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By Paul Kelly in Blog Posted: 23rd, August, 2024

Removing complexity and risk from sourcing

In today’s competitive market, effective sourcing is crucial for companies looking to maintain a robust supply chain. The traditional sourcing process involves selecting, securing, and managing suppliers, as well as…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 14th, August, 2024

Asia and freight market update; August 2024

Container shipping lines are experiencing full bookings on numerous trade routes until August and with strong demand from Asia expected to continue well into the third quarter It is highly…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 13th, August, 2024

US focus

The spot rate spread from Asia to the US West and East coasts has reached its widest point in nearly two years, driven by capacity increases to the West Coast…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 12th, August, 2024

Container fires underline need for shipper protection

Recent containership fires have once again underscored the critical need for proper shipper protection. The latest incident occurred at Sri Lanka’s Port of Colombo, where a fire broke out aboard…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 31st, July, 2024

Global supply chains disrupted by Microsoft IT outage

The IT outage caused by a flaw in CrowdStrike’s cybersecurity software two-weeks ago led to significant disruptions across global supply chains. This incident, impacting 8.5 million computers running Microsoft Windows,…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 30th, July, 2024

Shipping lines secure capacity for the peak season

As we progress through the traditional container shipping peak season, analysing the planned levels of blank sailings and capacity deployment for the remainder of the third quarter provides valuable insight…

By Paul Kelly in Blog Posted: 29th, July, 2024

Mastering eCommerce inventory management

Effectively managing eCommerce inventory involves balancing stock levels to meet demand without overstocking or experiencing stock-outs. This requires careful consideration of storage capabilities, current inventory levels, supplier lead times, seasonal…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 26th, July, 2024

US eCommerce demand continues to drive air cargo

Understanding the the size and impact of eCommerce demand on the air cargo market and its short-term outlook is challenging due to the lack of direct data, with the best…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 17th, July, 2024

ILA strike threat looms as contract negotiations stall

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) warns that a strike at all Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports is becoming more likely as the expiration of their current contract with maritime employers…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 17th, July, 2024

Asia and freight market update; July 2024

It is now more than seven months since the Galaxy Leader was hijacked by Houthi rebels operating from Yemen and despite numerous strikes by US and coalition forces, attacks on…

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