The condition of the maritime sector can be seen as a mirror to where the whole global economy is going. Would we see a crazy boom during the upcoming Peak Season? How are retailers getting ready and what are their expectations? We spoke to Glenn Koepke, VP & GM Network Collaboration, at FourKites, about how […]
Continue ReadingFourKites Data: Commentary from Tom Gregorchik, Vice President of Industry Strategy at FourKites Will the work stoppage at the port(s) have an impact on consumers? What about manufacturers? The work stoppage at the ports will impact manufacturer’s production schedules, distribution, and ultimately fulfilling orders to end consumers. Those in the electronics and apparel industries in […]
Continue ReadingCommentary from Glenn Koepke, GM Network Collaboration FourKites: What are you seeing/hearing from customers regarding their manufacturing/production in Mexico and cross-border shippers? Companies are continuing to invest in nearshoring and taking a long-term investment approach to it, as moving thousands of global suppliers into Mexico isn’t feasible in the short term. When deciding whether to […]
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The supply chain is an ecosystem that needs care. Large organisations have a very important role to play in supporting SMEs in their journey to digital and carbon neutral supply chains. We spoke to Mike Bhaskaran, COO of Digital Technology & Logistics at DP World, about different projects DP World is working on, how they […]
Continue ReadingCommentary from Glenn Koepke, FourKites’ GM Network Collaboration Findings:
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Leading supply chain visibility company FourKites today announces the appointment of Rocky Subramanian as President, effective immediately. Widely respected as a trusted advisor to leaders executing complex digital transformation at organisations of all sizes, Subramanian will work alongside CEO Mathew Elenjickal to drive the company’s strategy, growth and customer success globally. “As our new President, […]
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Cargo theft is a serious problem for all parts of the supply chain and billions are lost each year. Companies risk exposing themselves by not following procedures and not educating their employees enough. We spoke to Barry Conlon, CEO of Overhaul, about different ways organisations can protect their cargo, what to look for, and how […]
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ITS Logistics, today released the March forecast for the ITS Logistics US Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index. This month the index forecasts that the lack of an agreement between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) is still cause for concern within the industry as West Coast ocean bookings are being impacted. “The ILWU has […]
Continue ReadingProvided by Sea-Intelligence At the onset of the pandemic, carriers were able to cut capacity in line with the massive demand contraction. However, the same degree of commitment has not been seen with the volume crash in the last 4 months of 2022, with the carriers either not able to, or possibly not willing to. […]
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Overhaul, a software-based, supply-chain visibility, risk, compliance, and insurance solution for the world’s leading brands, has announced a partnership with Arvato Supply Chain Solutions, an international provider of supply chain management and e-commerce solutions, to enhance the protection of its customers’ cargo. Overhaul’s proactive approach and supply chain expertise is helping Arvato ship high-value products without […]
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