Freightos

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Transpacific prices increased 3% to the West Coast to about $1,600/FEU, 12% higher than in 2019, and 7% to the East Coast to $2,357/FEU, a level still 14% lower than pre-pandemic. Europe rates climbed 18% last week to $1,250/FEU, with increases so far this week bringing prices about level with 2019. Indeed, Asia – N.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Europe prices are 36% above their extreme lows last month showing some gains through the GRIs, though rates for both lanes remain below 2019 levels. Subscribe Now Judah Levine Head of Research, Freightos Group Judah is an experienced market research manager, using data-driven analytics to deliver market-based insights.

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Now, That's Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2019

Both groups are watching the trade wars and global tariff situation closely and trying to minimize the negative financial impacts associated with those issues. That trend could translate into more growth for the contract logistics field in 2019. Others are near-shoring their operations in countries like Mexico.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 15, 2019

Maersk’s latest decision to reinvent itself as an integrated container transport and logistics provider is a good example of the trend of parties trying to provide end-to-end logistics management. This expertise can be anything from certain product groups to a specific country or mode of transport.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

A few weeks ago, Trinity held our 2019 Agent Conference in Orlando. While there, I saw something amazing happen; the Trinity Team Members that represent the Agent Support Group received a standing ovation from the Agents in attendance. The Agent Support Group puts their heart and soul into serving out Agent offices.

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EazyStock

MAY 28, 2019

For example, using Excel to manually calculate buffer stock levels and re-order quantities. For example, when a procurement officer doesn’t have to spend five hours fiddling with calculations on Excel, he or she can now spend that much more time negotiating with a supplier or maybe even researching substitute products of better quality.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Dive deeper into freight data that matters Stay in the know in the now with instant freight data reporting Sign up for Free Analysis Transpacific ocean rates were level to close November and about even with the start of the month, with prices to the West Coast 22% higher than in 2019 and East Coast rates 9% below the 2019 mark.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

For example, both UPS and FedEx use the Postal Service to provide last-mile delivery for a significant portion of their ground parcels. Just a few weeks ago, for example, project44 acquired GateHouse Logistics , which expanded the company’s presence in Europe. ” This is just stating the obvious. distribution network.”

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

As a disclaimer, WebCargo , a Freightos Group company, does offers digital services to global forwarders and carriers, including online sales portals, digital eBooking, multimodal rate management and the Freightos.com freight marketplace. . Maersk 2019 Annual Report. By the end of 2019, 24% of spot shipments were booked using Spot.

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World Food Programme Logistics

DECEMBER 18, 2019

10 things you may have missed about WFP Uganda in 2019 The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) works to save lives, build livelihoods and strengthen Uganda’s capacity to end hunger. WFP’s daily school meals, for example, are an opportunity for 120,000 children in Karamoja to learn, finish school and build bright futures.

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ShipLilly

JANUARY 13, 2022

For example, you may want to consider how your operations have gone over the last 12 months. For example, container costs have risen ten-fold when compared to statistics recorded two years ago. Research indicates that online shopping activity has increased among all age groups. The trends are here to stay.

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IoT World Today

MARCH 18, 2019

Troy: So, the big flagship IoT World 2019 conference is coming up in Santa Clara May 13- 16, and we wanted to sit down and get a preview from you of the event and find out what’s in store for attendees. This year, we’ve got CEOs from companies like Avis Budget Group. Welcome, Zach. Zach Butler: Hi Sue. Thanks for having me.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 18, 2019

We just finished our conference, Descartes Evolution 2019, where the theme was Transforming the Customer Experience. Visibility, however, has a much broader meaning, and this is a great example of other ways to apply the visibility concept.

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AIMMS

JUNE 5, 2019

You sometimes see this kind of ‘technology group think’ in algorithmic blips in the stock market. An interesting example of this is the capability AIMMS has provided in the utility grid business for the last 15 years. During 2019, machine learning will be available regardless of your business size.

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AIMMS

JULY 15, 2019

We are flattered to be recognized by Gartner in the 2019 Magic Quadrant for Sales and Operations Planning Systems of Differentiation , especially considerin g that we only launched our configurable S&OP application two years ago. We very much appreciate the effort of the Gartner team.

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Freightos

MARCH 4, 2020

This trend moved forward in exciting ways in 2019. For example: CH Robinson launched Freightquote – This platform takes aim at SMBs enabling simple online search and e-booking across multiple US trucking carriers. Robinson all rolled out new digital tools in 2019. DB Schenker, Hapag-Lloyd and C. More than You Think.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 6, 2019

For example, both Above Average Performers and Average or Below Performers have the best visibility and highest confidence in inventory accuracy at their own distribution centers (or those operated on their behalf by third-party logistics partners). But neither group is close to 100 percent confident, as the chart below illustrates.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 16, 2021

Earlier this week, for example, project44 announced that it is “entering into its first NASCAR sponsorship with Rick Ware Racing and BYRD Racing.” Back in February 2019, Blue Yonder (JDA at the time) began its sponsorship of golfer. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 16, 2021).

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Lead times, for example, are a critical form of master data for planning purposes. The processing units in an oil refinery, for example, operate at high temperature and high pressure. One example of the value of machine learning in demand planning comes from Mahindra & Mahindra. These constraints need to be understood.

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Our 2018- 2019 Network Design Survey showed that the majority of organizations are still relying on spreadsheets (nearly 60%) and gut feel (15%) to make network design decisions. The company modeled scenarios and performed simulations in AIMMS Network Design Navigator with all their products grouped together.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MARCH 10, 2020

Supply Chain = the whole granddaddy process comprising of all aspects in a product cycle, for example from picking of the fruit at a farm in Point A to delivering the fruit to the shelf at a store in Point B using all of the above-mentioned industries, businesses and services. in 2019 and an annual average growth of +3.4%

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ShipLilly

APRIL 5, 2019

Now that 2019 has hit, where these rates and what battles lie ahead, remains unclear. For rails, there has been an increase almost every week for the last year for intermodal volume and this should continue into 2019 and 2020. Projection of Contract Rate Increases for the Rest of 2019 and Into 2020. Future of Truck Utilization.

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CH Robinson Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

For example, the NAICS groups truck transportation establishments engaged in long-haul transportation of flatbed loads, refrigerated freight, or chemicals into the same sector (NAICS 48423: Specialized, Long-Distance Truck Transportation)—even though we would consider these distinct industry sectors.

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Stord

DECEMBER 6, 2022

25, 2019 — The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state’s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry, announced STORD as one of its Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies. TAG will recognize honorees at The Summit 2019 event on Feb. ATLANTA, Jan. and globally.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2021

Volvo’s POD in Sweden is a great example. China increased its lead in global parcel volume in 2019, shipping more than 63 billion parcels last year, representing 26% YoY growth and making up substantially more than half of global parcel volume. All of these come together in some way with autonomous transportation options.

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ShipLilly

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

The surge in Asia exports was also highlighted by Olivier Ghesquiere, president and CEO of container leasing company Textainer Group. from August 2019. For example, carriers have cut per diem times. For example, the latest volume data (July) as reported by Container Trades Statistics (CTS) show a 1.9%

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

billion by 2019—up from $4.8 Boston Consulting Group (BCG) research shows roughly 10% of today’s manufacturing functions are fully automated—a number that’s predicted to reach 25% over the next decade, as robotic vision sensors, intelligence and gripping systems improve. over the next four years to reach $7.1 billion in 2014. .

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Logistics Manager

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Ocean Network Express ( ONE ) has joins a group of innovative carriers who use the New York Shipping Exchange ( NYSHEX ) to offer their customers the ability to enter digital and mutually enforceable contracts. With seven of the leading global ocean carriers on NYSHEX, over 60% of global capacity is represented.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2023

In fact, retail and other verticals such as logistics providers (parcel) experienced rapid growth from 2019 – 2021. For example, there is a limited supply of logistics service providers with the desired capabilities in China, compared with a rapidly growing e-commerce market. percent four-year CAGR.

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IoT World Today

MAY 14, 2020

After many pilots and proofs of concept, more AR initiatives could move into production, according to a Boston Consulting Group and PTC study. . That 2019 study on the state of industrial AR trends estimated that 68% of enterprise AR initiatives could go into production within 12 months. Others agree.

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10xLogistics

AUGUST 23, 2020

You don't need to "group" people but rather, through the technology, you can customize the experience. Think about this: In December of 2019, Zoom hosted 10 million daily meeting calls. Walmart, because of its resources, has been able to catch up to Amazon but this is a rare example - in fact it may be the only example.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 25, 2022

After a thorough executive search in 2019, Brook Furniture Rental brought Nathan Sanders to the helm as chief operations officer. The intelligence to answer these questions came from solutions offered by the Descartes Systems Group: Descartes Route Planner, Descartes Reservations, and Descartes MobileLink. The Results.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 19, 2021

Musashi AI, a group company of Japanese Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co., Ltd, a leading Japanese 3PL company, in partnership with Israeli 634AI , a Musashi Group affiliated company and the developer of MAESTRO, an industrial automation and mobility management software.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

In 2019, the merchandise trade volume growth will fall to 2.6% The Global Trade Share in 2019 was as below. Some examples and benefits of digitalisation in shipping are. Here is a real life example. For example, seafood products are best shipped at -20°C (-4°F) or lower. but will rebound to 3% in 2020.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 19, 2021

in 2020 and will hit EUR557 billion by 2025, Simon Wong, CEO of the U-Freight Group , says his company is ready to meet the ever-increasing challenges of providing logistics services to this rapidly expanding sector of global trade. Commenting on a recent report that suggests the global e-commerce logistics market grew by 27.3%

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Logistics in War

MARCH 11, 2025

The following text is of a presentation given at a 2019 Wiliams Foundation conference, ‘Sustaining self-reliance’ As the original article cannot be found on other sites, it is provided here with some slight adjustments. Other examples of logistics influences on strategic competition are before us if we choose to look.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 9, 2021

Between 2016 and 2019, Amazon converted around 25 shopping malls into distribution centers. And just last year, it was reportedly in talks with Simon Property Group to convert bankrupt JCPenney and Sears department stores into fulfillment centers. The previous record was set in August 2019 with 233,110 TEUs.

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