Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 25, 2018

In 2017 the downward trend of large shipping losses continued, according to a new survey, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty's (AGCS) Safety & Shipping Review. Inadequate shore-side support and commercial pressures have an important role to play in maritime safety and risk exposure.

Maritime 84

Maritime Trends Exercises Cost Reduction 84

MTS Logistics

JUNE 30, 2023

Recent market insights found the following: “According to a latest global shipper survey, 75% of shippers who use LCL plan to continue or increase it in 2023. Now, in a post-pandemic world, when equipment supply has become less challenging, LCL shipping continues to play this important role in additional ways.

Cost Reduction 86

Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Optimal Sourcing 86

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 21, 2022

According to an American Shipper survey of marine traffic ship-position data, together with the latest queue lists from California ports, there were 27 container vessels off the West Coast and 72 off the East and Gulf coasts as of the end of last week. Speaking of container ships, global brands pledge to eliminate maritime emissions by 2040.

Supply Chain Planning Software 124

Supply Chain Planning Software Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software 124

Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 11, 2023

Most of the experts surveyed foresee that inflation and recession will have a greater impact this year and will be the biggest driver of disruptions. ‘‘Due In this regard, the industry’s major concern will be on having systems interact directly via automating the Data-Analysis-Decision-Action cycle.

Supply Chain Software 65

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Industry Negotiating Skills 65

MTS Logistics

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

As we turn our attention to Lunar New Year in February 2024, the survey paints a muted outlook. People don’t agree on what will happen to prices and the number of products being shipped, and different companies are using different strategies to handle these uncertainties.

Price Reduction 80

Price Reduction Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Industry 80

MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2023

A study by PwC found that 66% of surveyed executives anticipate higher supply chain costs as a result of diversifying away from China. The underlying logistics regulations, political stability and compliance are biggest challenges. Managing a decentralized supply chain is more complex than dealing with single supplier or country of origin.

Negotiate Pricing 82

Negotiate Pricing Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Software Supply Chains 82

247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Global maritime commerce gathered momentum two years ago and raised sentiment in the shipping industry,” says Frida Youssef , UNCTAD’s trade analyst. There’s little doubt that trade wars in these arenas could reshape global maritime trade patterns and dampen UNCTAD’s cautiously optimistic forecast. Rate uplift. Balancing act.

Capacity 28

Capacity Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Trends 28

MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2022

A few years ago when we conducted a customer survey, we asked: Would you rather prefer to deal with your key account manager to provide you with the shipment updates or would you prefer to utilize online solutions to check? From the customer and BCO standpoints, these are great developments. Conclusion.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 86

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Tracking and Tracing Logistics 86

Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 4, 2020

Arecent survey by the International Association of Ports & Harbors (IAPH) shows a mixed picture at ports around the world. “35% 35% of ports reported an increase in utilisation of warehousing and distribution facilities for foodstuffs and medical supplies, with some ports reporting capacity shortages,” the analysis shows.

Cargo 36

Cargo Industry Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies 36

247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Maritime analysts at Xeneta , a global benchmarking and market intelligence platform based in Oslo, Norway, note that carriers operating in the trans-Pacific have been able to make their general rate increases (GRIs) stick through early autumn. Hamburg Süd, Hyundai Merchant Marine and OOCL were the three highest ranked carriers in 2018.

Price Reduction 28

Price Reduction Sourcing Strategies Waste Reduction Resource Reduction 28

247 Customs Broker

JUNE 7, 2018

But a more measured analysis comes from the consultancy AlixPartners , which has produced a body of research suggesting that there may still be more problems than solutions in the short term. Esben Christensen , global co-head of AlixPartners’ maritime practice, says that he has his doubts about a reversal of fortune, however.

Cost Reduction 28

Cost Reduction Cargo Price Reduction Resource Reduction 28

Shipchain

JANUARY 23, 2019

Almost two years ago with knowledge of the problems of the freight industry and some rough ideas of how to solve them, we’ve been able to plot, survey, and develop the systems we’ve now launched. Our long term vision is to be the underlying platform for every logistics transaction – maritime, air, truck, and rail.

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