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Alliance changes to benefit shippers

Gemini Cooperation partners Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd plan to deliver massively improved schedule reliability levels of 95% after they launch next year, but they will likely face challenges in attempting to do so. The Gemini Cooperation partners believe that if they can

The importance of strategic warehousing for FMCG

In the fast-paced world of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), efficient supply chain management is essential for success. One critical element of a well-functioning supply chain is strategic warehousing. By strategically locating and managing warehouses, FMCG companies can streamline operations, reduce

Noatum Logistics UK’s international standards treble

The flagship logistics sites in London, Medway and Biggleswade have achieved an astonishing hat-trick in securing simultaneous ISO accreditations for quality, health, safety and sustainability. The International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) is an international group that establishes norms for the reliability,

Benefits of logistics outsourcing and choosing the right partner

Outsourcing your logistics and fulfilment brings many benefits, the most significant of which are efficiencies, cost savings, improved cashflow, ability to scale rapidly and enhanced risk management. By outsourcing their logistics and fulfilment to 3PLs, businesses avoid investing in infrastructure, equipment

Red Sea Disruption – Sea Freight Review

The current Red Sea instability has shifted the market balance – albeit temporarily – in the carriers’ favour, but it also raises questions about the binary balance of power between carriers and shippers. This disruption is different from those preceding it,

All change at the shipping alliances

After announcing the end of the 2M alliance Maersk is joining with Hapag-Lloyd to form The Gemini Cooperation, in a move that will shake up the East-West container shipping market. Since announcing the breakup of its 2M Alliance with MSC in