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Global Logistics Market Analysis: 2022 Summer Edition

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Of course, we may still experience more factories in Asia not operating at 100 percent capacity, further trucking shortages, port issues, etc. In short, the overall picture currently points out that the pendulum is on the move again and we may likely expect a strong freight market for the 2022 summer peak season. Let’s not forget U.S.

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Analysis: Today’s Global Economy vs. Global Container Shipping

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

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I Used the Most Recent 10Ks to Create a SWOT analysis

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Using an AI tool, I had it look at the 10K's for the top 5 trucking companies and asked it to provide a SWOT analysis for the trucking industry. NOTE: This is Generative AI: Here are the top 5 trucking companies in the US, based on revenue in 2022: UPS Inc. NYSE: UPS) FedEx Corp. NYSE: FDX) XPO Logistics (NYSE: XPO) J.B.

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Logistics Predictions: How Did We Do in 2022 and What Will 2023 Look Like?

Logistics Viewpoints

Near the end of 2021, I had the chance to make the early call on Logistics Viewpoints on what 2022 would look like across five major logistics themes. Unlike the folks projecting election results these days, I was a little more accurate and the 2022 projections have set the stage for what will happen in 2023. Pretty much nailed it.

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Big Changes at the Port with Lauren Beagen

The Logistics of Logistics

Beagen and Joe Lynch discuss big changes at the port brought on by the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA 2022). In the podcast interview, Lauren and Joe discuss the big changes at the port – changes brought on by the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA 2022). About Lauren Beagen.

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Predictive Analysis in Logistics and Supply Chain: How to Apply

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Predictive Analysis in Logistics and Supply Chain: How to Apply | Image source: Pexels In logistics, predictive analysis is simply the process of identifying and forecasting patterns, trends, and behaviors in both human and machine learning approaches, data, and algorithms. How predictive analytics works in logistics?

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Three Logistics Imperatives for Managing Uncertainty in 2022

Logistics Viewpoints

Raw materials and component shortages, labor shortfalls, port closures, rising fuel costs and other forces will continue to exert enormous pressures on global supply chains in 2022. Early Identification of Disruptions Drives a Faster, Unified Response. Managing Labor Shortages Means Working Smarter, Not Harder. million employees.