European Cargo cuts back on European routes as Covid restrictions bite
Popular European Cargo says the recent outbreak of Covid among its pilots which resulted in quarantine measures has impacted its European services. Director of cargo, also noted that “global constraints in the supply chain” were adding to the pressure. After thanking the carrier’s “tireless and resistant pilots”, he added: “Unfortunately, the recent positive cases recorded […]
Supply Chain Management in E-commerce
Business efficiency at all operational levels is critical for the success of e-commerce. Supply chain management is an essential component of e-commerce. Supply chain management in e-commerce focusses on procurement of raw material, manufacturing, and distribution of the right product at the right time. It includes managing supply and demand, warehousing, inventory tracking, order entry, […]
ROUTE OPTIMIZATION
Route Optimization software is being used as a guide by businesses to inform them the shortest distance between point A and B. Route Optimization software does facilitate, guiding shipments from one location to another. The advancements in Route Optimization allows route planners to manage a fleet, get directions for driving, add multiple stops, increase productivity […]
Warehouse Maintenance
A clean warehouse is more than just about complying with government regulations. It entails encouraging a positive atmosphere, ensuring accurate inventory management, increasing efficiency, and reducing accidents. Warehouse safety requires cleanliness as well. A warehouse which is dirty and cluttered invites hazards /accidents due to debris in the aisles and floor. It is important to […]
Outsourcing in Logistics
A fairly complex topic. We aim to answer the questions – what, why, when, and how. What does logistics outsourcing mean? In the past, for years people did things in one particular way. Companies managed their own production, transportation and logistics, all in house. Now a days, it has become more common for companies to […]
Trending: Shorter supply chains using sea-air
As per a global forwarding company, Covid-19 has created shorter supply chains and a trend towards sea-air cargo. In a new report, the forwarder mentioned the pace of change in logistics over the past two years has been bigger than in the last 20 years. Resilience is the most important factor in supply chain planning. […]
Safety in Land Transportation
In the last decade the courier, delivery and logistics sector has grown massively. Industry’s market share has more than doubled since last 12 years or so. It increased from $172 billion to $361 billion in 2019. Road transportation is expected to have an annual growth rate of 5.5% over the next five years. The focus […]
Surge in Aviation Cyberattacks
Cybersecurity issue in aviation is on a rise. Shipping lines and forwarders are the ones capturing the headlines, but the threat in air cargo cannot be ignored. There was a massive 530% increase in cyberattacks between 2019 and 2020 that was reported to Eurocontrol, while there were 775 cyberattacks on airlines in 2020 – and just […]
Brexit Delays
Few days ago, the UK government revealed further delays in the implementation of export health certificates, sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) certificates plus safety and security declarations for goods imported from the EU, which raised criticism across the nation. Brokers, forwarders, retailers, and ports, seem to be ready, however, sources commented that the UK government is […]
Supply Chain workforce challenges
There is a challenge being experienced by industries to secure warehouse labour and are in the race to win an available skilled workforce. To worsen this, customer’s expectations about delivery time grew exponentially in 2020. Businesses try to deliver continuous and in-time operational recovery while creating work conditions that make it simpler to attract, train […]