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How to Prepare for Global Logistics in 2022

CH Robinson Logistics

2021 was a difficult year in global logistics due to ongoing volatility. As we approach another potentially volatile year, I wanted to provide key strategies for global shippers to consider. Keep in mind, LCL shipments are not going to bypass congestion at the ports, so inland strategies need to be considered.

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The Most Overlooked DC Performance Strategy

Logistics Viewpoints

For example, related to warehouse technology, a recent Lucas Systems industry study found 89% of respondents agreed that implementing artificial intelligence-based software within distribution centers can provide a competitive advantage. Does it require manual data entry? Technology can play an important part.

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Freight Market Intelligence: Data is crucial, but context is king

Freightos

In this article, Eytan Buchman, Freightos’ CMO, discusses the importance of data and context in global freight and logistics. The future of global freight data lies in real-time information, contextual insights, and aggregated data that can help companies make better decisions and adapt to a rapidly changing industry.

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Molex Prizes Agility

Logistics Viewpoints

But Molex, a global electronics and connectivity solutions company, has been investing in their intelligent digital supply chain strategy to improve their supply chain agility and customer experience. Those industries include data communications, medical, industrial, automotive and consumer electronics. Eberle said.

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Yantian Port Congestion: How Can Shippers Navigate Another Major Supply Chain Disruption?

CH Robinson Logistics

While flexibility is important any time global logistics is involved, the phrase ‘now more than ever’ holds true here. A good example of how this plays out is in the case of congestion at the Port of Oakland. Don’t dismiss historical data. However, these issues tend to be cyclical as we look at the data.

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The Data Behind Amazon’s Logistics and Fulfillment Play

Freightos

These examples are from retail, but I sense that the same customer empowerment phenomenon is happening broadly across everything we do at Amazon and most other industries as well. Amazon is at the nexus of ecommerce, data, and logistics, with a drive to constantly improve their logistics network. Subscribe For Free.

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Transportation Cost and Capacity Trends

Now, That's Logistics

According to Logistics Management , soaring inflation, tightening cargo capacity, and a shrinking labor market only add up to one thing for today’s global logistics managers: the triple whammy. Indeed, industry analysts advise logistics managers to expect a steady escalation of rates and expenses,” Patrick Burnson writes.