Now, That's Logistics
DECEMBER 21, 2021
Robust demand for air cargo is expected to continue as global economies prosper, other transportation modes deal with ongoing capacity issues, and consumers around the world step up their spending. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) , demand for air cargo rose by 7.9% in 2021 (compared to 2019’s levels) and is on track to grow by another 13.2% during the coming year.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
DECEMBER 21, 2021
If you think that your parcel shipping costs are too high, there may be something that you can do about it. You can get smarter on the dim weight pricing model that carriers use and see if you’re giving away money by leaving too much air in your packages.
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Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 21, 2021
With supply chain volatility continuing into the new year, many companies are making changes to prepare for future disruptions.
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 21, 2021
Total November volume—at 1,425,327—saw a 9.0% annual decline, marking a slight improvement over October’s 10.0% annual decline. Trailers—at 99,048—were down 5.4% annually, much improved over October’s 14.3% decrease, and domestic containers—at 681,400—fell 0.5%. All domestic equipment, which includes trailers and domestic containers—at 780,448—decreased 1.2%.
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Artificial intelligence has quickly become a feature of everyday life: Using face ID to unlock a phone, communicating with online chatbots, and letting “smart” appliances help manage our homes are just a few of the ways that we interact with AI regularly. Forward-looking businesses are also using AI to transform their operations and gain a competitive edge.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 21, 2021
Target, which has boosted sales about 17% over the past 12 months through October, has kept attracting shoppers at a brisk pace this holiday season.
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Logistics Bureau
DECEMBER 21, 2021
Stock Availability and Customer Service. How do these two affect your Distribution Networks? Watch this: Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: The Long and Short of Designing a Distribution Network. Drones in Distribution: Thinking Inside the Box. 7 “Costequences” of Distribution Network Misalignment.
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 21, 2021
This follows previous joint announcements by POLA and POLB, whom collectively account for roughly 40% of United States-bound import volumes, indicating that consideration of the fee would be pushed back until November 22 and subsequently November 29, December 6, December 13, and December 20.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 21, 2021
Chinese solar companies are gradually shifting the country’s solar supply chain away from Xinjiang as the U.S. increases its scrutiny of the region.
NGT News
DECEMBER 21, 2021
XL Fleet Corp. has completed installation on a series of charging station deployments for Apex Clean Energy, a clean energy company that develops, constructs and operates utility-scale wind and solar power facilities throughout North America. The deployment includes 12 dual-port, level 2 chargers that were installed at six different wind farm facilities across Texas, Oklahoma […].
Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller
As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 21, 2021
Xeneta, an ocean freight rate benchmarking and market analytics platform, and Compass Financial Technologies, a financial index provider for alternative asset classes, announced the launch of the Xeneta Shipping Index by Compass, a daily container freight index.
NGT News
DECEMBER 21, 2021
Saia Inc.’s Saia LTL Freight has partnered with Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) to test a battery electric Freightliner eM2 box truck in its Portland in Oregon pickup and delivery operations to see how the vehicle performs as part of a working, real-world fleet functioning in a commercial environment. Saia sits on DTNA’s Electric […]. The post Saia, Daimler Trucks North America Test EV Box Trucks appeared first on NGT News.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 21, 2021
Centerboard LLC, a transportation management provider, announced the availability of Centerboard Microservices, API solutions enabling seamless technology integration for shippers and technology providers.
Shipping and Freight Resource
DECEMBER 21, 2021
The BBC has reported that the Captain and First Officer of the Wakashio that ran aground on a coral reef in Mauritius and sank, have been found guilty of endangering safe navigation. As per reports, the captain, Sunil Kumar Nandeshwar, admitted to drinking moderately during a birthday party on board before the MV Wakashio ran aground on 25 July 2020.
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Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 21, 2021
The current global shipping crisis has seen port delays increase significantly, severely impacting the top and bottom line of companies as they struggle to deliver products and raw materials to market. Join Descartes for a discussion on how your organization can use global trade intelligence to help your shipments move more efficiently. .
Parade
DECEMBER 21, 2021
Here’s why technology should be part of your overall strategy. As we close out another wild year in the supply chain, many companies are looking forward to 2022 (and the potential relief it may bring for some of the supply chain hurdles we’ve faced the past couple of years), setting goals, and making plans. Are you keeping your technology, new or old, in consideration while you’re making plans for your brokerage’s new year?
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 21, 2021
Dan Dreyfus, global customs leader with EY, discusses how government agencies can embrace digitization of supply chain processes, in partnership with the private sector.
Parade
DECEMBER 21, 2021
Here’s why technology should be part of your overall strategy. As we close out another wild year in the supply chain, many companies are looking forward to 2022 (and the potential relief it may bring for some of the supply chain hurdles we’ve faced the past couple of years), setting goals, and making plans. Are you keeping your technology, new or old, in consideration while you’re making plans for your brokerage’s new year?
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Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 21, 2021
The cream cheese shortage wreaking havoc on bagel shops and bakeries is, in part, due to a cyberattack on the biggest U.S. cheese manufacturer.
RasTrac
DECEMBER 21, 2021
Advances in GPS tracking fleet management systems empower you to effectively and easily achieve your fleet risk management goals and serve as an asset to your employees in the case of an emergency. The world is unpredictable and you can’t protect your drivers from everything on the road—but you can mitigate some of the major risks with the help of GPS tracking technology!
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 21, 2021
President Biden said that his administration, together with labor unions and companies, succeeded in averting a holiday-season supply-chain crisis.
Overdrive Online
DECEMBER 21, 2021
Some 525 truckloads of wreaths were delivered by 390 different carriers as part of Wreaths Across America Day.
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Procurement and supply chain leaders have faced their share of disruption and economic turmoil these past four years. Whether from geopolitical tensions or the havoc caused by the pandemic and its aftershocks, plenty of challenges remain. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 21, 2021
Ninety-eight percent of the brands we surveyed reported that carrier-imposed cut-off dates cause them to lose sales during the holiday season.
Trinity Logistics
DECEMBER 21, 2021
You’ve finally decided it’s time to get some help with your logistics. You’ve heard about third-party logistics (3PL) companies and the services they offer having many benefits to those who use them. According to a report by Ibisworld , there are over 20,000 3PL companies in the U.S. alone. When looking to choose the right 3PL for your company, it all comes down to what you’re looking for.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 21, 2021
Truckers are facing increasing obstacles to deliver shipments in metropolitan areas like New York.
WorkWave
DECEMBER 21, 2021
Time To Read: 3 minutes. When it comes to your field service business, the services and software you choose should bring every aspect of your business together seamlessly to drive success. Whether it’s in the back office or the field, the right solution ensures that the moving parts of your business can work together as efficiently as possible. By choosing solutions that integrate in perfect harmony, you create an environment in which your pest control business and all of the elements from which
Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive
Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an
MercuryGate
DECEMBER 21, 2021
Transportation carbon emissions are a major threat to the planet, and left unchecked, they have the potential to cause vast devastation and limit the abilities of humanity to thrive. Carbon emissions have risen in recent years, but as social media has grown and politics have evolved, ESG initiatives have become more commonplace. The post How Mobility & Logistics Apps Are Reshaping Logistics Visibility & Efficiency appeared first on MercuryGate International.
Logistics Business Magazine
DECEMBER 21, 2021
Other than the essential healthcare workers and law enforcement, hardly any other professionals would have to sleep in their office after working 8 to 9 hours and then repeat the same schedule the following day, writes Gabor Balogh ( pictured ), Co-Founder of transportation company Trucksters. However, there is one profession that has been operating under such conditions for decades, travelling from sunrise to sunset and sleeping in the cab of their lorry for weeks at a time – the professional h
Turvo
DECEMBER 21, 2021
Going into 2021, supply networks were already dealing with rising demand, increasing port congestion, and production delays. This year’s increased COVID-19 instances, extreme weather events, and Suez Canal closure increased the difficulties. Companies were forced to seek other suppliers when India’s key manufacturing center closed plants in response to an increase in COVID-19 cases.
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