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Global Logistics Market Analysis: 2022 Summer Edition

MTS Logistics

inventories and consumer behavior, and reconciling them with maritime supply/demand dynamics is getting harder each day. For example, recently Target was forced to write down the value of excess inventory that’s stuck in warehouses. The shipping ecosystem is ever-changing. However, the efforts to slow down inflation in the U.S.

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The Ongoing Red Sea Crisis: Into Uncertainty

MTS Logistics

An example from the recent past is that in March 2021, the 400-meter-long and 59-meter-wide giant ship Evergiven , was stuck in the canal disrupting two-way navigation traffic for 6 days. It is difficult to predict the course of the process as of early 2024.

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A Step Towards a Cleaner Future with the Latest IMO Regulations Now in Effect

MTS Logistics

January 1st, 2023 marked the starting date of some new regulations drafted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a branch of NATO, to significantly reduce carbon emissions by large oceanic shipping vessels over time. But, of course, the shipping industry will the feel the growing pains of these new regulations significantly more.

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How Can Predictive ETAs Improve Freight Movement

Blue Grace Logistics

For example, in a flight, the wind and its direction are also considered. On the other hand, in maritime transport, the weather and route must be taken into account. Today, many companies have already launched AI tools to improve the prediction of maritime and land transport operations. For example, consider drayage movement.

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Data standardization and its benefits – Executive Insights with Thomas Bagge, CEO of DCSA

Shipping and Freight Resource

Executive Insights is a series by Shipping and Freight Resource that provides useful insights and thoughtful analysis on what is happening in the maritime, shipping, freight, logistics, supply chain and trade industries. Executive Insights is your chance to pick the brains of industry veterans, leaders, and enablers.

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Supply Chain Data Visibility Paramount as Industry Lurches into Next Chapter

IoT World Today

Supply chains will survive COVID-19, of course, but not without interim pain and structural change. To reduce costs and shipping delays, and to optimize inventory, manufacturers like his need to know precisely when, for example, to manufacture boxes that its retailer customer will use to ship the products it sells.

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How sanctions affect shipping companies and trade

Shipping and Freight Resource

Passage through Kerch Strait by vessels is a prime example of possible financing (or other financial impacts) in favor of maritime business entities being subject to sanctions. Therefore, special attention should be drawn to the latter ones, in respect of conditions whereunder shipping companies operate.