Shipping as an industry is interconnected like no other! As the Russian invasion of Ukraine extends into its fourth week, its effect on an already stressed shipping industry continues to hammer what is believed to be a long path of recovery. In the last two decades, there has not been a time where the magnitude of the…
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has quickly developed into a humanitarian crisis. While disruptions in business cannot compare to human tragedy, the impact of the conflict is causing a domino effect in more aspects than one. The crisis is plaguing global trade by triggering an extensive supply chain disruption. In an increasingly globalised and interconnected supply…
At a time when major shipping lines have already seized their operations into Ukraine, which has led to an impact in the western Mediterranean and the Black Sea; the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis has now prompted the world’s three biggest container lines — Swiss-headquartered MSC, Denmark’s Maersk, and France’s CMA CGM to announce a temporary suspension…
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has set a worldwide ripple effect in motion. Fluctuating currencies, swinging stocks, soaring energy prices – the ordeal seems long. The global supply chain crisis against which industries have been fighting hard for the last couple of years is now plagued with a fresh set of challenges. The Russia Ukraine…
What if you could bring down your average response time to supply chain disruptions from months or days to mere minutes, say up to 90% faster than before, wouldn’t you be embracing that possibility immediately? And what if you already have half the solution in hand and only need to work on getting the other…
Polymers International improves customer service by automating shipment tracking Geography: Global | Module: GoTrack Automated Shipment Tracking “ With GoComet’s platform, we’re all accessing the same information flow to get live updates on our shipments. We no longer have to waste time relying on internal emails, meetings, shipping lines’ websites, etc., for updates on cargo…
The busiest Californian ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach saw a recording-breaking movement of cargo in 2021 aided by a rebounding economy and rapid surge in imports supported by consumer spending. Los Angeles processed about 10.7 million TEUs of cargo containers in 2021- an impressive 13% growth over the past year. Long Beach, on…
As global supply chains continue to face unprecedented disruptions, meeting the ever-growing demand while optimizing lead times and reducing inventory costs remains challenging. As a result, companies are now willing to explore better alternatives to traditional logistics, which would provide improved economies of scale and a faster return on investment. However, what is a better…
As per a study conducted by Gartner, more than 50% of organizations have not yet actively started to build a roadmap for supply chain digital transformation. If you are in this category and are still contemplating how to choose a multi-modal logistics platform that works best for your company, let us give you a simple…
The recent passing of China’s terrestrial AIS ban is a huge blow to the shipping industry that tries to evolve forward in terms of shipment visibility and sustainability. With the country’s two stringent data protection laws, the Data Security Law (DSL) and Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) which was passed in recent months, collecting Chinese…
The billion-dollar trucking industry is undeniably a vital part of America’s economy. Every good consumed by Americans, from clothes to food and everything in between, gets transported on trucks at some point- as such it accounts for 72% (or 11 billion tons) of all freight moved across the United States each year! Lately, the industry…
A lot of people can tell you how to keep your supply chain agile during the rest of the year, but what about Christmas? This time of year is often incredibly hectic for supply chains and shipping accordingly. The holiday season brings with it an increased number of shoppers, and retailers are constantly trying to…
The recent Ningbo port congestion piled up more pressure on the already strained global supply chains and affected businesses adversely, especially in the US. This article looks at everything that led to the disruption and how shippers can mitigate the impact of such events in the future. The Ningbo Port in China’s Zhejiang Province was…
Most of the significant events that end up disrupting global supply chains happen without a note of warning and carry the potential to disrupt the best of plans. Although organisations put their best foot forward when planning their supply chain operations, with a wide range of stakeholders involved in the network, overcoming breakdowns remains a…
The rolling out of the Covid-19 vaccine certainly is a glimmer of hope in the fight against the pandemic, but the world is far from celebrations. The next big hurdle facing the world is distributing the vaccine, which relies on a complex supply chain of freezers and temperature-controlled shipping methods called the ‘cold chain.’ Let’s…
A year ago, none of us could have predicted that 2020 and 2021 would push global trade into utter chaos. But what’s even more astonishing is the spirit of resilience shown by supply chains worldwide all through the pandemic. Despite facing the full force of covid-19, the industry refused to get bogged down by the…
In the past several decades, global trade has been a force for good. It has driven economic growth, helped millions earn a livelihood and kept the world connected through thick and thin. But all of this has also come at the cost of the environment. The International Transport Forum estimates that about 7% of global…
With a faint light in sight at the end of the COVID tunnel, pent-up demand has emerged as a major concern for businesses across industries. Every few weeks, there seems to be a speed bump here or an upswing there for the global supply chains, making it impossible to forecast what’s next. Why the fuss…
It’s been a little over one month since the much anticipated Brexit went into full effect, and shippers across the UK and Europe have been experiencing an avalanche of delays and documentation. Businesses in the UK and organisations trading with the region are looking for ways to mitigate risks as the realities of Brexit have…
Did you know that optimizing your freight management could cut shipping costs by up to 30%? Yet, many companies miss out on these savings by focusing only on individual shipments rather than the entire supply chain. Freight optimization isn’t just about finding the fastest route—it’s about transforming every stage of the process, from sourcing materials…
