Now, That's Logistics

JUNE 29, 2021

Cargo theft is on the rise, and the thieves aren’t just interested in high-value goods anymore. According to USA Today , cargo thefts of paper goods, personal protective equipment (PPE), and food increased last year as the black market for such items flourished during COVID-19. Are You in Control of Your Freight’s Destiny?

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Trinity Logistics

MAY 24, 2024

Cargo theft and fraud is a common topic in many circles these days. In fact, CargoNet recently shared data showcasing that cargo theft has reached a 10-year high, increasing 59 percent year-over-year (YoY) in the U.S. There’s simply a lot of confusion and unknowns when it comes to cargo theft in general.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 12, 2023

Nevertheless, there is still a lack of transparency in logistics, as data volumes are often insufficiently filtered and processed. BlueBox Systems is the first tracking platform in the air freight sector to deliver real-time visibility of the location of air cargo shipments with highest quality data.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 15, 2023

“Air freight forwarders should use this period to ensure that they can provide the airlines with the additional data required,” advises DAKOSY authorized officer Dirk Gladiator. “The introduction of ICS2 in air cargo is a milestone. Conversions can occur between July 1 and Oct. Otherwise, the goods will not be loaded.

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GoShip Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Now, scale that up to the world of freight shipping, where a small data slip can mean big money lost. In the freight shipping industry, the accuracy of freight data is more than just a detail. Every day, countless shipments crisscross the nation, each with its data points: weight, dimensions, type, and destination.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The Ecosystem Today The logistics ecosystem is being transformed by the rise of connected vehicles equipped with IoT sensors and data-driven technologies. These vehicles collect and transmit real-time data on location, speed, fuel consumption, and cargo conditions, enabling more dynamic decision-making.

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Freightos

JANUARY 29, 2020

Market-optimized pricing and capacity will finally become the standard in air cargo – if the industry is able to follow the lead of other industries, including passenger air travel, that have leveraged digitization to reach this goal. Passenger air travel is another good example. . Air cargo is a different story.

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The COVID-19 crisis unveiled major issues within global supply chains and, as we have seen with SONAR freight data, volatility in the market. For those that make the right applications of freight data, the massive problems created by the pandemic could have been more easily mitigated.

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MTS Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2023

The freight forwarding and project cargo sectors, always at the heart of global commerce, are adapting and evolving. Advanced tracking systems, predictive analytics, and blockchain solutions are revolutionizing the way we perceive project cargo. Example: Consider the Suez Canal obstruction.

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ShipLilly

JULY 7, 2021

The holidays are with us and there is a new report out warning shippers and drivers to guard against cargo theft. The July Fourth risks of losing cargo are well known in the industry. million worth of cargo was stolen in the last half a decade. What does a cargo heist look like? Key risk assessments for cargo thefts.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Stansted Airport in Essex is FedEx’s biggest cargo hub in Britain. A manifest is provided to HMRC as each cargo plane lands. It is equipped with technology from Sick that captures data points via barcode scanning, providing instant updates to the FedEx operations team and the customer receiving the goods.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 15, 2022

However, the main question for the shipping industry has always been locating less-challenging places to ship cargo from. The first solution was to re-route some of the cargo to Seattle and Oakland, which port authorities were confident that they could take the load off and regulate the cargo flow.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

JUNE 29, 2020

But if you can reduce cargo and shipping damage , you can cut shipping costs. Everything from the packaging materials you use within boxes to the boxes themselves, pallets, wrap, and containers should be chosen based on the level of protection your cargo needs. Start with shock testing to gather data about your normal shipping routes.

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MTS Logistics

MAY 10, 2024

AI-Powered Optimization for Port Operations Data-Driven Decision-Making: AI algorithms analyze historical data, real-time information, and external factors to optimize port operations. For example, if a vessel is delayed due to adverse weather, port operators can adjust resource allocation accordingly.

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Freightos

MAY 23, 2024

Air cargo for example, though continuing to make digital strides, is still behind – and is often compared to – passenger travel where digitized capacity, pricing and online bookings have been around for decades and is in some ways the digitalization template air cargo is referencing.

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Airfreight Logistics

AUGUST 9, 2020

Global air cargo volumes continued to show a ‘gradual but consistent’ month-on-month recovery in July, increasing by 8% over June, according to the latest air cargo market analysis by CLIVE Data Services. versus June 2020 but was still 8% higher year-on-year. Beneath this Global average are, however, regional differences.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MARCH 5, 2020

Incorrect cargo details and/or misdeclaration of cargo and its details has been the bane of many shipping lines over the years. The consequences of cargo and weight misdeclaration were so severe that the IMO had to implement SOLAS VGM regulations. For over two years now TT Club has been promoting its Cargo Integrity campaign.

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Freightos

JULY 30, 2024

More Resources Home July 30, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. Prices out of S. Asia dipped 8% to N.

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Freightos

JUNE 4, 2024

More Resources Home June 4, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. America weekly prices decreased 5% to $5.43/kg

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Freightos

MAY 1, 2024

More Resources Home May 1, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. In air cargo, Freightos Air Index China to N.

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MTS Logistics

MAY 24, 2024

Facing a variety of security threats, from opportunistic intrusions and tampering to drug trafficking and human smuggling by transnational organized crime networks, shipping lines understandably prioritize container and cargo integrity. These capabilities appeal to high-value cargo customers willing to pay a premium for shipment integrity.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 25, 2021

While the World Shipping Council estimates that the Suez Canal handles an estimated 10-12% of world trade, it handles a much higher percentage of Europe’s ocean containerized cargo from Asia than it does for the US. Data provided to American Shipper on Wednesday by project44 listed 36 vessels affected by the canal blockage.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 23, 2021

Gaining insight into FreightWaves SONAR emissions data presents multiple benefits for businesses. Understanding emissions data allows optimal planning and strategies for shipment execution, which in turn provides solutions to wasted cargo space and provides the most efficient transportation mode for the job.

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MTS Logistics

MAY 3, 2023

Project logistics require careful planning and coordination, from cargo handling and transportation to regulatory compliance. Break bulk cargo Break bulk cargo often includes oversized or oddly-shaped items that need tailored solutions for transportation and handling.

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Airfreight Logistics

JULY 15, 2020

DHL Global Forwarding and Air France KLM Martinair ( AFKLMP ) Cargo are improving transparency in the pharmaceutical logistics chain with the creation of a direct host-to-host connection to enhance the data reliability and availability for their customers. It is the next stage in the digitization of our industry.”

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 11, 2020

An intimate relationship exists between truckload providers and ocean import market data. Fortunately, it’s easier than ever for truckload providers to lower detention and demurrage risk with these uses of ocean import data. Improve replenishment planning with access to ocean import data. That one is the simplest of all.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting this growing sector due to the large amounts of data stored in these systems and their potential value. This dependence on technology also makes the industry vulnerable to cyberattacks, which can disrupt operations, compromise sensitive data, and cause financial losses.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2021

There are a variety of external data streams that also play a role in providing better visibility and improved ETAs. Companies are partnering with data aggregators to get a better idea of when shipments will arrive. However, the nuances and granularity of the data will vary depending on the mode.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 6, 2023

More Resources Home December 6, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. Freightos Air Index data show that China – N.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Advances in truck platooning and autonomous vehicles, for example, are increasing safety and decreasing fuel cost and emissions, allowing carriers to offer more efficient and cost-effective service. They then communicate their data-driven advantages to carriers in a way that makes complex information clear and approachable.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 9, 2020

Air freight experts at Tim Consult have launched the special Market Intelligence Initiative ‘MII Pharma Air Cargo’, aimed at providing pharmaceutical industry specialists with a trusty guide through the labyrinthine world of temperature-controlled global air freight markets. So the data is fully grounded in the business.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

That is a huge success story for the air cargo industry and as promised it has brought significant efficiencies. For example, some carriers shared with us their APIs for contract rates, others for spot rates, some for rates but not ebooking, others share APIs via third parties who charge an exorbitant price for accessing the API.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

More Resources Home November 7, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. America weekly prices increased 21% to $5.72/kg

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The bullwhip effect is one example of this disruptive effect, when small changes in demand cause huge demand spikes downstream. Table 1 describes a few examples of these types of risks. Examples of disruptive risks are suppliers going out of business or shipwrecks that result in the loss of cargo containers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 23, 2022

The devices will improve visibility by transmitting data on a real-time basis from each container. Tracking devices from Nexxiot and ORBCOMM are being installed that will provide location data based on GPS, measure temperature, and monitor any sudden shocks to the container. It has so many data points.”.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 23, 2022

There are a variety of external data streams that also play a role in providing better visibility and improved ETAs. Companies are partnering with data aggregators to get a better idea of when shipments will arrive. However, the nuances and granularity of the data will vary depending on the mode. Real-Time Visibility Data.

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Dedola Global Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Diversified Port Strategies : DGL identifies and utilizes alternative port options to keep your cargo moving. This data allows supply chain managers to make quick, informed decisions in the event of a disruption, avoiding potential bottlenecks.

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