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IMO 2020 is Here. Are You Ready?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Under this regime, the primary responsible party in the freight market will be the vessel owner or operator. New fuel will likely cost more than current bunker fuels and fuel surcharges will likely be added by carriers & its expected to increase freight rates by at least 15% to 30% in 2020. The first cost is FINANCIAL.

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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. Virgin Islands, British.

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Mindmap for Global Logistics Integration

Supply Chain Movement

United States Minor Outlying Islands. Virgin Islands, British. Virgin Islands, U.S. Third, it is essential the system generate pre-invoices to reduce carrier invoice uncertainties, eliminate fraud, and manage freight spend. United Arab Emirates. United Kingdom. United States. Uzbekistan. Wallis and Futuna.

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3PL Subway 2015: Strategic movements among logistics providers

Supply Chain Movement

United States Minor Outlying Islands. Virgin Islands, British. Virgin Islands, U.S. The Japanese freight mover Kintetsu World Express has expanded recently outside its home market with the acquisition of APL Logistics, which has a strong base in America and Europe. United Arab Emirates. United Kingdom.