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Ship Smarter: How to Avoid Bottlenecks in Your Global Operations

ThroughPut

Shipping Overseas Anyone who has shipped freight by air or sea can attest to the fact that international shipping is complex — in no small part because of the rules and regulations around certain goods. This isn’t to say you should avoid international sources for goods. goods is more complex than it used to be.

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Spire and Gravity Supply Chain solutions helping restore flow of goods

Gravity Supply Chain

In just the first two months of the war, over 4 million tons of wheat have been taken off the global market , with the largest importers of Ukrainian wheat—Egypt, Indonesia, Turkey, Pakistan, and Morocco—facing potentially significant food shortages later in the year.

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What If Your Supply Chain Had A Control Tower?

Freightos

The following article was contributed by Batool Iqbal, from Damco Pakistan – a subsidiary of Ap-Moller Maersk Group. Its mission is to gather and integrate data from various sources and orchestrate it in such a way that it enhances supply chain visibility and efficiency. Live market freight rates? Take control!

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Strikes and protests disrupt supply chains, globally

Resilinc

In Pakistan, the rupee has dropped to an all-time low, protesters are battling an IMF bailout that requires austerity measures, and the textile industry in Punjab closed for the first week of July due to high fuel prices. Protests in response to inflation and shortages of food and fuel are occurring on every continent.

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Top 20 Verified Supply Chain Experts You Can Hire

SCMDOJO

Expertise: Sourcing, Supply Chain Analysis, Logistics & Transportation, Logistics Management Consulting, Freight (Maritime, Land, or Air), Logistics Technology Solutions. Hire any of them as your supply chain consultant and see the difference! Matías Guarello Wilhelmy Location: Chile / Remote Rating: 5/5.0 Connect Now!

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Top 8 Industries Affected by The Red Sea Crisis in January 2024

Resilinc

If the attacks continue, this crisis could trigger inflation due to higher global freight and insurance rates, along with supply chain disruptions. #5 5 Pakistan’s Salt Export Industry A photo showing a salt factory in Pakistan. The salt export industry is a vital economic contributor in Pakistan.

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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. Netherlands. New Caledonia.