Shipping and Freight Resource

MARCH 2, 2022

AMICIE is organizing a webinar on the subject on the 5th of March 2022 to discuss the impact of war and war-like situations on maritime trade flows. When: Saturday March 5th 2022 – 16:00 IST. You will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the meeting. Image : Joseph Fuller.

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TransAudit

MARCH 15, 2023

Early 2022 was a time of incredibly high trucking demand and prices to match. Year over Year: Compared to February 2022, spot load posts were 73.8% From December 2022 to March 2023, flatbed rates have dropped each month, going from $2.77 That’s a large number, but it’s still not quite enough to meet demand.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

OnTrac , for example, stopped accepting new peak business on September 1, but capacity issues are just one of the carrier-related challenges shippers must overcome. shippers will rely more than ever on the United States Postal Service (USPS), for example, but this fallback option may prove more costly than in past years.

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World Food Programme Logistics

APRIL 12, 2019

This experience allowed local producers to strengthen their productive and distribution capacity, so they could meet the quality and quantity requirements of municipalities and appreciate the potential of municipal purchases. A smallholder association delivers quinoa flakes to a Municipality. Photo: WFP/Morelia Eróstegui 5.

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ShipLilly

JANUARY 24, 2023

Last year—2022—was a year in which making predictions and projections was rendered difficult by the volatile economic circumstances. For example, inflation erodes away about 8.5%. For example, businesses must aim for more creativity and agility in operations and their supply chains. While inflation averaged 1.2% in some areas.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Imagine having the technology that gives you the ability to meet Christmas peaks successfully. Research by McKinsey found that US consumers’ holiday shopping is starting earlier and lasting longer this year, with most starting in October or earlier and 40% intending to start in November, compared with 35 percent in 2022.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 30, 2022

As part of the Georgetown University McDonough School of Business Global Business Experience Programme, Sitma was invited to submit a project proposal to be implemented with the support and guidance of a team of students from the 2022 Flex MBA class.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 5, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll walk through some of the obstacles to medium-term demand planning, consider how high-frequency supply chain data can help fill the informational gaps that companies are grappling with, and then look at a real-world example of how the data in FreightWaves SONAR can give insight into the goods economy.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 27, 2021

billion by 2022. According to a report issued by Zion Market Research, the compound annual growth rate is at 21% between 2016 and 2022. Simple Examples of Predictive Analytics. It can answer questions like how much peanut butter to stock. It can answer questions like how much peanut butter to stock.

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Stord

JANUARY 11, 2022

Now that we’re in 2022, things should revert back to normal (whatever that means), right? From our daily engagement (and years of deep industry experience), these are some of the issues that should prove most impactful this year, and some ideas on how to overcome some of those challenges. So, are you ready for 2022?

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2023

For this article, I want to talk to you about how to bring that sense of comfort and confidence in your service for shipper relationships, your carrier relationships, and even for yourself. Take these to every meeting or consultation you have. Like a warm blanket on a cold night. Do it now, as Arnold Schwarzenegger says.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

The averted US rail strike in December 2022 would have been catastrophic for US residents and the wider supply chain. A key element is setting the right safety stock levels to meet unexpected spikes in demand without tying up unnecessary capital. Poor forecasting brings a high risk of stockouts or excess and obsolete stock.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

The averted US rail strike in December 2022 would have been catastrophic for US residents and the wider supply chain. A key element is setting the right safety stock levels to meet unexpected spikes in demand without tying up unnecessary capital. Poor forecasting brings a high risk of stockouts or excess and obsolete stock.

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EazyStock

APRIL 18, 2023

Our eGuide, Supply chain and logistics management trends for 2023 , looks at potential issues facing supply chain managers this year and how to respond. In this blog, we focus on how supply chain and inventory management professionals can mitigate the impact of high inflation and interest rates. In 2022, inflation rates peaked at 9.1%

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 30, 2023

According to an ongoing study of 3,036 Shopify stores, the average conversion rate (visits that resulted in purchases) in 2022 was 1.3%. Today we’re going to look at how to calculate ecommerce conversion rates, identify some things that may be turning customers away, and what you can do to improve conversion rates. You will get there!

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CH Robinson Logistics

MAY 27, 2021

Here are answers to the questions you might have about the impact of the Canada ELD mandate, how to prepare, and the benefits of capturing more electronic data about your freight. How will the Canada ELD mandate affect capacity? Of the more than 600 ELDs on the market, many are unlikely to meet Canada’s standards.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 30, 2023

Make sure your fulfillment center also knows exactly how to handle returns, refunds, and reshipments. We have an example of such a list for you below, but we also suggest visiting our Delivery Management 101 article for help with avoiding and managing delivery delays, mistakes, and unhappy customers.

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Trans Global Auto Logistics

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

However, before you start buying vintage cars , it’s critical that you understand how to go about investing in classic cars correctly. Here’s a rundown on everything you need to know about buying vintage cars in 2022. Ideally, your chosen vintage car should meet your budget, be in great shape, and offer a robust resale value.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

What to Consider When Offering 2-Day Shipping In 2022 the Baymard Institute conducted a study of top reasons for ecommerce cart abandonment. How does a 3PL do that exactly? ShipMonk is a prime example of a 3PL that brings this to the table. as being too high and 22% cited slow delivery times.

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GoShip Blog

AUGUST 29, 2022

Computers and servers that don’t work correctly may also affect how data is processed and stored. How to Achieve Optimal Data Integrity in Your Business. Employees must be taught how to make stronger passwords that use combinations of symbols, numbers, and uppercase and lowercase letters.

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The Lean Thinker

JANUARY 24, 2023

A Breakout Session at the TWI Summit Last year (2022) was “Old friends meeting for the first time” as 2021 had been virtual and the online community really came together during 2020 and 2021. Also the evening of the 13th is the Kata Geek Meetup, a less formal series of short presentations and discussion. Talk to people.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 27, 2023

Whether that be offering free expedited shipping or providing an option where customers pay for the upgrade, having faster shipping options is pivotal to meeting customer expectations. 2-Day shipping , for example, is a great service you can provide to your customers! That was 2022 and we’re in 2023.

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Forto

AUGUST 1, 2019

m/m or less to meet demand for these products, while also meeting demand for non-marine fuels. For example, although the intensity of general cargo ships (measured as emissions per unit of transport supply) decreased by 5%, emissions increased by 9%. How to reduce CO 2 emissions Your Operations. IMO stays the course.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

October 2023, for example, saw high streets slump to a 2.7% drop in sales volumes year on year, with Black Friday also quieter than in 2022. For example, the throughput capacity of traditional automation, such as shuttles and mini-loads must be fixed at the maximum forecast requirement when the system is installed.

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Locus

JUNE 29, 2022

Everyone was still grappling with the realities of how to stay safe, and how lockdowns would affect daily life and commerce. Taking the example of cyber-security, he said, “You cannot control if you get hit by a cyber-attack. Gartner Press Release, “ Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo Americas: Day 1 Highlights ”, June 6, 2022.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2022

For example, a big-box retailer that started to build out its pickup services, it delivery services, and so on, so that when the world pivoted, and stores were closed, but people still wanted this retailer’s products, it already had all of that investment there. Consumers are looking for more durable products.

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Automotive Logistics

APRIL 15, 2019

Berenberg Thematics estimates that by 2022 as many as 262,000 tonnes of automotive lithium-ion batteries will need to be recycled. A common use case is the storage of electricity, for example in the home. By meeting these performance indicators, a battery will gain commercial preference through the value chain.

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EazyStock

AUGUST 29, 2023

The game-changer: Data-fueled inventory solutions Cutwel implemented EazyStock, a data-driven software solution that takes inventory management to the next level through inventory optimization, towards the end of 2022. Where are your sustainability supply chain issues? This is expensive and can lead to wasted stock.

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CH Robinson Logistics

JUNE 28, 2021

Renewables are expected to account for 90% of new power generation globally through 2022. Here are the five key project logistics challenges we’re seeing in renewable energy and how to overcome them. For example, we’re helping some of our solar customers switch to breakbulk or roll-on-roll-off as an alternative to container ships.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 19, 2024

Pros and Cons of Ecommerce Marketplaces If you decide to sell your wares on an ecommerce marketplace, simply make sure you know the pros and cons, and how to make the most of it. On Amazon, for example, if your products have a unique GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) such as its registered UPC, ISBN or EAN, you’ll get your own product listing.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

44 on Deloitte’s 2022 Technology Fast 500 list for the fastest-growing technology companies in North America! An example of a cobot you may see in a warehouse is a box folding mechanical arm. Our ongoing commitment to this kind of innovation has resulted in: 99.9% Cobots are different in that way.

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Locus

MAY 25, 2023

In a survey conducted in 2022 of US consumers, 55% of them stated that direct delivery to home is the biggest driver of online purchase. Example of Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) Say that a retail clothing outlet sells 2,000 formal shirts for men, women, and children. Let’s apply the EOQ formula here on this problem √2 * 2000 * 5 / 10.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 18, 2022

All those meetings began in Spanish and they go, “Do you not understand that?” I will give you an example of predictive. What they care about is for you to tell them how to change that into information that affects their business. What they care about is, “Tell me how to change that information that affects my business.”

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 23, 2018

We want to make sure that member states, for example, recognize that testing for compliance has a margin of error, as any scientific test does. Are there enough of these approved systems for the liner carriers to deploy and meet those requirements? And I think carriers are doing that.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 18, 2022

We went across almost 10,000 to 15,000 students, where we taught how to build robots. For example, instead of the entire backing thing, a lot of them moved directly to wallets. How many people are in New Delhi? China is the other example. I will give you an example. 2013 is when I started FarEye.

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