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Breakbulk Americas with Jeff Tucker

The Logistics of Logistics

Breakbulk Americas , is the region’s largest trade event for the project cargo and breakbulk industry. The three-day event will take place Tuesday, Sept. According to the FreightWaves, The basic definition of breakbulk is any individual piece of cargo that does not fit into a container and is not carried in bulk.

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What’s Holding Back Customer-Centric Air Cargo?

Freightos

What’s Holding Back Customer-Centric Air Cargo? . As the cream of air cargo’s innovators held turns on the floor, this question came up time and again. The industry’s mindset is holding customer-centric air cargo back. That was my big take from Elevate , presented by Air Cargo World earlier this month.

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High Seas Troubles Affect Global Supply Chains, Part Two: Climate Risks

Enterra Insights

Vásquez told the Associated Press, “In the first quarter of the fiscal year, the passageway saw 20% less cargo and 791 fewer ships than the same period the year before.” 6] Float Europe, “ The impacts of rising sea levels on the world’s ports ,” Innovation News Network, 15 December 2023. [7]

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DB Schenker – Singapore: A Vital Node in Singapore’s Logistics Ecosystem

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Typically, 45% to 50% of cargo is carried in belly holds of aircraft. DB Schenker’s strong network of multimodal solutions also helped mitigate the impacts of black swan events like the incident at the Suez Canal. Continued Innovation even Amidst the Pandemic. Singapore’s Status a Global Hub. A Continued Focus on People.

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Supply Chain Sustainability Gathers Steam

Logistics Viewpoints

These disruptions, which will only get more frequent in the coming years as major weather events wreak havoc on freight transportation, have supply chain stakeholders scrambling from crisis to crisis. In many organizations, freight shipping has become static: companies use air cargo because that’s what they’ve always done.

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10 Critical Components for Your Freight RFP Checklist

GlobalTranz

The past two years of volatility have many logistics leaders evolving from an annual Request for Proposal or freight (RFP) event to quarterly or more frequently to accommodate the changing supply chain landscape. Growing complexity in the supply chain demands innovative and consultative approaches to logistics management.

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Creating a Green Marine Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Plus, extreme weather events and changing storm patterns challenge seafaring vessels. Cargo transfer requirements. Once in port, each stage can be monitored, from pilot onboarding and cargo transfer to disembarkation. With more stringent regulations, digital innovation becomes crucial to increase sustainability performance.