Women in Supply Chain: Supply Chain is More Than Just Moving Boxes

Anaid Chacon, head of product for Nuvocargo, details why trade is a fundamental part of the supply chain.

October 14, 2021

Anaid Chacon, head of product for Nuvocargo, and one of the recipients of Supply & Demand Chain Executive's Women in Supply Chain award, details why trade is a fundamental part of the supply chain, and how logistics is more than just moving boxes -- in fact, it's the backbone that keeps goods moving from Point A to Point B.

CLICK HERE to view the full list of 2021 Women in Supply Chain winners.

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CalAmp Welcomes General Manager of Edge Device Business

Personnel updates sees new appointments at CalAmp, Finnair, the retirement of Maureen Sullivan, global head of supply chain finance at MUFG, and more.

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8 Order Management KPIs Worth Measuring

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In this webinar, Diana Eagen, director of sales- order-to-cash at Esker, shines a light on the most impactful OM KPIs for today’s B2B customer service teams.

Women in Supply Chain Forum: Ulta Beauty, Uber Freight, Coca-Cola to Lead Content Sessions

Register today for this year's Women in Supply Chain Forum, scheduled for Nov. 12-13 in Atlanta.

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Ship Green Launches Carbon Calculator for the Shipping Sector

Ship Green CIC provides a cost-effective carbon calculator for shipments at lower rates than commercial alternatives, that agents will be able to integrate into their software, quotations, invoices and websites.

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Shippers Concerned Upcoming Election Could Bring Back 2018 Tariff Increases

For transpacific trade lanes being shipped to North America, the lack of vessel space and container availability continues to increase spot rates by almost 10 times from earlier this year.

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Seasonal Demand and Supply Woes Keep Freight Costs High: Alexis Asks

Peak shipping season is around the corner. Marked by heightened demand for goods in the run-up to Christmas, ocean freight rates are expected to remain high, and several factors contribute to this outlook.

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Importers Continue Shift to Mexico Amid Political Changes: Study

Spurred by rising labor costs in Asia and ongoing trade disputes, Mexico continues to grow as a hub for manufacturing and commerce, and not just with the United States.

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International Longshoremen’s Association Preps for Possible Strike Oct. 1

Wage Scale Committee Meetings will be held beginning Sept. 4 to review demands the ILA makes to USMX and to prepare for a potential coast-wide strike Oct. 1 if a new agreement is not reached by then.

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China Imports Rise as Shippers Get Ahead of Tariffs

Ocean peak season marks a crucial annual event for companies preparing to import freight ahead of the holiday season. Traditionally spanning from August to October, this period has started as early as June in recent years, according to project44.

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Nearshoring, Electrification, Freight Fraud Main Challenges for North American Transportation: Trimble Study

The growing importance of Mexico as a source of U.S. imports, sustainability and the electrification of trucking, California’s AB5 bill and freight fraud rank as the top trends and challenges for North American transportation.

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DAT Partners with Orderful to Enhance Supply Chain Intelligence

DAT Freight & Analytics announces a strategic partnership with Orderful, an advanced Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) vendor specializing in end-to-end document management for enterprise-level shippers.

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Georgia Ports Authority to Expand Rail Cargo Capacity

The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) is expanding its rail cargo capacity to move containers across the state and into the Midwest with greater speed and efficiency.

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Sailing Toward Greener Waters with Data and AI

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CrowdStrike Update Impacts Air Freight, Last-Mile Delivery

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Safeguarding the Cold Chain Against Weather Extremes: Alexis Asks

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Supply Chain Council Launches Advocacy Group to Strengthen U.S. Supply Chain

The Supply Chain Council launched a first-of-its-kind group dedicated to bringing business and labor together to protect American jobs, invest in domestic infrastructure and safeguard supply chains.

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Pre-Peak Season Shipping Activity Stresses Import Volumes

Pre-retail peak season shipping activity has brought moderate volume increases to most markets, but a lack of equipment has stressed import volumes at origin, according to the ITS Logistics US Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index from ITS Logistics.

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Trade Tech Introduces Platform-Integrated Chat for Streamlined Logistics Communication

Trade Tech, Inc. introduced a real-time chat capability built natively into its global logistics platform that helps customers, primarily NVOs and freight forwarders, communicate, collaborate, and connect with all parties involved in each shipment.

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Nearshoring Becomes Growing Interest in U.S. for Manufacturing in Mexico

A new study by Flatworld Solutions reveals a significant and sustained increase in interest in manufacturing in Mexico over the past five years.

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“America’s Green Gateway” to Shift Cargo from Trucks to Trains

Groundbreaking began at “America’s Green Gateway,” celebrating a project that will double the footprint of the existing rail yard from 82 acres to 171 acres and create more than 1,100 quality union jobs through construction.

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Greenscreens.ai Announces New Shipper Product Offering

Greenscreens.ai introduces Greenscreens: For Shippers, an AI-powered truckload market rate solution designed to empower shippers with confidence and precision in their truckload freight procurement decisions.

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Global Trade Activity Softens Amid Signs of Two-Speed Recovery

Tradeshift's Q2 Index of Global Trade Health reveals that the recent recovery in global trade activity is beginning to level off, with notable disparities emerging between regions.

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New Tech Alliance to Transform U.S.-Mexico Nearshoring

The U.S.-Mexico Foundation (USMF) and the American Chamber/Mexico formed Bridge49: The Nearshoring Tech Alliance to leverage cutting-edge technology and innovation to tackle critical industry challenges pertaining to the U.S.-Mexico trade lane.

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Port of Long Beach Data Project Speeds Cargo Delivery

The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) announced a $7.875 million grant for the Port of Long Beach’s digital platform, which is designed to speed cargo deliveries nationwide.

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Hyundai Material Handling Announces Director of Dealer Development & National Accounts

Personnel updates sees new appointments at Cirba, HeroWear and more.

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Global Shipping Costs, Container Prices Continue to Surge

Container xChange released its mid-year container market forecaster, which delves into container price developments in H1 and offers a market outlook for H2.

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U.S. Containerized Imports Continue Strong Year-on-Year Gains

U.S. container import volume continued the robust growth seen in 2024, with June volumes increasing 10.4% over the same month last year, according to Descartes Systems Group.