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Supply Chain Matters
APRIL 7, 2022
In a prior published commentary, we provided highlights of March and Q1-2022 global production indices along with their implications. We now add highlights of March and Q1-2022 key global transportation and logistics indices. That compares to $9,279.46 per 40-foot container reported at the end of February. All rights reserved.
Resilinc
APRIL 19, 2023
Labor and Transportation Disruptions are Up Resilinc data shows labor disruptions were up 107% year-over-year. Faced with inflation, layoffs, and long hours, transportation employees are taking action in the form of strikes and protests. On February 17, more than 1300 flights were canceled by Lufthansa Group in Germany due to strikes.
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CH Robinson Transportfolio
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
With any kind of widespread health outbreak, global importers and exporters are dealing with unpredictable logistics concerns that require a proactive approach to keep business running as usual. . We also continue to see several airlines cancelling flights in and out of China which can have impact to cargo capacity. Jiangsu Province.
Supply Chain Matters
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
The Wall Street Journal reported this week (Paid subscription or metered view) that ocean container freight rates related to the most active global shipping lanes continue to decline amid what is traditionally considered the peak shipping period leading up to the holiday fulfillment season in the November-December period.
Supply Chain Matters
JANUARY 17, 2023
In Part Two of this blog series , we provided highlights our third prediction, that supply chain management teams will continue to exercise more direct control of direct materials sourcing, and these efforts will be a prominent element of business strategy for CSCO ’s and CPO ’s this year. billion relative to its initial 2023 business plan.
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 19, 2021
Washington farm exports crimped by cargo-container shortage. Global transportation is at the forefront of sustainability efforts. And while most people think of over the road trucking first, ocean freight is making waves. The Covid-19 pandemic and ensuing cargo container shortage is affecting nearly every industry.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 26, 2018
And this global trip isn’t just for sightseeing – leading companies find that a diversified sourcing base and far-flung manufacturing can help cut production costs, increasing the bottom line. However, the biggest pain point for these global supply chains is the one that seems inescapable – transportation costs.
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