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Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Stabilize in February

Supply Chain Matters

Counties reaching new highs were noted as Italy, noted as reaching a ten month high, Greece, Ireland and Spain. Countries experiencing sequential monthly lows were noted as France, Austria and Germany , the latter recording a 46.3 Manufacturing output volumes reportedly stabilized, after an eight month run of contraction.

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

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Samsung to use Manna drone service for delivery drop-offs in Ireland. Specifically, the top countries most impacted by the Suez Canal blockage include the UK, Germany, Belgium, France, Netherlands, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Turkey, and Austria. That’s all for this week.

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Global Wide Production PMI Levels Unchanged in February 2024

Supply Chain Matters

India again led all other regions, while Germany and Austria remain at highest levels of PMI contractionary levels. Stronger performance was noted for Greece and Ireland , both reporting 24 and so month highs, respectively. Business confidence levels remained positive, reportedly staying close to January’s nine-month high.

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Freeports: The 2022 Guide

Unleashed

Commercial and industrial activities such as manufacturing, R&D, warehousing, and logistics are undertaken in freeports, which are designed to attract manufacturers producing or assembling goods predominantly for export. The UK government currently plans to establish a freeport each in Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

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The History and State of Vehicle Routing!

Supply Chain Game Changer

On top of that there are more innumerable logistics companies (local, national and international), carriers, couriers, private trucking fleets, contract trucking fleets, and more all available to move these goods. The size of this market has attracted far, far more players than were in the space 40 years ago.

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Most desirable logistics location of Europe in 2018

Supply Chain Movement

The Netherlands is the best region for a logistics base according to the ‘VerkehrsRundschau Markenstudie ImageRanking’. The market study by VerkehrsRundschau (a leading German magazine with a website about transport and logistics) assessed the attractiveness of the countries close to Germany as a base for logistics activities.

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Strategic moves among logistics providers

Supply Chain Movement

Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. they want logistics service providers to offer full service on a global scale and are demanding more technological innovation. Choose country. Afghanistan. Ã…land Islands. American Samoa. Antarctica. Antigua and Barbuda. Azerbaijan.