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100% Free Courses and Certifications in International Trade Now Available for Everyone, Provided by the International Trade Council Academy

Industry InsightsBy Jessica Jumaway May 21, 2024

SINGAPORE, May 21, 2024 — The International Trade Council proudly announces the launch of the International Trade Council Academy, a revolutionary online learning platform offering 100% free courses and certifications to anyone interested in international trade, including import, export, trade finance, foreign direct investment, logistics, and supply chains. This initiative aims to democratize international trade…

Sports Retailer Implements Large-Scale Robotics Solution at French Site

Industry InsightsBy Jessica Jumaway May 21, 2024

A leading contract logistics provider has successfully implemented a large-scale robotics solution for a major global sporting goods retailer in Europe. This advanced solution aims to enhance order processing speed, adapt to seasonal demand fluctuations, and boost overall operational efficiency. Rui Marques, managing director of the logistics provider in France, highlighted the benefits: “This tote-to-person…

Thai Trainees Enhance Skills in Advanced Fruit Logistics and Modern Agriculture Techniques in China

Industry InsightsBy Jessica Jumaway May 21, 2024

A specialized training class on fruit logistics has commenced for 10 participants from southern Thailand in Haikou, the capital of China’s tropical province of Hainan. Starting on Sunday, the course will provide cutting-edge knowledge on tropical fruit logistics and processing, alongside the latest technologies and development trends in modern and smart agriculture. The trainees will…

Philippines Aims for Asia Logistics Hub Status, Leveraging US Ties

Industry InsightsBy Jessica Jumaway May 21, 2024

The Philippines is ambitiously positioning itself as the next manufacturing and logistics hub in Asia, driven by strengthened ties with the United States. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced this strategic vision at the 6th Indo-Pacific Business Forum in Manila, highlighting the nation’s increasing defence and economic engagements with Washington. Recently, the US pledged support to…

New-Business Segment to Focus on Logistics in Emerging Nations

Industry InsightsBy Jessica Jumaway May 21, 2024

A leading motor company is revitalizing its new-business segment by targeting mobility services in emerging markets and launching a forestry surveying venture using unmanned aircraft in Japan. The company aims to generate 10 billion yen ($64 million) in revenue from these new ventures this year, although this figure falls short of the 30 billion yen…

Agriculture Supply Chain Management Market to Reach $954 Million by 2032

Industry InsightsBy Jessica Jumaway May 20, 2024

The agriculture supply chain management market is projected to grow from $358.62 million in 2022 to $954 million by 2032, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1%, according to a new report. The agriculture supply chain management sector includes organizations involved in the production and distribution of agricultural products such as vegetables, fruits,…

Enhancing Supply Chain Clarity with Satellite-Enabled IoT

Industry InsightsBy Jessica Jumaway May 20, 2024

Satellite-enabled industrial monitoring powered by the Internet of Things (IoT) and AI can help energy operators build supply chain resilience, writes Damian Lewis, market development manager. Price volatility, changing market dynamics, and the push to decarbonize are driving energy operators to seek better oversight across their supply chains, particularly in vast, remote, and hard-to-reach areas.…

India and Australia Sign Deal to Secure Supply Chains

Industry InsightsBy Jessica Jumaway May 20, 2024

Economic cooperation between India and Australia is set to open doors for investment in clean energy technology, though challenges persist in a competitive global market. Experts Vibhuti Garg and Shantanu Srivastava discuss the role that public funding and resource pooling could play in supporting manufacturing ambitions. The recently announced Future Made in Australia Act marks…

Electric Delivery Fleets Pave the Way for Sustainable Supply Chains

Industry InsightsBy Jessica Jumaway May 20, 2024

Ensuring sustainability in delivery is crucial for both the environment and business viability, writes John Gillan. As Europe faces another year of unpredictable weather, it is clear that climate change is increasingly impacting daily life. Many existing systems, from supply chains to flight patterns, must adapt to support sustainable cities in the future. Businesses are…

UK Logistics Firms Acquire Supply Chain Software Business

Industry InsightsBy Jessica Jumaway May 20, 2024

In a strategic move to capitalize on the rapidly evolving supply chain technologies market, three UK-based global forwarders have jointly acquired the British logistics software company Forward Computers Ltd. from the Freight Software Group. This acquisition reflects the growing complexity of the logistics industry and the increasing need for advanced technological solutions. The consortium, comprising…

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