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The impact of sustainability on logistics and SCM

As consumers increasingly demand environmentally conscious products, companies are finding that they must adjust their logistics and supply chain management strategies to meet these demands. Sustainability has become a critical factor in the decision-making process of many organizations, and this

Windsor Framework to simplify GB/NI shipping

Trade bodies and shippers have welcomed new arrangement for goods moving between Great Britain (GB) and Northern Ireland (NI) under the terms of the ‘Windsor Framework’ announced by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen,

Shipping lines can’t resist transatlantic revenues

While transatlantic sea freight rates have fallen far from their historic highs of last April, the comparatively high revenue opportunities continues to attract more ships to the trade, which are being shifted in from less profitable markets like the Asian

[Update] Canary Islands hauliers strike called off

The National Federation of Spanish Transport Associations (Fenadismer) has announced an indefinite strike by Canary Island hauliers from next Monday, 27 February. The measure is being carried out in protest against “the lack of response” from the regional government of

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February freight market report

The traditional ex-Asia space and volume crunch around Chinese New Year was extremely muted for both air and sea modes, with shipping lines cancelling 14% of all ex-Asia sailings, while airlines are adding passenger services as China reopens.

GCHQ map supply chain risk

The GCHQ subsidiary, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is advising organisations to map their supply chain dependencies, so that risks in the supply chain can be better understood and managed.