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[INFOGRAPHIC] The History of Shipping Containers

GlobalTranz

As a logistics service provider, focusing on over-the-road surface transportation management solutions via technology and managed transportation services, we find the following information on the history of shipping containers of great significance to the logistics and supply chain community at large. Readers' choice! Significance.

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The History of the Shipping Container

Freightos

The History of the Shipping Container. 26 April 2016 marks the 60th anniversary of the maiden voyage of the Ideal X and the birth of modern container shipping, a development that played a critical role in spurring the global economy. But the modern shipping container has changed much more than one industry. Category Key.

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How COVID-19 is Battering Australia’s Imports and Exports

Logistics Bureau

China’s decision to quarantine the city of Wuhan, where the virus was first detected, and to close factories, enforce massive lockdowns, and institute surveillance measures countrywide, has caused disruptions in Australia’s outbound supply chains. How Australia’s Reliance on China has Evolved. Construction materials. China, $37.3

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Is Globalization Changing or Dying? Part One.

Enterra Insights

” The Economist notes, “The golden age of globalization, in 1990-2010, was something to behold. Commerce soared as the cost of shifting goods in ships and planes fell, phone calls got cheaper, tariffs were cut and the financial system liberalized.

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Unleashed Cash Flow Workshop: Experts Share Tips for Generating Cash Flow & Mitigating Risk

Unleashed

In addition to his work in accounting, Zander is also an entrepreneur and investor; he cofounded and currently manages The XETA Group Australia and is the CFO of ECOHEADS. Carl Ferner : Carl began his career in accounting in 2010 when he joined BDO as a Business Advisor and IT Consultant.

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Top 25 3PL warehousing companies in 2020 (by revenue)

6 River Systems

A behemoth in the logistics industry, UPS has operations in shipping, air freight, trucking, last-mile delivery and drone delivery. Nippon Yusen (NYK) Nippon Yusen is a Japanese shipping company that is part of the Mitsubishi group of companies (keiretsu). billion (2019) Headquarters: Melbourne, Australia Chairman: John Mullen 14.

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Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Raymon Krishnan!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Running a cost effective and safe supply chain distribution network across multiple geographies in the Asia Pacific region manufacturing and shipping chemicals where we averaged one delivery every 50 seconds. Award and was again nominated for the award in 2010. He was instrumental is launching.