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This Week in Logistics News (January 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

Retailers are reviving an old playbook to manage their inventory levels after four years of struggling to find the sweet spot of holding enough merchandise but not too much. Global shipping prices are continuing to rise as Houthi rebels keep up attacks on cargo vessels in and around the Red Sea. East Coast. 18 to $3,860. 18 to $3,860.

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Ship Smarter: How to Avoid Bottlenecks in Your Global Operations

ThroughPut

Ship Smarter: How to Avoid Bottlenecks in Your Global Operations. You can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. And when shipping to volatile countries, it becomes even harder. And when shipping to volatile countries, it becomes even harder. Once cargo has shipped, there are no “backsies.” By Ali Hasan Raza.

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How the Coronavirus is underscoring the relevance of Global Supply Chain throughput: From the Frontlines of Yokohama, Milan, and Southern Florida

ThroughPut

Sitting with Board Members and Investors in New York City, I had just seen the first news about the Yokohama ship. During the meeting, my attention was on the cruise ship not too far from me in the bay, and how the infected were being treated there. The time from getting off the plane to getting in my taxi was no more than 5 minutes.

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Supply Chain Risk Management in 2024

American Global Logistics

The shipping environment is prone to disruptions. The shipping environment is prone to disruptions, ranging from political conflicts to economic fluctuations and logistical challenges. Political instability and conflicts, exemplified by the ongoing Houthi attacks in Yemen, pose significant risks to supply chains.

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Navigating the Red Sea Crisis with Blue Bonder’s Control Tower Insights

BlueYonder

Since mid-November, Houthi rebels in Yemen have intensified their assaults on commercial shipping vessels navigating through the lower Red Sea, in response to situation in Gaza. Currently, the average delay for shipping vessels around the Cape of Good Hope is 9–12 days versus the direct route.

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Navigating the Red Sea Crisis with Blue Yonder’s Control Tower Insights

BlueYonder

Since mid-November, Houthi rebels in Yemen have intensified their assaults on commercial shipping vessels navigating through the lower Red Sea, in response to the situation in Gaza. Currently, the average delay for shipping vessels around the Cape of Good Hope is 9–12 days versus the direct route.

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Your Supply Chain to Increase Efficiency and Sustainability

ThroughPut

Storage and shipping costs can quickly cut into profit margins. Plus, sharing sales and inventory data and shipment information erases stoppages and uncertainty, which equals a more efficient supply chain. This results in less machine runtime, fewer emissions, and less waste. Standardize output with smart contracts. Ali Hasan R.