April 24, 2023 at 4:07 am | Uncategorized | No comment
Maersk is pleased to announce a new multi-year partnership with ASOS, the global fashion e-commerce destination headquartered in the UK. ASOS has appointed Maersk as its strategic logistics partner for Supply Chain Management (SCM), supporting the growth of the FTSE 250-listed company. ASOS serves over 26 million active customers in over 200 markets. These customers […]
Read moreApril 24, 2023 at 4:05 am | Uncategorized | No comment
UNCTAD in its flagship “Review of Maritime Transport 2022” has called for increased investment in maritime supply chains. Ports, shipping fleets and hinterland connections need to be better prepared for future global crises, climate change and the transition to low-carbon energy. The supply chain crisis of the last two years has shown that a mismatch […]
Read moreApril 11, 2023 at 7:57 am | Uncategorized | No comment
DHL Express has invested $11.1 million in a new warehouse located in the southwest valley of Las Vegas, which is 27% larger than its previous location. The new facility has increased capacity, new sorting equipment, and office space. It can process up to 3,000 pieces an hour and handle both domestic and international shipments to […]
Read moreApril 11, 2023 at 7:56 am | Uncategorized | No comment
Walmart Commerce Technologies and Walmart GoLocal have partnered with Salesforce to provide retailers with access to technologies and solutions that enable frictionless local pickup and delivery for shoppers. The partnership will make Walmart’s innovative omnichannel technologies available to other retailers through Salesforce AppExchange, helping them to create and manage seamless in-store and online experiences with […]
Read moreApril 11, 2023 at 7:55 am | Uncategorized | No comment
Dubai Customs has announced new regulations that require local importers to obtain attestations from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for invoices of AED10,000 ($2,722) and above, costing AED150 ($40.84) per invoice. Failure to comply will result in a penalty of AED500 per invoice. The new rules will come into effect on 1 […]
Read moreApril 11, 2023 at 7:54 am | Uncategorized | No comment
The Royal Gibraltar Regiment fired an 11-gun salue today to welcome the Götheborg of Sweden, the world’s largest ocean-going woodensailing ship, which is visting the Rock until Sunday. Commander British Forces Gibraltar, Commodore Tom Guy, along with members of the Götheborg Stopover Team and the CEO of the Gibraltar Tourist Board, Kevin Bossino, watched the […]
Read moreApril 11, 2023 at 7:53 am | Uncategorized | No comment
The BMW Group aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 40% from 2019 levels by 2030 throughout a vehicle’s entire value chain, from resources to recycling. Logistics plays an important role in achieving this goal, and the company is focusing on reducing emissions from intralogistics, supplying plants with parts, and shipping finished vehicles for worldwide distribution. […]
Read moreApril 11, 2023 at 7:51 am | Uncategorized | No comment
A report by the International Transport Forum (ITF) suggests that governments and jurisdictions have contributed to the current supply chain crisis and the rise of ocean freight rates by creating a supportive legal framework for alliances and consortia. This has allowed the largest carriers to create integrated shipping networks around the world and jointly manage […]
Read moreMarch 23, 2023 at 5:31 am | Uncategorized | No comment
Two senior officials representing shippers in Sri Lanka have called for the liberalization of the country’s shipping industry to end protectionism and promote competitiveness. They argue that Sri Lanka risks falling behind other countries that have already liberalized their shipping industries and have seen more overall businesses, including small and medium businesses. They suggest that […]
Read moreMarch 23, 2023 at 5:30 am | Uncategorized | No comment
The Mundra port has emerged as the costliest port globally for standard containers for the first time this year, as Indian ports benefit from the disruptions caused at Colombo owing to the Sri Lankan crisis. It was the third most costly port in April.
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