Geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty continue to have an impact on global trade. With new U.S. tariffs rattling confidence, supply chains are being rerouted, capacity is tightening, and strategic realignments are accelerating across regions. Tariff...
Does Logistics Matter? Answering YES to the question in our latest podcast episode is Anne Reinke, President of the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA). In a time when supply chains are under increasing pressure, logistics has proven its value—keeping...
Even when it comes to logistic-based businesses, happy employees are essential. This isn’t just about retention rates or having high morale; your business's reputation is technically on the line. But this isn’t just about your employees who sit in an office and take...
Among all the industries in which AI technology will advance, trucking is set for a dramatic revolution. It is estimated that advanced analytics will save truckers $168 billion by optimizing routes and enhancing fuel efficiency. However, AI is not some sort of magic...
Answering YES to the question in this episode of the Does Logistics Matter? Podcast is Gert-Jan Jansen, Founder and CEO of Rotate. Gert-Jan and I spoke about the current state of the air freight industry, how to prevent death by dashboard, and the importance of...
Customs data is a valuable source of such information, as it contains detailed records of the shipments that cross the borders of various countries. Customs data can help you gain insights into market trends, demand patterns, competitors' activities, and potential...
The Does Logistics Matter? Podcast is all about trends and innovations in supply chain and logistics. This episode features Wiebe Helder, Founder and CEO of Cargobase. Trends in Digital Freight and the Impact Digital Natives are Having on the Digital Revolution When...
The Does Logistics Matter? Podcast is all about trends and innovations in supply chain and logistics. This episode features Byron Bennett, CEO at Zergratran. New Green Shipping Corridor Last month I met Byron Bennett, the CEO of Zergratran, which is short for...
The Does Logistics Matter? The podcast is all about trends and innovations in supply chain and logistics. This episode features Martijn Thijsen, Head of Digital Strategy and Transformation at Port of Rotterdam. A Network of Nodes In a digital world, the supply chains...
The Does LogisticsMatter? Podcast is all about trends and innovations in supply chain and logistics. This episode features Henry Waterfield, Founder and CEO of Spot Ship. Digitisation in Logistics Logistics is getting more digital by the day. The logistics industry...
Comparing the impact on the climate for transporting freight via various modalities can quickly become complex. The carbon footprint is measured in grams per ton-kilometres: how much carbon dioxide is emitted when transporting a metric tonne for one kilometre. To my...
The more containers you can fit on a vessel, the lower the cost per container, at least for now. Transporting larger volumes can bring costs down and profits up. That is why the world is still building massive container ships. Evergreen Ever Alot Her name is Ever Alot...
The Does LogisticsMatter? Podcast is all about trends and innovations in supply chain and logistics. This episode features Sam Greenhalgh, VP Sales Europe at Zencargo. In this episode, Sam and I talk about the importance of data and giving companies a competitive...
Transporting a complete air separation plant, consisting of several large 85-ton oversized units and over 50 standard and oversized truckloads of parts and materials from 4 different countries via road and ocean to Moglino in Russia. A complex project, but just a...
The last 18 months have seen the freight market at its most turbulent in living memory. Rates and schedules, capacity and conditions have all been changing on a seemingly daily basis, forcing shippers to become more flexible and agile. However, for many teams, the way...
After 18 months of soaring freight prices, rock-bottom reliability and endless disruption, recent weeks seem to offer some hope for shippers as rates stabilise or even drop. While this is certainly good news for shippers in the short term, it’s far from certain...
Back in May, I predicted that, after the sudden shock of 2020, 2021 would be the year when significant supply chain change would kick in. Whilst we are going through a clear turning point, no one could have predicted how severe the volatility of the market would...
The mining industry is booming, especially in the Russia and CIS regions. Russia and the CIS countries are very rich in minerals and other resources. The focus on carbon footprints has had a positive effect on the mining industry in these regions. For example, the...
The way shippers are buying is rapidly changing due to the intense dynamics in logistics and the ongoing challenges of globalisation of logistics in general. Sourcing events tend to occur more often and logistics procurement is becoming more digital. There is also a...
