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This Week in Logistics News (December 10 – 16)

Logistics Viewpoints

Forecasts call for freight rate slumps in 2023. Freight rates on sea, air, and highway routes are on track to drop from their pandemic highpoints during 2023, according to a trio of forecasts released this week. On the water, ocean freight carriers set exceptionally high container rates during 2022. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.)

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The Journey of One Banana! A Supply Chain in Motion! (Infographic)

Supply Chain Game Changer

The majority of banana export comes from 3 countries, which top the list for 2016: Ecuador, Guatemala and Costa Rica. Farming of banana plants has become a hot button issue in the context of sustainability and ecological living. Two other countries that produce a notable amount of bananas are Brazil and India. Transportation?

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Mindmap for Global Logistics Integration

Supply Chain Movement

Costa Rica. In a world with an increasing number of political disturbances and mounting pressure to create sustainability, companies in a global market have to design their logistics strategy to meet demand in a cost efficient, optimal way: Plan. Cayman Islands. Central African Republic. Christmas Island. Cook Islands.