2006

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Christmas Gift Suggestion - The Box

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This is a great book for all in the logsitics and transport world.it does an excellent job of portraying how Mclean forged, formed a new industry and how the eponymous title changed the supply chain, and hence our economic futures. This is from a review at: [link] The same lesson can be absorbed, on a much more intimate scale, from Marc Levinson's The Box: How the Shipping Container Made the World Smaller and the Economy Bigger.

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Working at TRU.com

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Sorry folks.too much work to do, not enough time to do it! Sound familiar? No kidding! I will be at the TRU.com building for the next two weeks. Don't worry, I'll catch up with ya in early December. Hope you all have a great Thanksgiving holiday!

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Maersk the Fastest? Ja! Tak!

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Maersk container ships biggest and fastest? A.P. Moller-Maersk declined to confirm the service speed of a series of seven 4,150-TEU ships being built at its Volkswerft Stralsund Shipyard in Germany, which are thought to have a service speed of 29 knots making them the world's fastest containerships. Maersk Line already has the biggest containership with the “Emma Maersk” having a declared capacity of 11,000-TEUs but believed to have a physical capacity of about 14,800 TEUs.

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Deutsche Post’s 3rd Quarter Profit Up 30%

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German mail, express and logistics giant Deutsche Post World Net reported a net income of 537 million euros ($691 million) in the third quarter, up 30.3 percent compared to 412 million euros in the same period 2005. Third quarter operating profit improved 40.1 percent to 1.03 billion euros ($1.3 billion), from 735 million euros last year. Revenue improved 35 percent to 14.9 billion euros ($19.2 billion), compared to 11 billion euros in the third quarter 2005.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

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.

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Now the French Want Our Ports! Sacre Bleu!

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French CMA CGM Group interested in P&O Ports North America France’s CMA CGM has formed a consortium with investment bank Morgan Stanley to prepare a bid for P&O Ports North America, reported London’s The Business. No one from the Marseilles-based company could be reached for comment. Dubai state-owned company Dubai Ports World is being forced to sell off the company after security fears among U.S. politicians about a foreign company controlling U.S. ports.

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TMS Technology Is Being Embraced By Shippers!

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Shippers see need to upgrade technology for managing transportation There is widespread concern by shippers that their current technology for managing transportation will not meet future needs. That is one of the conclusions of a study of 173 manufacturers, distributors and retailers by the Aberdeen Group of Boston. "Transportation management is moving out of the shadows and into a strategic role in driving supply chain excellence," the report says.

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Do you trust antitrust, like I do?

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U.S. liner carrier antitrust immunity up for debate.again! Among transportation and shipper lobbyists, and even some in the trade media, the debate of whether to retain or repeal liner carrier antitrust immunity was once jokingly referred to as a rite of spring. Arguments on both side of the debate often in various congressional hearing rooms were strong, but nothing changed.

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DHL to pay $150 million for 49% of Polar Air.brrrrrrrrr!

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DHL and Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. have signed an agreement that will give the German express package delivery and logistics giant a 49 percent shareholding in Polar Air Cargo as well as increased air freight capacity in the transpacific market for the next 20 years. Under terms of the agreement, DHL will pay $150 million, in staggered cash payments ending November 2008, for the 49 percent equity stake in Polar, including a 25 percent voting interest.

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UPS Supply Chain Solutions Advises RIF

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UPS supply chain operation braces for staff cuts! UPS Supply Chain solutions plans to reduce headcount to make the operation more nimble, according to news report published today in the WSJ. The newspaper reported UPS would not reveal how many staff would be affected, but said some would be reassigned to other parts of the company or let go. The changes are expected to take place before the end of the year.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

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

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On hiatus

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Sorry folks.too much work to do, not enough time to do it! Sound familiar? No kidding! I will be on hiatus for the next two weeks. Don't worry, I'll catch up with ya in mid-October.

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Bean Counting and Logistics Costs Don't Add Up!

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Does you company actually have true fiscal visibility throughout the supply chain? Many claim they do.very few really do.what should you do? Supply chain management (SCM) is one of the key drivers in today's business world with offshore sourcing, foreign competition and global markets. The responsiveness required to keep the inbound supply chain flowing with materials and products and to keep store shelves filled is demanding.

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Samskip - Making Bold Moves / Charting to Blue Water

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Listed below is a press release from Samskip. Michael Hassing has been making some bold moves as of late and is charting the organization to blue waters. Niche players, short sea companies, and reefer cargo operators better take note.Samskip is positioned for long term success and will keep the pressure on via acquisitions, innovations, and plain old hard work.

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Possible Storm Clouds Ahead for Logistics Industry?

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This is strait from the GIL website.and it is kind of sobering.to be honest, I am not buying into this type of analysis just yet. What do you think? Companies specialising in providing logistics services have done well in recent years, but the future prospects for the industry are not so certain according to independent market analyst Datamonitor's (DTM.L) latest research "Logistics Benchmarking and Profiler 2006.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

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.

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West Virginia and Virginia Tackle Supply Chain and Evacuation Scenarios

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Last week, public safety officials from Virginia and other states likely to receive refugees from a disaster in the Washington area have agreed to work together on regional evacuation plans. They attended a conference this week in West Virginia, where they discussed how to provide food, fuel, medical attention and other necessities during an evacuation that could reach numbers of into the millions.

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Panama Canal - What next?

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Speculation about the Panama Canal's future continues to stir dialogue between the Panamanian government, The Panama Canal Authority (ACP), and local economists. But for the time being, the 20th-century anachronism is capably and safely meeting the capacity demands of its most important constituents -- global shippers. This is evident in ACP's second quarter 2006 metrics: Panama Canal/Universal Measurement System tonnage increased 5.7 percent to 75 million tons from 70.9 million tons in 2005.

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Intelligent Logistics or Just Good Old Common Sense?

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What does the word ‘Intelligent’ suggest when used in conjunction with Logistics? It connotes “smart,” foresight-driven, sensory, responsive, and adaptive Logistics. How can one equip Logistics to have foresight, be able to sense changes, respond to those changes and be adaptive to changes in the environment? These are hot topics in the Supply chain and Logistics world today.

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Emma Maersk - The Grand "Dane" of the Sea

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World's Largest Container Ship Named "Emma Maersk" A.P. Moller-Maersk Saturday named the world's largest container ship, the 11,000-TEU declared capacity "Emma Maersk," at the group's Odense Steel Shipyard in Denmark. Traditionally secretive about its ships, A.P. Moller-Maersk is known to underplay its declared capacity and the "Emma Maersk" is thought to have a capacity ranging from 13,000 TEUs to 15,000 TEUs, based on a reported length of 399 meters (1,310 feet) and 53 meters (174 feet), eclip

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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DC Sites - Location is key, but don't forget about the people in that location!

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The decision to build a distribution center comes with expectations that it will help a company reach key markets, hire an appropriate workforce, and maximize profitability while minimizing operating costs. Finding that ideal location in a community that embraces the company's operations, however, is more difficult than merely choosing any site within a targeted region.

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Where do you want to outsource?

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I recently participated on a few panels at the EyeForTransport 3PL Summit in Atlanta that were focused on the inbound supply chain from China. In addition, the GIL's Maritime Supply Chain Council is working on a white paper about PO to PoP visibility (Purchase Order to Point-of-Purchase for your review), which I am a member. During the conference, numerous times, the statement was made that retailers should not put all of their eggs in one basket when it comes to sourcing in China.

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Inland Ports versus Coastal Ports

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Are you considering using an inland port instead of the usual coastal port? That's a decision many companies are analyzing as they face high fuel and transportation costs, as well as congestion at larger ports. Choosing an inland port may not work for every company, but it can help achieve greater supply chain management success through the use of multiple transportation modes.

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Exel Earns Award of Excellence from the GIL!

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The Institute has honoured Exel in recognition of the company’s outstanding contribution to the development of global supply chain excellence. The ‘Award of Excellence’ was presented by Kieran Ring, Chief Executive of the Institute at the North American Industry Dinner held to honor the memory of founding Chairman Robert V. Delaney, during the US 3PL Summits at the Buckhead Intercontinental, Atlanta on 27 June 2006.

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Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory

The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.

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Total Landed Cost Versus Supply Chain Reality

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Total landed cost is the sum of all costs associated with making and delivering products to the point where they produce revenue -- usually your customer's door. So, if you employ tactics to reduce costs in all discrete functions from manufacturing through delivery, you'll have a lower total landed cost, right? Theoretically, yes. But in the real world, cost savings in one area often result in cost increases in another.

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The Final Mile.or is that Miles?

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For U.S. retailers with broad global supply chain operations, "last mile" -- the portion of transit from the final delivery center to the customer's door -- is really the last hundreds of miles from the destination port to the store. This crucial part of logistics, which accounts for the majority of a shipment's cost and complexity, is becoming increasingly difficult for retailers to manage.

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GIL's Maritime Logistics Council Is Launched!

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The Global Institute’s Maritime Logistics Council, launched in China in April, has held its first meeting in North America. A group of council members presented the ideas behind the initiative during the Eyefortransport Outsourcing Logistics and 3PL Summits held in Atlanta at the end of June. Chief executive, Kieran Ring, introduced the council to an audience of executives from, mainly, shippers and logistics service providers.

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Why Not Outsource in West Virginia?

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U.S. importers could curtail overseas outsourcing, logistics exec says U.S. companies need to think carefully about outsourcing to Asia because the complexity of international trade and extended supply chains means that saving money by outsourcing production to countries with low-cost labor is not guaranteed, logistics experts agree. Now higher fuel prices and transportation rates, as well as concerns that a terrorist incident or natural disaster can disrupt the continuity of far-flung business

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How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.

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Niche Logistics Companies Play Important Role

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Niche logistics providers still play important role, shippers say Small, regional logistics providers are still viable in an era of consolidation spurred by large multinational companies’ demands for global logistics providers that can manage all aspects of international supply chains, according to several logistics professionals who spoke at an industry conference in Atlanta.

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4th Annual 3PL Summit in Atlanta - June 26th to the 28th

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Next week is the big, and getting more influential 3Pl Summit in Atlanta. This is the 4th year of the event, which seems to get bigger and better each year. It will be held at the Intercontinental Buckhead from June 26th until June 28th. I will be participating on the following panels: Monday, June 26, 2006 14:00 - 15:00 Pre-Summit Workshop 1: Open debate about performance metrics and pricing strategies.

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Marketing Efforts and Positioning of 3PL's

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Growth in the 3PL industry continues to outpace the general economy.and it has become a fragmented industry with many players chasing the same customers. The situation calls for smart, strategic marketing that helps your company break through the clutter and create awareness that leads to more opportunities and more sales. Here are five common mistakes 3PLs make in their marketing efforts.

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