Global Trade Management

APRIL 3, 2008

Global Cargo Monitoring / Cargo Tracking. By having many service providers involved, which among each other are often not connected, the friction in moving goods from source to destination are very high. bound maritime cargo containers be limited to high-risk trade lanes. arviem real-time cargo monitoring.

Cargo 40

Cargo Global Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 40

Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

Supply challenges arising from the war will hit many industries, with electronics being a prime example, since Russia and Ukraine are both sources of materials such as palladium and neon , vital for the manufacture of semiconductors. From Fuel to Fertiliser, Supply Shortages Start to Bite. Grain From Ukraine: Will it Start Moving at Last?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Ukraine Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Design Software 98

Logistics Bureau

MARCH 11, 2020

Cargo volumes have dropped by between 5 and 25 percent in the same period at ports in Europe and the United States. The US and many Western producers source most of their APIs from China. With China buying less iron ore, oil and coal, charter rates for bulk freighters and tankers have dipped by more than 70 percent since early January.

Industrial 59

Industrial Industry Manufacturing Procurement Pharmaceutical 59

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2022

This index complies a data set of 2 chosen variables for each of the economies of the Eurozone , China , Japan, South Korea , Taiwan, the United Kingdom and the United States. In February, a new Stage I Measure was introduced, which tracks that average period from cargo ready to origin port departure. Federal Bank of New York.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Global 52

6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Strategies include sourcing more items directly from manufacturers to improve margins, SKU rationalization and space reduction, “show more carry less” and assisted-store ordering. About 40% of VF Corp’s production is sourced from the Americas, more than double the industry average. million items each day.

Supply Chain Design Software 45

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Freightera

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

It is them who actually transfer your cargo from point A to point B using their drivers and assets (trucks, warehouses, etc.). They have a large coverage and offer services in China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Taiwan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, South Korea, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia. The full green circle: Yes or Complete. on Trustpilot.

Freight 26

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Freightera

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

It is them who actually transfer your cargo from point A to point B using their drivers and assets (trucks, warehouses, etc.). They have a large coverage and offer services in China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Taiwan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, South Korea, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia. The full green circle: Yes or Complete. on Trustpilot.

Freight 26

Freight Negotiating Skills Sri Lanka Logistics Network Optimization Software 26

Resilinc

APRIL 8, 2024

magnitude earthquake in Taiwan, as well as current port closures and supply chain challenges. magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan. The quake was the biggest earthquake to hit Taiwan in 25 years. Following the earthquake, tsunami warnings were sent out in Taiwan, Japan, and The Philippines, but have since been lifted.

Taiwan 96

Taiwan Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain 96

CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 14, 2019

Accordingly, significant volumes of ocean cargo shifted to earlier sailings than normal, disrupting typical volume trends in the third and fourth quarters of 2018. This shows importers are shifting their sourcing locations to countries other than China. Normally, we see a rush in ocean shipping just before the Chinese New Year (CNY).

Forecasting 34

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 25, 2025

Journeys were also delayed and canceled on June 24, after there were two fatalities on the high-speed line between Lille and Paris, Eurostar said in a post on X.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Resilinc

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Following the recent attacks launched by Yemen’s Houthi group on cargo ships in the Bab al Mandeb Strait at the southern end of the Red Sea, several major global shipping and oil companies – including Maersk and British Petroleum (BP) – have suspended shipments and halted operations in the area.

Supply Chain Planning Software 64

Supply Chain Planning Software Shipping Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 64

Resilinc

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Fortunately, compared to industries such as high-tech or automotive, it is easier for the textile industry to pivot to source from an alternate supplier due to the simplicity of the manufacturing. The port handles cargo including fertilizer, corn, wheat, bran, soybeans, as well as pipes and iron.

Turkey 62

Turkey Azerbaijan Cyprus Industrial 62

Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

China and Taiwan Region As we pen this posting Typhoon Saola is barreling towards the Hong Kong and China ’s southern Guangdong province coastal area with winds of more than 125 miles per hour and predictions of a ten foot sea surge. Thus far hundreds of flights in the region have been cancelled, stranding passengers and air cargo.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

A further factor was that air cargo rates are now down upwards of 80 percent because of lower volumes and excess capacity among carriers and commercial airlines. The carrier’s Asia based operations have a concentrated focus on moving goods from manufacturing hubs in China , Taiwan or Singapore.

Cost Reduction Strategies 59

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Abivin

DECEMBER 5, 2022

It is standard procedure to unload some Mediterranean-bound ships and use the Sumed pipeline to move the excess cargo. billion of its total revenue in the fiscal year 2014, placing it as the third-largest source of income in the nation. billion tons of cargo (as of 2020). meters in 2008 as opposed to 22.5 meters in 2001.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In the South China Sea, Beijing has asserted sovereign control over parts that have long been international waters, while its push to reunite Taiwan with the mainland raises questions about future transit through the Taiwan Strait.” ” The Taiwan Strait is another area of contention. Which shipments are affected?

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Security Supply Chain Software Global 130

Freightos

MAY 7, 2025

And even with a 90-day tariff pause for many other US trading partners and the USs recent easing of terms for auto tariffs , some countries, like Taiwan and Korea where automotive goods make up a significant share of exports to the US, are seeing manufacturing take a hit as well.

Negotiating Skills 156

Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Manufacturing Procurement China 156

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 24, 2025

When duties render traditional sourcing unprofitable, companies must reconfigure supplier networks, often under tight timelines. Walmart reportedly reduced Chinese imports by 10% in 2024 , in favor of sourcing more from Vietnam and Thailand. Supplier Diversification Relying on a single country for sourcing is increasingly risky.

Price Reduction 71

Price Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction 71

Freightos

APRIL 16, 2025

The 90-day pause on those tariffs alongside the escalation of US trade hostilities with China however, mean that while shipments out of China remain paused, many of those sourcing from other Asian countries have already started increasing their orders again in an effort to get ahead of possible tariff resumptions in July.

Negotiating Skills 177

Negotiating Skills Asia China Taiwan 177

Freightos

MAY 7, 2025

And even with a 90-day tariff pause for many other US trading partners and the USs recent easing of terms for auto tariffs , some countries, like Taiwan and Korea where automotive goods make up a significant share of exports to the US, are seeing manufacturing take a hit as well.

Negotiating Skills 156

Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Manufacturing Procurement China 156

Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

He explains, “Much of the conversation around supply chain sustainability today focuses on the localization of sourcing, to cut down on emissions caused by moving product over long distances. ”[7] He adds, “The issue of sourcing invariably gives rise to the key question: Sourcing of what? Finished goods?

Manufacturing Procurement 130

Manufacturing Procurement Resource Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 130

Freightos

APRIL 16, 2025

The 90-day pause on those tariffs alongside the escalation of US trade hostilities with China however, mean that while shipments out of China remain paused, many of those sourcing from other Asian countries have already started increasing their orders again in an effort to get ahead of possible tariff resumptions in July.

Asia 156

Asia China Negotiating Skills Demand Planning Software 156

Freightos

APRIL 16, 2025

One-third of respondents (33%) paused shipments entirely, while 29% are exploring alternative sourcing options outside of affected regions. Interestingly, while rates from China have declined, prices from Taiwan and Vietnam have remained elevatedlikely reflecting importers’ rapid pivot to alternative sourcing markets.

Price Reduction 177

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Long Beach 177

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2025

In 2025, it will be impossible to avoid conflict and its impact on sourcing, manufacturing, and logistics. In Asia-Pacific, China believes Taiwan rightfully belongs to them. In Asia-Pacific, China believes Taiwan rightfully belongs to them. Everstream points out that the food industry is a particular source of concern.

Pharmaceutical 284

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Manufacturing Procurement 284

EFT

MAY 26, 2025

Tariff truce will not spark cargo boom at busiest US seaport, executive director says The head of the busiest U.S. Exclusive: China's CMOC calls on Congo to lift cobalt export ban, sources say China's CMOC Group (603993.SS) Thai cabinet approves $4.7 bln funding to counter U.S. auto market.

Negotiating Skills 80

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Freightos

APRIL 3, 2025

This trend was apparent in the increases in US trade with Mexico and Canada, and with alternatives in Asia like Vietnam, India, Taiwan and Bangladesh at the expense of Chinese imports to the US which declined from 20% of total US imports in 2018 to 13% in 2024. If things do play out this way, the freight market will suffer too.

Freight 156

Freight Manufacturing Procurement Mexico China 156

Freightos

APRIL 3, 2025

This trend was apparent in the increases in US trade with Mexico and Canada, and with alternatives in Asia like Vietnam, India, Taiwan and Bangladesh at the expense of Chinese imports to the US which declined from 20% of total US imports in 2018 to 13% in 2024. If things do play out this way, the freight market will suffer too.

Freight 275

Freight Manufacturing Procurement Mexico China 275