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ONE Thailand Hosts Group of Japanese University Students

Logistics Manager

All the students are Juniors (3rd year) at their university and are a mix of studying to either be a seaman or they are studying marine logistics. They are embarking on a journey to work in the maritime industry and the chance to go abroad to learn about the industry internationally is a great eye-opening opportunity for them.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 5 – 11)

Logistics Viewpoints

The firms are on course to add 115,000 jobs by 2030, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association — but at current degree completion rates, the group says, nearly three-fifths of those jobs could remain unfilled.

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Why Containerised Freight Shipping is Daunting for SMEs

Logistics Bureau

The maritime shipping leg the country of export to the country of import. Then there are the rules of maritime shipping, which become even more complicated if your freight includes hazardous materials. Nevertheless, recent studies reveal that more than 50% of SMEs cite compliance and documentation as presenting a significant challenge.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 14 – 20)

Logistics Viewpoints

Orca AI is a developer of safety software platforms designed specifically for maritime vessels. The deal sets the lofty goal of deploying 12,000 of Wingcopter’s 198 drone systems over the course of the next 5 years. Recent studies suggest that an estimated one-third or more of US food waste is coming from households.

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Analysis: Why the Biden Administration is Not Being Honest About Supply Chain Issues

MTS Logistics

In politics, it can of course be necessary at times to portray events as relatively simple in order to reach a wider audience. However, when the speech and the underlying fact sheet is studied more closely, it unfortunately contains a range of misconceptions about how the shipping industry works.

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5 Logistics Trends to Watch for in 2023

GoShip Blog

A more recent regulation, issued by the International Maritime Organization in 2020, caps the greenhouse emissions of freight ships at 0.5%–2% Of course, this price increase will result in costlier logistics services, which could lead to a spike in operational expenses. 2% lower than its former level of 3.5%.

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Big Changes at the Port with Lauren Beagen

The Logistics of Logistics

Lauren is maritime industry expert & lawyer who specializes in translating FMC regulations and breaking down supply chain silos. Beagen is a seasoned maritime attorney and the founder of Squall Strategies, LLC and The Maritime Professor. About The Maritime Professor. The Maritime Professor??

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