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December 28, 2023 Update

Freightos

More Resources Home December 28, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. America weekly prices were level at $5.85/kg.

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The realities of logistics and strategic leadership: lessons from the ADF’s senior-most logisticians

Logistics in War

Through anecdotes, insights and the narration of history valuable lessons were given by these leaders with respect to a wide variety of strategic issues in Defence logistics. Although discussed in the context of strategic logistics they are broadly applicable, and many are clearly relevant to effective strategic leadership.

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The realities of logistics and strategic leadership: lessons from the ADF’s senior-most logisticians – Part 1

Logistics in War

Through anecdotes, insights and the narration of history valuable lessons were given by these leaders with respect to a wide variety of strategic issues in Defence logistics. Although discussed in the context of strategic logistics they are broadly applicable, and many are clearly relevant to effective strategic leadership.

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The realities of logistics and strategic leadership: lessons from the ADF’s senior-most logisticians

Logistics in War

Through researching the way in which the ADF has prepared and mobilised its logistics capabilities at the strategic level, I have been extremely fortunate to interview a range of senior military officers and public servants. Strategic failure. By David Beaumont. This is often the case with respect to logistics.

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Supply Chain Industry Fears for 2023

Logistics Business Magazine

With negotiations going on to bring contract rates in line with spot rates, a reset is expected. Furthermore, the chances of new strikes coming up are high due to inflation-related rise in prices putting pressure on workers’ disposable incomes. Two, almost three exceptional years for carriers are definitely coming to an end.

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2023 Expectations for Ocean Shipping and the Broader Shipping Industry

MTS Logistics

The definition of normalization is difficult to come by. Larger retailers will use these levels as a benchmark to negotiate new contracts with carriers. During contract negotiations anyone with regular volume will have the upper hand. Transpacific eastbound to U.S. West Coast ocean freight rates have bottomed out.

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Insights for Developing, Executing, and Monitoring your Parcel Freight to Meet Demand

CH Robinson Logistics

With the continued growth of ecommerce and heightened consumer expectations, fast delivery options, tracking notifications, and shipping costs have become a key driver in customer satisfaction. Executing against the wrong strategy—or not having a strategy at all—can lead to higher costs, negative margins, and lower customer satisfaction.