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Navigating Troubled Waters: The Red Sea Crisis and the Vulnerability of Global Supply Chains

ModusLink Corporation

A container ship passes beneath a suspension bridge as it departs for Europe. Implement security protocols to protect cargo and vessels from piracy and other security threats. Collaborate with regulatory authorities to contribute to the development of effective and practical guidelines.

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De-Carbonising Road Freight Operations: Bridging the Know-Do Gap

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

For example, Maersk ordered eight 16,000 TEU vessels to be operated on carbon-neutral methanol fuel, while DHL has purchased large amounts of sustainable aviation fuel and ordered 12 all-electric cargo planes. In Europe, more than 500,000 road carriers are in the market, 99% of them with less than 50 employees.

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Amazon Supply Chain Innovation Continues

Logistics Viewpoints

This was especially true at the beginning of the pandemic when social distancing guidelines were first put into place. This type of software is still a work in progress as more people are vaccinated and guidelines are ever changing. Cargo planes are not the only piece of Amazon’s aerial plans for the future. Amazon Prime Air.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 11-15, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Accenture Releases Enhanced Ocean Cargo Pricing Software to Provide Greater Pricing Visibility for Carriers. Sueddeutsche Zeitung speculated that Hahn would be a reasonable location for a hub for Amazon, located in the middle of Europe and close to its logistics centre in Koblenz. CargoSmart Offers SOLAS VGM Solutions Free of Charge.

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10 Must-Watch Negotiation Movies: Master the Art of Persuasion with These Gripping Films

SCMDOJO

A Hijacking (2013) The plot revolves around the hijacking and subsequent attempted release of a Danish cargo vessel and its crew. It also acts as a reminder of the moral guidelines that must be followed at all times when negotiating.