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Tag: Supply Chain
Spotlight on Global Straits: The Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically crucial waterway located between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, connecting […]
Spotlight on the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait
The Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, translates to “Gate of Tears” in Arabic, is a narrow waterway located between the Arabian Peninsula and […]
Strategies for NVOs and Shippers Amidst a Tight Ocean Shipping Market
The amount of vessel space in the eastbound trans-Pacific shipping lanes has significantly decreased in recent months, which has left […]
Hurricane Season 2024: Forecasts, Preparation
It’s that time of year… hurricane season, more specifically Atlantic and Pacific hurricane season, spanning from June 1 to the […]
Coming This Summer: The Paris Olympics, Paralympics
We are a few short months away from the summer Olympics and Paralympics in Paris, France! With thousands of athletes, […]
Reshoring and Nearshoring: Things to Know
A plethora of issues are facing the global transportation and supply chain industry in the aftermath of recent geopolitical crises. […]
Global Supply Chain Vulnerabilities: Extreme Weather, Port Closures, and Geopolitical Challenges
Regardless of how long you’ve been in the supply chain and logistics industry, it’s quite likely that you’ve had an […]
Early Forecasts Indicate Mississippi River May Face Challenges for Third Straight Year
The future of barge transportation on the Mississippi River is beset not just by weather patterns and competition from other […]
Trends Shaping the Supply Chain Industry This Year
Whether you’re directly involved in day-to-day supply chain operations or even someone that has no relation in the supply chain […]
The Pros and Cons of Using AI in the Supply Chain
Artificial intelligence (AI) integration has become a game-changing force in the fast-paced field of supply chain management. Artificial intelligence has […]
What NRF Import Forecasts Show For the First Half of This Year
U.S. retailers are feeling more optimistic about the first half of this year, than they were just a month ago. […]
Will Air Freight Rise as Red Sea Uncertainty Continues?
The Red Sea is experiencing turmoil and uncertainty, and the air freight business is at a crossroads. The focus will […]
Relationship Building is a Key Component to Supply Chain Success
In the complex and fast-paced field of supply chain management, where dependability and efficiency are critical, one element that is […]
Navigating Extreme Weather Disruptions in the Supply Chain
When extreme weather events, such as wildfires, hurricanes, tsunamis, drought, and winter weather, occur, it can cause a domino effect […]