Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 22, 2022

We have the latest market insights, trends and best practice examples in digitalisation, e-commerce and green deals. You can touch base with sustainability trends in logistics real estate, be part of the digital air cargo revolution and feel the resilience of global supply chains in the actual shaky ocean freight markets.

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Bringg

AUGUST 5, 2020

This post looks at how click & collect works, why demand for it is trending now, and what retailers can do to ensure click & collect experiences that are also good for their business. While interest in click & collect is not new, 2020 saw a massive spike in demand and turned it into one of the hottest retail trends.

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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. The Dark Store Trend.

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FLS Transport

JANUARY 4, 2021

The year 2021 is here! Newton’s first law of inertia states that an object in motion will remain in motion… and that’s exactly what will happen in the first quarter of 2021. Inventory replenishment will continue well into 2021. GDP growth in 2021 as the economy recovers. Stay strapped in. The wild ride isn’t over yet.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Since August 2021, he has built and lead ZEBOX AMERICA, based in Arlington, Virginia. The founding team which play a leading role in the success of a startup is of course added to this. Top Trends in Supply Chain Tech with Charley Dehoney. Learn More About Disruptive Tech In The Supply Chain. Charley Dehoney LinkedIn.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

During the peak of the ocean freight congestion, in September 2021, ocean freight rates reached well over $20,000 for China – US West Coast shipping. Including, of course by leveraging global freight tech for BCOs. Changing Trends in BCO Air Cargo Procurement. View weekly update. The Elusive 2022 Peak Season. Signup Now.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Consequently, seven key trends will dominate the industry throughout the remainder of the year and propel TMS solutions to center stage. 7 Trends Propelling TMS Solutions to Center Stage. However, global use of the TMS is expected to have a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of seven percent between 2017 and 2021.

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Freightos

JUNE 6, 2023

The Initial Hurdle: 2021’ Freight Fiasco During the COVID-19 pandemic, Conor from Fort Toys , like many other entrepreneurs, found himself dealing with skyrocketing demand… and skyrocketing freight costs. This trend was a while in coming. The inventory trend that emerged from ShipBob’s data seems to be extending into 2023.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 18, 2021

For instance, the image shows a wait time of 135 minutes on February 21, 2021, one week following Winter Storm Uri. However, the current wait of 99 minutes on March 7, 2021 is significantly lower than the wait time observed in recent years. It is what sets manufacturing supply chain companies apart.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The nearshoring trend. Knowledge is power–understanding what’s causing the situation can help reduce stress and enable you to select the best course of action to best move forward. The Nearshoring Trend Continues. This trend started as low-cost labor in Asia was not the savings it used to be.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 28, 2022

The transportation trends in 2021 shows this as well, the biggest trend is the necessity to deliver more products in less time. Qimarox noticed this trend and wants to provide a solution. Of course it is able to do longer batches of the same product as well. Automation can be a solution.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2022

These current factors, in addition to the atypical activity of the recent past (whipsaw demand pattern), render time-series trends less relevant than in more stable environments. So, what methods can we apply to better gauge future trends? Qualitative Review of Explanatory Variables.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 26, 2023

This is evidenced by a 2019 survey, which found that 72% of universities worldwide have incorporated data analytics courses into their logistics programs (MHL News, 2019). Supply chain game changers – mega, nano, and virtual trends – and forces that impede supply chain design (i.e., Gartner (2021). Fawcett, S.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The nearshoring trend. Knowledge is power–understanding what’s causing the situation can help reduce stress and enable you to select the best course of action to best move forward. The Nearshoring Trend Continues. This trend started as low-cost labor in Asia was not the savings it used to be.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Knight Frank ’s preliminary data shows that take-up of UK warehouse space in Q3 2021 totalled 15.7 This is 27% above the Q1-Q3 2020 total and puts the UK industrial & logistics sector on course for a record year, as the unprecedented levels of occupier demand looks set to ensure that the industry will beat the 51.6m million sq ft.

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MTS Logistics

JULY 21, 2021

While some parts are still struggling with higher case rates and lockdowns, some parts of the world are reopening now, in July 2021. Of course, this process will not be like the “old normal” in many companies. The teleworking system, which was mandatory in 2020 due to the pandemic, is continuing for many companies in 2021.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Whereas online courses and programmes were previously managed as a separate entity, they are now an integral part of most academic systems. The study showed that upwards of 30 percent of American students enrolled in at least one online course in 2018. Online courses are the quickest path for a student to obtain a degree.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

However, port information from San Pedro Bay ports, which handles 40% of US trade, shows that this trend of empty container outbound movement has been going on for a few years and is not a new phenomenon. Source : Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. Source : project44.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 27, 2021

However, Hoppecke bucked the trend, growing sales by more than 15% over the previous year. Over the course of 2020 the company geared up to ensure a seamless transition. As a result, it was business as usual from 1 January 2021. The market for motive power batteries was down around 25% in 2020/21.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2021

As semesters unfolded, students saw course syllabi come to life in news headlines. Students want to know that your company understands the trends and challenges that were already reshaping supply chains and has a vision for how to address them. has proclaimed, “ the new supply chain is sexy.” Do you know where you are going?

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ShipLilly

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Counting the cost of a trend that never really took off. Aviation was the potential beneficiary of any trend towards online shopping. Of course, that expectation could only hold if the upward trend in e-Commerce continued. Mark Zuckerberg, the Chief Executive of Meta, has already started the trend of cutting back.

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MTS Logistics

MAY 22, 2023

Due to freight rates skyrocketing in 2020-2021 and in the beginning of 2022, Asian polymers have been dropping in price to be able to compete with the other regions of the world. 2021 and 2022 was not the best time for Chinese producers, due to them not being able to compete with U.S.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2023

government even opted to allocate roughly one half of the 2021-2025 National Highway Freight Program projects budget to roadway and bridge preservation. Of course, this is not the world we are in today. Right now, the going trend in the U.S. There is even a heavy haul corridor going from Houston all the way up to Canada.

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EazyStock

MARCH 22, 2022

There have been significant shifts in customer behavior, making it hard to base assumptions on consumer trends. As a first step, if you have access to historical data, look for a sales period with similar trends and market dynamics as the present day (if possible). Take trends and seasonality into account. Use qualitative data.

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CH Robinson Logistics

APRIL 19, 2021

Seasonal factors that cause the transportation market to tighten, plus new considerations for 2021. ACT Research estimates that roughly 3% of the truckload demand forecasts for 2021 can be attributed just to replenishing the inventory gap, and it will take much or all of 2021 to accomplish this. As of February 2021, the U.S.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

But more blatantly than ever, container liners – and especially Maersk – are on a collision course with the tech companies that provide digital infrastructure for selling goods. Late 2021 saw Maersk continue to shift towards vertical integrations, with acquisition of Senator, a German freight forwarder for $644 million dollars.

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Locus

DECEMBER 14, 2021

How was the Thanksgiving supply chain of turkeys during this 2021 holiday season? Let’s take a look at what the Thanksgiving supply chain of turkeys looked like during this 2021 holiday season : The Top 6 Supply Chain Holiday Season Trends in 2021. US Department of Agriculture, Aug 31, 2021. Higher turkey prices.

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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. of all e-commerce sales in the US during 2021. But, as we know, supply chain conditions were far from perfect in 2020 and 2021. Another powerful omni-channel market force continues to be the “Amazon effect.”

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Of course, it all depends on the ability to stay strategic. . Still, if they view the overall averages within FreightWaves SONAR, it’s much easier to navigate the freight market, and they can effectively know how carrier profitability is trending. ” This means knowing how a carrier or shipper approaches freight pricing.

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Morai Logistics

MARCH 10, 2021

Yet, much of what the pandemic has spurred on isn’t a shift in supply chain trends but rather an acceleration of them. This, of course, has implications all the way through supply chains. The supply chain landscape has seemingly undergone a seismic shift over the past year. The Ecommerce Boom.

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GoShip Blog

JULY 8, 2022

These changes include: The recent boom in e-commerce: Between 2018 and 2021, global e-commerce sales grew from $2.982 billion to $4.93 Truck driver shortage: In 2021, The American Trucking Industry (ATA) reported a shortage of 80,000 truck drivers in the US. These changes have shaped the market into what it is now.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 3, 2021

SONAR data show that the freight market for inbound Detroit loads is highly volatile based on auto production trends – inbound Detroit loads should be less expensive when OEMs are sourcing a lot of components as assembly volumes ramp up. million units +/-) as vehicles are taken out of service. Source: SONAR).

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FLS Transport

DECEMBER 9, 2020

And industrial real estate is booming so much, experts are predicting a warehousing capacity crunch in 2021… which of course means more money for shippers needing more inventory space. According to the CCJ consensus, everyone is optimistic about the recovery and it seems seasonal trends will be likely be tested. Shippers beware.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The legislation would give the Treasury Department’s Federal Financing Bank $20 billion to be invested over the course of 10 years to take action on the recommendations using loan guarantees, issuing securities-backed financing or purchasing debt. percent over the third quarter of 2021. million, and earnings per share of 1 cent.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 27, 2021

Meet BOPIS, otherwise known as one of the most popular baby names of 2021 — we’re kidding, of course. P.S. Want to stay up-to-date with the latest eCommerce trends? Here are some of the most popular! In-Store Pickups. Tired of wandering down endless aisles to find the products you want? As always, we’re here to help.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The issue with recruiting and retaining truckers is that it is difficult to do so without understanding actual market trends and volatility. . Of course, increased profitability means knowing when to accept or reject a tender , and that information is invaluable for fleet asset management, including allocating equipment and drivers alike. .

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TransAudit

DECEMBER 14, 2022

In 2021, per-mile trucking costs reached a record high. Air shippers may shift their focus away from freighters – the pandemic trend of loading empty passenger planes with cargo. Of course, there’s probably a bit of wishful thinking there. During a multi-week trip, that can add up. Fleet Maintenance.

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