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4 industry executives look into the future of global supply chains

Shipping and Freight Resource

The supply chain industry has also been affected severely. There has been a massive drop in cargo volumes, congestion both on land and at sea, job losses etc, although ironically this is one of the industries that has and is helping to fight this pandemic by ensuring the movement of essential goods like medical supplies, food and PPE.

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How Changing Climate Conditions Affect Project Cargo Transportation and What to Do About It

MTS Logistics

If temperatures exceed this engineered range, pavements can start to soften, rail lines can kink, and steel can expand which can lead logistics complications which can cause delays in cargo being transported. What does this look like with heavy haul and project cargo that can weigh a substantial amount?

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Supply Chain Industry Fears for 2023

Logistics Business Magazine

Container xChange has released a Container LogTech predictions report for 2023, which highlights important global trends that the shipping and supply chain industry will witness in 2023. Most of the experts surveyed foresee that inflation and recession will have a greater impact this year and will be the biggest driver of disruptions. ‘‘Due

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Industry View: Cargo Build-Up is Increasing Risks

Logistics Business Magazine

As consumer demand and manufacturing production slows in many parts of the world, cargo, either in containers or stripped from transport units, is building up in warehouses, port terminals and inland depots. Arecent survey by the International Association of Ports & Harbors (IAPH) shows a mixed picture at ports around the world. “35%

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June 4, 2024 Update

Freightos

Dive deeper into freight data that matters Stay in the know in the now with instant freight data reporting Sign up for Free Analysis Ocean peak season’s early arrival together with Red Sea diversions straining capacity and schedules continued to result in worsening congestion, equipment shortages and elevated prices this week.

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Logistics Industry Sees Global Recovery Out of Reach for 2021

Logistics Business Magazine

Supply chain industry executives do not foresee a global economic recovery until 2022 or beyond, despite an expectation that Asia, North America and Europe will rebound this year from the downturn triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Of 1,200 industry professionals surveyed for the 2021 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index, 51.5%

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Navigating a Lost Bill of Lading (BOL) with Courier Companies in International Trade

MTS Logistics

The global shipping industry heavily relies on accurate and timely documentation, such as the Bill of Lading (BOL), to transport an astounding 11 billion tons of cargo annually. According to a 2020 analysis by the Insurance Information Institute, these disruptions cost firms an average of $1.45 Cargo Theft: In the U.S.,