industry. Freight carriers specialize in carrying freight. Half-filled circle: Depends.

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Freightera

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

We will discuss how other services and companies compare to Freightera using ground freight shipping in North America as the baseline. Empty circle: No or Not applicable Freight Carriers Freight carriers are the backbone of our industry. Freight carriers specialize in carrying freight. Half-filled circle: Depends.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 2, 2022

Global consumer product goods provider Nestle in its latest report of quarterly financial performance indicated that despite being able to raise prices for a wide variety of marketed products, higher costs for commodities, freight and energy continue eroding profit margins. Higher costs reportedly have resulted in a 2.8

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

With how quickly new technology, tips and warehouse management techniques are emerging, wouldn’t it be nice to take a page from someone else’s book? Boot Barn @bootbarn In 2016, Boot Barn improved operations at its distribution center in Fontana, California by implementing HighJump’s Warehouse Advantage WMS.

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Freight Plus

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

•Due to surging import volumes, and terminal, rail, and warehouse congestion, a new record of 40+ vessels at anchor in LA/LB was reached the week of 8/29. Quotes from an overseas contact for Asia-US cargo: Ocean freight premium charges are now being reflected in the indexes provided here. •

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EMERGE App

JULY 11, 2018

In fact, China’s wages have been on the rise and fast-growing countries like Vietnam and Bangladesh are developing niches in footwear and clothing manufacturing as well. Once the goods are finished and ready for export, they will take care of export certification and documentation, and finally arrange for international freight shipping.

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Stord

APRIL 26, 2022

After Gap experienced factory delays in Vietnam, it started working with Mexican and Central American manufacturers to cut down on lead times. As an extension, companies are hoarding warehouse space to accommodate the extra product stored in the U.S. Others are bringing manufacturing slightly closer to the end consumer. As the U.S.

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EMERGE App

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

For example, China for just about everything that can be made, Vietnam for clothing and shoes, and Bangladesh for garments. This is traditionally used for sea freight but it has been used for other modes of transport as well. For a fee, they will transport your goods from the manufacturer to your warehouse.

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EMERGE App

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

For example, China for just about everything that can be made, Vietnam for clothing and shoes, and Bangladesh for garments. This is traditionally used for sea freight but it has been used for other modes of transport as well. For a fee, they will transport your goods from the manufacturer to your warehouse.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The congestion has exhausted warehouse space and affected the trade-offs to trains and trucks. Shortages of longshoreman, truck drivers and warehouse workers have also slowed the flow of goods. The uptick is due mostly to gaps in regulatory and process execution as well as a shortage of skilled labor in warehouses.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 11, 2025

At the ARC Forum 2025, Rachelle Howard highlighted how Vertex combines advanced technologies like Continuous Manufacturing (CM), Process Analytical Technology (PAT), Warehouse Barcoding, and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) with a strong people-focused culture.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Supply chain reaction: trade war refugees race to relocate to Vietnam, Thailand (Reuters). China’s Geek+ raises $150M to build robots for warehouses and logistics (TechCrunch). Integration with 10-4 carrier tracking system provides real-time location of freight, arrivals, departures, and geofencing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 9, 2025

has officially imposed massive reciprocal tariffs on imports from China, Japan, Vietnam, India, and other countries. ports have flagged increased inquiries about customs reclassification and bonded warehousing strategies. Key Developments in the Last 24 Hours: Tariffs Now Active Up to 104% on Key Imports The U.S.

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Ware2Go

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Crucially, it also won commitments from the International Longshore and Warehouse Union to add shifts and move toward a 24/7 work schedule at its operations in southern California. As well as packed warehouses, “you’ve got a lack of truck drivers and the trains are running at full capacity,” he says. That throughput is fixed in nature.

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American Global Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2025

Except as provided in an individual TRI, NRA or NSA whenever ocean freight and assessorial charges are assessed on a weight/measurement basis, same shall be assessed on the gross weight or the overall measurement of the cargo, whichever computation produces the greater revenue to the Carrier. RULE 5 Payment of Freight Charges 5.1

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Freightos

APRIL 3, 2025

Home Trumps April Tariffs – Rundown, Implications and Freight Impact On Wednesday, April 2, President Trump announced a sweeping and encompassing global tariff, paired with reciprocal tariffs on a list of nearly 60 countries. If things do play out this way, the freight market will suffer too.

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