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Key Warehouse & Contract Logistics Trends from 2020

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Already operating in a tight labor market pre-COVID, these organizations also faced steep human resources challenges in 2020, when demand for warehouse labor was at an all-time-high. In September, for example, warehouse employment reached the highest level ever recorded, with 1.25 Playing the Waiting Game.

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The New Definition of Supply Chain Agility and Resilience in an Unpredictable World

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Prior to 2020, every supply chain in the world was challenged by increasing levels of demand unpredictability and market volatility. The definition of agility and resilience will continue to evolve. A Positive Example. Natural disasters. Geopolitical events. Tariffs and trade regulations. The rise of ecommerce.

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Top Logistics Technology Trends to Watch as the Economy Reopens in 2020

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The sooner brand builders understand the trends driving the future of logistics, the sooner they can prepare for the future of business-related transportation. Predictive analytics is another hot trend within the logistics sector. Robotics is another intriguing logistics trend brands should have on their radar.

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IMO 2020 and Oil Prices in Shipping

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IMO 2020 is a regulation set by the International Maritime Organization that states that as of January 1, 2020, the sulfur emissions of all maritime vessels must be limited to 0.5% So what does IMO 2020 mean for shippers? How will IMO 2020 affect shippers, shipping costs and end consumers?

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Transportation Trends: What’s Going on in the Trucking Industry?

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Here are the top trucking trends that all shippers should be aware of, according to The American Transportation Research Institute. For example, the latest round of tariffs that went into effect over Labor Day weekend placed additional import taxes on smartwatches, fitness trackers, desktop computers, digital cameras, and lithium batteries.

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5 Tips for Navigating Global Port Congestion and the Ocean Container Shortage

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If 2020 was the year for pandemic-driven disruption for organizations around the globe, then 2021 is the year when those interruptions trickled down into the world’s supply chains. During the week of May 30 th , for example, Yantian’s container dwell times rose to eight days and were expected to reach as high as 18-21 days by early-June.

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Laem Chabang Port Grows Upon Their success in 2019 and Marches Forwards to 2020

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Yuthana Mokekhaw, Managing Director of Laem Chabang Port to discuss Laem Chabang Port’s accomplishments in the past year, and to shed the light on the Port’s development plans as well as the trends in Thailand’s logistics sector in the coming years. However, we still have advantages, for example in labor quality,” exampled Lt.