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] Journalists Peter S.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

As a logistics service provider, focusing on over-the-road surface transportation management solutions via technology and managed transportation services, we find the following information on the history of shipping containers of great significance to the logistics and supply chain community at large. Readers' choice! Did You Know That ….

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Freightos

APRIL 24, 2016

The History of the Shipping Container. 26 April 2016 marks the 60th anniversary of the maiden voyage of the Ideal X and the birth of modern container shipping, a development that played a critical role in spurring the global economy. But the modern shipping container has changed much more than one industry. Significance.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The world’s oceans have been a vital part of global trade since humans first launched ships from shore. As a result, maritime shipping lies at the very heart of the global logistical system. In Part One of this article, I discussed emerging and ongoing security threats affecting maritime trade.

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Logility

DECEMBER 20, 2022

But there is increasing awareness and concern that supply chain challenges can be viewed as issues of national security. A surplus of ships is likely 3. We expect shipping costs to drop in 2023 as we see a rush of new vessels next year. That could make container rates lower and cause shipping costs to drop.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

UAVs or “drones”, well known in the military world are slowly but surely making life better in the civilian world when speed and security are highly prized. As a result Zipline’s business and reach in Africa is expanding. Singapore for example has allowed for delivery to ships in its waters. It’s not all about blood either.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 21, 2023

It has forced a number of companies to re-route cargo around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope, adding days to journeys. But one major shipping firm claimed the disruption will not lead to empty shelves in shops. It has forced a number of companies to re-route cargo around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope, adding days to journeys.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

”[1] Tech writer Jeannie Kever ( @JEKever ) adds, “Blockchain technology has the potential to transform the global supply chain and improve both the speed and security of handling the flow of goods at international borders. 11] Madeline Bennett, “ Is blockchain the answer to security risk in supply chains?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

Goods move through 25 ports of entry into North America and 10 in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The old product development process involved shipping prototypes back and forth. To support digital sales, distribution centers increasingly need to support pick-and-pack, rather than shipping pallets. Conclusion.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Supply Chain Matters alerts clients and readers to a potential replay of the 2021 disruption in global shipping and cascading supply chain disruption as a result of recent events. Teams have vivid memories of the grounding accident of the mega container ship Ever Given as this ship was attempting to transit the Suez Canal toward Europe.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

The main destinations of vehicle exports were Europe, Middle East and Africa and South America. 2022 was characterized by scarce transportation capacity and exceptionally high shipping container rates in first half of the year. This can both secure flows and time to market. Second, is the ability to operate door-to-door.

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Shipchain

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

SHIP Staking is Open. ShipChain uses a Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS) consensus mechanism, and there are a number of high-performance validator nodes that help secure the network. Any SHIP token holder can choose which validators it wishes to support. Staking is critical to securing a DPoS network.

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 7, 2024

One of the largest entities in SASAC’s portfolio is shipping giant COSCO (China Ocean Shipping Company) – (think of a state-run Maersk!) A real de-risking strategy includes threading the needle between national security and economic security. This is a shocking level of growth, taking place right under our noses.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 8, 2024

Deep Impact (1998) In Deep Impact , a comet strikes the earth, creating a mega-tsunami that devastates the Atlantic coasts of North America, South America, Europe, and Africa. An attack on a symbol of political power like the White House would likely lead to increased security measures globally.

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DELMIA Quintiq

APRIL 10, 2017

With over 32 years of industry experience, covering multiple global regions and disciplines across Europe, Asia Pacific, the Americas and Africa, Charles is a proven expert in supply chain, international shipping and e-commerce. Check out his responses below. A negative delivery experience will deter consumers from coming back.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Peak season for ocean freight shipping is underway. Here’s an easy way to think about the regular and potential future disruptions that could impact your ocean shipping strategy, and what you can do to prepare for what comes next. At these times of the year, you should see less risk to your standard ocean shipping strategy.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2018

3Gtms Releases Quick Ship Portal. CMA CGM and Freightos sign landmark agreement advancing digitization in the shipping industry. Maersk wants to slash carbon emissions from shipping to zero. 3Gtms Releases Quick Ship Portal. Walgreens and FedEx launching next-day prescription delivery service (USA Today).

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 3, 2018

Instead of having to deal with an ineffective point-to-point communication system like EDI and the complexity of reconciling multiple data sources with multiple permission models, Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) provides a singular mechanism to securely integrate, harmonize, and synchronize data for all participants.

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Abivin

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Passages, capes, and straits are defined as geographical areas through which international shipping routes must transit. Chokepoints commonly have shallow, constricting depths, which hinder navigation and place restrictions on ship capacity. Potential for closure or interruption. Then, a decision was made on the canal's use.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Longer transit times have disrupted schedules and have carriers and port operators rushing to revise arrival slot allocations in an attempt to avoid the “vessel bunching” of multiple ships arriving at once that was one driver of port congestion and delays at Europe’s major hubs during the pandemic.

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Elementum

OCTOBER 8, 2015

We examine the benefits and obstacles to e-commerce in Southeast Asia, South America, and Africa. In 2011, Nigerian startup Mall for Africa, which ships American brands to Nigerian consumers, took in $17 million in 2014. It’s wise to secure a market before it becomes oversaturated. More like tapping ‘buy’. Infrastructure.

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Resilinc

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Guinto joined Resilinc this past April as Vice President of Government Affairs—a career move he made after determining that Resilinc’s supply chain mapping, risk intelligence, and communications platforms offer the best and most cost-effective solutions to the supply chain problems weakening America’s security. How can the U.S.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Together with ZIM who was already diverting their Red Sea traffic, these carriers represent 56% of global capacity, meaning an estimated 17% of global volumes will be taking a longer, more expensive route from Asia around the southern coast of Africa to N.Europe and the Mediterranean, as well as some Asia – N. America traffic.

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Freightos

JANUARY 10, 2024

The diversions are leading to higher costs for carriers using more fuel and more ships for the longer journeys around the south of Africa, and higher container rates for shippers. COSCO has reportedly joined OOCL in ceasing Israeli port calls, possibly as a strategy to avoid becoming Houthi targets.

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AIMMS

JANUARY 28, 2019

In 1966, HEINEKEN became one of the first Dutch companies to adopt container shipping. Decades later, they would debut a climate-efficient shipping route between their brewery and the port of Rotterdam. AIMMS did a great job to make sure all our security requirements were in place as well.

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Locus

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Africa-based executives had by far the highest rate of reporting logistics shocks (48%), not a surprising result given the poor state of infrastructure across much of the continent. A prime example is how governments in the Middle East have begun to rethink food security targets after the disruptions to their food supply chains.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2017

cities across the United States, Amazon Key allows Amazon Prime members to grant secure home access for guests and, Amazon promises, eventually tens of thousands of service providers, such as home cleaners and pet sitters. The service includes an app, a smart lock and a cloud-based indoor security camera. Available initially in 37 U.S.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 3, 2020

According to shipping giant, Maersk, one shipment of refrigerated goods from East Africa to Europe can pass through roughly 30 people and organizations, involving more than 200 interactions. He explains, “Managing today’s supply chains is extraordinarily complex.

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

One manifestation of this problem is that multiple ports on the east coast are deepening their approach channels in order to attract bigger cargo ships. The widening of the Panama Canal to enable larger ships to pass through the trade artery will generate this traffic. The UN agency UNICEF is coordinating with key suppliers.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 22, 2022

Before that I worked as Planning and Operations Manager for Bridgestone , Middle East, Africa, Pakistan & Afghanistan for 4 years. Over the years Supply Chain has secured a seat on the C-Suite as a strategic function of the business and an enabler of differentiation with competition. Customers always come first!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

What’s more, faster delivery times could potentially reduce shipping costs for customers, and this, in turn, may result in a sales boost for retailers. They also began the process of securing permission from the US government to operate a fleet of commercial drones across the country. drones #deliverylogistics #lastmiledelivery.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… CMA CGM to acquire NOL, reinforcing its position in global shipping. China Approves Merger of Cosco, China Shipping (WSJ- sub. Establishing new hours-of-service supporting document (shipping documents, fuel purchase receipts, etc.) for CMA CGM and 2.7%

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AIMMS

JANUARY 28, 2019

In 1966, HEINEKEN became one of the first Dutch companies to adopt container shipping. Decades later, they would debut a climate-efficient shipping route between their brewery and the port of Rotterdam. AIMMS did a great job to make sure all our security requirements were in place as well.

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 10, 2022

Shipping from Ukrainian ports, an important corridor for grain, metal and Russian oil shipments to the rest of the world, has all but ceased. It has severed airways and land routes that had become crucial since the pandemic began gumming up sea trade.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 24, 2020

”[2] Mark Finch, Vice President of Sales for Europe, Middle East, and Africa at goMoxie, goes even further asserting retailers need to think digital to stay in business. Megan Higgins ( @Meg_HigginsCT ), Vice President and General Manager of ecommerce and marketplaces at Avalara Inc., ” Stage 5.

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RFgen

JULY 13, 2016

All of this comes as the world’s consumer goods industry leaders met at the CGF Global Summit in South Africa to discuss initiatives in global food safety and development. The supplier found contaminates in the frozen peas that were shipped to Dutch Foods, illustrating the importance of having a firm supply chain in place.

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RFgen

JULY 13, 2016

All of this comes as the world’s consumer goods industry leaders met at the CGF Global Summit in South Africa to discuss initiatives in global food safety and development. The supplier found contaminates in the frozen peas that were shipped to Dutch Foods, illustrating the importance of having a firm supply chain in place.

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