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How Volkswagen and Maersk Solved an Export Bottleneck with “Cars in Containers”

Logistics Viewpoints

Capacity shortages, service unreliability, and inventory congestion threatened to disrupt VWs production flow and delivery commitments to U.S. Storage yards reached full capacity with finished vehicles waiting to be moved. and Canadian dealerships. In response, the company turned to Maersk Mexico to co-develop an alternative.

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The Importance of Energy Transition and Sustainability in the Logistics and Supply Chain Industry

Logistics Viewpoints

Businesses face heightened uncertainty in managing costs and securing stable energy supplies. These measures enhance energy security and align with consumer and regulatory expectations for environmentally conscious practices. These initiatives also lead to cost savings by maximizing load capacity and reducing fuel consumption.

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Supply Chain & Logistics News Round-Up (December 30th 2024- January 2nd 2025)

Logistics Viewpoints

DOE Issues $755 Loan for Tennessee Synthetic Graphite Facility Novonix has secured a $754.8 The facility aims to reach full production capacity by the end of 2028. The sides have been informally discussing the issues, and there is hope for a new agreement or another extension to prevent further disruptions. million loan from the U.S.

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Supply Chain & Logistics News Round Up (October 7th-11th 2024)

Logistics Viewpoints

Aviation Coalition Announces Major Recommendations To Secure Supply Chain The Aviation Supply Chain Integrity Coalition released a report on actions the aerospace industry should take to prevent unapproved parts from entering the propulsion supply chain.

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OneRail’s Winning Strategy for Final Mile with Bill Catania

The Logistics of Logistics

OneRail recently secured series C investment to drive growth and unlock dynamic fulfillment for enterprise retailers and wholesalers. With a real-time connected network of 12 million drivers, OneRail matches the right vehicle for the right delivery so brands lower expenses and increase capacity to rapidly scale their businesses.

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Why Catena-X certification signals a new era for automotive supply chain resilience

Kinaxis

With standards for interoperability, security, and data sovereignty, Catena-X addresses a core industry challenge of enabling supply chains to operate as connected, intelligent networks rather than isolated, reactive nodes. Resilience, not just reaction Disruptions—from chip shortages to policy shocks —are no longer anomalies but constants.

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The US FDA’s Phase-Out of Synthetic Food Dyes – Supply Chain Impacts & Challenges

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain managers will need to assess supplier capacity, evaluate long-term sourcing contracts, and consider geographic diversification to reduce risk associated with seasonality and regional sourcing limitations. Contract structures may shift toward longer-term agreements to secure volume, pricing, and availability.