Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 12, 2024
Retailers and manufacturers are flying more goods around the shipping crisis in the Red Sea , industry experts say, helping boost international airfreight operators after a long period of sagging cargo volumes. And now on to this week’s logistics news. For the full list of grant recipients, click here.
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 19, 2024
In the past weeks, ocean freight rates have risen as much as $10,000 per 40-foot container, as container ships seeking to avoid the attacks embarked on long detours around the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa, diverting more than $200 billion of cargo away from the critical trade artery. Global trade declined by 1.3
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Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 20, 2022
Autonomous cargo ship completes 500-mile voyage. Wingcopter to deploy 12,000 drones across Africa. During Suzaka’s 500-mile voyage, the autonomous cargo ship performed 107 collision avoidance maneuvers without the help of a human. Uber Eats pilots autonomous delivery with Serve Robotics, Motional.
Resilinc
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Following the recent attacks launched by Yemen’s Houthi group on cargo ships in the Bab al Mandeb Strait at the southern end of the Red Sea, several major global shipping and oil companies – including Maersk and British Petroleum (BP) – have suspended shipments and halted operations in the area. Will suspend shipments.
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 2, 2023
manufacturers re-evaluating their reliance on China. manufacturers re-evaluating their reliance on China. According to the cargo theft prevention firm CargoNet, reports of theft, fraud, and other kinds of criminal activity in the supply chain rose 41 percent in the first 20 weeks of 2023 compared to last year, reaching 900 incidents.
Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
However, these regulations apply when the wooden pallets are shipped to other countries, such as Africa. Ensuring that your cargo is safely packed is the best way to save your reputation in the supply chain business. Ensuring that your cargo is safely packed is the best way to save your reputation in the supply chain business.
Enterra Insights
MARCH 29, 2021
Nearly a week ago, a cargo ship — which if it stood on its end would be taller than either the Empire State Building or Eiffel Tower — ran aground in the canal completely blocking the waterway. Venturing south around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope adds at least 26 more days.”[3]
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