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At the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) RAME field meeting and conference, discussions centered on strategies for enhancing the resilience of supply chain ecosystems amidst geopolitical disruptions. Under the theme ‘Connectivity, Resilience, and Sustainability in Global Supply Chains and Trade’, the two-day event addressed trade disruptions due to geopolitical issues and explored strategies…
A historic multinational agreement aimed at bolstering supply chain resilience in the Indo-Pacific region was announced on Saturday, February 24, as reported by Kyodo News. Led by the United States, Japan, and several Indo-Pacific nations, the agreement is designed to facilitate mutual assistance in the event of natural disasters and other international crises, including the…
A significant development has emerged in the realm of supply chain logistics, with a major retailer expanding its operations into overland transportation under a newly established brand. The expansion sees the creation of a dedicated unit, aimed at organizing and coordinating inland transport operations from a strategic seaport location. This move aims to bolster supply…
A significant development has emerged in the realm of supply chain logistics, with a major retailer expanding its operations into overland transportation under a newly established brand. The expansion sees the creation of a dedicated unit, aimed at organizing and coordinating inland transport operations from a strategic seaport location. This move aims to bolster supply…
Oneida County in New York has been granted $23.6 million for the development of a semiconductor supply chain campus at the shovel-ready 332-acre Griffiss ‘Triangle’. This initiative aims to establish the site as a premier location for semiconductor supply chain activities. The FAST NY grant program awarded funding to seven shovel-ready sites, with Griffiss receiving…
Recent tensions in the Red Sea have sparked a global logistics crisis, causing shipping freight charges from various regions to surge dramatically. The conflict, particularly affecting trade routes to Western Europe and the United States, has led many shipping companies to reconsider their routes and seek alternative options. The China-Europe freight railway has emerged as…
A logistics solutions provider based in California has revealed plans to extend its services into Southeast Asia. The move is geared towards enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of time-critical shipments, with a focus on speed, safety, accuracy, and sustainability. The expansion will see the company deepen its involvement in supporting the semiconductor industry, particularly aiding…
During an Australia-Asean summit in Melbourne, the CEO of a Philippine energy firm emphasized the potential for collaboration between top lithium producer Australia and major nickel suppliers Indonesia and the Philippines in developing regional battery storage systems. Addressing delegates, he highlighted the concentration of risk in lithium battery production, with over 70% being produced in…
Retail giants from Finland and Norway have recently made strides in their supply chain management and sustainability efforts through a collaborative partnership with TradeBeyond. This collaboration, which initially aimed to tackle challenges in managing private brand products, has now evolved into a sophisticated digital transformation initiative aimed at driving efficiency and sustainability across the supply…
The industrial chocolate sector is experiencing robust growth, buoyed by an increasing emphasis on logistics optimization and efficiency in supply chain management. Analysts forecast a substantial surge in industrial chocolate sales, projected to reach a remarkable USD 97 billion by 2033, with a steady compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5% over the next decade.…