Near-Sourcing is a term used to describe a business placing some of its operations close to where its end-products are going to be sold. This is the direct opposite of outsourcing, which has been the leading trend for manufacturers in
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Unite Union negotiators have walked away from ‘last-ditch’ talks with Felixstowe Port, after rejecting a 7% wage increase and £500 lump sum as an effective pay cut, confirming its intention to call its 1,900 members out from Sunday until 28
Tensions across the Taiwan Strait are not good news for global supply chains, but after a difficult 18 months recent data suggest supply chains may be returning to relative calm. The global supply chain pressure index, is down 57% from its
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
Britain’s biggest container port moved closer to industrial action on Monday, after Felixstowe port bosses and Unite Union leaders remained deadlocked in efforts to avert strike action, with talks set to resume today. The Unite Union’s 1900 members at Felixstowe voted 92%
While the threat of port strikes have lessened on the West Coast of the United States, it seems that they are popping up just about everywhere else. Political, economic and social effects are driving escalating labour disputes and impacting consumer demand
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
The Government has announced a raft of new customs easements, intended to support industry and improve flow at UK borders, that come into effect on Friday 1st July 2022. Traders, hauliers and carriers are set to benefit from four Safety &
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