Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Cargo theft continues to be a problem, especially around the holidays. And I don’t just mean the winter holidays; cargo theft typically spikes during any holiday season where businesses may be closed for an extra day or two. But what exactly is cargo theft? Cargo theft comes in many shapes and sizes.
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
A 2020 cyberattack at TFI International, one of the largest trucking and logistics companies in North America, forced them to resort to manually sorting. In another case, CMA CGM, one of the global leaders in cargo shipping, ultimately disabled its entire core IT systems in response to a cyberattack.
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Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Port and maritime operations are critical to the stability of the global supply chain and the global economy. When terminals cannot move cargo, the costs can escalate quickly. When shipping giant Maersk fell victim to NotPetya malware in 2017, the costs were estimated at between $200 and $300 million.
Enterra Insights
JANUARY 22, 2021
” Supply chain risk managers must deal with both day-to-day weather as well as prepare for contingencies associated with climate change. Some cargos are temperature sensitive and must avoid hot temperatures in the summer and freezing temperatures in the winter. ” Forbes, 30 November 2020.
Resilinc
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
Even some smaller chains are adopting the tactic. Dollar Tree, whose 2020 revenues of $12.8 of Wal-Mart’s $559 billion in 2020 sales—has leased dedicated space on charter vessels and contracted for one three-year charter vessel, according to the Journal. The other retailers are leasing similarly sized vessels.
Supply Chain Matters
MARCH 27, 2024
Coast Guard authorities are assured that the bridge debris and/or underwater obstacles are sufficiently cleared for cargo ship navigation. How in this era of advanced technology, navigation and cargo ship advancements could such a disaster such as this occur?
Resilinc
MARCH 22, 2022
Port disruptions were headline news throughout the year, from the COVID-19 lockdowns at Ningbo and other busy Chinese export hubs to the blockage of the Suez Canal by the Ever Given cargo ship. Download the report here to receive a complimentary overview of the complex and dynamic state of supply chain risk management.
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