Category Archives: Supply Chains

Plan for BNSF railyard in Los Angeles on hold

Posted on March 31, 2016 by | Leave a comment

It’s hard, very hard, to improve the infrastructure near a port, especially a large one.

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Source: Judge puts plan for BNSF railyard in Los Angeles on hold | News | American Shipper

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What Does the Future Hold for Freight Forwarders?

Posted on March 30, 2016 by | Leave a comment

Here is some interesting speculation about freight forwarders’ futures.  There’s a study the information is based on , and I’ve provided it below in pdf form.

The freight forwarding market is going through a structural change with logistics stakeholders needing far more visibility into their supply chain in 2016.

Source: What Does the Future Hold for Freight Forwarders? – Supply Chain 24/7

This article from the same source tells a bit about the study and its conclusions.  Here is the pdf.

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How to Succeed In One of the Most Profitable Industries in the World

Posted on March 30, 2016 by | Leave a comment

Freight Forwarding is a very profitable industry. The article pitches Kuehne and Nagle but is favorable to all the big forwarders. There’s some interesting analysis.

These firms book lots of space on ocean carriers, especially for containers, and are a way for shippers to hire someone to manage the service level of their supply chain transport sections.  The forwarder also gathers the information about shipments and can provide it to interested parties. Their role as information hubs is a major source of value provided to customers.

Freight forwarding is one of the most profitable industries in the world, and its top performers are almost as profitable as Apple, with experience and stable, productive business systems being key differentiators, say analysts.

Source: How to Succeed In One of the Most Profitable Industries in the World – Freight Forwarding – Supply Chain 24/7

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