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8 Things to Know in Shipping, Freight, Logistics & Supply Chain this Week

Intelligent Audit

Because the supply chain’s design only operates smoothly under ideal circumstances, FreightWaves reported that the post-COVID world , “will remain under constant threat of disruption for the next decade, especially amidst the “conflict between environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals and supply chains optimized for cost and speed.”

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Doing Business in the Netherlands

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It is bordered by Belgium, Germany and the North Sea. Because of its strategic location and strong infrastructure, the Netherlands plays a key role in the global logistics industry. Primary trading partners included Germany, Belgium, the U.K., With a total area of 41,543 sq. state of New Jersey. Other Important Industries.

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The Supply Chain Response to India’s Second Wave of Covid!

Supply Chain Game Changer

The government and the scientific community never actually expect a second wave of this magnitude. Belgium too chipped in to offer 9000 doses of Remdesvir. Saudi Arabia shipped 80 Metric tonnes of liquid oxygen to India and Portugal assured 20,000 litres of oxygen per week to India along with 5503 vials of Remdesvir.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 8 – 14)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. FedEx warns of shipping delays as Omicron hurts staffing levels. The post This Week in Logistics News (January 8 – 14) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. This means that human jobs are safe, at least for now. Walmart and FedEx sign deals with BrightDrop for electric vans.

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Supply Chain Experiencing High Rate of Terrorist Attacks

Material Handling & Logistics

It is a common misconception that terrorism is strictly a national security issue and that counterterrorism is solely the responsibility of governments,” said Jim Yarbrough – Global Intelligence Program Manager at BSI. The total cost to shippers in Belgium was estimated at $3.5 million within the first month following the attack.

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

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. 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.

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Nike’s Global E-Commerce Distribution Center in Leuven Belgium

NC State SCRC

I had the opportunity to accompany a group of executives from Anheuser Busch Inbev on a tour of Nike’s global distribution facility in Leuven Belgium this week. The choice of Leuven, Belgium as the site for Nike’s DC may seem like an odd one. The choice of Leuven as the logistics campus was made for several reasons.

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