Freight Market Update: June 27, 2024
Ocean and air freight rates continue to climb, driven by early peak season demand and regional supply chain disruptions.
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Logistics
Key insights and market updates for logistics and trade.
What Is Landed Cost? Key Concepts and Calculation Methods
Landed cost isn’t just a price tag; it’s a detailed calculation for importers. This post explains what it is and how to calculate it.
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Unlocking Cost Savings: Hundredweight Shipping Strategy for Ecommerce
Ecommerce brands looking to save on shipping costs should consider hundredweight or CWT shipping services—a mid-weight range for consolidated shipping.
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Logistics News Collection (Jun 25): Maersk Sets Chartering Record, US Imports Still Rising
Latest logistics news: Maersk’s record charter rate, rising Houthi attacks, air freight demand, UK e-commerce growth, US imports surge, and major investment in Mexico.
Freight Market Update: June 20, 2024
Freight markets display mixed trends with notable rate increases in Asia-Europe ocean freight and significant shifts in air cargo demand.
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The Ultimate Blueprint To Import From China to South Africa
Importing from China to South Africa is a complex process with extensive paperwork and regulations. Check out how to import to South Africa in 6 steps!
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Logistics News Collection (Jun 18): Maersk Launches Air Service, EU Increases Tariffs on Chinese EVs
Latest in logistics: Maersk’s air cargo, Lufthansa’s Munich expansion, rising intra-Asia rates, West Med project, intermodal growth, US cost trends, EU tariffs.
Digital Supply Chains: How To Choose a Transportation Management System (TMS)
Find out more about Transportation Management System (TMS), its advantages, strategic considerations & essential qualities to look for when choosing TMS.
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How To Meet Delivery Deadlines: Order Slotting & Scheduling
Learn about order slotting and scheduling, their roles in meeting deadlines, how technologies improve their efficiency, & solutions for related challenges.
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Freight Market Update: June 14, 2024
Significant rate hikes in ocean and air freight driven by economic recovery signs and ongoing supply chain disruptions mark the latest market update.
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Logistics News Collection (Jun 11): French Port Strikes, Cargojet’s E-commerce Deal
A look at logistics news: French port disruptions, Baltimore’s channel reopening, Cargojet’s China e-commerce deal, and supply chain challenges.
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How To Use Cloud Platforms To Support Supply Chain Management
Discover the significance of cloud platforms in supply chain management, their key benefits & how to use cloud platforms to support supply chain management.
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Why Probabilistic Planning Beats One-Number Plans in Supply Chain Management
Discover why relying on single-point forecasts can be detrimental to supply chain planning and how probabilistic planning offers a more robust, adaptive approach to managing uncertainty.
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Freight Market Update June 7, 2024
Global freight markets face continued rate increases and congestion challenges, influenced by rising demand and ongoing disruptions in key regions.
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Logistics News Collection (Jun 4): Port Congestion Hits Asia-Europe Routes, IATA Increases Cargo Revenue Forecast
This collection covers recent developments in logistics, highlighting key issues and trends in ocean and air transportation, as well as intermodal and supply chain sectors.