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E2open’s Ocean Shipping Index Reveals Notably Improved Cross-Ocean Transit Time for Global Freight Deliveries

E2open

Latest report highlights how lessened demand for goods from Asia has continued to reduce port congestion, resulting in an average eight-day decrease in total time from booking to receipt compared to the year-ago period. There was also a notable reduction in the booking-to-gate time for shipments out of Asia. Moving as one.

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COP26: 5Zs that changed the world

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

In respect to logistics and transport something remarkable happened at COP26. The first Z – Zero emission road transport: Global MOU for ZE-MHDVs . In 2018, according to data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) road transport accounted for three-quarters of transport emissions. Most of this, 45.1

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Complex costs of transportation

Supply Chain Movement

There are numerous ways a shipper can reduce freight spend. How likely are carriers to agree on endless rate cuts? And freight costs are continuing to rise, pushed upward by factors such as globalized distribution and unpredictable fuel prices. 10 questions about Freight Spend Management. British Indian Ocean Territory.

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An update on copper

Resilinc

Those “long-term prospects” are embodied in the growing wave of green energy investment and the electrification of transport, heating, industrial processes, and other energy uses that now rely on fossil fuel combustion. Copper will be uniquely important for this massive transition in how energy is produced and used.

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The Endless Complexities of the Ocean side of Supply Chains

SCMDOJO

Nearly all goods, bulk, and liquid as well as more obvious commodities, are capable of being transported by this method, whilst specialized containers and new fittings are frequently introduced to an already sophisticated market. An AI optimization model which considers all costs that occur during the container lifecycle is needed.

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Panama Canal Drought: Lower Water Levels, Higher Supply Chain Risk

Resilinc

Weight limits have also been adjusted, forcing some ships to unload and transport cargo to the other side of the canal via train—increasing transportation costs. Thanks to the cost and time savings, the Panama Canal is the only choice for many companies. That has a huge delivery time and potential total cost implication.

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Initiatives for e-commerce businesses in Singapore

Vinculum

commerce still contributes to a small part of numerous larger nation economies, many smaller nations view it as an opportunity to reduce expenses spent on resources (like land) and improve productivity. The E-Commerce Booster Package provides both cost and workforce support to retailers for domestic and overseas markets. in November.