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How Changing Climate Conditions Affect Project Cargo Transportation and What to Do About It

MTS Logistics

Transportation operations can then be limited with these reductions in available routes causing an increase in transportation costs. Of course, this is not the world we are in today. In 2017, a study assessed extreme climate impacts on infrastructure in Europe. These places included East Africa, Canada, France, and Britain.

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Top 25 Freight Forwarders 2017: Digitization & E-Commerce continue to reshape the marketplace

The Logistics Academy

Over the course of 2016, real revenue and volume growth in the air and sea freight forwarding markets was remarkably similar globally, but this disguises significant differences across important countries and regions, say analysts who keep a close eye on the market. The global freight forwarding market has grown by 2.7% Digitize or die.

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A Fork In the Road Between Shippers and 3PLs 

Blue Grace Logistics

The survey reflected a market in rapid transition from a two-year downturn to more dynamic growth and tightening capacity,” The JOC said. Of course, more available capacity means better rates for shippers. has suffered through a number of natural disasters over 2017. Tightening the Belt on Capacity.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 18-22, 2017)

Talking Logistics

The weather was close to perfect, the course and scenery were beautiful, and the cause was inspirational. Now, on to the news that caught my attention this week… ClearMetal Secures $9 Million Series A Funding to Deliver the AI Operating System for the Global Supply Chain. Truckload Turnover Surges in Second Quarter.

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8 Reasons Why Your Business’ Success Depends Upon Your Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. According to a survey by Deloitte from 2014, 79 % of companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth superior to the average within their industries. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation.

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Today’s Freight Capacity Crisis: Where Do We Go from Here?

Talking Logistics

Of course, all of this is easier said than done, but new challenges tend to require new strategies and new innovation. That all changed with the summer of 2017. While the hurricanes of 2017 were the tipping point that finally drug us into this tight capacity market, they weren’t the sole reason.

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7 Reasons Why the Supply Chain Matters to Business Success

Logistics Bureau

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. According to a survey by Deloitte from 2014, 79 % of companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth superior to the average within their industries. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation.