Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 18, 2024

Happy Hour Started at 4 PM at the Locus Robotics Booth at MODEX The last MODEX show I went to was in 2016. MODEX 2016 had 800 exhibits and 25,000 attendees. In 2016, I only remember three robotic firms at the show – Locus Robotics, 6 River Systems, and Fetch Robotics. In 2016, the Locus style bots were not yet proven.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 6, 2017

Our 2016 Manufacturing Report revealed an industry in the state of change, preparing for the next revolution. With claims of hacking the election still permeating the internet, manufacturers are looking upon 2016’s cyber security improvements with even greater scrutiny. Manufacturers Stayed the Course, But Jostled Along the Way.

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Freightos

APRIL 17, 2016

Logistics Technology Updates: Q1 2016. Ongoing investments in the logistics sector continued strong in Q1 2016, following the investment of $1.5 ACSL, a Japanese-based industrial drone and robotic company, in which Rakuten has a 20% stake, is now commencing drone testing on a golf course, testing drink and snack delivery to golfers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Of course, lower rates are great if you are paying for the service and not so positive if you are providing it. The Freightos Baltic Index: Global Container Freight Index shows that rates over the last six months are in-line with the historic average between 2016 and 2020. Today these factors appear insignificant.

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Airfreight Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

In the context of the Russian air carriers’ fleet renewal and the receipt of Boeing 777-200/300 into operation, we are ready to arrange training courses for airlines and MRO providers employees in any location convenient for them, in the premises of our ATC or at customers’ base.

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Freightos

JANUARY 17, 2017

What happened in 2016. Take a look at the range in carrier prices for forwarders along one the world’s busiest routes (Shanghai to Long Beach, CA), in a data snapshot from mid-December 2016. Range of Carrier Prices 40’ CNSHA->USLGB, Single Day in December 2016. The 90% percentile prices, of course, stayed the same.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

For Maersk, June of 2016 was the breaking point. After a rough 2015, the first half of 2016 was no different. The Post-2016 Strategy: End-to-end Shipping. The September 2016 decision mapped out a clear new direction. The shift to full end-to-end integration, of course, leaves no one else in the middle.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2017

2016 marched onward with a drive to improve the use of digital technology throughout the supply chain. This infographic, created by GT Nexus , also shows other ways the digital supply chain evolved in 2016. While the VR hype may seem like it only emerged for Christmas, think about one of the hottest games of 2016, Pokémon Go!

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GlobalTranz

JULY 21, 2015

This increase follows California’s increase in minimum wage from $8 to $9 an hour last year and to $10 effective January, 2016. an hour in July, 2016, followed by annual increases through 2020 until the minimum wage hits $15 an hour. Under Los Angeles’ new requirements, the minimum wage will increase to $10.50 XB Logistics’ is a U.S.-based

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 21, 2021

As noted by Joseph Evangelist of Fleet Owner, asset utilization among carriers sat at an average of 50% in 2016. And of course, it hinges on the ability to understand and maintain consistency in your metrics. . Of course, profitability losses don’t simply involve an empty trailer.

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Logistics in War

MARCH 19, 2018

The Australian Army’s Suite of Logistics Officers Courses (SOLOC) has been the focus of successive reviews and training needs analyses since the 1996 formation of the Army Logistics Training Centre (ALTC). These reviews have examined the content of courses through a range of analytical methods and have prompted modernisation accordingly.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Not maliciously of course, Maersk Line’s profitability grew from -$482 million in 2011 to $2.5 Under IMO Tier III regulations , ships with keels laid from January 1, 2016 face costly emissions compliance mandates. “ Maersk, of course, are big – and plan on getting bigger. billion in 2014.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 30, 2015

We loved this post because as we get towards the end of the year many companies are conducting supply chain planning for 2016 (did I just type that?! Twelve months can seem like a long time when you consider everything that happened over the course of the last 365 days. where has the time gone!).

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ShipLilly

MAY 27, 2020

The APL England was en route from Ningbo, China, to Melbourne Australia, turning around and changing course to Brisbane after the incident to be boarded by local authorities and conduct the proper investigations. Unfortunately, authorities said this is not the first time the APL England reports container losses off the Australian coasts.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

percent of total retail sales in the United States; in 2016, e-commerce sales reached $394.9 percent in 2016 compared to 2015, while e-commerce sales grew over 15.1 Many manufacturers and retailers have started down one path only to change course later as the scale and scope of their operations changed.

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Freightos

JANUARY 25, 2024

2016 in international B2B was like 1996 in consumer web. Then again since 2016 the speed of adoption has been impressive Having said that… it still should not have taken as long as it did. Of course, none of this would be possible without our customers who trust us every single day.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

From artificial intelligence to refocusing on procurement, the state of supply chain continued to explode throughout 2016, and you need to understand why. The State of Supply Chain 2016 Trends. A 2016 Accenture survey, reports RF Gen , explained how more companies are taking advantage of AI benefits through linked supply chains.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The main course, the golden bird, the turkey. According to LiveScience.com, the 2016 Macy’s Day Thanksgiving Parade needed 300,000 cubic feet of helium for the balloons. Gobbling This Up. Let’s start with the Thanksgiving meal itself. It is estimated that the U.S. consumes over 46 million turkeys each Thanksgiving.

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AIMMS

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

The big theme of course, is the digitization of the supply chain and the implications it will have on business performance. AIMMS is providing free access to Gartner’s 2016 Hype Cycle for Chief Supply Chain Officers for a limited time. Gartner’s Hype Cycle for CSCOs is a valuable read for current and potential Supply Chain leaders.

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Morai Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Over the course of the past several months, Morai Logistics has highlighted a significant rise in e-commerce shopping. This figure has significantly increased over the course of the last few years. In 2016, McKinsey found that nearly. Delivering to E-commerce Markets. Trillion by 2021.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

“Results from the 2017 study show that roughly 75% of respondents are using the mix strategy (be all things to all people) as the predominant approach for their companies compared to the 51% who we reported utilizing a mix strategy in our 2016 results. Cost is, of course, another important aspect of running a successful business.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 18, 2017

Mostly, manufacturers demand technologies that can boost their output without causing an additional strain on resources, and the final five technologies changing manufacturing in 2016 did just that. The annual growth rate for machine learning and artificial intelligence grew more than 500 percent from 2013 through 2016. Industry 4.0

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Apparel Logistics

JULY 20, 2016

Improved efficiency, of course, also lowers costs. According to the 2016 20th Annual Third Party Logistics Study, 3PLs are meeting that goal. If you're interested in using a 3PL, you'll want to know about the current state of the industry and how it can help you reach your business goals. 3PL Services Save Companies Money.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

In 2016, it raised the minimum to $49 from $35, then reverted back to the earlier threshold a year later before dropping the minimum down to $25 in an effort to compete with Walmart+. It has classrooms, virtual reality simulators and an indoor driving course, complete with facades of porches and parking lanes. Downing St.

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The Logistics Academy

DECEMBER 13, 2015

As long as you are Singaporeans aged 25 and above in 2016, you will get $500 in credit that you could use to attend the course listed under the SkillsFuture directory. Consider enrolling into TLA Diploma in Integrated Logistics Management and Diploma in International Freight Management courses commencing on 11 January 2016.

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10xLogistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2016

Of course coal has been a big driver but it looks like all commodities are in a decline and that has really hurt the rail. Buckle up for 2016. The January AAR report has come out and it is not pretty for the railroads. Intermodal is up 3.4% which is "ok" but nothing spectacular. More to come.

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UL EHS- Sustainability

DECEMBER 13, 2018

According to 2016 FAO data , more than 80% of palm oil was produced in just two countries: Indonesia (53%) and Malaysia (29%). million hectares of soy in the Amazon (40% of the total area) in 2016 had been native vegetation six years before. According to PRODES , the Brazilian government’s monitoring agency, some 1.8 tonnes to 2.9

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Freightos

MAY 17, 2016

billion dollars of US venture capital was invested in the first quarter of 2016. And, of course, Amazon looms with Amazon Flex. Hyperloop Proof of Concept Trial, May 2016. While this is only one side of the coin (funding in Q1 2016 has remained stable), it is still cause for concern. A whopping $13.92

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The Logistics Academy

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Read What TLA Diploma graduates Have Benefited from Their Study : I can now handle my job with greater confidence after successful completion of course. Tong Yen Yen , Assistant Manager, HS Enterprise – Graduated from Diploma in IFM (R34) on 22 April 2016. This will be an added advantage for his future career progression.

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10xLogistics

APRIL 30, 2016

Of course, inventory is built when information is less than optimal and therefore we miss forecasts or we feel the only solution to this problem of lacking information is to build inventory stocks. As inventories build, inbound will start slowing, transportation capacity will become in excess and ultimately prices fall for transportation.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 19, 2018

Of course, you want to control costs, consider options, and mitigate risks, but it will also be important to keep these five factors in mind as you talk to ocean service providers about the year ahead. Still, if you had ocean freight in 2016, the memory of the bankruptcy of the Hanjin shipping line may linger in your mind.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 6, 2017

In 2016, total e-commerce sales reached $394.9 Of course, lean practices also have implications for budgets as well. Of course, there will be times when a budget simply does not cut it. billion, and initial findings suggest 2017 will surpass last year’s sales, reports Scott Stone.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 12, 2015

in 2016 and 3.1% Of course, not all manufacturers will return home since poorer countries will continue to have lower labor costs. The data published by MAPI in December 2014 shows that industrial production increased at an annual rate of 3.9% in the third quarter of 2014 and is expected to grow by 3.5% in 2015, 3.9%

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 16, 2015

The FMCSA is aiming to increase minimum carrier liability insurance levels in 2016, and is asking for input from both carriers and brokers. But, of course, inflation isn’t the only thing that’s changed since 1986. Changes here could have a major impact on the market. But this was set all the way back in 1986 and would be around $1.62

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 17, 2017

Technology advancements were among the most exciting topics to watch through 2016. So, let’s take a look at how our predictions for the first four manufacturing technology trends (Predictive analytics, 3D Printing, and VR) to watch for in 2016 stacked up. Predictive Analytics Became Commonplace to Manufacturing.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 5, 2016

The total number of licensed freight brokers between January 2014 and September 2016 has risen from 13,565 to 16,932. Of course, one possible and straightforward explanation is that those are just the numbers of regular turnover within the freight broker industry. That's a total increase of 3,367 active brokers.

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Freightos

JANUARY 4, 2018

Dropping profit margins – Hanjin’s bankruptcy in late 2016 capped a difficult year for carriers and 2017 hasn’t been much better. In 2016, the top twenty global forwarders accounted for a 60% of the freight forwarding market. Next came the mid-2016 launch of the Freightos Marketplace. Digital Forwarding.

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