Globalior

APRIL 6, 2020

For example, if a company in Norway is selling on CIF terms to a company in Singapore, the sales contract should at least mention: CIF (Keppel Port, Singapore, Incoterms 2020) Shipping CIF Incoterms: Delivery & Transfer of Risks Delivery happens when the seller places the cargo on the vessel.

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Globalior

MARCH 21, 2020

DPU Incoterms 2020 : A Few Quick Points Delivered at Place Unloaded (CIP) Incoterms can be used for all modes of transport and even when there are multiple modes of transport involved in transportation. This would mean the seller has to pay for quality checks, weighing operations and/or counting etc.

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Globalior

APRIL 2, 2020

FCA Incoterms 2020 : A Few Quick Points Free Carrier (FCA) Incoterms can be used for all modes of transport. This would mean the seller has to pay for quality checks, weighing operations and/or counting etc. We have a more comprehensive article on Incoterms 2020 that you can find here.

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Turvo

DECEMBER 7, 2021

According to the Shanghai index (SCFI) , freight is around $2,900 for twenty-foot containers (TEUs), almost three times the $1,000 registered in the first week of January 2020 and 3.6 Global container production fell 40% in the first half of 2020 compared to the same period in 2019 due to the coronavirus.

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Now, That's Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Come January 1st, 2020, industries dealing with the international transportation such as the ocean freight industry will bid farewell to the current version of Incoterms, and ring in the new. Incoterms 2020 will see significant changes that will affect importers and exporters across the globe. Main changes in Incoterms 2020.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 7, 2021

COVID-19 caused a global upheaval in order fulfillment processes throughout 2020. For example, the Delta variant of COVID-19 may cause an increase in infection and disruptions to business in the fall. We obtained insights into experiences from the prior year (2020) and expectations for 2021 and beyond.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 27, 2020

The diamond and gold, tea and coffee, beverage, food, and automotive industries all have participants with blockchain applications under test, operating as pilots, or implemented as digital solutions to improve supply chain operations. Examples of Blockchain in Food Supply Chains. Other Food Industry Blockchain Initiatives.

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Sabinext

MARCH 8, 2020

International Women’s Day 2020 calls upon all of us to push for gender equality. As a logistics leader, I believe that correcting gender disparities in ‘profit and loss’ (P&L) and operational roles is a key strategy to fill the executive pipeline with more female talent. Logistics Operations: Is It ‘a Man’s World’?

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ShipLilly

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Both a leading third-party logistics provider (3PL) and a spot market load board operator have argued that the prices will experience a turnaround in 2020. They are of the view that after June 2020, the contract truckload rates are going to start rising again. For example, the PPI is expected to rise by 3.2% Spot rates.

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

However, the world is currently facing a significant economic slowdown, and this downturn is having profound effects on container shipping operations around the globe. For example: The global GDP growth rate for 2021 was 6.02%, a 9.1% increase from 2020. The global GDP growth rate for 2022 was 3.08%, a 2.94% decline from 2021.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Now operating in its fifth station, Flytrex’s three-minute delivery service will be available to approximately 140,000 customers across the United States. The CNBC article states, “ As delivery times and consumer demand rose this year, retailers responded by ordering inventory earlier than usual. the Nike article reminded me of it).

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 6, 2023

Then she explained to me that those words where actually acronyms, which were all INCOTERMS, rules used to operate international commerce to delimitate responsibilities and define negotiation terms. So now I am looking forward to get to know a little more about INCOTERMS, and I found an interesting article at DHL webpage.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

This article is from Emerge and offers tips for trucking companies to decrease their insurance premiums. As an example, from data taken from the ATRI report, in 2020 a small fleet of fewer than 20 trucks would have paid about three times as much as a large fleet with more than 1,000 trucks. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Logistics in War

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The ability to operate in emerging domains such as ‘space’ and ‘cyber’, act in the ‘grey zone’, or investments in new technologies from hypersonic weaponry to automation and AI are seen as offsets to potential adversaries. The successful delivery of the ULAC has been greatly beneficial for both the Army and BAE Systems Australia.

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Globalior

JANUARY 27, 2021

What is Incoterm® 2020 DAP? The Incoterm 2020 DAP (Delivery at Place), requires that the cargo be delivered by the seller at a place designated by the buyer. For example, if the shipment is made by air and requires import clearance procedures in the country of destination. Incoterm 2020 DAP (Delivery at place): Quick Summary.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 18, 2022

This article is from Asena Denizeri & Anil Gurbuz at Solvoyo and examines the challenges around supply chain planning for 2022 and beyond. Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, the world has dealt with supply chain issues. To read the full article, click HERE. Insufficient materials to meet customer demand.

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ShipLilly

JANUARY 24, 2023

This is in addition to the operational measures they take to ensure prompt and efficient delivery of merchandise. This article examines some of the key trends that businesses should be aware of for this year. in 2020, it jumped to 4.7% in 2020, it jumped to 4.7% For example, inflation erodes away about 8.5%.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

Prior to 2020, every supply chain in the world was challenged by increasing levels of demand unpredictability and market volatility. In fact, IT spend as a percent of business capex crossed over the prior ~10 year average in 2019 and we see that trend extending in early 2020.”. A Positive Example. Natural disasters.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 12, 2021

Thus, it was of interest to me to hear what Pietro Valsecchi, who is an expert on operational excellence and part of the Global Process Control Technology team at Covestro, had to say on this topic. One example of this is an application study in the Port of Antwerp, which includes one of Covestro’s largest European production sites.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

In this article, we explore Invoice Reconciliation tools as a core piece of every digital 3PL/freight brokerage’s operations. And in the example of invoices, the unwieldy process of cross-referencing and auditing means that fraud in the logistics business is all too common. Activity Logs & Analytics.

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Kanban Logistics

JULY 29, 2021

In this article, we’ll take a look at the current warehousing landscape and what you can do to secure storage for your products. A recent article in CNBC looks at the current warehousing landscape in the U.S. The pricing is flexible as well, as you pay only for the space and services your operation uses.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

A slew of new digital technologies is disrupting supply chain operations, but none is having more of an impact on the industry than artificial intelligence (AI). Leading the field are chatbots, which allow text-based interactions, for example, between procurement managers and their suppliers’ systems. Warehouse Management Systems.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2023

It’s a random approach in which, for example, a consignment of electric blenders might find a home in a storage location between bottles of shampoo on one side, and dog collars on the other. In effect, the “chaos approach means picking operatives are always within easy reach of items required for customer orders.

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IoT World Today

MAY 24, 2021

Key takewways in this article are the following: As technology and geopolitical risks converge, cyberthreats of all kinds become more prevalent and costly, from ransomware to trade-and-tariff wars. The global supply chain, for example, has been hit hard over the past 15 months, creating supply shortages and imbalanced demand.

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Turvo

OCTOBER 21, 2021

What’s in the article: This blog covers the following topics : How the price rise has impacted businesses during the pandemic . Through this article, we explore the reasons for these rate increases and the correlating scenarios where the freight rates would potentially drop. . Reason for the drastic increase in freight prices .

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ShipLilly

MAY 19, 2021

There has been a void in logistics labor supply since 2020 and now it is time to think about filling it. In mid-March 2020, we were seeing historically low unemployment rates which meant that few workers wanted to operate in logistics. For example, Amazon announced that it was hiring up to 175,000 new workers during March.

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Kanban Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2022

In this article, we’ll take a look at North Carolina warehousing capacity and tell you why a more rural location may be right for your business. This has led to companies taking on new warehousing at a frenzied pace to perform eCommerce fulfillment, which is a space- and labor-intensive operation that requires a large warehousing footprint.

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Envase Technologies

DECEMBER 14, 2022

And that’s what made for an excellent setting to talk about Envase’s growth since our 2020 founding into North America’s largest drayage/TMS service provider. He’s been a leader in large and small operations.”. Unclear operations, inefficiency and a lack of insight aren’t just stressful and time-consuming.

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ShipLilly

AUGUST 5, 2021

This article explores the implications of the port congestion surcharge and the possibilities of avoiding or minimizing it. This is not even considering the costs of losing operational time to these delays. Examples include port fires, inclement weather, and labor disputes. Congested traffic of ships at a port.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 15, 2020

When supply is limited, like trucks have been for much of 2020, and the demand stays high, freight management becomes about more than simple schedules and asking who’s available? As an example, it may be necessary to leverage drop shipping to give a manufacturer the opportunity to fill the order and manage its transportation process.

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Logistics in War

AUGUST 28, 2021

It is rare that these planners, considering the capability needs that will make the ADF successful in its operations, think as to exactly how the ‘debris of an organisation’ can succeed. The first part of this paper applies examples to articulate concepts and ideas relevant to understanding the reality of war.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 3, 2021

With all that in mind, I thought I’d share some examples of the highs and lows of online and in-store retail that enterprises have endured between late 2019 and early 2021, and highlight some of the most notable changes in the retail supply chain arena during that period. Some retailers even refer to these operatives as personal shoppers.

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Kanban Logistics

MAY 12, 2022

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at warehousing availability within the state and how a 3PL can help. FedEx, for example, has opened two large facilities. Al Williams, senior vice president, industrial, at JLL is quoted in the WRAL article. NC warehousing vacancies are at historic lows. in the region.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

The agent takes instruction from the principals to arrange the berthing, unberthing of the ship and its cargo/husbandry operations. The below article by Mikael Lind , Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE), Jonathan C. Digitalization will provide the means to exchange even more information, in greater detail, and in real time.

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Conger

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The different types of MEWP along with examples of each. Examples of MEWPs. Don't have time to read the whole article? Here's a quick summary of the main points: ANSI changed the rules on aerial lifts in 2020. All operators must now be trained according to the new ANSI standards in order to be certified to operate a MEWP.

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Freightos

JUNE 15, 2021

Disclaimer: This article is a zoom out for the less freight-inclined. In the last quarter of 2020, it became clear cargo rates weren’t coming down anytime soon. And in a system operating with zero room for error, any extra pressure triggers massive backlash. Let’s talk freight. . Enter, a global container shortage.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

If 2020 and if 2021 proved anything, it’s that the omni-channel selling environment is here to stay. According to a recent article in Forbes , 48% of consumers today prefer a hybrid shopping model that combines online and in-store components. But, as we know, supply chain conditions were far from perfect in 2020 and 2021.

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