When transporting dangerous products, we must first understand what is considered by international law as dangerous. Regulations for the transportation of hazardous products have been issued by a special agency, this is the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). What
Last Sunday, the 22nd January, marked the start of the Lunar New Year holidays, with factories and most other parts of Chinese society closing down for at least a week and typically two, causing a pause in exports leaving the
While some businesses are preparing for their peak season, others will see it translate into a slowdown in sales. In both cases, businesses share a common need: to adapt their stock to fluctuations in demand. Here are some keys to
Most times, goods can be produced by a combination of different methods. Companies must decide whether they will outsource manufacturing. This operations planning is essential because these decisions influence the supply chain. Planning also involves mapping out the network of
Reefer containers allow cargo to be temperature-controlled from pickup to drop-off. These containers can carry frozen foods, meat and fresh produce, but also many other products like electronic equipment, flowers, medicine, cosmetics and fine art are also hauled in reefers. Refrigerated
At this point, we all can agree that making predictions on the current state of the market can be very tricky. After the many disruptions in transportation and logistics over the past couple of years, we are better prepared to
Driver Shortage Anywhere in the world, truck drivers have difficult and demanding jobs. With increased government regulations, companies tend to be more selective in recruitment. Candidate’s driving records are scrutinized for traffic violations or inspection discrepancies, lest it has a negative impact
Climate change’s warmer temperatures and more frequent and severe extreme weather events, as well as the decreased availability of natural resources, will increase pressure on transportation companies to adapt to changing regulations and customer concerns, along with threats to assets
Meeting the objectives of logistics is crucial to ensure that the merchandise leaving the manufacturing site arrives on time and in perfect condition to the end customer. Therefore, the importance of logistics lies in the fact that it allows the
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