Flexport Data Reveals Global Shipping Delays

Flexport Data Reveals Global Shipping Delays

The Flexport Ocean Timeliness Indicator (OTI) is a crucial tool for measuring global ocean freight stress. It tracks containers from factory to destination port, providing weekly data for Transpacific and Far East routes. By analyzing the OTI and its First Mile Index, businesses can understand current ocean shipping conditions, forecast future trends, optimize supply chain strategies, and improve decision-making efficiency. The OTI offers valuable insights into the complexities of ocean freight, enabling proactive responses to potential disruptions and enhancing overall supply chain resilience.

11/03/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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OAG Data Boosts Coboticsais Aviation Forecasting

OAG Data Boosts Coboticsais Aviation Forecasting

Cobotics-AI, in collaboration with OAG, leverages OAG's flight schedules and real-time status data to build the Touchstone platform. This platform provides customers with insights into global market capacity and load factors, enabling them to optimize routes, mitigate risks, and improve decision-making efficiency. Ultimately, this leads to significant cost savings and enhanced profitability.

01/07/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Standardized Apis Target Logistics Data Silos

Standardized Apis Target Logistics Data Silos

The Scheduling Standards Consortium (SSC) has released technical standards for Transportation Management System APIs, aiming to address data silos in the logistics industry and improve efficiency while reducing costs. By opening API interfaces, the standard promotes data sharing and collaboration between shippers, carriers, and brokers. This is expected to significantly enhance logistics efficiency, improve customer service levels, and foster a more sustainable operating model for the industry. The standard facilitates seamless data exchange, leading to better visibility and optimized processes across the supply chain.

01/19/2026 Logistics
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Freight Data Signals Potential Recession Risks

Freight Data Signals Potential Recession Risks

This paper delves into the intricate relationship between freight logistics and macroeconomics, analyzing the impact of shifting consumption patterns, inventory levels, inflation, and interest rates on freight volume. The study emphasizes that in the current economic climate, businesses should closely monitor economic indicators, flexibly adjust operations, invest in technology, and strengthen risk management to navigate uncertainty. These strategies are crucial for mitigating potential negative impacts and maintaining operational efficiency during periods of economic downturn and volatility.

01/21/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Budget Airlines Expand Using Data Analytics

Budget Airlines Expand Using Data Analytics

Low-cost carriers (LCCs) continue to gain market share globally, particularly dominating in South and Southeast Asia. Airlines are innovating with hybrid models, segmenting the market with ultra-low-cost options, and consistently increasing capacity. The successful recovery of Ryanair and the strategic expansion of Wizz Air indicate that LCCs will continue to reshape the aviation landscape and challenge traditional airlines in the future. Their agility and focus on cost efficiency drive growth and influence consumer behavior, forcing legacy carriers to adapt their strategies.

01/21/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Maersk Uses Data to Streamline Land Transport Supply Chains

Maersk Uses Data to Streamline Land Transport Supply Chains

This paper analyzes the role of land transportation in the global supply chain, using Maersk as a case study to demonstrate how data is leveraged to optimize land transportation services, enhance efficiency, and provide superior solutions. The analysis highlights the impact of data-driven strategies on improving operational effectiveness and customer satisfaction within the land transportation sector. This approach allows for better resource allocation, reduced transit times, and increased visibility throughout the supply chain, ultimately contributing to a more resilient and responsive logistics network.

09/28/2025 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Retailers Prioritize Supply Chain Visibility Amid Global Disruptions

Retailers Prioritize Supply Chain Visibility Amid Global Disruptions

Facing unprecedented challenges, supply chain visibility is crucial for enhancing retail resilience. This paper explores its three key values: revealing truth, enabling rapid response, and informing strategic decisions. Through case studies, it demonstrates the impact on cost reduction, efficiency improvement, crisis management, and optimized reverse logistics. The paper emphasizes the need for retailers to connect existing system data to achieve end-to-end visibility, ensuring competitiveness in a constantly evolving market. By leveraging data-driven insights, retailers can proactively adapt and thrive in the face of disruption.

11/03/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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RFID Boosts Manufacturing Efficiency Streamlines Inventory

RFID Boosts Manufacturing Efficiency Streamlines Inventory

RFID technology enhances inventory accuracy, optimizes processes, and reduces costs in manufacturing, facilitating digital transformation. It's applied in tracking, work-in-progress management, and equipment maintenance, enabling smart manufacturing. By providing real-time visibility and automated data collection, RFID improves efficiency and decision-making across the supply chain. This leads to better resource allocation, reduced waste, and ultimately, a more competitive and agile manufacturing environment. The technology's ability to seamlessly integrate with existing systems makes it a crucial component of modern, data-driven manufacturing operations.

11/03/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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Brazil Study Reveals Trade Facilitation Opportunities

Brazil Study Reveals Trade Facilitation Opportunities

Brazil's first national Time Release Study (TRS) revealed an average release time of 7.5 days, with customs clearance accounting for less than 10% and private sector processes exceeding half. The study, following the WCO methodology, aims to enhance transparency and promote trade facilitation, with plans to publicly release the raw data. The research underscores the critical role of data-driven approaches in optimizing customs procedures and fostering trade facilitation. It highlights areas for improvement within both public and private sectors to streamline the overall import/export process.

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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Americas Caribbean Boost Crossborder Ecommerce Supply Chains

Americas Caribbean Boost Crossborder Ecommerce Supply Chains

The Americas and Caribbean Customs-Postal Strategy Conference highlighted the crucial role of customs-postal cooperation in fostering cross-border e-commerce. The WCO emphasized data-driven approaches and standardized frameworks, while the UPU and PUASP focused on process optimization and combating smuggling. Participants committed to strengthening collaboration to build a more efficient and secure global postal supply chain, laying the groundwork for the future development of cross-border trade. This includes enhanced data exchange and harmonized procedures to facilitate smoother and safer international transactions.

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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