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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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3PL Subway 2015: Strategic movements among logistics providers

Supply Chain Movement

United States Minor Outlying Islands. Virgin Islands, British. Virgin Islands, U.S. Globally, warehousing is outsourced by 67%. In comparison, according to Fraunhofer Institute, warehousing is outsourced by 54% in Germany, which is the largest logistics market in Europe. United Arab Emirates.