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Flexibility in the Face of Uncertainty

Freightos

However, interestingly enough, in today’s global freight environment, shipping from China to Los Angeles by ocean freight and following that up with air cargo shipments to Europe may actually be a more viable route. In other words, ocean cargo costs would cost about $0.21/kilogram kilogram to Europe. Total blended cost?

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Supply Chain Impacts from Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Logistics Viewpoints

For example, Volkswagen is halting production at two electric vehicle plants in Germany as a result of interruptions of components sourced from Ukraine. Its largest export markets are Russia, China, Germany, Poland, and Italy. According to The Spectator , Ukraine “occupies a niche at the very heavy end of the industry.”

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This Week in Logistics News (February 25 – March 4)

Logistics Viewpoints

And while this definitely points to an industry making strides, a recent Procurious survey found that 75 percent of women in supply chain experience gender-based adversity. The air cargo industry has seen softer market rates due to increased capacity and shippers flocking back to ocean freight services.

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Green Corridor: Pace and Resolve Needed to Help Reach Sustainability Goals

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

So when it comes to the logistics industry, will companies and managers forget about climate change and carbon reduction targets in favor of making short-term profits? Carbon emission levels will surely go up again, as the industrial world emerges from the pandemic. The hope is that perhaps it won’t rise at the same pace as before.

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The Impending Ocean Carrier War on Last Mile Fulfillment

Freightos

On the horizontal carrier integration front, Maersk has doubled down on its extension from ocean consolidation (Hamburg Sud, 2017) to air cargo, increasing Maersk Air by 33% with three leased cargo planes and two new Boeing purchases. Flexport in the US, Beacon in the UK, Forto in Germany, K-Log in Latin America).

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Doing Business in Turkey

QAD

Industry drives a substantial portion of Turkey’s economy at 32.3% Primary manufacturing industries include textiles, food, automobiles, electronics, mining, steel, petroleum, construction, lumber and paper. The industrial production growth rate is 9.1%, putting Turkey in the top 20 worldwide for fast growth. of its GDP.

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SupplyOn customer Telair celebrates its 50th anniversary – hidden champion for Cargo Management

SupplyOn

CEO Marko Enderlein welcomed the guests Telair CEO Marko Enderlein and his team celebrated the company’s 50 th anniversary on July 13, 2018, together with customers, suppliers, business partners as well as political and industry representatives. Telair employs more than 300 people in Europa and Asia.

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