Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The end of the calendar year is sure to bring about predictions about the year ahead. However, GEP And S&P Global publish the GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index based on data derived from S&P Global’s PMI surveys. Media sources are filled with prognostication.

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 24, 2024

Liquified natural gas (LNG) is crucial for global commerce, trade, and business operations. The same is true for most shipping vessels, as we’ve reported. Instead of taking around 18 days, the voyage is now taking about 27 days, according to reporting from Bloomberg News.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 8, 2023

The February reading in the New York Fed’s Global Supply Chain Pressure Index was -0.26, reaching negative territory for the first time since August 2019. In October of 2019, I wrote about the food supply chain being at risk. I wrote that a major threat to the global food supply chain is the risk of airborne pathogens.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

More Resources Home November 15, 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. Freightos Air Index data shows China – N.

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Freightos

JANUARY 3, 2024

This dispatch includes an update on the attacks and the ensuing implications for global freight. Operational Global Freight Update on the Suez Canal Most container carriers are continuing to divert their vessels away from the Red Sea even with the force patrolling. This impacts more than just the one-way trip.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Global retail sales are expected to grow to $27.3 Paralleling this growth in e-commerce is a growth in carbon emissions – parcel deliveries are estimated to increase by 78% globally by 2030, resulting in up to 30% greater emissions. Landscape Report. Consumption and Emissions – A Growth Story. from last year.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 20, 2020

Even before the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11, 2020, the novel coronavirus was already disrupting the global supply chain. On a daily basis we get reports about the healthcare crisis impacting business processes, consumer habits, and the worldwide economy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 7, 2021

COVID-19 caused a global upheaval in order fulfillment processes throughout 2020. Our research contained questions about numerous topics. Furthermore, 80 percent of respondents anticipate an increase of order throughput volumes, while only 17 percent expect volumes to remain about the same. Warehouse Business Activity.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Enhancing Supply Chain Sustainability Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - October 18, 2023 October is Sustainability Month, a time to reflect on our impact on the planet and seek ways to reduce our carbon footprint. Why is it crucial?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2021

The global pandemic has created a watershed moment for global supply chains. Combined with the heightened concerns regarding climate change and associated sustainability impacts, all businesses should consider and assess these changes using the lens of environmental sustainability. So when we talk a lot about Industry 4.0

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Freightos

DECEMBER 19, 2023

More Resources Home December 19, 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. kg back to about its November level. Europe – N.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2021

The Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG) reported stellar results once again last Wednesday (December 1st). In some logistics application areas, like global trade compliance , they are a market leader. They’re impacting every participant of the business community and they have everyone’s attention.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

JULY 9, 2021

Port Congestion and capacity crunch are impacting businesses. Supply chains and consumers have been heavily impacted. Watch industry experts unpack these impacts and what to expect. Due to this closure, the impact on Yantian port affected some of the neighboring ports of Shekou, Nansha and Hong Kong.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

More Resources Home September 26, 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. Freightos Air Index data show Asia – N.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

In today’s retail landscape, sustainability is no longer just a buzzword – it’s a fundamental concern for consumers, that has an impact on retailers. over-the-road, ocean, rail and air) is one of the top causes of greenhouse gas emissions, representing 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2024

According to a Coast Guard memo, a harbor pilot and an assistant aboard the cargo ship reported the power issues that prompted multiple alarms on the bridge of the vessel and loss of propulsion. million vehicles cross the bridge annually, or about 30,000 per day, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation. mile-long span.

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MTS Logistics

AUGUST 4, 2023

Back then, S&P attributed the downgrade to “political brinksmanship” and its impact on federal policymaking effectiveness and predictability. One concern is how interconnected global supply chains are. A Wall Street Journal report indicates that overseas investors are already buying fewer homes in the U.S.,

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 25, 2020

While no one can accurately predict the long-term effects of COVID-19, many have already felt the effects of the disease, and have been left wondering about its impact on global manufacturing and distribution sectors. As it stands, 75% of companies worldwide have reported supply chain disruptions […].

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

In a survey of 150 global manufacturing executives, 47% committed to improving supply chain visibility and tracking. According to the Global Supply Chain Disruption and Future Strategies Survey Report, this goal was the top-ranked planned tool investment. This example illustrates why supply chain visibility isn’t enough.

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 17, 2023

As consumers become more aware of the impact of their purchasing decisions on the environment, businesses are under increasing pressure to reduce their carbon footprint and adopt more sustainable practices. Sustainability and environmental concerns are becoming increasingly important in the logistics and supply chain industry.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2023

Today, BSI, the business improvement and standards company and leading global provider of supply chain intelligence, unveiled its annual Supply Chain Risk Insights Report which indicates that organizations that manage supply chain disruption effectively in 2023 will be best equipped to weather the financial challenges ahead.

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Now, That's Logistics

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Robust demand for air cargo is expected to continue as global economies prosper, other transportation modes deal with ongoing capacity issues, and consumers around the world step up their spending. In fact, FreightWaves reports. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) , demand for air cargo rose by 7.9%

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 22, 2024

Today, the global ecommerce market is simply vast; in 2019, ecommerce value was estimated at $26.7 trillion, about 30% of world GDP, according to a 2021 report by UNCTAD, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. Build it and they will come There are over 5 billion people connected to the internet today.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 15, 2023

Pledge provides freight forwarders with the tools they need to enable their customers to understand, report, and remove their freight emissions. Pledge is accredited by the Smart Freight Centre (SFC) as compliant with the GLEC Framework for global coverage of air, sea, road, rail, inland waterways, and logistics hubs.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The shipping industry is required to meet emissions and efficiency standards and despite the push to meet these requirements, the shipping industry is still a major contributor to global carbon emissions. Certain industrial activities and water production technologies can impact the amount of GHG emissions entering the atmosphere.

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Material Handling and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

small and middle market enterprises (SMEs) are feeling very optimistic about the international market according to the 2018 American Express Grow Global Survey. While SMEs who export are optimistic about international opportunities, more than two thirds (71%) said that changing global economics are a significant challenge.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

Often times at Logistics Viewpoints, we like to look to the future and highlight the key trends that we see in a given market, or make predictions about what technologies will emerge as game changers in the new year. As we turn the page on 2022 , I’d like to make five supply chain predictions about what to expect for 2023.

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ShipLilly

MARCH 20, 2023

Another critical issue to watch out for The failure of the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank has caused some concern in the global supply chain, especially in the USA, which seems to be the epicenter of this crisis. This rapid collapse raises questions about regulation and contagion across the board.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

However, it’s only early February 2024, and we already have several major disruptions impacting supply chains. A majority of organizations (62 percent) missed their 2023 business goals, and four in five organizations reported falling short of their competitors’ or peers’ performance (Figure 1). Remember that talent management matters.

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Now, That's Logistics

APRIL 25, 2023

According to the new CBP rules, brokers must also advise their clients about the proper corrective actions required in the case of noncompliance, error, and/or omission on the client’s part. government must be reported to the CBP if the broker severs its relationship with the client as a result of the client’s attempt.

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FLS Transport

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

This week’s report covers Hurricane Ian’s devastation and impacts on Florida’s supply chain. PIPELINE ATTACK | What impact could the sabotage of the Nord Stream Pipeline have on global gas prices and supply? Are you interested in helping those impacted by Hurricane Ian? ROOM TO SPARE? Automotive.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

The supply chain industry is on a years-long digital transformation journey, and one of the key objectives that industry leaders almost universally aim to achieve is true end-to-end (E2E) visibility across their complex global networks of suppliers, partners and customers. It’s the right goal. So, what is true E2E supply chain visibility?

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Now, That's Logistics

MARCH 30, 2021

Container shortages, capacity constraints, higher shipping costs, and ongoing impacts of the global pandemic all placed new challenges in front of ocean shippers last year. CNBC says the pandemic combined with an uneven global economic recovery are driving up ocean rates right now. An index of 0.5

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 31, 2023

Improvements have been significant over the past decade, culminating in the sector reporting a record low number of large ships lost over the past year. Every year AGCS analyses reported shipping losses and casualties (incidents) involving ships over 100 gross tons. Thirty years ago, the global fleet was losing 200+ vessels a year.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The relative impact of peak season is growing too, with Amazon Prime Day now considered a peak event by 62% of respondents. Concerns about costs are exacerbated by the wider macro-economic picture. As a result, leaders expect far-reaching inflation impacts.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Amazon achieved its fastest-ever global shipping times last year but isn’t resting on its laurels. Teradyne , a supplier of semiconductor testing equipment, pulled manufacturing worth about $1 billion out of China last year, a Teradyne spokesperson said on Monday, after U.S. export regulations led to supply chain disruptions.

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Now, That's Logistics

DECEMBER 27, 2022

The global airline industry is back on the track to profitability next year as the pent-up demand for travel keeps booking and airline websites busy. Bloomberg reports that the industry will post a cumulative $9.7 An IATA spokesperson said air cargo traffic was “proving resilient” despite the declines in demand reported in 2022.

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