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Shipping Container Shortage–Another Bullwhip Example

Operations and Supply Chain Management

Ikea’s Singapore operations called it a “global transport crisis” and estimates 850 of its 8,500 products are affected by shipment delays. Chinese tech giant Alibaba’s logistic arm Cainiao launched a container booking service last week in response to the global shortage. rates are up 145% year over year.

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Shopify, Flexport and Freightos in Supply Chain Tech Related News

Supply Chain Matters

In this February 10, 2023 edition of Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech we highlight news related to Shopify and Flexport , as well as Frieghtos , each in the transportation and logistics visibility tech segment. The tech company reportedly raised $80 million in the transaction.

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Automating Arrival Notifications with AIS & Artificial Intelligence

Supply Chain Network

See below aerial shot of the Port of Pasir Panjang, Singapore where the red dots indicate a vessel stop at berth. Most of us in the major retail, import/export, freight and global transportation businesses are “From Missouri” and like to be shown the proof around major breakthroughs like this.

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Navigating Through the Disruption – An Oceania Perspective

CH Robinson Transportfolio

For example, it may be beneficial to combine different transport types by flying goods to Singapore before shipping them to Australia rather than just shipping from their location of origin. Combining the two transport types is a faster and cheaper option than purely using air freight in a volatile market.

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Expect Uncertainty for Inbound Shipments into Asia and China

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Unfortunately, moving factories west also creates extra expenses for inland freight as well as added transit time from the port terminal. In fact, almost all Southeast Asia countries have seen some change: Singapore as the most competitive country. Bloomberg states that Singapore has the world’s best airport. Turn to C.H.

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Top Post Audit FAQs Every Business Owner Should Ask!

TransAudit

At Trans Audit, we are the world’s most successful and largest global freight and parcel post audit experts. We have performed transportation contract reviews and post-payment audits for hundreds of the world’s largest and most successful companies. . In any case, each mode may have a different statute.

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Mindmap for Global Logistics Integration

Supply Chain Movement

To maintain control of transportation budget consumption, the entire logistics process must be evaluated: Check. To meet changing consumer demand worldwide, a company needs a global transport management system that accomplishes four key goals. With Global Logistics Integration companies are agile and able to Act.