The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

My 2024 predictions for these modes is that ocean shipping transformation will continue. Furthermore the other decarbonising ship refitting projects will start making a reduction in global emissions in the sector. The jury is still out regarding what sort of mixture of fuels will be powering the fleets of tomorrow.

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Resilinc

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Understand how the recent Red Sea ship attacks are impacting global supply chains and how to mitigate potential risks. Most recently, on Monday, the Houthi group attacked two commercial cargo ships belonging to the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and Swan Atlantic using drones. Rerouted ships away from the Red Sea (Dec 16).

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 13, 2023

But one source mentioned the unlucky nature of the number “13” is a Norse myth about 12 gods having a dinner party in Valhalla. The provisional political agreement on the so-called Global Steel and Aluminum Arrangement is expected to be announced at an October 20 summit in Washington, according to people familiar with the plans.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

With every link of the supply chain impacting businesses both large and small, keeping up with the globally disrupted supply chain evolution is a recipe for whiplash. 28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Source: Consultancy.UK.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Supply Chain Matters once again highlights some positive news for global supply chain management teams, specifically transportation and logistics related teams. The post Report That Global Ocean Container Rates on the Decline first appeared on The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group / Supply Chain Management. Added Perspectives.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 27, 2024

and global wide headlines, not only for the significance of such a tragedy, but as a fresh reminder that events of such magnitude are now part of the landscape of supply chain and logistics risk. Coast Guard authorities are assured that the bridge debris and/or underwater obstacles are sufficiently cleared for cargo ship navigation.

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Resilinc

AUGUST 30, 2023

The Panama Canal, a crucial 50-mile waterway that six percent of all global trade passes through, faced major traffic jams this month due to a historic drought. Weight limits have also been adjusted, forcing some ships to unload and transport cargo to the other side of the canal via train—increasing transportation costs.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

Source Amazon Product Range One of the key drivers of Amazon’s success in logistics is the sheer breadth of its product range. Amazon Logistics Fulfillment Centers: Estimated number: Over 185 globally (as of 2024, exact numbers can fluctuate) Function: These are massive warehouses where Amazon stores a wide variety of products.

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Vinculum

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

billion in 2024. Source: Statista Internet penetration in most of the Southeast Asian countries is very high at 65-75%. The post How to grow your e-commerce business in Southeast Asia in 2024 appeared first on Vinculum Group. Ecommerce revenue in Southeast Asia (see Fig.1) billion in 2023 to $60.63

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 26, 2023

Added safety and health protections, to include vehicle air conditioning and cargo ventilation in all larger delivery vehicles, sprinter vans, and package cars purchased after Jan. All existing delivery vehicles will be equipped with two fans and air induction vents in cargo compartments.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 22, 2023

Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as depicted by the J.P. Morgan Manufacturing PMI® , compiled by S&P Global in association with ISM and IFPSM , provided a banner headline of global manufacturing output edging only slightly higher In April. percent drop in cargo volumes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2023

I saw an article recently about a cargo flight headed to Belgium from New York that had to turn around mid-flight. The world’s first cargo ship that produces nearly zero planet-heating pollution is on track to set sail in 2026, according to one of the firms behind the project. A horse escaped from its stall and was loose in the hold.

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Stord

MAY 2, 2022

In February of 2020, we saw the beginning of a really bad game of global musical chairs. This growth is continuing with e-commerce sales expected to reach $6 trillion by 2024. That resulted in bottlenecks, such as the record backlogs at the port of Los Angeles, where container ships waited for weeks to offload cargo.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 16, 2021

The company has developed an electrically driven fleet of foldable cargo carts that are propelled by battery-powered bicycles. Beta Technologies will design and build 10 of its Alia-250 eVTOLs to be delivered to UPS in 2024, pending certification from the Federal Aviation Administration.

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