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Why Containerised Freight Shipping is Daunting for SMEs

Logistics Bureau

That’s a massive problem for SMEs, for example, that last year might have been paying $4,000 to $5,000 (USD) to ship a 40-foot container from Asia to North America, and now face rates of $20,000 and above. The maritime shipping leg the country of export to the country of import. To Hire or to Train, That is the Question.

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Answering Common Chemical Rail Transportation Services Questions

CLX Logistics

With causes ranging from oversized ships clogging major maritime ports to the unprecedented influx of vessels waiting to be unloaded around the world, there are many factors affecting these recent supply chain strains. Read the full case study, Big Fish in a Bigger Pond: Upgrading a Chemical Supply Chain the Right Way, here: .

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This Week in Logistics News (May 14 – 20)

Logistics Viewpoints

We are seeing it now in terms of truck drivers and warehouse workers, and Walmart is an example of a company that has been trying to get ahead of these shortages by offering higher wages and on-the-job perks. Orca AI is a developer of safety software platforms designed specifically for maritime vessels. Founded in 2018, The Kroger Co.

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Shipping Losses Hit Record Low in 2022

Logistics Business Magazine

Shipping transports around 90% of world trade onboard different vessels so maritime safety is critical. South China, Indochina, Indonesia, and the Philippines maritime region is the global loss hotspot, both over the past year and decade (204 total losses). While these results are gratifying, several clouds appear on the horizon.

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The History of the Shipping Container

Freightos

Did You Know That … Early examples of intermodal containers include railroads from 1830s (various sized containers), and Pennsylvania Railroad regular container service (1929). Example of the massive decrease in dock workers as a result of containerisation. The first all double-stack train is developed by APL and UP Railroad.

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Veterans in Trucking: Career Guide for Finding Success After Service

WorkWave

The New York Times published an article acknowledging that “veterans are working, but not in jobs that match their advanced training.” . For example, a majority of veterans possess skills that would be perfect for a career in truck driving. For example, drivers will deliver the haul to gas stations or commercial filling sites.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] The History of Shipping Containers

GlobalTranz

Early examples of intermodal containers include railroads from 1830s (various sized containers), and Pennsylvania Railroad regular container service (1929). Example of the massive decrease in dock workers as a result of containerisation. Example of the increasing coordination between seaports as a result of containerization.