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The Future of Autonomous Supply Chains Part 1: Autonomous Shipping

Logistics Viewpoints

These technologies work together to create a seamless, intelligent, and secure supply chain network, which can respond to changing customer needs and market conditions and deliver value to all stakeholders. They also provide the vessel with access to real-time data, such as maps, charts, and weather forecasts.

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The Green Corridor: Digitise Wisely to Reduce Emissions

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

It allows for better tracking of cargo and people in airports, enhanced security, and enhanced safety – just to name a few. These applications translate ultimately to less down time, less distance travelled, less misrouted cargo, less idle time at the airport, and less flight time circling over the airports, waiting in line to land.

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The Evolution of Logistics: Connectivity, Data Integration, and Virtual Design

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In the world of logistics, this means enhanced operational efficiency for inventory management, route optimization, safety and security of goods, and resource allocation. Data Security and Privacy Data integration involves sharing and transmitting data across systems and people, which predisposes it to breaches.

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When it Comes to Ocean Shipping, We Have to See Beyond Today’s Squalls and Plan for the Long Term

Logistics Viewpoints

Can I secure a dedicated ship to see me through near-term shortages? It was recently reported that one of the world’s biggest container logistics companies, Maersk, will only handle cargo from direct shippers, cutting out freight forwarders. Insist on state-of-the art forecasting and decision tools.

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Best Logistics Management Software: Everything You Need to Know Before Making a Purchase Decision

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This is also due to the benefits of security, convenience, and reliability that this model offers along with cloud computing benefits. With the automation of various tasks and several risk forecasting and predicting techniques being used across several areas, logistics management sees a massive shift in the coming few years.

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Using Technology to build Sustainable Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

IDC also forecasts that by 2023, 30 percent of Asian enterprises will ship freight using a SaaS-enabled platform, resulting in improved efficiencies in load matching and reduced shipping costs. Dynamic routing has empowered logistics providers to consider plans B, C and D, offering alternative options of ocean and air freight cargo.

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Moisture and Condensation as a Challenge for Cargo in Transit

Global Trade Management

One of the main problems our clients from all different industries encounter in terms of damage of cargo in transit is the moisture and condensation – especially on those shipments with long transit time. If the outside temperature however in this example falls below 9 °C, condensation will happen and affect the cargo quality.

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