Tuesday, December 8, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
The dramatic decline to ocean freight spot market rates has served to widen the pricing differential to air rates to record levels, say Drewry Supply Chain Advisors.
Monday, November 30, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
Zurich Insurance has just released the findings of two major studies that reveal compelling insights into the supply chain risks facing U.S. businesses today.
Tuesday, November 17, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
The cost of operating cargo ships is forecast to rise over the next two years after falling in 2015, according to the latest Ship Operating Costs Annual Review and Forecast 2015/16 report published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.
Monday, November 16, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the improvements in safety that have resulted from strong partnerships among aviation stakeholders in Latin America and the Caribbean, and urged governments in the region to use this as a template for working together…
Monday, November 9, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
As our news section story on sustainability opines, research from West Monroe Partners finds that half of North American supply chain executives consider green supply chain a strategic priority. But there's a disconnect: how do these executives define it?
Thursday, October 22, 2015 · By Audrey Ford, Senior Manager, Program Development, Consero Group
A procurement department's supplier relationships can vary widely. In some cases, the relationship is strong and productive. In others, the relationship can be tense, fraught with disagreement, or fully dysfunctional.
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
Late last week in Berlin, the leaders of the G7 issued a ministerial declaration outlining specific actions to promote worker rights and improve working conditions and environmental protections in global supply chains.
Sunday, October 18, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
The Paris-based consultancy, Alphaliner, provides the volume rankings of today's leading ocean cargo carriers, but the numbers only tell half the story. With the planned merger of two of China's largest players, and the pending sale of Singapore's NOL, the whole…
Saturday, October 17, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
Shipping lines in the U.S. export trade lane to Asia are attempting in enforce an across-the-board increase in freight rates during the current Peak Season.
Friday, October 16, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
Among the many concerns shared by supply chain managers, corruption remains high when it comes to doing global business.
Thursday, October 8, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has called on world leaders meeting at the United Nations this week to work together to find solutions to the ongoing migrant crisis in Europe.
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
Along with certification, leading cargo airports here in the States are seeing more investment in cold chain infrastructure.
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
Operational excellence to expedite delivery of “cool” cargoes has been embraced by supply chain managers as they concentrate their efforts to capture market share in the topsy turvy world of temperature-controlled transportation.
Thursday, September 17, 2015 · Zyad El Jebbari
The handicraft industry in Morocco represents more than 9% of the country's GDP and employs over 2 million people. Yet artisans struggle to expand the global market for their products, with total exports accounting for a mere 8% of the industry's revenue.
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