FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Still, if the carrier loses drivers, there is nothing a shipper can do to secure more capacity during peaking asset demand periods. Of course, that depends on securing shipping data insights well in advance of disruptions’ arrival. And it’s not always a need to secure more capacity. Disruption is, by definition, unplanned.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

As container demand continues to grow, supply capacity is not increasing fast enough to keep up. Liner companies need this vital intelligence to match the supply of container and vessel capacity to the demand on specific routes. Background to the Current Situation. Lengthier delays in container loading, unloading, and shipping.

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Airfreight Logistics

AUGUST 11, 2020

Imported from China via a cargo plane provided by the Cargolux airline, this machine has a production capacity of one million masks per week. Bolloré Logistics ‘ hub in Luxembourg recently received a machine to make surgical masks on behalf of the Luxembourg company ALLPHARMA.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

COVID of course taught companies the need for agility. There can be surprises that potentially offer a better upside: demand is higher than expected, it is possible to raise prices without affecting demand based on what is happening with competitor products, technology has allowed manufacturing capacity to ramp up faster than expected, etc.

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Now, That's Logistics

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

When it comes to the exchange of information, it is of course problematic.”. Blame the high volume of required documents—invoices, bills of lading, letters of credit, and inspection certificates, etc.—with Shipping marketplaces can aggregate capacity supply and demand, as well as standardize and disseminate market data,” it says. “As

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 20, 2023

A graph database stores nodes and relationships instead of tables, or documents. Meanwhile decisions like how much production capacity needs to be added, or what raw materials need to be purchased, don’t change on a daily basis. But, of course, over the course of a month the demand and supply pictures change.

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Morai Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

On January 17th, 2019, Morai Logistics discussed the current capacity crunch impacting transportation supply chains. Logistics Solution Providers (LSPs) have now turned to technology to push through the crunch, and develop solutions to find capacity that meet consumer demands. Organized and real-time access to document management.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Drewry maintains that subtle changes to the new vessel orderbook, mainly in the form of delivery deferrals, have softened this year’s new capacity burden and had a positive effect on Drewry’s supply-demand equations for 2019. So-called “mega-vessels” comprise 82% of those on order with a capacity of 11,000 TEU or more.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

Freight brokers and 3PLs are exposed to risks on both the buy and sell sides: Depending on the supply chain, the process can involve multiple intermediaries: shipping lines, trucking companies, and charter companies, in addition to insurance firms and, of course, the customer who winds up receiving the goods. Key Features: Basic Auditing.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

Freight brokers and 3PLs are exposed to risks on both the buy and sell sides: Depending on the supply chain, the process can involve multiple intermediaries: shipping lines, trucking companies, and charter companies, in addition to insurance firms and, of course, the customer who winds up receiving the goods. Key Features: Basic Auditing.

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3PL Insights

AUGUST 6, 2018

Bill of Lading: A bill of lading, also known as a BOL, is an official document which is designated as a contract between the owner of the freight being transported, and the carrier. The BOL then becomes a POD (Proof of Delivery) document. A hi-lo, of course, refers to a forklift. Hi-Lo: Beep beep!

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Freight Black Swans Are Increasing Due to Several Factors Managing freight black swans are not about merely ensuring continued access to carriers; it’s about ensuring you have the capacity needed at the best price. As a result, carriers will have less capacity and availability to handle unexpected surges in demand.

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GoShip Blog

JULY 8, 2022

This shortage has significantly reduced shipping capacity, resulting in delays and increased shipping costs. The structure of the current trucking market gives truckload carriers the upper hand since the demand for shipping services significantly exceeds the available capacity. This figure is forecast to hit 160,000 by 2030.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Companies should phase out paper documentation and adopt digitalization in order to usher in visibility, and reduce complexities in gathering and processing documents. Of course, adopting new technologies is a costly and time-consuming endeavor, which discourages many companies from adopting newer innovations.

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Globalior

DECEMBER 5, 2020

Of course in transit, the vessel may stop over at various ports en route to destination. During transshipment, certain activities have to take place in the port as containers are moved from one vessel to another, including the updating of transportation documents (will not be covered in this article). Loading and offloading.

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Logistics Manager

MAY 21, 2020

These are primarily non-essential products, for which there is little demand as retail outlets are closed or supplies for production lines that are either static or at reduced capacity. Mr. Yarwood also draws attention to the importance of maintaining records and an efficient documentation flow. “In

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 26, 2020

Employing over 1000 staff, including over 800 engineers, last year Hikrobot manufactured approximately 8000 robots, with a current capacity to produce 1000 robots per month. Planned expansion to the production facility will boost capacity to 3000 robots per month, to support a rapidly growing share of markets across the globe.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 17, 2021

The problem with this is that no precise key figures can be determined for capacity utilisation, order status or productivity. With SmartMONITOR, faults and unproductive times can be detected, analysed and documented more quickly. In addition, these are of course transmitted to the SmartMONITOR software.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MARCH 10, 2020

By Deadweight Capacity. Issuing bill of lading and other documentation for all cargo loaded. A typical shipping line or shipping agency office have various departments such as planning, marketing, sales, container department , vessel operations, documentation, finance, administration, procurement etc. By number of vessels.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2018

LTL Shipping Apps Change the Game for Carriers and Shippers Alike The LTL shipping industry is moving away from pen and paper documentation, and many shipping capabilities can now be handled from any smart device. Get Your Free Copy Here. Download White Paper. Better spot LTL freight rates.

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Logistics in War

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

On one hand it harks back to the Australian strategic policy of the post-Vietnam War years, but it has also been raised in recent debates about the limits of the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) capability, or even the nations defence industrial capacity. It is, of course, prudent to be as self-reliant as practicable.

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Conger

MARCH 14, 2024

Safety training should include understanding equipment controls , load capacities, maneuvering techniques, and stability principles. Load Capacity Understanding and adhering to the load capacity limits of the clamp trucks is vital. To continuously improve and stay updated, refresher courses are also available.

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Conger

JULY 20, 2020

Of course not. Forklift capacity, stability, steering, maneuvering, and visibility . With lots of options and aggressive marketing for online certification courses, you've probably had this question cross your mind. Now that we have that out of the way, let's talk about what you can expect from online courses.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 18, 2017

It’s also important to document any constraints that will impact your plans to meet those objectives. A clear understanding of objectives and constraints will provide you with the starting point for your design review, so it’s important to get them documented and to make sure all stakeholders are aware of them.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 4, 2020

These are primarily non-essential products, for which there is little demand as retail outlets are closed or supplies for production lines that are either static or at reduced capacity. Yarwood also draws attention to the importance of maintaining records and an efficient documentation flow. “In

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Freightos

JANUARY 12, 2017

CO2 emissions – Of course, air freight also leads to far more emissions. Steve Jobs famously purchased the entire available air freight capacity along key Asia-US routes to ship the first iMac prior to holiday season. Documents and Samples. Air remains the most cost-effective method of shipping documents.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 23, 2018

We’re forced to compete against every other shipper out there for dwindling available carrier capacity. We’re talking, of course, about Transportation Management System (TMS) solutions to digitize and automate transportation processes. . Combating Rising Freight Costs with a TMS.

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Logistics in War

JULY 8, 2023

National Defence’s emphasis on logistics is clearly more than usual when compared to other Government policy documents of recent years, though this emphasis comes from an exceptionally low base. Supply chain resilience is, of course, a part of this narrative – as we are reminder every time we hear about guided-weapons or military fuels.

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Logistics in War

MAY 11, 2023

By David Beaumont National Defence: Defence Strategic Review was released to the public on 24 April 2023, to a defence ‘community’ only too eager to scrutinise the document for its consequences on the ADF’s capability mix. The paper, of course, covers a swathe of topics and concepts.

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ShipLilly

APRIL 7, 2021

Even the resultant increase in TEU capacity since 2018 has not been able to quite satisfy the current demand. Such a move, if it happens, would restrict shipping capacity even more than it is now. Some of the things to consider include deductibles, documentation, time costs, premium increments, and replacement modalities.

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Logistics in War

MAY 2, 2024

1] This Plan provisions $11-$15 billion dollars in ‘additional logistics centres and capacity’ amid other investments that contribute to Defence’s ability to respond to contingencies, crisis and conflict. [2] 2] This is the largest, single-hit, planned investment in Defence’s logistics capability and capacity since the Second World War.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 26, 2017

It’s used to help doctors in creating clinical practice guidelines that document the best course of treatment for different types of cancer. Could we imagine having a twin of Watson, looking at the symptoms of a company, its stock levels, demands and capacities, and then propose the best remedy for attaining its goals?

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Automotive Logistics

AUGUST 2, 2018

The company’s goal is to manufacture 50,000 units a year by 2022, doubling that in due course to reach full capacity. Local suppliers also questioned tender documents and threatened to take action against the company. These hold-ups put the opening back by about a year and forced a change in production plans.

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CLX Logistics

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

Of course, international shipping is a complex service with countless moving parts, including regulations, security, capacity and legal considerations – all which can lead to a reliable and cost-effective shipment when tended to properly. If timeliness is key, then airfreight is often recommended.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

The delays show that delivery networks such as UPS, which are critical components of the e-commerce boom, are still struggling to cope with the busiest shopping periods despite heavy investment to build out and automate their operations and capacity. Walmart is in the same boat.

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Forto

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Other improvements include better data collection and accessibility; Improved container visibility; and less processing and hassle with customs and documentation requirements. Of course, there is always an opposing reaction, and it seems as though the Europe-China rail may become a victim of its own success.

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Logistics in War

APRIL 6, 2019

natural disaster, accident, commercial failure, act of terror or war), Australia’s capacity to provide fuel for its 5th generation Air Force is immediately jeopardised. Should a significant supply disruption occur within key sea lines of communication (SLOC) within the Indo-Pacific (e.g.,

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