CH Robinson Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2021

2021 was a difficult year in global logistics due to ongoing volatility. As we approach another potentially volatile year, I wanted to provide key strategies for global shippers to consider. Keep in mind, LCL shipments are not going to bypass congestion at the ports, so inland strategies need to be considered.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

Companies must also offer a healthy workplace which listens to their workforce and offers modern tools that keep workers happy in addition to being productive. How would they best use the tools they’ve been given? Prior to Lucas, Kyle held roles in international logistics and warehousing for global logistics providers.

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Locus

JANUARY 9, 2025

Disruption is quickly becoming the new normal for global logistics. Despite the lessons learned from COVID-19, many businesses are yet to fully adopt strategies that would cushion them against such shocks. Tools like driver apps improve workforce efficiency while minimizing burnout. Challenges for Businesses 1.

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Freightos

AUGUST 11, 2024

More Resources Home The Evolution of Wimbledon, a Metaphor for Ocean Freight 21st Century Ocean Freight Requires 21st Century Tools, not Wooden Rackets Ian Arroyo August 11, 2024 Everything changes. This doesn’t necessarily need to only be about the tools. Take tennis, which has been around for nearly 1,000 years.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

For stakeholders navigating this environment, understanding key industry drivers, challenges, and future trends is critical for crafting effective strategies. Industry Drivers of M&A Activity Sustainability and Electrification The global commitment to achieving net-zero emissions is reshaping investment priorities across industries.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2025

Whether you’re managing a distribution center, coordinating fleet operations, or shaping global supply strategy, understanding how to deploy and scale digital twins may be your next competitive edge. Traditional planning tools often lack the agility to respond in real time.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

FourKites ’ combination of swift carrier connections, powerful collaboration tools and the industry’s highest-quality real-time logistics data provides shippers and their forwarder/carrier partners with robust assurances of rapid, frictionless implementation and faster time to value. .

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Dedola Global Logistics

AUGUST 9, 2024

Adaptation Strategies: To navigate these challenges, importers should diversify their shipping strategies. Consider alternative routes, consolidate shipments to optimize space, and work with reliable logistics partners who can provide flexible solutions.

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Log-hub

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

With this milestone, Log-hub strengthens its position as a premier provider of network design tools within the global contract logistics sector. The 3PL/4PL companies leverage Log-hub’s Center of Gravity tool and other applications to optimize their operations across more than 50 countries.

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 5, 2024

The evolution of cargo tracking from traditional methods to sophisticated digital tools marks a significant leap in how logistics companies manage and monitor shipments. This blog will explore how these tools work, their benefits, and their impact on the logistics industry.

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Image source: iStocks | Top 7 Most Impactful Logistics Trends to Watch in 2025 As another year comes to an end, managers and business owners are dedicating themselves to a crucial stage in the success of any business: evaluating what worked and what can be improved in their operations.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2018

Companies will also look at best-of-breed tools to optimize capabilities; these include design and sourcing, order and inventory management, global logistics, and solutions that optimize the manufacturing process on the shop floor. Ajay Chidrawar, VP, global product management & customer success, CGS.

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Dedola Global Logistics

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Understanding the variables that impact transit time allows businesses to optimize their shipping strategies, avoid delays, and stay competitive. Technological Integration Technological advancements have transformed the logistics industry, providing tools to optimize transit times.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

So three months after an executive meeting on June 23rd , an updated strategy was released, tracking a radical shift into a slimmer Maersk, focused on providing end-to-end logistics services. The Post-2016 Strategy: End-to-end Shipping. And this is where Maersk’s acquisition strategy really starts to rear its head.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Management, by John Mangan, Chandra Lalwani et. Supply Chain Logistics Management, by Donald Bowersox et al. Designing and Managing the Supply Chain: Concepts, Strategies and Case Studies, by David Simchi-Levi et al. Business Process Management: Profiting from Process, by Roger Burlton.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

A pragmatic strategy about where to concentrate efforts is also crucial in an industry as technologically slow-moving as logistics. And if the user has to enter the same data into a chatbot that they would enter into a pricing tool to generate a quote, then they’ll just use the pricing tool.

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Dedola Global Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Competitive Pricing Strategies One of the primary benefits of working with a quality freight forwarder and third-party logistics provider is their ability to negotiate prices with multiple carriers. We add value and empower our clients by offering sophisticated shipping and logistics solutions.

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Dedola Global Logistics

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Predictive Analytics in Technology: Use supply chain management tools with predictive analytics for foresight into potential disruptions. Conclusion The potential ILA strike highlights the fragility of global supply chains to labor disputes.

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Locus

MAY 18, 2022

Do visit us at booth #236 from June 6-8 for insights, frameworks and strategies on last-mile logistics optimization. The symposium, taking place in Orlando, Florida from June 6-8, is arguably one of the most anticipated annual events for the global logistics and supply chain industry. About Gartner: Gartner, Inc.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 31, 2017

The best way to do that is to have a global Transportation Management System (TMS) that has the flexibility, strength, and configurable rules to provide your logistics team with the best tools for managing constant changes in their global supply chains.

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Logistics in War

DECEMBER 2, 2017

With this in mind, it is worth reflecting on this professional interest in logistics and the reason why it is important to us right now. Our interest in logistics must mirror that directed to strategy and tactics in an age where the latter are often determined by the former. 1] Leighton, R. & & Coakley, R.,

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Dedola Global Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Competitive Pricing Strategies. One of the primary benefits of working with a quality freight forwarder and third-party logistics provider is their ability to negotiate prices with multiple carriers. We add value and empower our clients by offering sophisticated shipping and logistics solutions. Technology and Innovations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

Cardinal Health’s senior vice president of global logistics, said of their implementation of the Kinaxis’ supply chain planning (SCP) solution, “I was scared! Cardinal Health, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical, surgical and laboratory products, is focused on continuous improvement of service. This was unique.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2023

Consider the following strategies: Commitments: Begin with a lower commitment in the first year and increase it in subsequent years to secure better pricing. Internal Resources: Insufficient tools, lack of capabilities, and limited resource bandwidth can impede the integration process. Technology can help.

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Transporeon

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Patrick is a transportation and logistics subject-matter expert with over 14 years of cross-functional experience in Africa, Europe, Asia and America. Patrick continues to guide his clients on a journey to digital transformation by introducing them to efficiency-building programs and tools that drive collaboration.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 18, 2021

With Transporeon Insights the company announces a new advanced analytics and market intelligence tool that allows to make informed, data-driven pricing (buy/sell) decisions by providing near real-time visibility on the contract and spot pricing as well as capacity market development. New Carrier Business Unit at Transporeon.

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FreightWaves SONAR

OCTOBER 22, 2024

SCORE is not just another tool–it’s a community-driven platform that will enable shippers to benchmark their entire supply chain network using robust data backed by a team of market experts. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of how SCORE addresses key paint points and what that can mean for your strategy.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 27, 2023

Covid had a major deleterious effect on global supply chains and with the current global geopolitical and fiscal outlook, major upheaval is still possible. To stave off this attrition, the industry will also need to deploy strategies that attract, retain, develop and motivate its workers in the digital era.

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Dedola Global Logistics

MARCH 3, 2017

One of the most underutilized yet powerful strategies in the international supply chain is to leverage expert knowledge of duty rates to maximize your savings. To avoid headaches, look for a freight forwarder that has modern tracking tools. By partnering with the right freight forwarder, you have access to a trusted customs broker.

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 6, 2015

CLX Logistics LLC, a leader in global logistics services, and technology partner Kewill, a leader in multimodal transportation management systems, announced its sponsorship for the 2015 LogiChem European Chemical Supply Chain and Logistics event held on April 21 – April 23, 2015 in Antwerp, Belgium.

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Radius Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Radius offers bespoke logistics solutions that scale according to the size and needs of the business. Whether a company needs help with warehousing, transportation, or inventory management, Radius creates a tailored logistics strategy to optimize operations and reduce overhead costs.

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Logistics in War

JUNE 3, 2023

xv] The infiltration of traditional business systems by adversarial actors in any segment of the logistics network could have significant disruptive effects on the US’s ability to project and sustain military power. The thoughts here are her own and do not represent that of the Australian Defence Force or United States Military.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 30, 2023

Nevertheless, when world leaders bring up the topic of supply chain resilience at a global forum, there can be little doubt that we’re in the midst of a seismic shift in the global logistics landscape and what the world will look like in commercial terms when the dust settles, is anyone’s guess.

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CLX Logistics

MARCH 17, 2023

To help businesses navigate this complexity, the experienced professionals at CLX Logistics have compiled a comprehensive guide to international chemical freight logistics. However, with proper planning and preparation, shipping chemicals internationally can be done efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 29, 2022

Port of Antwerp-Bruges will capitalise on the strengths of both port locations and focus its strategy on containers, breakbulk, RoRo traffic and chemicals. In short, Port of Antwerp-Bruges has all of the tools at its disposal to play an increasingly important role on the global logistics stage.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 11, 2022

Since mid 2021, it’s been prominently noted that the global logistics industry is experiencing great labour shortages, across all sectors, writes Johan Jardevall, CEO of Smart Robotics. With talent shortages among skilled and unskilled professionals, vacancies in logistics are at an all time high.

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Logistics in War

JUNE 15, 2018

At the same time, many of the basic tenants of our logistics system will endure, as we will still need to purchase, transport, maintain, store and dispose of stuff – how we do it and how we make use of the best available tools will be the challenge. Does the ADF Joint Logistics Enterprise Strategy (2016-2021) – ( ed.

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