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Logistics Report: Forecasting More Shipping Delays; Cargo Swamps Airports; Alibaba’s Shifting Compet ition

Operations and Supply Chain Management

Forecasting Shipping Delays; Cargo Swamps Airports; Alibaba’s Challenge. Emirates Airlines’ cargo operations at Dubai International Airport in February. Dubai’s airport has seen a recent rush in cargo volume as freight forwarders switch from sea freight. Nikkei Asia). Cargo Facts). View in web browser ›.

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What is “World Logistics Passport” initiative?

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By becoming a part of the WLP, business can have the opportunity to diversify into new markets such as Latin America, South Asia or Africa while shoring up their regional connectivity. It allows freight forwarders, traders and business owners to increase trade. On February 3rd’ 2021 – India became a member of the WLP.

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Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Wolfgang Lehmacher!

Supply Chain Game Changer

As President and CEO GeoPost Intercontinental, I was heading the global network and businesses in Europe, the CIS, the United States, Hong Kong, India, the United Arab Emirates, and Africa. I am judge of the IATA Air Cargo Innovation Awards and the Automotive Logistics Awards Europe. Wolfgang Lehmacher.

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Interoceanic Passages

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These routes are typically found connecting important marketplaces with active commercial trade systems, such as Western Europe, North America, and East Asia. It serves as a detour for ships traveling between ports in Europe, America, and ports in southern Asia, eastern Africa, and Oceania. meters in 2008 as opposed to 22.5

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Top 8 Industries Affected by The Red Sea Crisis in January 2024

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This response is driven by ongoing threats to crew and cargo safety, necessitating the rerouting of ships around the Cape of Good Hope, resulting in substantial delays and escalated shipping costs. Rates for a 40-foot container from North Asia to the U.S. Similarly, rates from North Asia to the U.S. On January 11, the U.S.