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Livestock Ship Stranded at Sea for Weeks Returns to Australia

Supply Chain Brain

The ship remained at sea for several weeks awaiting a decision from Australia as to whether or not the livestock could be offloaded due to biosecurity risks, officials said.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 23 – 29)

Logistics Viewpoints

In the early morning hours of April 26, at approximately 1:35am, a cargo ship leaving Baltimore Harbor struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, triggering a catastrophic collapse of the 1.6-mile-long The end result of the loss of propulsion was the ship crashing into the bridge. mile-long span. An estimated 11.5

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How Air Freight Ships Temperature-Controlled Goods

20Cube Logistics

If you are shipping goods via international air freight, you also must consider customs clearance. Furthermore, when packing your perishable goods, ensure you can maintain the correct temperature throughout the entire shipping process. Explore Your Options for Air Freight in Australia. Perishable Goods and Customs Clearance.

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Driving Sustainable Supply Chain Change

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Stephanie has more than 20 years’ experience in manufacturing and supply chain, with a diverse background that complements her years in academia and professional development consulting in multiple countries such as Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, UAE and Hong Kong among others. PhD (in progress) from the University of Wollongong, Australia.

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Container ships to soon ‘sea’ low-carbon investments

Resilinc

Container ships are the backbone of world trade. According to Statista, the world’s merchant container ship fleet grew from 11 million metric tons (mt) of deadweight tonnage (a measure of a vessel’s weight-carrying capacity) to 275 million mt in 2020—a 2500% increase.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] The History of Shipping Containers

GlobalTranz

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! Significance.

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Reshaping the Future: Creating Sustainable Business Growth

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

In Australia, Super Retail Group is at the heart of this pursuit. Home to well-known household brands including Rebel, Macpac, BCF and Super Cheap Auto, Super Retail Group is one of the largest retailers in Australia. Greener Shopping and Shipping: The Rise of Carbon Neutral e-Commerce Delivery.