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COP26: 5Zs that changed the world

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

In respect to logistics and transport something remarkable happened at COP26. The first Z – Zero emission road transport: Global MOU for ZE-MHDVs . In 2018, according to data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) road transport accounted for three-quarters of transport emissions. Most of this, 45.1

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Shipping Container Shortage–Another Bullwhip Example

Operations and Supply Chain Management

An ‘aggressive’ fight over containers is causing shipping costs to rocket by 300%. Shipping costs have skyrocketed as desperate companies wait weeks for containers and pay premium rates to get them, according to industry watchers. The container crisis affects all companies that need to ship goods. KEY POINTS.

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Three Months after Tianjin, the Area is Still Reeling.

Elementum

China’s Tianjin port suffered a devastating explosion in August which left many manufacturers, insurers and shipping supply chains crippled. New productions are also in line in Slovakia, Austria and Brazil. Supply Chain and Shipping. Tianjin is considered the fourth largest global port in terms of cargo throughput.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 27 – April 3)

Logistics Viewpoints

America’s imports are stuck on ships floating off LA. Specifically, the top countries most impacted by the Suez Canal blockage include the UK, Germany, Belgium, France, Netherlands, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Turkey, and Austria. And more ships keep arriving, making the congestion worse. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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The Great Maersk Shift

Freightos

Demand for ocean freight was lower than anticipated, and Hanjin Shipping, another top ten ocean liner, was already teetering on the verge of bankruptcy. The Post-2016 Strategy: End-to-end Shipping. Maersk would split into two divisions – a Transport & Logistics division, and an energy division.

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Freeports: The 2022 Guide

Unleashed

Freeports are government designated zones usually located around shipping ports and/or airports. Each of these freeports is an important logistical, transportation, and trade area offering a competitive advantage to businesses that operate within them. In this 2022 guide to freeports: What is a freeport?

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Doing Business in Italy

QAD

Border countries include Austria, France, Vatican City, San Marino, Slovenia and Switzerland. Transportation options are abundant and of good quality in Italy. Italy has more than 129 airports, the bulk of which can handle cargo. Italy has more than 129 airports, the bulk of which can handle cargo. Manufacturing in Italy.

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