Tag Archives: 3PLs

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Flexport access to SF Airlines’ Hangzhou-New York route

This article from the Loadstar indicates that supply chain firms such as Flexport are struggling to align themselves for the volatile tariff situation we have now.  Some firms are leaving China but others are staying in and look for an alternate shipment method with more speed and smaller inventory.

SF Airlines (Wikipedia) is a Chinese cargo airline with headquarters in Shenzen, Guangdong Province. They have about 55 aircraft. SF submitted an application to the USDOT last week for a 3x per week service on the Hangzhou-New York route.  We will see if approval is granted.

Flexport indicated they are seeing a dropoff in trade with China.  But 3PLs like Flexport work to help companies transport goods from anywhere.  Rearrangement of transport becomes the norm, and their business depends on success for their customers.

logo  via Flexport confirms access to SF Airlines’ services between Hangzhou and New York – The Loadstar

Highlights from the 22nd Annual Third-Party Logistics Study Part 2

Dan Gilmore of Supply Chain Digest talks more about the 2018 version of the annual study of 3PLs by Dr John Langley. Blockchain is mentioned, but does not seem to be grabbing much mindshare among 3PL firms. It’s possible that’s because they don’t see how it will make their life easier or more profitable. In fact much of the press talk has been about how 3PLs will be negatively impacted by having to use a particular blockchain repository for their transactions, revealing them to everyone who is a member of that repository.  It’s a good question, and Dan reflects sagely on it.

I’ve included a link to the pdf of the report below. You can also get it by registering on Dr John Langley’s site.

Supply Chain Digest Logo  Special Topics Review Includes use of Blockchain, Automation and Digitization, and Talent Management

Source: Supply Chain News: Highlights from the 22nd Annual Third-Party Logistics Study Part 2

Dr. John Langley of Penn State Leads Research Once Again; Dreaded 3PL IT Gap Jumps Higher after Falling for Many Years

Source: Supply Chain News: Highlights from the 22nd Annual Third-Party Logistics Study part 1

Pdf of study:  3PL_2018_Study

Speed Bumps on the Road to Growth for China’s 3PLs

For those of you interested in challenges in China logistics, and also opportunities, here is a view from MIT.

Speed Bumps on the Road to Growth for China’s 3PLs | Supply Chain @ MIT.