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Americold’s positive perspective on Cold Storage challenges in Australia and New Zealand

Americold

Nobody could have predicted the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic on the global supply chains, caused primarily by lockdowns, labour shortage, freight issues and excessive customer demand fuelled by hysteria.

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Australia Launches Review of National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy

Supply Chain Brain

The review, which was originally scheduled for 2024, will take place this year to ensure strong and resilient Australian supply chains.

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How Air Freight Ships Temperature-Controlled Goods

20Cube Logistics

Different perishable goods have different requirements for storage and handling, which makes things complicated for air freight transporters. While ULDs keep perishable goods safe during a flight, air freight is just one part of the supply chain. These considerations include: Preparing perishable goods for air freight shipment.

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5 Keys to Building a Long Term Freight Partnership!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Featuring Our Top 16 Articles on Freight and Logistics! In shipping and logistics, building strong relationships with your freight or carrier company is often underestimated. Moreover, finding a reputable freight company that ticks all the boxes of what you’re looking for can often be a considerable challenge.

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Why Small Businesses Should Consider Using Freight Forwarders

20Cube Logistics

However, many SMBs and SMEs assume that working with a freight forwarder in Australia is reserved for large, international corporations. SMBs and SMEs can and should leverage the power of 3PL and freight-forwarding to reduce shipping costs, streamline their customer service and scale their operations. What is 3PL? Contact Us.

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The COVID-19 Supply Chain Hit Could Trigger Recession in Australia

Logistics Bureau

But economists and supply chain managers warn that this recovery may have come too late to save Australia, China’s largest trading partner, from sliding into its first recession since 1991. Quite simply, China is Australia’s largest trading partner by a wide margin. Why is COVID-19 Causing so Much Disruption to Australia’s Economy?

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Container Freight Costs and Forecasting: Intrinsically Linked & Frustratingly Challenging

Logistics Bureau

Does your supply chain depend on container freight shipping? At Logistics Bureau, we have supply chain consultants available to help you improve volume forecasting and attain the most favourable container freight rates possible, even during this period of pandemic-induced turmoil. Adjust to a Carrier-centric Freight Market.