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55 Supply Chain & Logistics Experts You Should Follow on Social

The Logistics of Logistics

Prior to the pandemic, most folks who weren’t in the industry didn’t give much thought to global supply chains. If you’re looking for fresh, up-to-speed industry updates, here’s a list of 55 logistics, supply chain and global trade influencers that our team recommends you follow on LinkedIn and Twitter. Lisa Anderson.

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WOF & BUD Cargo Forum: Delivering Knowledge

Logistics Business Magazine

Steven Polmans of TIACA summarized the industry’s direction, stating, “Never normal is the new normal.” Key takeaways emphasized innovation, adaptation, and collaboration. ” Drawing almost 400 attendees from 34 countries, the forum was a melting pot of airlines, freight-forwarders, seaports, tech developers, and more.

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What is causing High Shipping Rates in a Depressed Market?

ShipLilly

Besides, the industry is dealing with operational challenges such as a spike in congestion. Spot rates are also rising because of operational decisions and an outlook that is not yet clear for the shipping industry. Demand pressures have been blamed on changing consumption patterns in the US, ecommerce becoming a popular option.

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CMA CGM & Freightos Sign Landmark Agreement Advancing Shipping Industry Digitization – Supply Chain 24/7

247 Customs Broker

Through this agreement, CMA CGM reinforces its position as a digital leader within the industry and takes yet another step towards its customer-centric strategy, offering importers and exporters of all sizes direct access to instant pricing, routing, and concrete sailing information in seconds, as well as guaranteed capacity. Download Now!

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What Does Current Port Congestion Mean to Everyone?

ShipLilly

For those outside of the industry, the fragility of the global ocean freight network came as a bit of a surprise. Several unprecedented global challenges have placed significant pressure on the shipping industry. This article examines the underlying causes of congestion as one of the key challenges facing the industry.

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Freight Rates News December 2015

Freightos

This initiative (to promote connectivity and cooperation amongst countries along land-based and maritime China-Europe routes, with benefits even spreading to other regions) is hot. SPECIAL FEATURE: FIVE TRENDS TO SHAPE THE SHIPPING INDUSTRY. Andrew Scorer, principal trade analyst at IHS Maritime & Trade.

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Manifest Vegas boasts full conference programme

Logistics Business Magazine

and 17.00: Intelligent Infrastructure, Maritime & Ports, and Sustainability. There is clearly no slowing down of these bottlenecks and Manifest will address the major pain points (and solutions) disrupting the industry. Manifest Vegas 2023 has so much planned that it couldn’t fit all of its content into a two-day programme!