Transplace is closely monitoring the outbreak and the impact the reaction is having on the transportation market. Packaging and CPG supply chains appear to be oversold in many places and transportation demand is strong from those sectors. Letter from the CEO: Coronavirus Market Update. MORE

And in countries like Saudi Arabia, every container must go through inspection. Being a former geo-marketing manager, I can tell you that a global view of operations can help you appreciate the people and logistics necessary to get goods from one location to another. MORE

trailed both Saudi Arabia and Russia in oil production, and it trailed Russia in natural gas production. Logistics complexities in the conventional sector can quickly drive up costs and eat into profit margins, if not well managed. One area where significant waste exists is transportation management. Simply put, many oil and gas companies manage their transportation operations in a highly decentralized and fragmented manner with little or no technology. MORE

And in countries like Saudi Arabia, every container must go through inspection. Being a former geo-marketing manager, I can tell you that a global view of operations can help you appreciate the people and logistics necessary to get goods from one location to another. On the contrary, you should be exploring all your procurement options globally, nationally, and locally. Ship Smarter: How to Avoid Bottlenecks in Your Global Operations. By Ali Hasan Raza. MORE

is now second leading producer of oil (behind Saudi Arabia). This growth along with the complexities found in the oil and gas industry can create significant transportation and logistics challenges. Implementing proven procurement processes for oilfield trucking. Utilizing sand and production water transportation solutions. The post Big Data and Analytics for Oil and Gas Transportation appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. MORE

The genesis for this scenario lay in a confluence of events, including the coronavirus lockdown, which had drastically reduced demand, and the conflict over production levels between Saudi Arabia and Russia, which led to both countries flooding the market with low-cost oil. MORE

It is the fastest growing sector in the GCC with Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates as the top producers. GCC chemical industry is not immune to global trade fluctuations, transportation constraints and escalating competition, elevating the importance of supply chains to improve the bottom line. Focussing on lowering logistics costs by coordinating time charters or invest in joint shipping lines to capture ship-owner returns. MORE