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How to Plan for Common Disruptors in Ocean Freight

Talking Logistics

Peak season for ocean freight shipping is underway. There may be instances where you will have to work more closely with carriers and book further in advance to ensure you can meet critical deliveries. If you fail to book in time, you may miss your delivery deadlines, or will have to use an expedited shipping method to meet them.

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Panama Canal Drought: Lower Water Levels, Higher Supply Chain Risk

Resilinc

Due to the drought, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) updated booking conditions for ships for the Panamax locks (the older locks of the Panama Canal used by smaller ships). Weight limits have also been adjusted, forcing some ships to unload and transport cargo to the other side of the canal via train—increasing transportation costs.

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REPOST: Beyond Cost Per Load with Felipe Capella

The Logistics of Logistics

Felipe Capella is President, COO and Co-founder of Loadsmart , a leading digital freight technology company. Previously advised companies on corporate strategy and M&A in Brazil and New York for 8 years. While, Loadsmart is one of the leaders in Freight Tech, don’t be surprised if automated shipments become commonplace.

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How to Plan for Common Disruptors in Ocean Freight

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Peak season for ocean freight shipping is underway. There may be instances where you will have to work more closely with carriers and book further in advance to ensure you can meet critical deliveries. If you fail to book in time, you may miss your delivery deadlines, or will have to use an expedited shipping method to meet them.

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How to Establish Your Brand in Food Importing and Exporting!

Supply Chain Game Changer

The world is now more connected, courtesy of better transport and communication infrastructure. For low-priced products, focus on low-cost food producers like Brazil, China and India. Transporting foodstuffs need special containers that prevent them from going bad. Preferably, book a physical appointment.

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36 innovative companies re-inventing and rethinking supply chain and logistics

6 River Systems

With how quickly new technology, tips and warehouse management techniques are emerging, wouldn’t it be nice to take a page from someone else’s book? Globally, the company ranks 3rd in air and ocean freight, and ranks 5th for international contract logistics. The world of supply chain and logistics is changing every day.

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How to be Productive during the Global Lockdown: The ThroughPut Playbook to Maintain your Output Levels

ThroughPut

As of right now, top lines have been essentially wiped out for industries like air transportation, freight, gastronomy, tourism, travel, and many more. These are uncertain times for businesses that are used to having cash flow, steady top lines, and predictable bottom lines.