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ISO container code, key to international trade
Given the magnitude of world trade and the high volume of exchanges between countries, there is a way to control all containers of goods moving around the world: ISO codes. They are used in multimodal container transport, which mainly involves sea, rail or road transport. Above all, this standardised system is essential for international shipping, where companies and ports in different countries must work in a coordinated manner, especially in large [...]
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The possible strike in the US West Coast ports
The possible indefinite strike in the fourteen ports on the West Coast of the United States from 1 October is growing louder by the day. To date, union delegates of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) unanimously support calling a strike if a new labour agreement affecting 25,000 dock workers is not reached.West Coast ports move 550,000 TEUs a week so the mobilisation could affect 1.7% of the global container fleet. A possible [...]
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The new additions to the BRICS countries
The so-called BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) have been increasing their weight as large emerging economies, with significant growth options, since the term was coined in 2001. From 2024 this select group will expand with the addition of six more members: Saudi Country, United Arab Emirates, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia and Argentina. This will increase the number of BRICS countries from five to eleven.Together they are set [...]
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Freight rail, a growing intermodal solution
In a world where speed and connectivity is increasingly necessary, freight rail is re-emerging as an intermodal solution to meet freight transport demands. As businesses look for efficient and sustainable options, rail offers a unique combination of capacity, economy and ecological viability.In this context, Stock Logistic, an integral logistics operator that forms part of Alonso Group, offers warehouse management services, transport and [...]
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Relocations and their impact on the supply chain
In recent times, we have witnessed a significant evolution in the way companies produce, operate and make strategic supply chain decisions. One trend that has gained momentum is relocation and a commitment to local production.Relocation refers to the relocation of a company's production and operations from one country to another. Supply chain problems caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, or the recent war between Russia and Ukraine, have accelerated [...]
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Stock Logistic, new Americas Alliance partner
Stock Logistic, a company specialising in international transport and integrated logistics services, has announced that it has recently joined the Americas Alliance, an organisation of leading companies in the transport and logistics sector with a presence in more than 20 countries and a solid knowledge of the sector.Joining this association means great opportunities for Stock Logistic such as:- Cooperation and alliances: improving efficiency [...]
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Maritime alliances: a strategic partnership on the high seas
A shipping alliance, more commonly called a maritime alliance, is a cooperative agreement between ocean carriers to cover different trade routes for goods. The importance of such coalitions lies in the fact that the sea is a vital source of resources and a crucial means of transport for trade for several reasons:The majority of goods traded globally are carried by large ships.It is an essential means of transport for the supply of raw materials [...]
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Developments that will shape the future of the logistics sector
In recent years the supply chain has faced unprecedented levels of change. For example the outbreak of pandemics, an exponential increase in consumer demand or fuel shortages especially after the war in Ukraine. The logistics industry has been, and is, one of the key economic sectors, which is why innovation, development and the application of new technologies is fundamental to the progress of the sector.From Stock Logistic, as an integral [...]
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Air transport, a key player in vertical integration processes
Air transport of goods is key in today's world where home deliveries are part of many consumers' everyday lives. In fact, the rise of e-commerce continues to underpin air logistics as one of the great solutions for the supply chain. At Stock Logistic, an integrated logistics operator, we have an air transport service to and from anywhere in the world.When it comes to sensitive or immediate cargo, air transport facilitates the movement, as it is [...]
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The main transoceanic ports of the world
Today, the countries with the best maritime connectivity lead the ranking of the best ports in the world. It is estimated that more than 90% of goods are transported by sea and, for this reason, the governments of countries and private companies are constantly investing in improving the infrastructure of their port facilities.Stock Logistic is a logistics operator with a presence in the main strategic points of the Iberian Peninsula such as [...]