Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The moves come one day before senior administration officials are set to visit Mexico, whose cartels are part of the global trafficking network, for meetings expected to involve discussion of the drug threat. They have pushed through annual general rate increases of more than 30% from 2019 to 2024, and are often nearly lock step on pricing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

Just last week, my colleague Clint Reiser wrote an article about the top logistics and supply chain conferences to attend in 2024. As we turn the page on 2022 , I’d like to make five supply chain predictions about what to expect for 2023. I spent the full day yesterday roaming the floor and meeting with exhibitors.

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Stord

MAY 8, 2024

It’s the only way to ensure they meet their specific client requirements and can truly fuel their supply chain as a competitive advantage. Growth will always be an essential driver of success, in 2024 and beyond. However, growth should be 'intelligent,' avoiding pitfalls made in 2020 through 2022.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Weller says that “until the Industrial Revolution, 150 years ago, we have lived our entire evolutionary history outdoors all day, every day. Even if they’re eco-conscious, many say they don’t have the resources to meet the tracking and reporting demands. What is abnormal is that we now spend our lives inside and briefly pop outside.”

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2022

August 30, 2022. semiconductor manufacturers, to strengthen the nation’s competitive stance and self-reliance in an industry that’s essential to our economic and national security. The impact of the chip shortage has been felt across all industries. because other countries were already subsidizing the industry.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2022

August 30, 2022. semiconductor manufacturers, to strengthen the nation’s competitive stance and self-reliance in an industry that’s essential to our economic and national security. The impact of the chip shortage has been felt across all industries. because other countries were already subsidizing the industry.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2024

After a very good year in 2022, the port of Boulogne-sur-Mer confirmed its dynamism in 2023. Fish volumes are up 8% compared to 2022, and have crossed the symbolic 30 000 tonnes (30 437 t) threshold, returning to their level before the introduction of Brexit. For 2024, expected traffic is more than 30 000 units.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 31, 2023

He will play a key role in meeting the company’s growth goals in Japan and raising awareness for automated loading systems in automotive, FMCG, and packaging industries. The logistics industry in Japan is facing a significant challenge as new legislation comes into effect, dubbed the ‘2024 bug’.

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WorkWave

MAY 24, 2024

Private equity firms are showing an invested interest in field service industries like lawn care, pest control, cleaning and other sectors, while M&A activity is skyrocketing across these industries at the same time. Then, it’s important to stay informed about acquisition news through reputable industry publications.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Supply and Demand In 2022, supply and demand rebalanced across all modes of transit, which has continued throughout 2023. Looking ahead, Brogan foresees a 50-50 chance of capacity tightening throughout 2024. “I trillion in 2022, representing 9.1% year over year to $217 billion in 2022. of the national GDP.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 11, 2022

Maersk, the shipping giant, is launching a new cargo airline to try and better meet customers needs. The launch of Maersk Air Cargo comes at a time when the air cargo industry is facing significant challenges. Maersk Air Cargo is leading a new frontier in logistics where ocean carriers are involved in air cargo, too.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 13, 2023

Due for completion in 2024, this next phase will see St Modwen Logistics and Winvic Construction Ltd deliver a new 147,000 sq ft warehouse which has already been pre-let. 200,000 sq ft will also be developed to help meet increased occupier demand for mid-sized industrial and logistics units in the East Midlands. Modwen Park.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

In 2022, Amazon shipped 11 percent of items globally without any added packaging by the company. In 2022, 260 million delivered packages were stolen, and nearly 80 percent of Americans were victims of porch piracy. The win for the autonomous trucking industry comes after the California Senate passed the bill in mid-September.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Set to start operations in the third quarter of 2024, the conversion aligns with P&O Maritime Logistics’ commitment to decarbonising the industry by progressively moving towards zero-carbon operations. The study will be verified through an external auditor and reported in DP World’s 2022 Annual and ESG Reports.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The company earned a turnover of nearly 140 million euro in 2022 and currently employs more than 200 logistics specialists across its branch offices in Bratislava, Dunajská Streda, Žilina, and Košice. Operations are scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2024. In the first phase, cargo-partner will hire 20 new employees.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The chip shortage has been one of the hottest topics in 2022. At the beginning of the year, the global chip shortage had become so dire that large industrial companies were taking scarce chips out of washing machines to plug them into industrial modules. I read an article earlier this week that broke it down pretty succinctly.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 11, 2023

At the heart of Exadis’ IT transformation project are a series of business, operational, strategic, environmental, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) challenges that Infor’s solution will address to support the company’s growth, which has increased by 30% per year over the past two years to reach €92 million in 2022.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

in 2022 were made from polysilicon. A study of over 1,000 industry decision-makers found that 76 percent of today’s supply chain operations are experiencing notable workforce shortages, with 37 percent of respondents characterizing the resource shortage they face as high to extreme. In the U.S.,

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 22, 2024

President Biden signed the $53 billion CHIPS and Science Act into law in August 2022, committing to ensure that the U.S. President Biden signed the $53 billion CHIPS and Science Act into law in August 2022, committing to ensure that the U.S. If Intel meets performance targets in the deal, it’ll be eligible for $8.5

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

So, what does the 2022 Thanksgiving holiday look like? The new drone, dubbed MK30, will go into service in 2024 and replace the existing MK27-2, the model that will be used to make deliveries in Lockeford, California, and College Station, Texas, this year. This is our last weekly news roundup before for the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

drop in sales volumes year on year, with Black Friday also quieter than in 2022. Navigating the unknown in 2023 has left unanswered questions surrounding how to manage workforces, warehouse space and demand, making planning for 2024 and beyond a considerable headache for many companies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

In past years, USPS has hiked its fees from roughly October to January during the annual surge, including increases in 2022, 2021, and 2020. Located at 4698 Truax Drive SE in southeast Salem, the site will be near other industrial hubs like the Amazon Fulfillment Center. They will work alongside the bipedal humanoid Digit robots.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 30, 2021

Applications are due by July 2021, with the program looking to reduce deforestation between 2022 and 2026. Part of this plan is to speed up its supply chain, primarily with a $100 million distribution center in Hendricks County, creating up to 500 jobs by the end of 2024. And these retailers could certainly use some help.

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ShipLilly

DECEMBER 7, 2022

For a long time, industry experts and observers suggested that e-Commerce was the next big thing and that it’s here to stay. The current signs are not encouraging for freight industry investors. Data released by the Bank of America suggests this pattern is reflected elsewhere in industries.

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EazyStock

APRIL 18, 2023

Inflation Inflation has been increasing for the past few years, hitting record levels in 2022. In 2022, inflation rates peaked at 9.1% in 2024, these figures are still above pre-pandemic levels. While they did show signs of reducing, a recent surge has seen levels remain high. in 2023 and 4.3%

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 30, 2023

In the Seafood Industry, at Least, Just-in-Time is Dead If you tend to doubt that the logistics industry is being forced into a state of considerable upheaval, consider this: Ever since the height of the COVID pandemic, pundits have been speculating that the era of just-in-time supply chains is over, but now it’s no longer just the pundits.

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Stord

MAY 2, 2022

This growth is continuing with e-commerce sales expected to reach $6 trillion by 2024. Even in January of 2022, 1,850 dockworkers on the West Coast tested positive for COVID –more than all 2021 cases combined. It was more beneficial monetarily for people to stay home, and the industry wasn't ready for that.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

A few weeks ago, I wrote that Hershey would fall short of meeting demand for the Halloween and Christmas holiday seasons this year, blaming a scarcity of raw ingredients and difficulties in securing suppliers. UPS announced its surcharges for the 2022 peak season late last week. It will also get representation on the company’s board.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

On Monday, Roku announced its 2022 fall product lineup: a revamped version of its entry-level streaming adapter, selling for just $30, and a new, smaller subwoofer priced $50 below its existing model. And it looks like consumers could benefit from inflationary devices this holiday season.

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Automotive Logistics

JULY 17, 2018

vehicles to the US last year, an increase of 8.1%, despite its light vehicle assembly dropping by 400,000 units to 2m with no sign of a recovery through to 2024. In terms of the auto industry and its projected positive growth, that hinges on successful renegotiation.”. Canada exported 1.8m Threats and promises.

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