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The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement by LSCMS Shippers’ Council Container shipping procurement faces a multitude of challenges shaped by global events, industry shifts, environmental mandates, and technological advancements. To thrive in this ever-evolving landscape, shippers must embrace a flexible and responsive approach.

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DB Schenker – Singapore: A Vital Node in Singapore’s Logistics Ecosystem

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DB Schenker Singapore has also cemented the position as a key pillar in Singapore’s logistics ecosystem, being the number one air exporter (for freight forwarding) and attaining market leadership in ocean freight as well. The contributions of DB Schenker Singapore toward Singapore’s status as a global trade hub have not gone unnoticed.

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Logistics Procurement – Performance Management

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Rates are now starting to stabilise and for ocean freight especially, we are seeing rates closer to pre-COVID levels. Freight procurement is the mainstay of any supply chain professional but price is not the be-all and end-all. What tools we can use to benchmark ocean freight and carriers’ service reliability?

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Trends, Technology and Sustainability in Focus at LogiSYM MENA 2021

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

In her keynote address, Nadia Abdul Aziz, President, National Association of Air Freight & Logistics (NAFL), who is based in Dubai, spoke about megatrends transforming the MENA region, particularly the impact of COVID-19. LogiSYM Magazine – January/ February 2018. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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CSR Initiatives in the Global Supply Chain

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

To help our customers keep track and make informed decisions about their freight transportation options, we have developed “ a logistics eco-calculator” hosted on our website. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – September 2021. We also look to reduce or eliminate the use of plastic packaging. million gallons of SAF this year.

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Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The Freightos Baltic Index Global Container Freight Index shows the cost of shipping freight remains hugely elevated – more than double the price a year earlier. In fact, global freight rates have increased tenfold since the start of the pandemic. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – April 2022.

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President Andrew Lynch On What We Must Do To Create Nationally Secure And Resilient Supply Chains

Zipline Logistics

This article was originally published by David Leichner of Authority Magazine. . Andrew Lynch x Authority Magazine Interview. CPU is an alluring logistics option in which your customer picks up your freight for you. Forward-thinking brands are tracking crucial metrics to illuminate their supply chains and find control.