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Shippers are running out of options to get their peak season goods out of Asia, facing significant logistical challenges. 🚢📦 The ongoing disruptions are creating bottlenecks, leaving businesses scrambling to meet demand during the critical peak season. #LogisticsChallenges #SupplyChain #PeakSeason

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🚢 Modernising Freight Control for a Resilient Supply Chain 🚢 In today’s complex supply chain environment, freight control is no longer just about tracking shipments it’s about optimizing efficiency, cutting costs, and ensuring smooth cross-border operations. With rising fuel costs, shifting regulations, and unpredictable disruptions, effective freight management has become mission critical. Here’s where technology steps in to transform the game: 🔹 Real-Time Visibility Advanced tracking solutions provide logistics teams with real time insights into freight status, helping monitor every leg of the journey. This transparency allows instant responses to delays, re-routing, and customer updates. 🔹 Cost Optimization Freight control tools analyze historical data and route options, enabling companies to choose the most cost effective paths. Automated price comparisons across carriers maximize profitability within the supply chain. 🔹 Predictive Analytics for Demand & Supply AI-driven insights help supply chain teams anticipate demand shifts, adjust freight needs, and prevent costly stockouts or overstock situations maintaining a smooth flow of goods. 🔹 Compliance & Risk Management From customs documentation to insurance, freight control systems manage compliance with international regulations, reducing costly fines and delays. 🔹 Sustainability With a focus on reducing carbon footprints, freight control systems recommend routes and carriers that align with sustainability goals, enabling environmentally conscious shipping choices. 🔹 Dispute Handling & Invoice Analysis Modern freight systems streamline the resolution of invoice discrepancies by integrating dispute handling workflows. Detailed analysis tools ensure transparency in freight invoices, enabling businesses to identify billing errors, validate costs, and maintain healthy vendor relationships. Freight control isn’t just about moving goods anymore. It’s about leveraging data and technology to build a smarter, more resilient supply chain. Companies that harness these tools drive efficiency, cost savings, and sustainable growth – keeping a step ahead in a fast-evolving market. Curious about how advanced freight control can strengthen your supply chain? #SupplyChain #FreightControl #Logistics #RealTimeVisibility #PredictiveAnalytics #CostOptimization #Sustainability #DigitalTransformation

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Changes to duty-free e-commerce importing are being considered by the White House. Read this article that includes a quote by our member Steve Story of #Apexlogistics. https://lnkd.in/ehk6KEKv

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There has been no slow season since March for air freight with rates remaining high compared to the same period last year, according to the latest update from Dimerco Express Group. Kathy Liu, Vice President, Dimerco Express Group says: “The continuously rising ocean freight rates on the Trans-Pacific Eastbound (TPEB) route, driven by strong demand, are expected to impact the air freight market. It is anticipated that more less-than-container-load (LCL) shipments will switch to air freight starting in June, especially on the TPEB route, resembling the situation in 2021. Furthermore, with the new tariff set to be implemented in August, it is expected that a surge in products related to this tariff will occupy both air and ocean capacity to meet the expected arrival dates before the tariff takes effect.” #DimercoExpressGroup #Dimerco #Globalairfreightmarkets #airfreight #aircargo #aircraft 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/gBnmbxnp

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We are thrilled to be featured by STAT Times! Check out their insightful article to learn more about the upcoming global freight trends and how they could impact the industry. #FreightForwarding #SupplyChainChallenges #AsiaPacific

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Are COVID-era ocean cargo rates creeping back? Longer Red Sea transits resulting in container shortage could push us to peak ocean cargo freight rates seen during the pandemic. Lori Ann LaRocco reports that DHL anticipates ocean freight rate inflation may not ease until after the Chinese New Year in early 2025. Now is the time to assess your supply chain and contingency plans. The hours will slip through your fingers, so reach out today to ensure you’re prepared. For details, visit: https://lnkd.in/gn5qNaY6 #Maritimenews #FreightForwarding #SupplyChainSolutions #JunoLogistics

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DHL eyes freight recovery after subdued 1H. 🛫 🚢 Air and ocean volumes show modest improvement! DHL Group said Thursday that operating profit fell 20.5% in the second quarter. But it is on track to meet full-year targets as sluggish economic activity weighs on international trade and freight transportation. DHL’s (DXE: DHL) revenue bumped up 2.7% to 20.6 billion euros ($22.3 billion) while earnings before interest and taxes slumped to $1.5 billion, in line with internal projections. Operating profit, however, was significantly better than the $857 million in the second quarter of 2019, before the Covid crisis. A persistently sluggish global economy has made it difficult for the German express parcel and logistics provider to improve results in recent quarters, but management forecasts a recovery in the second that will create tailwinds into next year. Although industry-wide air and sea freight demand and rates grew substantially during the first half of the year, the gains were largely due to businesses shipping orders earlier than normal. This was due to uncertainty related to Red Sea shipping delays, a looming dockworkers strike in the U.S and low inventory levels rather than an economic upturn. One school of thought is that retailers pulled forward international volumes to ensure delivery for busy holiday shopping periods later this year, which could result in a less robust peak shipping season. “Air and ocean freight volumes further improved in the second quarter from a low starting level. However, we are not observing a broad-based recovery of global trade yet. We are also seeing a modest improvement in B2B volumes at Express, but not yet a significant acceleration,” said CFO Melanie Kreis in the company’s earnings announcement. “Accordingly, the utilization of our Express network is still not optimal at the moment. However, as a result of our balanced cost and capacity management, we are in good shape even in a weak economic environment. And thanks to our unique logistics portfolio we are well prepared for when global trade regains momentum. UPS and FedEx have also struggled with lower parcel volumes in the past couple years. UPS last week reported a 29% drop in operating profit for the second quarter. FedEx posted a modest 1% revenue gain in its quarter that ended May 31 after six quarters of revenue declines. Better cost and capital expenditure management helped DHL navigate the freight market trough. #dhl #freight #oceanfreight #airfreight

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Are shipment management tasks becoming too complex with numerous stakeholders and locations? 💡 DHL ProView automates notifications to ease your workload. Set up notifications today for all your stakeholders: https://lnkd.in/gyRAACFy #dhlexpress #supplychain

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Opening Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE Singapore, Terence Lee (FCIPS Chartered Professional), Chief Procurement Officer (Asia Pacific) at GEODIS discussed the rise of Gen AI in procurement and supply chain. Want to learn more about his insightful keynote presentation? Find out here: https://ow.ly/bbTM50RmXzy #PSCLIVESingapore #Procurement #SupplyChain #GenAI

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Get practical insights on navigating the changing dynamics of supply chains through Expeditors' Horizon Blog: https://bit.ly/3UEp8iO

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Sylvia Ng, CEO of ReturnBear has been recognized as a 2024 Women in Supply Chain Award winner! 🎉 Sylvia’s leadership in reverse logistics is transforming e-commerce returns with a platform that offers instant refunds, reduces emissions, and cuts return costs by 40%. Her vision is driving sustainability and innovation across North America and beyond. 💡 This recognition highlights the collective efforts of female leaders who are paving the way for a more inclusive and impactful supply chain industry. 🌍👏 Read More: https://lnkd.in/eKPvrGJx #SupplyChain #WomenInSupplyChain #Logistics #Ecommerce #ReverseLogistics #Sustainability #Innovation #Leadership #ReturnBear #Mentorship #SupplyChainLeadership #WomenInBusiness #3PL #Warehousing #ReturnsManagement #InstantRefunds #CircularEconomy #SupplyChainInnovation #SustainableLogistics #WomenInTech

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Is your supply chain facing recurring bottlenecks? 🚚⚠️ Without expert guidance, your operations may suffer from inventory shortages, transportation delays, and production disruptions. Optimize your operations and streamline your supply chain with a Supply Chain Analyst and a Logistics Coordinator in your roster! Find out how to hire them with our latest blog post! 📖✨

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75% of shipment loss happens during post-delivery. What if you had a way to estimate the cost of these losses, and then leverage a tool to prevent them from happening? Check out our interactive ROI calculator to see how DeliveryDefense can enhance your shipping strategy: http://spr.ly/6045SftqH

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JR freight transport remains down 10% - impact on logistics JR Freight's transportation capacity has been reduced by 10%, leading to delays in the distribution of various goods, including vegetables and books. A supermarket representative indicated that these delays, attributed to freight cars, were unexpected. This situation arose following the revelation of fraudulent practices by JR Freight, which included data falsification during the installation of wheels and axles. As a result, all freight train services were suspended on September 11, and the impact on logistics has been ongoing since then. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has prompted emergency inspections of railway components nationwide, suggesting that the ripple effects may extend further. JR Freight resumed operation of its 248 freight trains by noon on September 12, but the continued suspension of illegal vehicles has maintained the 10% decrease in transportation capacity. Established on April 1, 1987, during the privatization of Japan National Railways, JR Freight has evolved from a freight company into a comprehensive logistics provider over the past three decades. #MotiveAsia #Japan https://lnkd.in/gcFHz6jp

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It's Friday Freight Forwarding & today, air freight tidbits: ✈ From Tom Chapman, Editor-in-Chief of Supply Chain Digital https://lnkd.in/eEAyyUzJ - “We are seeing that tightening inventories from individual clients are pushing more air mode [of transport],” says Preben Hansen, Global Head of Growth & Solution for Air &LCL at Maersk. “It’s not so much about industry, but individual customers, within individual verticals, within individual trades – that’s where you see a spike.” ✈ Maersk’s Q1 air freight volumes increased by 52%from Q1 2023. “Global air freight forwarding demand growth turned positive in Q1, estimated between 4-5% y/y, after seven quarters of contraction. Trade in Far East Asia has driven growth, particularly Chinese exports, which grew 17% y/y in the first 2 months of 2024. Lifestyle and retail have rebounded in recent months, growing double-digits y/y. Global supply increased 11.5% y/y in Q1, driven by a strong inflow of belly capacity, but it did not curtail rates.” https://lnkd.in/dq7fBuSP ✈ Kuehne + Nagel’s air freight tonnage increased 3.4% during Q1 although revenue declined 15% & EBIT down 39%. https://lnkd.in/e2yqNPdf “When you look at the market it is [general cargo] that is currently missing,” CFO Markus Blanka-Graaf told analysts. “Perishables are growing, and e-commerce is the driver of everything. We have to see what the yield around e-commerce is & how eager we are to operate that business or to focus on higher yielding [general] cargo.” ✈ DSV’s air volumes increased 2.3% in Q1 2024 y/y, mainly owing to strong development in export volumes from APAC noting that the market is impacted by continued high growth in e-commerce volumes from China, driving both market volumes and rates up.  https://lnkd.in/ePNwMyqx ✈ CH Robinson’s Q1 air adjusted gross profits decreased 2.4%, driven by a 20.5% decrease in adjusted gross profit per metric ton shipped, partially offset by a 23.0% increase in metric tons shipped. https://lnkd.in/ecFqi_2d ✈ “I’d say that international ecommerce fulfilment is probably 40 to 50% of every kilo of airfreight out of Asia” Neel Jones Shah, outgoing board advisor to Flexport said. “I think 2024 is going to be a pretty good year. The first half is going to look really good, because the comparison is to 2023, which was total crap. The back half of ‘24 could end up being flat in comparison to ‘23, but that still will be a very good year.” https://lnkd.in/eK4K8zBm (Photo 91609389 | Air Cargo © Péter Gudella | Dreamstime.com) -Cathy

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