Monthly Archives: May 2024

Logistics in Transition: Navigating Geopolitical, Economic, and Technological Trends

International cooperation is essential for building global connectivity and resilient logistic systems. Geopolitical shifts and climate change pose significant challenges that could disrupt the effective functioning of logistics. This underscores the need for policymakers and operators to implement mitigation measures that enhance the security of supplies. Amidst global turmoil, diversification and redundancy in transportation systems…

New Resource Enhances Supply Chain Visibility for Manufacturers

Manufacturers are experiencing significant operational transformations, efficiency gains, and improved customer relationships through advanced tracking technologies. A global IT research and advisory firm has recently published an insightful resource on how integrating control tower systems can revolutionize the manufacturing industry. In the rapidly evolving landscape of manufacturing and durable goods, seamless supply chain operations are…

Global Oil and Gas Logistics Market on the Rise, Driven by Increasing Demand and Discoveries

A recent research publication titled “Oil and Gas Logistics Market Insights, to 2030” highlights the booming growth of the oil and gas logistics market worldwide. The comprehensive 232-page report, enriched with detailed tables and charts, provides valuable insights into evolving trends, market drivers, restraints, and opportunities targeting industry stakeholders. The oil and gas logistics market…

Logistics Emissions Management Platform Secures €8 Million Funding

A green logistics-focused startup has successfully raised €8 million (USD$8.7 million) in a Series A funding round, aimed at supporting its growth and expanding the capabilities of its transport emissions management platform. Founded in 2018 by two industry experts, the Hamburg-based company helps shippers, logistics service providers, and carriers manage and reduce transport emissions, advancing…

New Entrant Aims to Join Foldable Hinge Supply Chain

As a major tech company’s next product launch event approaches, reports indicate that a new player is seeking to join the supply chain as a foldable phone hinge supplier. Whether this new entrant will be included in the supply chain for the next generation of foldable phones remains uncertain. The aspiring supplier, established in 2022,…

EU & Global Supply Chain Regulations: Impact on the Automotive Industry

A recent audio interview highlighted the “EU & Global Supply Chain Regulations: Impact on the Automotive Industry,” featuring insights from a leading expert in trade and customs practices. The discussion focused on the various disruptions affecting global automotive supply chains, including tariffs, incentives, forced labor risks, carbon tax regulations, and U.S. trade controls. The expert…

Pharmaceutical Company Adopts AI-Powered Supply Chain Management Solution

A leading pharmaceutical group has selected an AI-powered supply chain management software to enhance transparency and visibility across its supply chain, addressing the challenges posed by ongoing global disruptions. The collaboration will leverage advanced software to connect and orchestrate the pharmaceutical company’s network end-to-end, from planning to last-mile delivery. This cloud-based software-as-a-service platform serves as…

UK Businesses Eager to Join Beijing Supply Chain Expo

The upcoming supply chain expo in Beijing this November is generating significant interest among UK businesses, despite ongoing disruptions in global supply chains due to regional conflicts and geopolitical tensions. At a promotional roadshow in London on Friday, business leaders from various sectors expressed their enthusiasm for participating in the second edition of the China…

President Marcos Highlights Supply Chain Overhaul to Boost Agriculture in the Philippines

The President has emphasized the urgent need to overhaul the nation’s supply chain to enhance farmers’ livelihoods and ensure a stable food supply. Speaking on Friday, the President highlighted the importance of reducing transport costs and improving cold storage facilities. “There are still many things that need fixing. We really need to improve the supply…

Kazakhstan and Germany to Strengthen Cooperation in Transport and Logistics

The Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, Olzhas Bektenov, recently met with the CEO of a leading international logistics service provider based in Germany, Tobias Bartz, to discuss enhancing cooperation in the transport and logistics sector. The meeting, reported by the Prime Minister’s press service on May 23, focused on current projects and the potential for new…