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Near-shoring initiatives: trends and supply chain implications

Over the past few decades, globalisation has driven companies to establish production and sourcing operations in distant regions to take advantage of lower labour costs and economies of scale. However, recent shifts in economic, political, and logistical landscapes have forced

BRCGS Certification: Elevating contract logistics excellence

Noatum Logistics is proud to announce that our Biggleswade facility has successfully achieved the BRCGS Global Standard for Storage & Distribution Certification, reaffirming our unwavering commitment to operational excellence, product safety, and best-in-class contract logistics solutions. This certification is a testament

Building Resilient Supply Chains: Adapting to Global Trade Shifts

Global trade is undergoing a fundamental transformation, challenging businesses to rethink their sourcing and supply chain strategies. Shifting trade policies, economic realignments, and geopolitical tensions are prompting companies to reassess dependencies on distant or unstable markets. Rather than reacting to short-term

Threat of U.S. east and gulf coast port strikes finally lifted

Supply chain stability has been restored at key container freight gateways as automation concerns are addressed, in a major breakthrough in US port labour relations. The ratification of a six-year contract between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States

Avoid the consequences of Incorrect incoterms usage

Incoterms® (International Commercial Terms) serve as essential guidelines in international trade, defining the responsibilities of buyers and sellers regarding the delivery of goods. Established by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), these rules are crucial for avoiding misunderstandings in global

Air cargo demand stabilises despite trade tensions

Concerns that air freight market conditions could be affected by new US tariffs on China, the deferred de minimis ban, and the seasonal Lunar New Year slowdown have been allayed, with average spot rate and contract rates (as measured by

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New Asia shipping alliances reshape trade

Container shipping is undergoing a major transformation this month, with the launch of new alliances, including the debut of the Gemini Cooperation, a joint venture between Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, which seeks to redefine operational and schedule reliability. Previously, major container carriers