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5 examples of the black swan theory

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

Today we are going to find out what the black swan theory means, how it affects the economy and the society overall and several examples of how the black swan events have changed the words. The 2008 financial crisis also contributed to new technologies.

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High freight costs for importers means higher price tags for consumers

Freightos

So in January, as players across the global freight industry were discussing how to navigate higher freight rates, delays, and capacity shortages , Freightos.com, a global freight booking platform and part of the Freightos Group, reached out to our customers to find out how logistics disruptions are impacting them.

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Can Australian Manufacturing be Brought Back Home from China?

Logistics Bureau

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the weakness of Australia’s decades-old policy of favouring mining at the expense of industrial development, eventually leading to an increase in manufacturing offshore, especially in China. Several factors lie behind Australia’s industrial deference to overseas manufacturers. Economic Benefits.

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Trucking Rates Looking to Increase: The Driving Factors & What You Can Do About It

GlobalTranz

Since the collapse of the housing market and the economy in 2008, the freight transportation industry has managed to claw its way out of a damaging situation and maintain historically low trucking rates. However, the industry stands on the verge of a rate-hike cliff. What’s Driving the Trucking Rates Increase? Driver Expenses.

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The Fear Trade Picks Up Steam - Don't Be Fooled

10xLogistics

These statements, of course, are designed to create the fear trade and to get the shippers to buy into a "fear premium" as they go into bid season. Another interesting statement out of the CASS reporting was that for the first time since 2008 the National Retail Foundation is forecasting a decrease in holiday sales by 2.5%

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Kuehne + Nagel Ventures Forth with a New Global Initiative

Logistics Manager

The proverbial waves of change will still often come crashing down and it’s always best to have a course of action mapped out. Mr. Schoon himself is a walking example of the dedication that Kuehne + Nagel places on their loyal employees. Strong Roots. Mr. Bjoern Schoon.

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CBRE research points to expected gains in cold-storage warehouse space

247 Customs Broker

As more consumers continue to buy groceries online, it has the potential to drive up the demand for roughly 35 million square-feet of United States-based cold storage space moving from retail stores to warehouses and distribution centers over the course of the next seven years. According to CBRE estimates, the U.S.