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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. In the works is a global maritime taxation system targeting bunkers.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 4-8, 2013)

Talking Logistics

FMCSA Announces the Preview of the Proposed Safety Measurement System Website Display Changes. And what is a warehouse management system? percent from last year, which includes contributions from the company’s acquisition of Phoenix International Freight Services in October 2012. Three of Five Modes Carried More U.S.

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Complex costs of transportation

Supply Chain Movement

10 questions about Freight Spend Management. There are numerous ways a shipper can reduce freight spend. And freight costs are continuing to rise, pushed upward by factors such as globalized distribution and unpredictable fuel prices. This is an important aspect of managing freight spend. Cook Islands. Costa Rica.

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Interoceanic Passages

Abivin

These routes are typically found connecting important marketplaces with active commercial trade systems, such as Western Europe, North America, and East Asia. In reality, appointment and price systems must be used to control capacity for interoceanic canals like the Panama and Suez. Potential for closure or interruption.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Interesting Facts & Financial Breakdown of the Global Logistics Market

GlobalTranz

The global logistics industry has grown significantly while logistics has become an important part of the business economic system and major global economic activity in recent years. It includes the increasing complex information, communication and control systems required in today’s business environment. What is a Logistics Framework?

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The Rise of China-Africa Trade: Why Transportation and Logistics Should be Front and Center

BlueYonder

Then road feeder services supported by strategically chosen or built distribution centers, warehouses and regional air freight from these main ports to other destinations can be planned. Countries such as South Africa, Egypt and Nigeria can lead the way by tackling corruption and introducing faith in their institutions.

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Mindmap for Global Logistics Integration

Supply Chain Movement

To meet changing consumer demand worldwide, a company needs a global transport management system that accomplishes four key goals. First, the system must calculate the optimal route from origin to destination, regardless of transportation modality. Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. Cook Islands. Costa Rica. Cote D'ivoire.