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Transportation
Shipper’s Guide to Planning Ahead
Data shows there is a consensus that revenue will increase and inventory levels will build. Shippers are going to buy more inventory because they have confidence order volumes will increase and revenue will be stronger through spring.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Full Warehouses Slow Cargo Movement Through Port of Long Beach
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Supply Overshooting Demand of Containers
Software Solutions
Drayage Software for Carriers, Freight Forwarders, Beneficial Cargo Owners
Trucking
RoadOne Acquisition Expands Intermodal Logistics Services
Cold Chain
Cold Chain's Top 4 Drivers for Growth in 2023
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Risk/Compliance
Top 5 Supply Chain Threats to Impact Supply Chains in 2023
Even though many of today’s cold food chains continue to face the same disruptions, bottlenecks, challenges and threats they’ve been facing the past 2-3 years, understanding and overcoming such threats will help companies achieve some stability.
3PL/4PL
Nominations Close March 31 for 2023 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers Award
This award recognizes leading third-party logistics and cold storage providers in the cold food and beverage industry. Submissions close March 31.
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Ocean Ports & Carriers
The Evolution of Container Chassis Provisioning
When Malcom McLean introduced the world to container shipping in 1956, it not only touched off a seismic shift in the way cargo was handled but also the equipment and infrastructure needed to support containerized operations.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
50% of Shippers Have Zero Visibility into Ocean Freight
73% of respondents reported having some level of visibility into their over-the-road shipping, according to the FourKites survey.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
2023 State of the Ocean Freight
IMO 2023 is a series of new international regulations that targets vessel efficiency and carbon intensity with hopes to reduce the carbon emissions of all ships by 40% (by 2030) and 70% (by 2050). So, what changes does this bring and why?
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Friendshoring vs. Nearshoring
Friendshoring and nearshoring are two related but very distinct approaches to managing global supply chains.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Hapag-Lloyd Expands Involvement in Terminal Sector with J M Baxi Ports & Logistics Acquisition
J M Baxi Ports & Logistics Limited is a leading private terminal and inland transport service provider in India.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Supply Chain Professionals Predict Chaos in China
As compared to some 66% in 2022, there was an increase in the percentage (73%) of supply chain professionals expecting Chinese New Year to further disrupt the shipping industry this year.
Emerging Technologies
Digital Technology to Improve Supply Chain Transparency in 2023
Track-and-trace technology and electronic bills of lading will remain extremely important in 2023 as we focus efforts on digitizing the supply chain and becoming closer to economies.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
U.S. Container Import Volumes Experience Slight Decline
Overall port delays in December 2022 were lower than November 2022. The major East Coast ports saw the greatest decrease and had no double digits wait times.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
2023 to See More Friendshoring
The objective is to prevent countries – especially China and Russia – from using their market advantages in key raw materials, foods and products.
Supply Chain Visibility
Supply Chain Disruptions to Continue Well Into 2023
Mirko Woitzik, global director, intelligence solutions at Everstream Analytics, details why supply chain disruptions will continue in 2023, impacting industries in logistics, manufacturing processes, raw material and labor supply.
Transportation
2022 Cold Chain Content Rewind
Our most view content in 2022 gives insight into the topics weighing heavy on the industry including the container market, ELD mandates and what new innovation are being leveraged today.
Supply Chain Visibility
2023 Will See a Continued State of Supply Chain Instability
Troy Prothero, SVP, product management, supply chain solutions, SymphonyAI Retail CPG, details how changes in purchasing and consumption patterns to inflation and geopolitical events continue to create a perfect storm for supply chain disruption.
Transportation
Top 5 Articles of the Year: 2022
Food Logistics' thanks you for your dedicated readership in 2022. Here are the top 5 most viewed articles from the year.
Emerging Technologies
Integrated Technology Key to Successful Operations
Jennifer Karpus-Romain, executive director for Transportation Marketing & Sales Association (TMSA), details why integrating technology is valuable to a company’s operations.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
How Evolving Global Seaport Regions Impact Industrial Real Estate
The CBRE Supply Chain Advisory group estimates that transportation accounts for 45-70% of total logistics costs. Locating distribution facilities near seaports can help to lower transportation costs.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Yesterday Was the Time to Start Nearshoring
There is too much manufacturing capacity overseas. And, there isn't one company that isn't regretting having utilized nearshoring earlier.
Supply Chain Visibility
Why Congress Needs to Act Now to Avoid Future Supply Chain Disruptions
Tom Madrecki, VP of supply chain and logistics for Consumer Brands Association, details why government needs to play a bigger role in investing in manufacturing, addressing key gaps and supporting infrastructure.
Transportation
Congestion, Bottlenecks, Rail Strikes Will Continue to Challenge Supply Chains in 2023
Adhish Luitel, senior analyst at ABI Research, details why rail strikes, staffing complexities, congestion and bottlenecks will continue to challenge supply chains in the New Year.
Trucking
Freight Shipping Business Threats
55% of freight shippers experienced loss of time and resources to resolve the issue, while 48% experienced loss of sales and revenue.
Transportation
The State of a “Normal” Supply Chain
Industry experts offer hope to a return to normalcy in the supply chain space, but it will be a new normal of sorts and be quite the bumpy ride in getting there.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Container Shipping to Witness Rate War in 2023
The pre-peak season in 2022 saw record container throughput in import-heavy ports. Now that the stocks have been filled, the demand is plummeting.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Future Proofing Port Operations to Combat Uncertainty
With all of the factors that have wreaked havoc on the supply chain in the last couple of years, supply chain managers need to look at what they've learned since then, think about those lessons and make moves to ensure the same thing doesn't happen again.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Ocean Freight Booking for Shipper-Owned Containers Remains Challenging
83% of survey respondents find the need for better digital infrastructure in the future, pointing to digital vessel schedules and intuitive booking interfaces as the most impactful digital transformations in times to come.
Supply Chain Education
British International Freight Association, Manpower Develop Training Program to Recruit Candidates in Freight Forwarding
The Freight Development Pathway to help identify, attract and train suitable candidates from outside of the freight forwarding and logistics sector for career opportunities with freight forwarding and logistics companies.
Trucking
Echo Global Logistics Acquires Fastmore Logistics
The acquisition provides Echo with a unique point of entry into an expansive network of expedited brokerage for the international freight forwarding market.
Transportation
How Low Mississippi River Levels Impact the Global Supply Chain
It’s in the range of possibilities that some areas could shut down barge traffic altogether and present a significant impact on already disrupted supply chains.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Biden-Harris Pledge $703M to Improve Port Infrastructure, Strengthen U.S. Supply Chains
More than 60% of the funds will benefit ports in disadvantaged communities and several of the projects will help reduce emissions at the ports through electrification.
Supply Chain Visibility
Global Visibility Platform for Ocean Shipments
IntelliTrans' new platform is a complete tracking. booking and execution platform that becomes the integrated command center for a shipper’s transportation logistics needs.
Safety & Security
Tech-Embedded Insurance May Reduce Cost of Risk for Global Shippers
The Shipper's Interest Insurance Program is designed to help middle-market shippers reduce losses, while improving their overall supply chain performance.
Safety & Security
Prepping the Supply Chain for Hurricane Ian
As hurricane Ian churns towards the coast, so does the bustle of preparation through logistics assistance and supply chain support.
