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Navigating Uncharted Waters: SMB Importers, 2024 and Red Sea Crisis Lessons

Freightos

For example, the Freightos Baltic Index indicates a 69% increase to North America’s East Coast and a staggering 226% to Northern Europe since the crisis began. Exploring alternative shipping routes and modalities, including air cargo, is crucial despite the higher costs.

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November 15, 2023 Update

Freightos

Judah Levine November 15, 2023 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) increased 6% to $1,711/FEU. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) climbed 3% to $2,421/FEU.

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Now or Never: Why Supply Chain Sustainability is Non-Negotiable in 2022

Locus

It is worth noting that North America has a much higher emission intensity than sub-Saharan Africa, despite Africa being significantly larger and housing more countries. The latter was so severe that cargo ships had to run at half their usual capacity. Try a demo with Locus to achieve sustainability for your logistics.

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How Retailers in the US Can Step Up Their Delivery Game

Locus

percent in North America in 2022. Locus’ contract management system helps you manage your carrier partners effectively by recommending the right carrier for your delivery needs based on cost, cargo size, track record, etc., Schedule Demo. giving you the best shipping price to quote for your customers.

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How Will Climate Change Impact Supply Chains in 2024?

Resilinc

Drought in China Impact on Supply Chain The Yangtze River Basin, home to Asia’s longest river, boasts a staggering annual cargo volume of over 3 billion tonnes. Elevate your supply chain risk and resiliency program: Request a demo today. The post How Will Climate Change Impact Supply Chains in 2024? appeared first on Resilinc.

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MacroPoint and FMCSA Look-up features now available in Tailwind

Tailwind

It’s a central repository for any inspections, incidence reports, registration and certification information concerning any carrier operating anywhere in North America – which makes it an invaluable resource for brokers looking to vet prospective carriers. You can learn more about the FMCSA Look-up tool in Tailwind here.