In this Issue:
- 32nd Annual Study of Logistics and Transportation Trends
- Bowery Farming bring technology to the table
- Robots coming to a warehouse near you
- Supply Chain Software: A fresh look at technology
- Top 25 Freight Forwarders: Bumps ahead
Logistics Management Magazine Archives
September 2023 Logistics Management
September 6, 2023 · Logistics operations are facing a human capital crisis that poses a threat to both performance and competitiveness. In this year’s study, our authors explore how organizations can compete for talent in an increasingly limited talent pool; how organizations are competing in an increasingly dynamic business environment; and examine the technologies that shippers now need to use to stay ahead of the curve.
September 5, 2023 · Interest in yard management systems (YMS) is growing as the software helps more companies automate processes, speed up trailer turnaround times, and save money.
September 5, 2023 · A market leader in indoor vertical farming turned to AS/RS technology to automate its farming processes.
September 5, 2023 · Global shippers are now implementing a “China plus” strategy that includes more than 40 countries in Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. Accenture experts take a look at the contenders that are most relevant to logistics and supply chain managers in the United States.
September 5, 2023 · Our new Intralogistics Robotics Study proves just how vital robotics and automation are becoming to warehouses and DCs of all sizes—and across all industries.
September 5, 2023 · As more companies work to make their global supply chains more resilient, strong, and efficient, supply chain management software continue to play an important role in those efforts.
September 5, 2023 · The freight forwarding market continues to be negatively affected by the ripple effects of normalization in consumer behavior, as well as the global economic and manufacturing slowdown. Consequently, volumes handled by freight forwarders slowed down in the second half of 2022.
September 3, 2023 · We’ve always said that fall is “the season of traditions,” and we’re kicking off this festive time of the year with one of our favorites— the release of the findings from the “Annual Study of Logistics and Transportation Trends.”
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The van TVI, at 278, is up 7.3% compared to March; the refrigerated TVI, at 213, is up 5.4% compared to March; and the flatbed TVI, at 304, increased 8.2% compared to March, rising for the fifth consecutive month.
POLA and POLB receive $112M for Upgrades
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The funds will support various infrastructure projects, including seismic upgrades and channel improvements.
Looking at leveraging fast-food warehouse operations in a best-case scenario
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LM Podcast Series: Assessing the freight recession and truckload market with Mike Regan, TranzAct Technologies
May 24, 2024
In this podcast, Jeff Berman, LM Group News Editor, interviews Mike Regan, Co-Founder and Chief Relationship Officer, for TranzAct Technologies, one of the largest privately held logistics information and freight audit and payment companies in the United States
Prologis and Performance Team roll out largest electric charging depot in Southern California
May 24, 2024
A collaboration announced this week between two well-known supply chain players—San Francisco-based real estate investment trust company Prologis and Performance Team, a subsidiary of Copenhagen, Denmark-based A.P. Moeller Maersk, an integrated global logistics services provider, operating more than 140 electric vehicles across the U.S.—heralds the rollout of the largest heavy-duty electric vehicle (EV) charging depot in Southern California.
U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes, for week ending May 18, are mixed
May 24, 2024
Rail carloads, at 214,092, were off 4.8% annually, and intermodal containers and trailers, at 260,794 units, saw a 6.2% annual increase.
Bipartisan legislation focused on supply chain resilience is introduced in the Senate
May 23, 2024
The bill, entitled the “Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act,” was introduced by U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, and U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), a senior member of the Committee. This bill was also introduced in the House (H.R. 6571) by Reps. Larry Bucshon (R-Ind.) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) and passed last week by a 44-0 unanimous vote.
How to Optimize Your RFID Mandate Labeling within the Supply Chain
May 23, 2024
Unlock supply chain success by joining SATO America, Loftware, and GS1 Global experts to master new RFID mandates, retail labeling, and compliance strategies.
Gartner releases its 20th Annual Global Supply Chain Top 25
May 23, 2024
Schneider Electric maintained its top position, with Cisco Systems and Colgate-Palmolive rounding out the top three. NVIDIA also made a strong debut at seventh place.
U.S.-bound imports see growth in April, reports S&P Global Market Intelligence
May 22, 2024
April imports, at 2,524,299 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units), saw a 7.7% annual increase, growing for the eighth consecutive month, following a 14-month stretch of annual declines, while up 8.5% compared to pre-pandemic April 2019. Annual growth in April was well short of March’s 16% annual gain. Imports grew 1.2% from March to April.
Industry experts dissect White House’s tariffs announcement
May 22, 2024
As reported by LM earlier this month, after a statutory four-year review process of Section 301 tariffs levied on United States-bound imports from China conducted by the Office of the United States Trade Representative, the final outcome, the White House announced, that those tariffs are remaining intact, with ones for certain products, to see increases.
April intermodal volumes turn in solid performance, reports IANA
May 21, 2024
Total April volume, at 1,456,241 units, increased 12.0% annually, topping March’s 6.7% annual increase, and in line with February’s 14.6% annual increase.
Packaging Efficiency: The modern way to reduced freight costs
May 21, 2024
Join our webcast to discover how Packsize & Paccurate can help your operations and outbound logistics teams cut costs and boost efficiency through innovative order fulfillment strategies.
Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach monthly volumes head up again
May 21, 2024
Total POLA volume, at 770,337 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units), rose 12% annually, marking the ninth straight month of annual volume growth. The Port of Long Beach reported that total April volume, at 750,524 TEU, headed up 14.4% annually.
Truck tonnage trends down again in April, reports ATA
May 21, 2024
The ATA’s advanced Seasonally Adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index fell 1.2%, to 111.7 (2015=100), following a 2.2% March decline.
