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Logistics Unleashed: Unveiling the Most Pivotal Events that Shaped its Development

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In this captivating article, we delve into the annals of history to explore the most important events that paved the way for the extraordinary development of logistics as we know it today. Their extensive network of ports, warehouses, and trading posts revolutionized maritime logistics.

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What are the Advantages of Using a NVOCC?

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For the differences between freight forwarders and NVOCCs, please read this article. There are multiple reasons for this, and to learn more read this great article by MTS Logistics Executive Vice President M. Things change easily and the logistics supply chain is still fragile and affected by unexpected events worldwide.

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Rising COVID Infections Threaten to Further Strain the Supply Chain

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The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTD) said this regarding freight pricing: “Cargo volumes and demand for maritime transport services are usually the first to be hit by political, environmental and economic turmoil. Unfortunately, no short-term relief is in sight as volumes increase and bottlenecks persist.

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Investors pouring millions into maritime startups

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Related Articles. Reddy also highlighted the online forwarder Flexport, based in San Francisco, which said in April it had received a $100 million investment from the Chinese courier company SF Express. “Not all supply chain innovation directly touches the maritime space.

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Wind Power Looked At to Make Shipping Greener, But Challenges Remain

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For example, the New York Times is out with a new article on wind energy and how it can help shipping in the near future as climate change becomes a major focus. Additionally, wind turbines and related equipment can easily be damaged in tropical weather systems or certain weather events.

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Are We Ready for Climate Change in Logistics and Shipping?

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In 2021, I wrote an article about climate change and its effects on logistic sector after Hurricane Ida hit Louisiana. When we face decreasing or increasing water levels, extraordinary natural events, and disasters, these connections can quickly break. Within two years, we haven’t seen significant changes.

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The 4th of July Logistics Boom

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The 4th of July is an eventful time of the year – both for the nation and for the economy. What’s covered in this article: 4th of July traditions and spending. While the event was held privately last year due to the pandemic, this year we will see people return to the event to watch in person. hot dogs and buns.