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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 BOOM IN THE DISTRIBUTION OF MERCHANDISE AT NIGHT
Night-time logistics, or night-time distribution of goods, is a viable option for dealing with the problems that can arise during the day (traffic jams, noise, absence, etc.) in large cities. Companies, experts in the supply chain and administrations have been discussing night-time logistics, its impact and its benefits for the environment for some time. According to the latest reports published on the subject (e.g. by the AECOC), night-time [...]
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Electrification of the transport sector
The search for efficient alternatives to replace fossil fuels has become one of the most important challenges facing the transport and logistics sector. Experts and institutions argue that the traditional industrial model is unsustainable at an environmental level and one of the most reliable solutions is to opt for electrification. In fact, when faced with the scepticism of depending on the fluctuation of renewable energy sources such as wind or [...]
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Container ship gigantism: future trends and challenges
In recent years, due to globalisation and increased maritime connectivity in ports around the world, freight transport has required structural, technical and technological change in order to be able to ship and distribute cargo to all industries. Optimising transports by guaranteeing coverage in the shortest possible time has brought about the need to adapt to the new commercial ecosystem and, consequently, to the new professional challenges [...]
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FREIGHT MANAGEMENT IN INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT
For the security and management of goods, the European Union has set up a customs control system. In this way, all imports from the continent are controlled by a customs pre-notification system. This method is known as ICS2. In order to carry it out, it is necessary for the companies themselves to collaborate by providing the necessary information regarding the goods that are introduced into the European Union. Once the authorities have been [...]
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The logistics of the future
Logistics and the operation of supply chains have become a key element during the COVID-19 health crisis. The distribution networks have, for months, been under considerable pressure and have demonstrated their ability to adapt but also a high degree of flexibility. When we have not yet reached absolute normality, many experts are already asking themselves, will there be new logistics after the coronavirus? What will change? Stock Logistic, as a [...]
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SOME TRENDS IN CONTAINER TRANSPORT
In the next few years, the land transport of containers will be conditioned by the definitive implementation of digital platforms and electronic documentation in a 4.0 technology environment. In fact, many companies will opt to invest in equipment and training to meet these standards. Digital platforms currently help many companies to decentralise their tasks and reduce costs, thus offering products to their customers more quickly. In this sense, [...]
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Shortage of containers in maritime transport, until when?
Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 health crisis more than a year ago, the consequences on global shipping have been felt. The collapse of the world's major ports during the first months of the pandemic was followed by a significant rise in ocean freight rates and an increasingly worrying lack of empty equipment (containers) in major transit ports. This is a situation that has already been denounced by the main players in the world's logistics [...]
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High freight rates in world maritime trade
The shipping industry witnessed, especially in the last months of 2020, freight rates rising to previously unheard of levels. For example, according to the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI), the freight rate per TEU reached 1,938.32 dollars on 20 November. The main reason was that, with the reactivation of the Chinese economy since last May and the gradual recovery of other areas of the planet, there was an increase in demand that exceeded [...]
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The conflict in the Middle East and its impact on global shipping
The conflict in the Middle East has reached a critical juncture for the stability of global shipping. The Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for energy supplies and trade in the Gulf, is in a vulnerable position, forcing international operators to urgently rethink their transport strategies. For the freight forwarding sector and shippers, this situation not only leads to delays but also poses an unprecedented economic challenge that affects the [...]