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National Logistics Day 2023

Enterra Insights

Just 14 years later, the first air cargo flight took place in 1910. 5] Staff, “ National Logistics Day 2023 ,” Logistics Plus. [6] 7] Staff, “ The History of the Trade and Barter System ,” The Bottom Line, 1 January 2017. The post National Logistics Day 2023 first appeared on Enterra Solutions.

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Back to Logistics Tech School, 2022: the Lost Peak Season, the lingering COVID impact and more

Freightos

The low rates that triggered Hanjin’s bankruptcy in 2017 quickly became a thing of the past, as surging demand, congestion, and a litany of global shipping catastrophes pushed ocean freight rates into the stratosphere. Changing Trends in BCO Air Cargo Procurement. Uncertainty became the byword. Watch Peak Season Webinar. Signup Now.

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Ocean Risk Management part 2: Navigating Global Shipping Alliance

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

In early 2023 three major ocean alliances were operating: The 2M Alliance is a partnership between two of the world’s largest shipping companies, Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). The alliance was formed in 2017 and covers major shipping routes between Asia, Europe, and North America.

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Energy Crisis in Asia and Europe: The Supply Chain Impact

Resilinc

February 2023 saw supply chain struggles continue across Asia and Europe due to dwindling energy supplies, ongoing effects of COVID-19, high inflation, and more. Per the contract, Eni will deliver one LNG cargo per month between 2017 and 2032. Diesel prices are projected to spike in 2023, averaging $38/barrel in H1 2023.

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Responding to the 2023 IMO GHG Strategy

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Responding to the 2023 IMO GHG Strategy by Wolfgang Lehmacher, Mikael Lind and Robert Ward Illustration: Sandra Haraldson, RISE 7 July 2023 marked a historic day for the shipping sector when the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted its 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (2023 Strategy).

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Molex Prizes Agility

Logistics Viewpoints

In one major case in 2017, the Hanjin Shipping company was declared bankrupt by South Korean courts. The planners could choose to switch cargo from a slow-moving ship to air, for example. Just fast forward to 2023 and the IMO (International Maritime Organization) regulations,” Mr. Eberle said. That will impact lead times.

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The $30 Billion Secret: How Amazon’s Logistics Saves You Time & Money

SCMDOJO

Access all the courses related to logistics on our website SCMDOJO Amazon Figures Here’s a breakdown of the latest Amazon figures you requested (as of April 2, 2024):* Turnover in 2023: $574 billion Profit in 2023: $30.4 billion (net profit) Profit by Region/Country: North America is a major market, followed by Europe and Asia.