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Australia Launches Review of National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy

Supply Chain Brain

The review, which was originally scheduled for 2024, will take place this year to ensure strong and resilient Australian supply chains.

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The Backorder: April 24, 2024

Unleashed

DHL has released its Air Freight State of the Industry report for March 2024, which indicates continued growth for the sector after a strong pre-Chinese New Year surge. The latest report from Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute reveals there could be as many as 3.8 Air cargo market growth rises for fourth consecutive month.

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This Week in Supply Chain Tech- January 19 2024

Supply Chain Matters

Our Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech column has had a brisk start in our 2024 postings, and we have added this supplemental posting. In our initial 2024 posting last week, we highlighted two acquisitions related to supply chain technology providers. governmental agencies to include U.S. All rights reserved.

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From Globalization to Glocalization

Enterra Insights

”[5] Glocalization versus Homeland Economics An article out of Australia notes, “Expanding a business internationally is a promising endeavor, but it comes with its fair share of hurdles.”[6] 3] Martin Wolf, “ World economy — the story remains one of integration ,” Financial Times, 18 January 2024. [4]

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Does Rail Freight Transportation Really ‘Suck’ that Much?

Logistics Bureau

Why aren’t we using more rail freight in Australia? According to logistics theory, rail freight comes into its own over greater geographical distances. I seem to recall learning back in my Cranfield days that 600 km was the magic number above which rail freight made economic sense. Rail Freight Australia.

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The National Truck Driver Shortage is Threatening the Freight Industry

Elementum

The trucking industry, which moves 70% of US freight, has been facing a driver shortage for the past 15 years. Other countries including Australia , Canada , and the UK are facing the same issue. If the shortage persists, it is forecast to increase rapidly to almost 175,000 by 2024. Possible Solutions. What Lies Ahead.

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7 Top Supply Chain Trends to Know for 2023

ModusLink Corporation

Carrier rates are declining across the board, and Seatrade Maritime News reported an “expected trough of freight rates to mid-2023 from 2024 with a lower demand forecast and a higher than expected effective capacity increase due to the unwinding of congestion. KPMG Australia. Carriers Will Lower Rates But Keep Many Others.