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The U.S. Pacific Coast Longshore Contract is up for renewal on July 1, 2022. While negotiations are still ongoing, there is the possibility of labor strikes across U.S. west coast ports and logistics leaders should prepare for all possible outcomes.
Total 2021 POLA volume—at 10,677,609 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units)—increased 1,464,213 TEU, or 15.89%, annually, topping 2020 by 13%, and setting a new annual record, too, topping the previous high set in 2018. POLB reported that calendar year 2021 volume—at…
Wednesday, January 5, 2022 · Adekoke Oke, Nathanial Boso and John Serbe Marfo
Conventional wisdom holds that the barriers to operating in an emerging market like Africa are daunting. But a closer look reveals ongoing innovation and an improving logistics and production environment.
Thursday, December 2, 2021 · Lee Clair and Robert Sabath
In our second look at the state of logistics, our authors offer advice on how to become a shipper of choice—and control the high cost of shipping—in an uncertain time.
E-commerce fulfillment is changing—fast. Not only are consumer buying patterns evolving, but digital platforms are accelerating online consumption and redefining business models across the globe.
Logistics is grappling with too many trucks, too few drivers and calls for more sustainable transportation modes. Maybe it’s time to develop commerce on the rivers between New Orleans and St. Louis.
SLC products—such as those in retail, fashion-oriented and high-tech industries. Try them, they work. Will they yield 100% accuracy? Of course not. Will they improve your forecast accuracy? I believe so.
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 · Christopher Sindik and Aymard H. Jimenez
Regardless of the methods used to identify, analyse and remediate risks, companies need to address supplier compliance risks as it is a growing area of concern for governments around the world as well as the public, media, consumers and investors.
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