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Air Cargo is Gaining Momentum in 2023

American Global Logistics

As we navigate the third quarter of 2023, it's time to examine air cargo's role in global commerce. Air cargo is now essential for global supply chains and offers many benefits for businesses worldwide. Air cargo refers to the transportation of goods via an air carrier, which may be charter or commercial.

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Global Supply Chains — A Source of Strength

Enterra Insights

3] Following year-long discussions about supply chain resilience, the Economist reminds us, “Resilience comes not from autarky but from diverse sources of supply.”[4] “For the past few years, in many parts of the world, a protectionist mindset has been challenging the continuing trend of globalization.

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Supply Chain Technology Trends to Watch Out For

AFFLINK

What are the current supply chain technology trends? Many of these trends are evolutions of trends we saw developing through 2018, and as they build momentum, they become notably disruptive. With unique identifiers, shipments and cargo can be tracked on a transactional level. 5G and IoT. 5G and IoT.

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Baltimore Bridge Collapse: An Opportunity to Reinforce the Importance of Supply Chain Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

The port handles about 11 million tons of cargo per year, including automobiles, containers, coal, and farm products. A redundant supply chain has spare or backup capacity, such as inventory, equipment, facilities, and suppliers, that can be activated or mobilized in case of disruptions.

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COVID’s Supply Chain Ripples: the SME Business Perspective

Freightos

Rates continued their downward trend all the way through October, essentially skipping what is usually peak season. . Over half of small businesses (51%) now rank dropping consumer demand as their biggest concern, compared to a third that are concerned about lacking inventory. . It’s the fear of disappearing customer appetite.

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The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

This entails staying well-informed about industry trends, harnessing technology for improved decision-making and transparency, nurturing strong partnerships with service providers, and continuously evaluating and refining procurement strategies to address the evolving complexities of container shipping.

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

SCMDOJO

In the world of logistics, this means enhanced operational efficiency for inventory management, route optimization, safety and security of goods, and resource allocation. This is the technology behind smart homes, health monitoring devices, and more.