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Mexico Back in the Supply Chain Spotlight

Talking Logistics

I asked Troy Ryley, Managing Director of Transplace Mexico, that question in a recent episode of Talking Logistics , and here’s an excerpt of what he said: Asia was the buzzword for many years, and it still is the buzzword in many respects. Currency is stable and inflation is under control. . Mexico has built up substantial reserves.

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Bleak Peak 2022 Leaves Shippers Feeling Less than Thankful

Intelligent Audit

YoY Volume Lapses Worry Air Cargo Companies. A step away from a normal holiday peak season , air cargo volumes and rates have continued to fall. While demand remains high, the lack of volume points to a troubling lack of peak season increases for an air cargo industry already struggling with volatile fuel prices.

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Guest Blog – How To Identify Supply Chain Barriers To Boost Efficiency?

Gravity Supply Chain

This includes everything from sourcing raw materials to ensuring that products are delivered on time and in good condition, which means short lead times, minimal customs paperwork, adequate transportation infrastructure, etc. Image source Also, numerous regulatory requirements must be met when transporting goods across borders.

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12 Freight Charges and Freight Fees: A Guide to Common Freight Shipping Costs, Charges, and Fees

Intelligent Audit

Freight managers have a lot to track and keep up with when it comes to logistical planning for shipments within the supply chain. Cargo Insurance. Currency Adjustment Factor. Another fee seen with international transports, customs, and duty fees is often levied against the border loads. Customs Duty Fees.

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5 Things to Know Before Negotiating Ocean Shipping Contracts This Year

Talking Logistics

In light of what happened, some companies still look at carriers’ financials and try to avoid putting cargo on carriers that might be at risk. The fact remains that the cargo can still move with the carrier you are trying to avoid under a different bill of lading. Why does this matter?

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Blockchain and Supply Chain are Becoming Inextricably Tied

Enterra Insights

blockchain-enabled] contracts could address current processes that are dependent on a lot of paperwork, letters of credit, escrow accounts, multiple currencies, and increasing governmental requirements around visibility into ports of origin, cargo contents, and general supply chain visibility.”[3]. ”[3]. Managing inventory.

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Managing Supply Chain Disruptions in the Middle East

Locus

Africa-based executives had by far the highest rate of reporting logistics shocks (48%), not a surprising result given the poor state of infrastructure across much of the continent. Transportation: Trade routes blockage – Congestion at ports. For example: inefficiencies in supply chain, process design, logistics.