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Maersk Innovation with Erez Agmoni

The Logistics of Logistics

Dr. Erez Agmoni is the Senior VP of Innovation & Strategic Growth for Maersk in North America. After many years working in Israel, Asia, and Latin America, Erez is now based in New Jersey, USA. Erez Agmoni is the Senior VP of Innovation & Strategic Growth for Maersk in North America.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 2 – 8)

Logistics Viewpoints

The first carrier in North America to return to a combination passenger-and-freighter fleet intends to invest in more all-cargo aircraft as logistics contributes more to long-term profitability, the company’s cargo chief says. Israel Aircraft Industries is remodeling older Air Canada passenger jets to carry heavy freight.

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Interoceanic Passages

Abivin

These routes are typically found connecting important marketplaces with active commercial trade systems, such as Western Europe, North America, and East Asia. Israel experienced problems as a result, as Israeli ships were not allowed to pass through the canal. In 1956, Israel, France, and Britain invaded Egypt as a result.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 4-8, 2015)

Talking Logistics

It has 253 employees and is headquartered in New York, NY, with offices in Tel Aviv, Israel; Dublin, Ireland; and Brighton, England. On Wednesday, Daimler Trucks North America unveiled the Freightliner Inspiration Truck, “the first licensed autonomous commercial truck to operate on an open public highway in the United States.”.

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Freight Market Snapshot: Houthi Attacks in Red Sea and Suez Canal News Updates

Freightos

Marine Attacks in the Red Sea Shipping Lane In mid-November 2023, Houthis in Yemen threatened to attack Israel affiliated vessels sailing in the Red Sea as a show of support for Hamas during the Israel – Hamas war. OOCL is the only carrier to announce they will suspend service to and from Israel in response.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 19 – 25)

Logistics Viewpoints

Carriers, freight forwarders, and shippers that were dealing with the China to North America trade lanes were already operating in crisis mode. Russia, along with the United States, China, Israel and the United Kingdom – are believed to have the most developed cyber warfare capabilities. The NotPetya Cyber Attack.

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

Resilinc

An escalation in conflicts, such as the Israel-Hamas conflict or a shift in Houthi targets to oil tankers and bulk carriers, could have severe implications for the global economy. The cost for a 40-foot container journeying from North Asia to Europe has surged over 600% , reaching $6,000 since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war in October.