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Global Logistics Market Analysis: 2022 Summer Edition

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inventories and consumer behavior, and reconciling them with maritime supply/demand dynamics is getting harder each day. Of course, we may still experience more factories in Asia not operating at 100 percent capacity, further trucking shortages, port issues, etc. The shipping ecosystem is ever-changing. Let’s not forget U.S.

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Will We See a Similar Downturn in the Market as We Did During the 2008 Shipping Crisis?

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Maritime trade has always had its ups and downs due to product cycles throughout history. Since over 80% of traded goods are moved via the sea (UNCTAD; Review of Maritime Transport 2021), we can confidently say that the entire developed world depends on sea transportation to survive.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 26 – September 1)

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have seen volumes drop dramatically also because of the slow pace of contract talks between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and Pacific Maritime Association. It has classrooms, virtual reality simulators and an indoor driving course, complete with facades of porches and parking lanes. Downing St.

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Maersk Pauses Shipments in Red Sea Again Following More Attacks

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The shipping giant had bet its security on Operation Prosperity Guardian, but in its current form, the operation has failed to meet its objective of fully securing the shipping corridor in the Red Sea. Of course, much can change very quickly. It is anticipated profits for major shippers will also grow, as stocks are up.

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

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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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5 data prerequisites for carrier predictive freight rating in logistics

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According to Maritime Executive , “Eight international carriers split into three different alliances control 80% of the market today. Recognize that not all loads are as lucrative as meets the eye, letting data do the talking Benchmarking may be the first step, but the next focuses on identifying the less-lucrative loads.

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2021 – The Year of the Carrier and Supply Disruptions. Shipping and Freight Resource – Annual Review 2021

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Maritime performance in 2021. While the COVID-19 pandemic ravaged global trades, economies, and many industries, the maritime industry seems to have defied the COVID-19 disruption with a less than feared impact in 2020. Maritime trade contracted by 3.8% Maritime Trade. seafarersmatter #seafarersarekeyworkers .