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Ocean Freight Contract Season: An Overview and Key Components

MTS Logistics

The terms, conditions, and prices for shipping products in ocean freight containers are governed by these contracts. ” He then added, “Right now, it’s definitely not the preferred option.” Shippers need to know that there will be enough equipment available to meet their shipping requirements.

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Initiating a new national support approach – mobilising national logistics in the support of military operations

Logistics in War

Supply chains are ‘strangling strategy’, with the movement of commodities so significant an issue that logistics is securitising. [1] The prospect of a war involving Australia is discussed openly, yet there is a growing realisation that less glamourous matters are impacting Defence’s ability to prepare for such potentialities.

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Is It Time to Move Beyond the Traditional Approach to IBP?

Logistics Viewpoints

The post-COVID-19 (if we can claim to be post COVID) “new normal” will continue to be defined by new challenges and more importantly by the ability of the supply chain executives to manage disruption and their ability to power organization strategy and growth.

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Shippers & Carriers – Carbon Neutral Shipping no longer a choice 

Locus

CO2 levels rise due to large volumes of e-commernce deliveries being transported and other industrial developments, causing long-term environmental issues. Governments across the world have pledged to reduce emissions, and consumers’ awareness on the impact of their choices is also growing.

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Thoughts on Retailers Buying XPO Logistics and What The Right Strategy Should Be

10xLogistics

I generally do not like to comment on something so speculative however Friday ended with a huge bang in the supply chain industry with Amazon and a major retailer apparently thinking of buying XPO logistics. The problem with this strategy is the "crunch" is with the power not with the trailer. Hunt agreement with the BNSF.

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The Evolving Role Associations Play in the Logistics Industry

Logistics Manager

The international logistics industry of today has its success to thank for a revolution that came about over 60 years ago in the form of containerization which transformed the face of the industry as we know it. The air industry soon followed suit and the ULD was born. Rebuilding. Dr. Patrick Verhoeven.

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The Evolving Role Associations Play in the Logistics Industry

Logistics Manager

The international logistics industry of today has its success to thank for a revolution that came about over 60 years ago in the form of containerization which transformed the face of the industry as we know it. The air industry soon followed suit and the ULD was born. Rebuilding. Dr. Patrick Verhoeven.