How to Speed Up Sustainability? With an Accelerator, of Course
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 8, 2021
For most businesses, in the economic train wreck that was 2020, sustainability took a back seat to survival.
U.S.-bound imports may be on course for new records, reports Port Tracker
Logistics Management
JUNE 7, 2021
annual gain, for its best April reading ever, compared to April 2020, when the majority of stores were closed, due to the pandemic. For April, the most recent month for which data is available, import volume came in at 2.15 million TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units), marking a 33.4% This came on the heels of March’s 2.27
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Q4 2020: What to Expect
Ship Monk
OCTOBER 7, 2020
You don’t have to hear it from us to know that 2020 has been a wild ride, the effects of which have spilled over into every major facet of our society — and retail is no exception. Of course, crazy high order volume doesn’t just come out of nowhere. Ladies and gents, it’s here. What’s here? The most wonderful time of the year!
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Toilet Paper Shortages, Empty Shelves, and Panic Buying: Just How Bad Did the Grocery Supply Chain Perform in 2020?
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 4, 2021
To say that the pandemic made 2020 a very challenging year would be a gross understatement. For companies trying to predict demand in March of 2020 as the world was descending into lockdown and everything was being turned upside down, what happened in March of 2019 had little to no relevance. 2020 was different.
2020: A Year of Challenges & Opportunities
3PL Insights
JANUARY 19, 2021
2020 was a year like no other. As we approach a full year of living in a pandemic, we continue to stay the course. In 2020, that technology took off. Another new technology that we deployed in 2020 was the Lytx dash cameras on our fleet. Evans, President & CEO of Evans Distribution Systems. Best regards, John A.
2020 Supply Chain Management Trends
EazyStock
DECEMBER 17, 2019
Intro to 2020 Supply Chain Management Trends. The new year is upon us, and with the end of 2019 we reach the end of the decade – and the beginning of 2020. 2020 supply chain management trends will further these shifts. 2020 supply chain management trends will further these shifts. Greening” the Supply Chain.
PSG joins Maersk and Cargill to bolster cleantech startup ZeroNorth with $50m fresh funding
Supply Chain and Logistics
JUNE 2, 2022
This is the more usual course of innovation in the maritime field. It was incubated within Maersk and in 2020 was spun off into a separate company. Zero North is a software company. Maersk Tankers debuts digital spinoff. Its product … Continue reading →
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Linde publishes 2020 Sustainability Report
Logistics Business Magazine
JULY 22, 2021
The Aschaffenburg, Germany-based intralogistics specialist Linde Material Handling (Linde MH) has released its sustainability report for 2020. In the year under review, the company employed 334 apprentices training in 14 occupations all over Europe and 30 students pursuing 10 for-credit dual-course college programmes in Germany.
How Many Warehouses Does the US Have? Nobody Knows
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
The Department of Commerce lists warehousing companies, but of course, most warehouses are not owned by third party logistics or public warehousing companies. According to JLL , the CAGR between 2010 and 2020 was 1.3% Why not the Department of Commerce? Retailers, manufacturers, and distributors own more warehouses than 3PLs.
2020 U.S. Exports Outlook for Containerized Shipping Traffic
MTS Logistics
JANUARY 24, 2020
Going into 2020, economies like China’s are expected to further slow down from 6% in 2019 to 5.5% in 2020, and India is going to struggle to increase their numbers from 4.5% (as of September 2019) to 5%. What does all this mean for the containerized shipping market in 2020? The post 2020 U.S. million TEUs.
5 Supply Chain Trends to Watch for in 2020
Morai Logistics
DECEMBER 5, 2019
With 2019 coming to an end, it’s important to know what the new year will bring the world of supply chains—here are 5 supply chain predictions for 2020. Going forward, many of 2019’s develops are set to continue into 2020. The post 5 Supply Chain Trends to Watch for in 2020 appeared first on Morai Logistics Inc.
2020 Trends in Freight Transportation, and the COVID-19 Impact
Logistics Bureau
JUNE 15, 2020
Rather than abandon the idea of updating you on trends emerging in the industry in 2020 and likely to deliver changes in the next two or three years, I thought I’d go ahead with it, and add some insights into how the Coronavirus crisis is accelerating or reversing them. Air Freight Transportation Trends 2020. sulphur content.
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Trade Fairs at US Hub Miami on Course, Says Organiser
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 5, 2020
On this platform, shippers, logistics service providers and logistics-related service providers from all over the world will meet in Miami from November 10 to 12, 2020.” The post Trade Fairs at US Hub Miami on Course, Says Organiser appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.
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5 Lessons From Military Logistics with Kenneth Carter III
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 28, 2024
Founded in 2020 after 19 years in the industry, Ameriton combines his passions: supply chain consulting and personal development. #MilitaryLogisticsLessons #ResilienceThroughScenarioPlanning #LeadershipInLogistics About Kenneth Carter III Kenneth Carter , a driver turned logistics leader, is the CEO of Ameriton Freight.
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Newsletter II, June 2020
World Food Programme Logistics
JUNE 24, 2020
A monitoring event in White Nile State in Sudan, where the UNHCR team with project-implementing partner Forests National Corporation (FNC) measured the growth of seedlings in spring 2020. UNHCR/Sudan The women benefit from the fuel-efficient cookstoves for household use. Resources Here you can access the IKI website page about the project.
Hannover Messe Postponed Until July 2020
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 5, 2020
Hannover Messe is the latest big event to fall victim to the coronavirus precautions, though the event will still go ahead at the later date of July 13-17, 2020. “The health of our exhibitors, visitors, employees and the general public is a top priority for Deutsche Messe.The new date for Hannover Messe is therefore 13 to 17 July 2020.
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Air Cargo Demand Down 3.3% in January 2020
Airfreight Logistics
MARCH 19, 2020
in January 2020, compared to the same period in 2019. There was optimism that an easing of US-China trade tensions would give the sector a boost in 2020. The course of future events is unclear, but this is a sector that has proven its resilience time and again,” said Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s Director General and CEO.
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Preparing for 2020’s “Shipageddon”
Blue Grace Logistics
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
2020 has been different from the norm in just about every single way imaginable, so it should come as no surprise that freight is going off the rails. The post Preparing for 2020’s “Shipageddon” first appeared on The Logistics Blog. Find out more about what BlueGrace can do for you and your supply chain today!
Encarna Invests in Hyundai and Expands Forklift Training Courses
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 7, 2020
The investment forms part of the company’s strategy to expand its training portfolio to facilitate with the new CACES (certificate of safe driving skills) training reforms, which came into effect on 1 st January 2020. The post Encarna Invests in Hyundai and Expands Forklift Training Courses appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.
2024 Supply Chain Predictions – Relative Stability and a Migration to the Mean
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 6, 2023
The chart below shows that the index decreased to a value below zero earlier this year, for the first time since 2020. Of course, lower rates are great if you are paying for the service and not so positive if you are providing it. Of course, prices tend to jump from supply and demand pressures.
Supply Chain And Logistics Trends That Could Be Big In 2020
Logistics Bureau
DECEMBER 9, 2019
2020 Supply Chain and Logistics Trends: What’s Around the Corner? As 2020 moves closer, one concept that I’m hearing discussed more and more in discussions and appearing online is that of the circular supply chain. Happily, though, that’s not something you can expect to change in 2020. It’s that time again… Well, almost!
3 Supply Chain Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2020
AIMMS
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
2020 seemed a world away just a few years ago and yet, here we are. Our customer ELIX Polymers, for instance, uses S&OP Navigator to quickly simulate the impact of any problem on their volume and EBITDA and decide on the best course of action. This promises to be a very eventful year. Here are three trends to consider. .
How the Food and Beverage Industry can Transform Itself for the 21st Century
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
APRIL 22, 2021
Since the first quarter of 2020, there have been more black swan events than could ever have been expected. First, of course, was the Coronavirus pandemic, then the Texas winter storm, and finally, a ship that blocked the Suez Canal for six days. For the food industry, these have all created major disruptions.
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NS executive highlights the need for freight rails to take a more customer-focused service approach
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
As things have been upended on many fronts over the course of 2020, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many trends within the freight railroad sector that were already evident have been accelerated by the pandemic.
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The Weekly Freight Report for December 10, 2020
FLS Transport
DECEMBER 9, 2020
And industrial real estate is booming so much, experts are predicting a warehousing capacity crunch in 2021… which of course means more money for shippers needing more inventory space. The post The Weekly Freight Report for December 10, 2020 appeared first on FLS Transportation | The #1 3PL for Cross-Border Freight. Shippers beware.
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Prepare for the “new abnormal” after Covid-19
Truck News
APRIL 13, 2020
How do we chart a course? And more immediately for me, what the hell can I write on April 10, 2020? How are we to respond to the mess we now find ourselves in? What will life be like on the other side of it? Two weeks prior I resolved that I would not write […].
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CSCMP EDGE session highlights benefits of transportation partnerships amid COVID-19 pandemic
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
One thing that is clear—and has been highlighted by the myriad logistical challenges over the course of the pandemic—is the need for increased partnership among industry stakeholders.
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Trucking Regulation Tweaks for 2020
LandLink
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
It is important to understand government regulations add significantly to the cost of operations which, of course, is reflected in the rates. While this perspective is accurate in a financial sense, the truth is trucking is among the most regulated industries in the country.
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Low water in 2020: Small level, big impact
Forto
MAY 4, 2020
You’d think in 2020 we’d be up to our necks in water. If the lack of precipitation continues, a period of low water must be expected from May 2020 onwards. Because the expansion of the East German waterways must of course not ignore the ecological aspects. Inland navigation in climate change.
Automation Hero May 2020: Ulf Larsson from Copiax
EazyStock
MAY 22, 2020
Of course, it’s nearly impossible to accurately monitor inventory availability and minimize capital investment with such a large portfolio. The post Automation Hero May 2020: Ulf Larsson from Copiax appeared first on EazyStock. How has your work changed since you implemented EazyStock? Thank you Ulf and congratulations again!
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3 Supply Chain Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2020
AIMMS
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
2020 seemed a world away just a few years ago and yet, here we are. Our customer ELIX Polymers, for instance, uses S&OP Navigator to quickly simulate the impact of any problem on their volume and EBITDA and decide on the best course of action. The post 3 Supply Chain Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2020 appeared first on AIMMS.
Upcoming Fluctuations in the U.S. Trucking Market Heading Into 2020
MTS Logistics
NOVEMBER 18, 2019
Of course, everything is dependent on the economic atmosphere of 2020. percent in 2020. Basically, 2020 is not turning out to the be the strong year that many players in the industry expected. Trucking Market Heading Into 2020 appeared first on More Than Shipping. GDP will expand 2.3 percent this year and 1.9
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GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
trillion by 2020. Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn The post A Crash Course on Navigating Trends in Trucking and Freight for 2018 appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis. The e-commerce market is expanding. E-commerce passed $2 trillion in 2017, reports John D.
NAWC Water Summit
Mazars Ledger
OCTOBER 12, 2020
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE October 20th, 2020 | 12:00 PM ET Description Navigating the Pandemic: Charting a Course for Tomorrow Mazars is… The post NAWC Water Summit appeared first on The Ledger - Mazars USA.
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NAWC Water Summit
Mazars Ledger
OCTOBER 12, 2020
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE October 20th, 2020 | 12:00 PM ET Description Navigating the Pandemic: Charting a Course for Tomorrow Mazars is… The post NAWC Water Summit appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.
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Diversify bulk carrier roster to mitigate truck driver shortage impact
Bulk Connection
DECEMBER 16, 2021
But the biggest challenge for bulk shippers in 2021 was also the biggest challenge in 2020, 2019, and 2018. We’re talking, of course, about the bulk truck driver shortage. Supply chain disruptions were headline news in 2021, and the world of bulk freight had its share.
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How to Get Your Forklift License: The Ultimate Guide [New in 2020]
Conger
JULY 20, 2020
Of course not. With lots of options and aggressive marketing for online certification courses, you've probably had this question cross your mind. Now that we have that out of the way, let's talk about what you can expect from online courses. The course will most likely have end-of-section quizzes to test your knowledge.
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Widespread, Yet Cautious Optimism for 2021: ARC’s Order Fulfillment Research Findings
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 7, 2021
COVID-19 caused a global upheaval in order fulfillment processes throughout 2020. We obtained insights into experiences from the prior year (2020) and expectations for 2021 and beyond. More than 25 percent of survey respondents stated that they experienced a decrease of order throughput volumes in 2020.
Online Learning is Growing Exponentially—And it’s Here to Stay
Logistics Bureau
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Whereas online courses and programmes were previously managed as a separate entity, they are now an integral part of most academic systems. The study showed that upwards of 30 percent of American students enrolled in at least one online course in 2018. Online courses are the quickest path for a student to obtain a degree.
E-Commerce Sales are Soaring! But are E-Commerce Operations Profitable?
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Of course, Amazon is investing heavily in its infrastructure and working toward market share gains, likely in detriment to earnings. Nike’s 2020 earnings are another example of costly e-commerce operations’ impact on the bottom line. Recall that we saw very high unit volumes for most of 2020 and the first half of 2021.”
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Volga-Dnepr Aviation Training Centre receives EASA approval
Airfreight Logistics
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Since August 2020, VDTM ATC instructors have been able to provide theoretical and practical parts of training to all specialists of the industry. ‘It It is a great achievement for our ATC to expand the range of training programmes and include a new type of aircraft.
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FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index takes a step back but is still positive
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 2, 2019
Looking ahead, FTR said it expects the SCI to remain in the mid-positive range akin to July over the course of the next year, with the caveat that any significant increase in fuel prices, due to the pending IMO 2020 mandate and other potential risks to diesel costs, may impact that forecast and make for a more negative outlook for shippers.
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THAI Appoints new Acting President
Airfreight Logistics
MARCH 29, 2020
3/2020 on 18 March 2020. The Board of Directors passed a resolution to appoint Mr. Chakkrit Parapuntakul, THAI Second Vice-Chairman to be acting for THAI President effective from 23 March 2020 onwards. Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) held its Board of Directors Meeting no.
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Invest in These Capabilities to Drive Supply Chain Excellence
AIMMS
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
Insights from Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020. Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020 offers some guidance. AIMMS in Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020. Our recent survey showed that only 17% of organizations make it a priority to invest in innovation. Network Design.
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