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Flexibility in the Face of Uncertainty

Freightos

While COVID did see some modal shifts of everything from wheat to Peloton exercise bikes, there are certainly products that are less likely candidates for shifts. In other words, ocean cargo costs would cost about $0.21/kilogram Of course, the economic viability of these types of shipments is limited to specific commodities.

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Against the odds

World Food Programme Logistics

Photo: WFP/Gabriela Vivacqua Memories of the 2011 birth of the world’s youngest nation are still present in the hearts and minds of South Sudanese. In 2018, at least 117 aid workers were detained for prolonged periods by armed groups whilst more than 500 humanitarian workers were relocated due to insecurity.

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Who’s Using Blockchain in 2020, and How?

Logistics Bureau

With all movements of produce recorded immutably in a distributed ledger, tracing quality-compromised food or commodities back to the source can be achieved in hours, rather than the days, or even weeks, otherwise required for such an exercise. Shortened release times for cargo offloaded at Shanghai port.

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New JLL report explores concept of industrial ‘Human Centric Design’

247 Customs Broker

This presents a challenge, as well as a need for more human centric design efforts amid record-low unemployment levels. Jeff Berman, Group News Editor. Jeff Berman is Group News Editor for Logistics Management , Modern Materials Handling , and Supply Chain Management Review. About the Author. Contact Jeff Berman.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] How to Become a Freight Broker: Your Ultimate Guide

GlobalTranz

Besides earning well – freight brokers can make up to $90,000 per year – they’re also indispensable for the transportation of goods and cargo. They negotiate good shipping rates and fast deliveries from transportation companies, and connect them with the businesses that need to transport goods or cargo, so carriers can maximize their loads.

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Supply Chain & Logistics Education: Ask the Professors

The Logistics Academy

They not only have to present the models to demonstrate their understanding, but they also have to relate the models to real companies. It’s a major air cargo hub, so our students are trained in air cargo logistics, including a solid understanding of the regulatory environment. It is also an exercise in trade-offs.

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Russia’s low-cost influence strategy finds success in Serbia

247 Customs Broker

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, second from left, and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, second from right, attend a presentation ceremony for a mosaic on the dome of Belgrade’s St. Customs & Border Patrol is essential to your cargo clearing customs. Sava Church in February. Talha Ozturk/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images).