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Preparing for the future of logistics – the Singapore way

The Logistics Academy

The government of Singapore recently outlined its vision for the country’s future, describing how different sectors could harness technology, innovation and mega-trends in order to take the city-state to the next level. Photo: Sarah Starkweather/Flickr. of Singapore’s GDP and over 8% of jobs. Focus on Talent Development.

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January 2023 Freight Market Update

Trinity Logistics

This upward trend will be short-lived and expect rates below $2.00 Contract rates will also trend downward, finding a floor most likely in the middle part of the year. With many carriers taking an extended break from the road since mid-December, less capacity has pushed spot rates higher. Figure 1.1. Figure 3.1. Stay Up To dAte.

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Container Freight Costs and Forecasting: Intrinsically Linked & Frustratingly Challenging

Logistics Bureau

In Australia, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is currently seeking to determine if ocean carriers have breached competition laws in their container administration and pricing practices, while the Federal Maritime Commission is conducting a similar investigation in the United States.

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The Impending Ocean Carrier War on Last Mile Fulfillment

Freightos

These carriers seek to improve retention, relevancy and margins through a more direct relationship with shippers instead of letting forwarders or eCommerce fulfillment companies reap the benefits on goods that carriers move. The shaping trends of 2021 – limited capacity and rampant demand – are unlikely to continue on forever.

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December 2022 Freight Market Update

Trinity Logistics

As we near the end of 2022 and the start of 2023, let’s look at three things in relation to the freight market: freight volumes, the rates, and what’s happening in the maritime segment. . What that means is we’re seeing less volume trickling to the spot market and this trend will certainly continue as we go into 2023. Figure 1.1.

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

247 Customs Broker

This development represents a real change for the industry because, for the first time, global shipping on key trade lanes functions like passenger travel or ecommerce, where customers can obtain guaranteed prices within seconds. CMA CGM rates can now be found free of charge on the Freightos website.

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55 Supply Chain & Logistics Experts You Should Follow on Social

The Logistics of Logistics

Keeping up with a complex, multi-layered, global industry is harder than most people think, so we decided to share a list of industry experts who share perspectives, news, trends and timely data on a regular basis on Twitter and Linkedin. She now manages the logistics-focused market research firm, Logistics Trends & Insights, LLC. .