MTS Logistics
NOVEMBER 13, 2020
Container ships definitely affect the environment. For instance, it is estimated that since 2005 to 2012, Somali pirates alone have seized 149 ships, making more than $300 million in ransoms. Only five percent of containers shipped to U.S. ports are inspected, and this percentage is even lower in Europe. Pirates are still a big deal.
Ship Monk
OCTOBER 6, 2021
The ‘00s saw the launch of several companies that are still big names today, like Etsy in 2005, Shopify in 2006, and BigCommerce in 2009. In 2005, Amazon introduced Amazon Prime, setting the precedent for lightning-fast shipping speeds and a higher quality of service for online shoppers. We want to hear from you! Shoot us a line here.
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Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 2, 2018
In its most basic definition, a “gig worker” is simply an independent contractor — a person offering his or her skills on a freelance basis. As a longtime entrepreneur in that sector, she has her own particular definition of “gig economy.” Exhibit A: Uber. Turns out, though, that the term is a lot more complicated than that.
Morai Logistics
AUGUST 23, 2018
The concept of Big Data was developed in 2005, by Roger Magoulas. Although endless amounts of data is a plus, not being able to make sense of what it means disables companies from leveraging its benefits. Today, it influences a variety of industries including finance, business, life sciences, engineering, astronomy and logistics.
Ship Monk
APRIL 26, 2023
Prior to the launch of Prime in 2005, 2-Day shipping was unheard of (forget FREE 2-Day shipping). How you model your 2-Day delivery options can definitely affect customer satisfaction and their resulting brand loyalty too. Amazon is credited for transforming how shoppers think about delivery of their ordered goods.
Logistics in War
JANUARY 23, 2019
Being definitive about threats or objectives certainly helps in answering the question ‘is the military prepared?’ Terms vary in different militaries, and it’s always important to confirm definitions when discussing preparedness. [3] Military Preparedness , US War College, USA, 2005, p 1; available at [link]. [4] 1] ADDP 00.2
247 Customs Broker
DECEMBER 13, 2018
This week’s negotiations in Newark, New Jersey, were the first for the ILA and USMX since early December, when negotiations broke off after a disagreement over the contract’s definition of automated terminals, which ILA President Harold Daggett opposes. The West Coast’s share of US containerized imports from Asia slipped to 65.3
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