Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

Cargo ships lost 661 containers at sea in 2022, down from the 15-year average of 1,566 lost per year, according to the latest figures from the World Shipping Council (WSC). This resulted in meaningful cost savings for our last mile delivery program overall,” he added.

Negotiating Skills 202

Negotiating Skills Pricing Training Jordan Purchasing Training 202

Freightos

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

New transit reductions in the Panama Canal are already causing increases in congestion , and impacting some perishables trade between South and North America, though large container carriers have so far not been impacted strongly. Freight news travels faster than cargo Get industry-leading insights in your inbox.

Price Reduction 262

Price Reduction Negotiating Skills Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction 262

Resilinc

MARCH 5, 2024

Here’s a look at two recent major droughts that have impacted supply chains: Panama Canal Drought Impact on Supply Chain In 2023, the Panama Canal, one of the world’s most important waterways, faced one of the driest years in over 140 years. In April, the Panama Canal Authority will reevaluate water levels.

Supply Chain Planning Software 108

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Panama Supply Chain Strategy 108

Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 5, 2014

For example, the widening of the Panama Canal will change the conditions here in North Carolina, as enormous container ships will be circumnavigating the globe. And in Panama a huge transshipment area will grow where they will will do break bulk, put cargo onto smaller ships and send to North America.

Supply Chain Network Software 68

Supply Chain Network Software Meeting Transportation North Carolina 68

Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

for example, many of the east coast ports have expanded exponentially over the past decade in preparation for the Panama Canal expansion; however, it is unclear whether increased activity in the canal will lead to more business for these ports. In North America the low hanging fruit for long-haul loads is rail. In the U.S.,

Rail Software 100

Rail Software Trends Transportation Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Elementum

MARCH 23, 2018

While relatively little cargo currently passes through the Arctic, traffic through the region is likely to increase over the next decade as shippers take advantage of freshly-thawed routes. the Suez and Panama Canals) remains a point of contention. Not All Smooth Sailing From Here.

Shipping 74

Shipping Cost Reduction Strategies Russia Finland 74

Elementum

MARCH 23, 2018

While relatively little cargo currently passes through the Arctic, traffic through the region is likely to increase over the next decade as shippers take advantage of freshly-thawed routes. the Suez and Panama Canals) remains a point of contention. Not All Smooth Sailing From Here.

Shipping 60

Shipping Cost Reduction Strategies Russia Finland 60