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Shipping vs. Downstream Distribution: Understanding Key Differences

Shipping vs. Downstream Distribution: Understanding the Difference in Supply Chain Logistics

In the world of logistics, we often use a few words interchangeably, even without understanding its concepts. Two such words are ‘Downstream Distribution’ and ‘Shipping’.…
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container ship at a port

Understanding Port Congestion: Causes and Consequences

Port congestion has become a growing concern in global trade, affecting the supply chain, causing delays, and increasing costs. This blog post aims to provide…
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How the little things add up to efficiency and reduced costs: Vehicle idling and sustainability

Managing vehicle idling during the last mile deliver

The last mile delivery is the final stage of the supply chain logistics industry, crucial for ensuring on-time delivery. However, while focusing on the final…
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CMA CGM announces rate restoration initiative for North Europe to US routes

Container line CMA CGM has announced the implementation of its Rate Restoration Initiative 5 (RRI05) starting August 15. This initiative will affect all ports of…
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IMO’s EEXI and CII regulations drive maritime emissions reduction

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) began enforcing the Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) and Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) regulations on January 1, 2023. This…
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Singapore’s GCMD completes final biofuel trial with Hapag-Lloyd and BP

Singapore’s Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) has successfully concluded its final biofuel trial in collaboration with German container firm Hapag-Lloyd and energy giant BP.…
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Tips on Choosing the Right Shipping Container

Tips on Choosing the Right Shipping Container

If you decide to store the good that is to be shipped, you will have to get containers. Generally, a…
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How to Improve Efficiency During The Food Supply Chain Process

How to Improve Efficiency During The Food Supply Chain Process?

The food supply chain is fraught with one major peril, decomposition. Foods that exceed their expiry dates are a loss…
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Tips for Dangerous Goods Freight Shipping

Tips for Dangerous Goods Freight Shipping

During dangerous goods freight, shipment needs more attention to detail than the transportation of regular goods. The changes in the…
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Focus On Value Not the Price with Digital Freight Forwarders

Focus On Value Not the Price with Digital Freight Forwarders

There are a number of factors that have to be considered when choosing a digital freight forwarder. Among these factors,…
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Logistics Problems and How to Overcome Them

Logistics Problems and How to Overcome Them?

At present times, technology has greatly affected logistics. Dropping shipping rates means about half of logistics service providers generate a…
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Customer Experience in Logistics

How to Communicate and Build a Successful 3PL Relationship?

The 3PL relationship of a company should not just be about the invoices and the cost. It should be about…
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