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An Update from Sharm El-Sheikh on Decarbonisation of Transport

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Cargo Owners for Zero Emissions Vessels (coZEV) launched the Roadmap to 2040 which includes the creation of a new maritime freight buyers alliance, a cargo owner policy coalition, and a green corridor advisory board to enable full decarbonisation of ocean freight. MORE FROM THIS EDITION. 2022 Realities vs 2023 Predictions.

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Hanjin, Hurricanes, Harvests May Boost Truckload Rates

DAT Solutions

Hanjin's exit strands 89 ships worldwide containing some $14 billion worth of cargo, much of which was headed to the U.S. I track produce trends, since these have some variability from year to year, and the unpredictable demand often has a big influence on spot market trends. filed for bankruptcy on August 31st.

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FedEx’s Sudden Financial Miss- What Are the Implications?

Supply Chain Matters

The financial market’s response has been immediate and as we pen this blog posting on the mid-morning of September 16, FedEx stock is trending down upwards of 21 percent, billed as the company’s biggest stock drop since 1980. Added Perspectives.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 30 – October 4, 2013)

Talking Logistics

Robinson Strengthens Anti-Cargo Theft Strategy. Robinson announced that it has enhanced its anti-cargo theft strategy “by joining CargoNet® to provide customers with a proactive approach to strengthening security around sensitive and high value product freight.” Manhattan Associates Brings Omni-Channel to the Call Center.

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The Fashion Supply Chain: Unraveling the Reality

Kinaxis

Cambodia, China, Taiwan, India – look at the ‘made in’ labels on your clothing and you’re likely to find these popular clothing manufacturing countries. In essence, fairly traded clothing has become its own fashion trend, another topic the Wall Street Journal has recently covered. It’s made up of people.

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Relatively Cautious Global Production and Supply Chain Indices for February 2022

Supply Chain Matters

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. Commentary pointed to a largely positive February with demand for goods trending higher. Federal Bank of New York. from a value of 58.7 in January.

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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

ToolsGroup

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC), the company that makes the majority of latest-generation chips for Apple products, has committed to increasing capacity by spending $100 billion across the next three years, and building new factories in Arizona and Japan. IATA data shows global demand for air cargo markets jumped 3.7%