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Global Trade Volume Recovery Extends Into Third Quarter, WTO Says

The WTO’s goods barometer increased to 103 compared with a reading of 100.6 in March, the Geneva-based organization said in a new report.

The Port of Singapore on Monday, October 12, 2020. Photo: Lauryn Ishak/Bloomberg

Sourcing from the Americas Now the Focus of U.S. Importers, Survey Says

Nearly half of respondents (47%) believe the primary benefit to having a more diversified supply chain is reducing the risk of disruption from various events such as natural disasters.

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Container Carrier Profits Soar on Record Volumes, Higher Rates

Demand has been especially strong in the U.S., where retailers and other importers are stocking up at warehouses amid worries about new tariffs a possible dockworkers strike.

A container ship at the Port of Felixstowe. Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg

Walmart Offers Third-Party Fulfillment

The move means Walmart could redefine the e-commerce logistics landscape, offering an alternative to Amazon's Fulfillment by Amazon service.

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Port of Los Angeles Handles Record Cargo Volumes in July

Staring down the looming threat of a work stoppage at East/Gulf Coast ports, retailers have opted for earlier shipping schedules in 2024.

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Using Storage Type Analysis and Warehouse Layout to Ensure a Smooth Transition to a New Facility

Optimized storage capacity allowed Levata’s new warehouse to efficiently manage a wide range of SKUs, maximizing storage utilization, and giving the company room to grow.

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Trio of West Coast Ports Added to DOT Supply Chain Data Platform

The Department of Transportation's FLOW initiative was first launched in 2022 as a response to disruptions brought on by the pandemic.

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Reducing Global Lead Times to Improve Customer Experience

4flow collaborates with BD to reduce delivery lead times at a global scale.

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South Africa Can Fix Backlogged Ports in a Year, Minister Says

The collapse of rail, ports and other infrastructure — exacerbated by years of poor governance — have hamstrung Africa’s most industrialized economy.

A container ship docked at the Port of Cape Town, operated by Transnet National Ports Authority, in Cape Town, South Africa, on Monday, May 13, 2024. Photo: Dwayne Senior/Bloomberg

Insights to Better Business Execution

How integrated tactical planning enables enhanced decision-making and improved outcomes.

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Maersk Sees Global Trade Disruptions Lasting Throughout 2024

The extra vessel capacity needed to sail around Africa has pumped up freight rates at a time when the market was entering a post-pandemic slump.

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Porsche Faces 'Severe Supply Shortage' after Flood at Aluminum Supplier Factory

Porsche expects the disruptions to affect every vehicle it manufactures, and says that it could be forced to temporarily shut down production for one or more of its vehicle series.

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