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Ocean Risk Management part 2: Navigating Global Shipping Alliance

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Ocean Risk Management part 2: Navigating Global Shipping Alliance The shipping industry continues to evolve. In this article, we explore the pros and cons of the alliance model in the shipping industry, compare the solo strategy versus alliance strategy, and provide tips on how shippers can prepare for market swings.

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Retail giants crush the rush with charters, air freight

Resilinc

In the race to fill distribution centers and store shelves with inventory for the holidays, some of the world’s largest retailers and ecommerce sellers are jumping ahead of smaller competitors by chartering ships, shifting freight to air, re-rerouting inland shipments, and hiring more staff for distribution centers and other supply chain nodes.

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Crime is Adding to Supply Chain Woes

Enterra Insights

Thieves had broken into the train cars and made off with items shipped by Dr. Martens, Harbor Freight Tools, and small businesses alike. In other parts of the country, thieves occasionally plunder everything from alcohol to appliances from freight trains that either stop or crawl through areas. ” Concluding Thoughts.

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Chinese Lockdowns and the Future of Supply Chains

Enterra Insights

… Authorities have now imposed restrictions on Beijing, while the central Chinese city of Zhengzhou, a gateway for air freight, also limited the movement of people in May.” On average, global container shipping rates have more than quadrupled since 2019, and schedule delays have risen. ”[4]. Footnotes. [1]

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CAPS Conference: The Economist Projects What’s in Store for the Global Economy

NC State SCRC

Some of the supply constraints are also due to the destruction of key infrastructure in the Ukraine for shipping of these commodities. The good news is that ocean freight rates will start trending down somewhat. Vertical integration – Home Depot and Lowes are buying their own container ships for example!

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Experts Choice Of Top Online Logistics Resources

Freightos

consultation firm, runs four ‘Logistics Briefing’ newsletters: Global, Americas, Asia/Pacific and Mergers & Acquisitions. Shipping Gazette Daily News. Logistics Management. Since 1974 with industry-leading expertise in, well, American shipping. Ti Logistics Briefing. Weekly/Monthly. Ti_Research.

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Customer Advisory on Hurricane Harvey

TMC

As suspected, the storm is also having a significant impact on supply chains across North America. Embargoes have been enacted and may impact your freight. Operations for freight cargo will remain closed until further notice. Our thoughts are with the thousands of people who have been impacted by this crisis situation.