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Spy Planes to Shipping Rates: Developing the Next Generation When Nothing Is Really Broken

Freightos

More Resources Home Spy Planes to Shipping Rates: Developing the Next Generation When Nothing Is Really Broken Eytan Buchman September 20, 2023 Unbox your Freight knowledge. Governments now use both satellites and planes for surveillance, not one or the other. This was a paradigm shift. But not a replacement.

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Are Ocean Freight Prices Absolutely Broken?

Freightos

Shipping containers are like scotch. . But decisions about how many barrels to produce or how many ships to sail have to be made in advance. Their “overperformance” quickly prompted accusations of profiteering or price manipulation, and even a couple government inquiries. Is ocean freight pricing broken? Enter COVID-19.

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Are Ocean Freight Prices Absolutely Broken?

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

But decisions about how many barrels to produce or how many ships to sail have to be made in advance. Their “overperformance” quickly prompted accusations of profiteering or price manipulation, and even a couple government inquiries. Is ocean freight pricing broken? Was it profiteering? Enter COVID-19.

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BIFA urges UK government to investigate unfair competition in ocean freight market

Logistics Middle East

BIFA, the trade association for freight forwarding and logistics companies expressed deep concerns over “certain practices undertaken by the principal container shipping lines, as well as easements and exemptions provided to them under competition law.".

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The Air Freight Market with Eric Kulisch

The Logistics of Logistics

The Air Freight Market with Eric Kulisch . Eric Kulisch and Joe Lynch discuss the air freight market. Eric is the Air Cargo Editor at FreightWaves, the leading FreightIntel provider, offering current digital intelligence and context to the freight community on a central platform. Key Takeaways: The Air Freight Market.

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8 Freight Shipping Trends Shippers Must Know for 2017

GlobalTranz

The freight industry of today is evolving rapidly. It is no longer bound by the traditional constraints of the economy, and Amazon is gearing up to begin expanding to be the best of the global freight shipping providers. 8 Freight Shipping Trends Shippers Must Know for 2017. Freight Rates Will Increase.

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Ocean Freight: Key Trends & Planning For Peak Season 2023

Ware2Go

See the latest insights on ocean freight rates and other trends that fast-growing businesses should know about to plan for 2023 peak season. In this article: Ocean Freight: Key Stats & Industry News Ocean Freight Shipping: What to Watch For In 2023 Freight Shipping From China & Alternatives What Are The Current Ocean Freight Rates?