Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 15, 2024

Ship operators fear that their crews could be imperiled on the journeys through the Red Sea by missile or drone attacks from a Yemen-based rebel group. Hundreds of vessels have diverted to longer routes, resulting in delivery delays, higher transportation costs and economic wreckage for local communities.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Since mid-November, Houthi rebels in Yemen have intensified their assaults on commercial shipping vessels navigating through the lower Red Sea, in response to situation in Gaza. By one estimate, “Ocean freight rates have increased by more than 200% since the Red Sea crisis escalated in mid-December.”

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Since mid-November, Houthi rebels in Yemen have intensified their assaults on commercial shipping vessels navigating through the lower Red Sea, in response to the situation in Gaza. By one estimate, “Ocean freight rates have increased by more than 200% since the Red Sea crisis escalated in mid-December.”

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 11, 2016

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. Deviations that occur during transportation execution are not necessarily approved immediately.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 19, 2024

I certainly saw a lot of exhibitors touting their AI capabilities, especially when it came to more informed decision making across the entire supply chain network. Red Sea news: Air freight rates could spike as Red Sea attacks disrupt shipments Global trade drops 1.3% But I will get into the details in a future article.

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 16, 2016

Goods have to be transported across the globe and across the neighbourhood. Supply Chain Movement and software vendor Eyefreight have therefore developed this mindmap for Global Logistics Integration, outlining the route to achievement and providing road signs to flag potential hazards along the way. >>Please

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