CH Robinson SAS Boost Retail Supply Chain Agility

CH Robinson SAS Boost Retail Supply Chain Agility

C.H. Robinson partners with SAS to offer an end-to-end agile supply chain solution for the retail and consumer packaged goods industries. By integrating inventory, demand, and transportation data, the solution leverages Procure IQ and the Navisphere platform to enable demand-driven intelligent sourcing and real-time inventory visibility. This helps businesses respond more effectively to market changes, reduce costs, and improve efficiency. The collaboration aims to provide a more collaborative and data-driven approach to supply chain management, ultimately enhancing agility and responsiveness.

02/03/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Aviation Sector Adopts Open Apis to Boost Digital Transformation

Aviation Sector Adopts Open Apis to Boost Digital Transformation

IATA's Open API strategy aims to build an open data ecosystem for the aviation industry through Open APIs, open standards, and open architecture, breaking down data silos and improving operational efficiency, reducing costs, and optimizing passenger experience. The IATA Open API Hub serves as an API discovery and sharing platform, promoting API standardization and quality assurance. Strategic partnerships drive industry-wide standard development, accelerating digital transformation in the aviation sector. The goal is to foster innovation and collaboration by making aviation data more accessible and interoperable.

02/03/2026 Airlines
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Airfare Demand Elasticity Key to Revenue Growth IATA Report

Airfare Demand Elasticity Key to Revenue Growth IATA Report

The IATA Elasticities Report provides an in-depth analysis of air travel demand elasticity, offering accurate forecasts and decision support for airlines, airports, and other stakeholders through econometric analysis and market data. The report covers elasticity concepts, literature reviews, data analysis, and application guidelines. It aims to help users optimize pricing strategies, improve operational efficiency, and gain a competitive edge. By understanding demand elasticity, businesses can make informed decisions about pricing, capacity planning, and route development, ultimately leading to increased profitability and market share.

02/03/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Airlines Face Financing Leasing Hurdles Amid Industry Turbulence

Airlines Face Financing Leasing Hurdles Amid Industry Turbulence

This paper delves into the financing challenges faced by airlines in the context of the financial crisis, exploring the future trends of the aircraft leasing market and providing practical leasing valuation methods. By analyzing the core competitiveness and risks of operating leasing companies, and comparing the advantages and disadvantages of different valuation techniques, it offers crucial insights for airlines to make informed leasing decisions in a complex and volatile market environment. The analysis aims to support strategic planning and risk management in aircraft acquisition and financing.

02/03/2026 Airlines
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WCO Private Sector Collaborate to Strengthen Global Supply Chains

WCO Private Sector Collaborate to Strengthen Global Supply Chains

The World Customs Organization (WCO) Private Sector Consultative Group (PSCG) met and engaged in dialogue with the WCO Policy Commission (PC), focusing on business recovery, the WCO Data Strategy, and Green Customs. Both parties emphasized strengthening cooperation to normalize trade facilitation measures and leveraging data and technology to promote sustainable development, jointly building a more resilient global supply chain. The discussions highlighted the importance of collaboration between the public and private sectors in addressing current challenges and fostering a more efficient and sustainable global trade environment.

02/02/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Guide to Choosing Resilient 3PL Partners for Supply Chains

Guide to Choosing Resilient 3PL Partners for Supply Chains

Enterprises should strategically approach 3PL selection, understanding 3PL strategies and segmenting needs to avoid a one-size-fits-all approach. Focus on peripheral data and transformation capabilities, assess the ability to cope with market fluctuations, and establish long-term strategic partnerships. Leverage technology to empower the supply chain and continuously evaluate and optimize. This approach builds a more resilient supply chain, enabling companies to adapt to changing market conditions and maintain a competitive edge. Prioritizing strategic alignment and continuous improvement is crucial for successful 3PL integration.

02/04/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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US Railroad Mergers Spark Debate on Manufacturing Impact

US Railroad Mergers Spark Debate on Manufacturing Impact

Chris Jahn, President and CEO of the American Chemistry Council (ACC), expressed concerns regarding the proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, arguing it could weaken competition, harm service, and ultimately impact U.S. manufacturing. The ACC will actively advocate for regulatory action and emphasize the importance of reforms like reciprocal switching to build a more competitive and reliable rail transportation system. The ACC believes these changes are crucial to ensure efficient and cost-effective transportation for the chemical industry and other sectors reliant on rail freight.

02/04/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Global Shipping Container Standards Shape International Logistics

Global Shipping Container Standards Shape International Logistics

This paper provides an in-depth analysis of international container size standards. It details the dimensions of current international standard containers, common container types and their sizes, and the selection and application of container dimensions. Furthermore, it explores future trends in container size development, differences and harmonization of container standards across countries, and the development and contributions of Chinese container standards. The aim is to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of container size standards to optimize transportation plans and improve logistics efficiency. (98 words)

02/03/2026 Logistics Encyclopedia
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