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May 21, 2024 Update

Freightos

Delays and omissions are contributing to reports of empty container shortages and congestion due to vessel bunching at some ports in China, with congestion also a problem in Singapore and Malaysia.

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June 11, 2024 Update

Freightos

Congestion in Singapore has eased slightly, possibly as a result of increased productivity from the reactivation of a container terminal there, though delays have increased at nearby ports in Malaysia. In Barcelona port operators are increasing working hours to try and reduce the backlog. Aside from Barcelona, destination ports in N.

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July 16, 2024 Update

Freightos

Congestion is still a factor in Singapore and has led to some spillover to Malaysia. Recent reports or congestion at some US ports are likely due to July 4th labor slowdowns and disruptions from hurricane Beryl. But overall delays have decreased, with vessel wait times under two days in Singapore.

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Sector collaboration on sustainability accelerates, as a sixth industry creates an initiative with EcoVadis

EcoVadis

The AIM-Progress initiative also successfully hosted regional events, like the latest October conference aimed at Southeast Asian suppliers, primarily in Malaysia, designed to facilitate peer-learning and information-sharing around regulatory compliance and other core supplier challenges.

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June 25, 2024 Update

Freightos

Congestion continues to be a problem in Barcelona, but is reportedly easing in Singapore, Malaysia and China. This improvement may partially be due to the increased use of India’s Mundra Port for transshipment as an alternative, which in turn is leading to some increased congestion there.

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Why a Product-Centric Approach to Quality Matters

Arena Solutions

I can’t even imagine trying to do some of this stuff from a paper-based system, especially when you have a team in Malaysia and a team in Mexico and a team in the United States. GET A DEMO. So great partners, contract manufacturers, suppliers, and then getting those right tools in place I think are important. Catie Jelinski.

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Essential Guide to Procurement and Project Management

Precoro

Book a Demo Compliance and Regulatory Challenges Adhering to complex and evolving regulations across regions is a demanding task. Request a demo today! Solutions: Implement centralized procurement platforms with real-time data access for better visibility into spending patterns and supplier performance.