Sat.Jan 22, 2022

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Forwarders fear ‘shut-out’ as other major lines emulate Maersk strategy

Supply Chain and Logistics

This complaint from freight forwarders is starting to resonate. It appears the major container carriers are gradually refusing to sell bulk space on container ships to brokers and forwarders, instead making them buy on the spot market.

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Power of Forecasting

20Cube Logistics

Business is a highly risky ball game altogether. Additionally, when you have multiple stakeholders pumping in money worth billions, and reposing trust that is priceless, you know that you can hardly afford to make blunders in your judgements and operations. Hence, operating a business needs an acute sense of discernment, fortitude that can see any hindrance that may come one’s way eye-to-eye and the flexibility to adapt oneself to withstand the challenges and get molded.

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New disruptions to supply chains in 2022

Supply Chain and Logistics

In December, Drewry published on their blog this article describing four significant disruptions likely to happen to shipping in 2022.