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

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

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. References: Ballou, R. Prentice Hall.

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55 Supply Chain & Logistics Experts You Should Follow on Social

The Logistics of Logistics

Original Article: 55 Supply Chain & Logistics Experts You Should Follow on Social. Prior to the pandemic, most folks who weren’t in the industry didn’t give much thought to global supply chains. With a PhD in Management Science and 15 years of experience in the industry, Dr. Ahmed serves as the Founder and CEO of SCMDOJO.

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The importance of declaring correct cargo details and consequences of cargo misdeclaration

Shipping and Freight Resource

However there are still several incidents of such cargo misdeclaration including hazardous goods which have caused several maritime disasters. In this article, Peregrine Storrs-Fox, Risk Management Director of TT Club writes about the importance of declaring correct cargo details and consequences of cargo misdeclaration.

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High-frequency data points to ongoing demand surge

FreightWaves SONAR

Now, an unseasonable upswing in truckload tender volumes is infusing the industry with a fresh sense of optimism. A late-summer demand spike, however, is altogether unexpected. “With rates on the floor, some shippers may be taking advantage of a stable environment with the future still uncertain,” Strickland noted in his recent article.

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Meet the new boss: Ian El-Mokadem shares his vision for

247 Customs Broker

He cites the opportunity to “drive some genuine transformation, both for the business and the industry” as one of his key motivations for taking the post. The instinct is get out, meet customers, meet the team — not just the senior team — say hello to as many colleagues as you can. That is a very real risk in this industry.

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US Congress steps up shipping reform with the passing of The Ocean Shipping Reform Act

Shipping and Freight Resource

In line with the announcements made by the Biden-Harris administration, improved data collection and reporting practices are part of what will be put in place under the bill and will also increase the funding for the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) funding by 10%. . ” Among other provisions, the bill. said about the bill. he added. “

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Three Supply Chain Risk Management Lessons You Can Learn from the Suez Canal Block

CH Robinson Logistics

As an industry, it’s imperative for us to learn from this and develop strategies to minimize the impact of similar blockages should they happen in the future. Planning ensures that you remain flexible and meet your goals, regardless of the obstacles faced along the way. For example, at C.H.