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The Green Corridor: Digitise Wisely to Reduce Emissions

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It allows for better tracking of cargo and people in airports, enhanced security, and enhanced safety – just to name a few. It allows for better tracking of cargo and people in airports, enhanced security, and enhanced safety – just to name a few. It is a balancing act that usually sees our planet losing.

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CSR Initiatives in the Global Supply Chain

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From just being environmentally friendly, it has become a holistic framework that encompasses the environment, social and corporate governance. Over the last decade, the idea of corporate social responsibility (CSR) has greatly evolved. The logistics business, is predominantly a network business driven by our employees. Photo Credit: L’Oréal.

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The Green Corridor: Catching the Sun Light! – How Logistics is Harnessing the Power of the Sun

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Sembcorp, LYS Group, Engie and JinkoSolar, are just a few players involved with solar power installation. This is just an estimate – the generation varies largely on what type of panels you get and the panel location and you need to consult a professional for better estimates for your individual situation. Vehicles Also Have Roofs!

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Logistics Procurement – Performance Management

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With constrained and somewhat erratic demand and supply – not just of products and materials but also capacity with carriers of all modes – rates have been extremely volatile. Paying lower rates is useless if transit time reliability is less than optimum.

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Leveraging Your Bargaining Power in Logistics Service Provider Negotiations

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Coupled with softening customer demand and the return of air-cargo belly capacity, the current airfreight market condition presents a perfect opportunity for shippers to regain, maintain and balance influence and control. Shippers have until quite recently been faced with a daunting challenge when it comes to negotiating with LSPs.

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The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement

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It serves as the compass guiding shippers toward efficient, economical, and dependable cargo transport. The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement by LSCMS Shippers’ Council Container shipping procurement faces a multitude of challenges shaped by global events, industry shifts, environmental mandates, and technological advancements.

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Ocean Risk Management part 2: Navigating Global Shipping Alliance

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With market swings and changing consumer demands forcing companies to adapt to stay competitive, one approach that has gained popularity in recent years is the use of Global Shipping Alliances (GSAs), which are agreements between multiple carriers to share vessels, routes, and other resources. Where do we stand today?