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The State of the Trucking Market in 2021

GlobalTranz

The state of the trucking market in 2021 is uncertain, filled with risk, and continues to evolve, making logistics management challenging.? through 2021, but total retail sales will grow 7.9%. The added strain on resources is on track to force high freight volumes to continue well into the next year.

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Looking Back at Our Most Popular Blog Posts of 2021

GlobalTranz

2021 will be remembered as an unprecedented year of supply chain disruption and market volatility creating a host of challenges for shippers and carriers alike. Without further ado, here are GlobalTranz’s top posts of 2021: #1. The State of the Trucking Market in 2021. 5 Transportation Management Optimization Practices.

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Synopsis: IQAX Webinar 29th Sept 2021

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

IQAX is an independent entity with a deep understanding of ocean shipping and a strong heritage in global trade digitalisation and logistics visibility. Synopsis: IQAX Webinar 29th Sept 2021. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – October 2021. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – September 2021. Joe Lombardo.

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How Shipping Can Help Save The Planet

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

How Shipping Can Help Save The Planet. But to be honest, the shipping industry is as much of a culprit. Meanwhile, reports estimate that shipping contributes 3%, or a staggering 1 billion tonnes of CO2. Meanwhile, reports estimate that shipping contributes 3%, or a staggering 1 billion tonnes of CO2. Size Matters.

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Digitisation: Shifting Gears in 2021

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Hence, at the end of 2020 stands the legitimate question: What is it that we really achieved in 2020, and what is in store for 2021? The creation of the Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) and an increasing number of startup challenges, incubators etc. The latter creates better utilization of resources and capacities.

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2021 Supply Chain Challenges: The Top 5 Lessons Learned + Tips from 11 Industry Experts

ToolsGroup

Amongst the issues faced by both businesses and consumers in 2021, supply chain shortages – and the resulting challenges – held strong in the headlines throughout the year. Five Lessons Learned Overcoming 2021’s Supply Chain Challenges. Just how bad were supply chain challenges in 2021? Bad enough to become the subject of memes.

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Navigating Uncharted Waters: SMB Importers, 2024 and Red Sea Crisis Lessons

Freightos

This is a significant shift from late 2021, when 93% faced serious disruptions. This ensured that today’s partial blockage of the Suez Canal, while disruptive, is still far less impactful than its far more meme-worthy 2021 relative in which the Evergiven blocked the canal. He still likes Minidisc players and has never skied.