Supply Chain Deep Dive Newsletter provides the latest updates and in-depth analysis in logistics, operations, and procurement. It aims to help industry professionals enhance their knowledge and skills to adapt to market changes, making it an essential tool for maintaining competitiveness.
This article highlights the importance of modernized ports in ensuring the resilience of the U.S. economic supply chain. It discusses a recent crisis triggered by union strikes and calls for investments in automation and technology to enhance port efficiency, safeguarding national security and competitiveness.
This article discusses the importance and methods of devanning, highlighting that whether dealing with full container loads or less-than-container loads, professional unpacking services ensure efficient and safe handling of goods, thereby enhancing logistics efficiency.
This article provides a comprehensive analysis of various container types (general purpose, open-top, hard-top, etc.) and their specifications, including external/internal dimensions, capacity, tare weight, gross weight, and payload. It aims to help logistics professionals select suitable containers to enhance transport efficiency and reduce costs. As fundamental infrastructure in modern shipping, container diversity and parametric management significantly impact the entire supply chain.
China has over 1,800 overseas warehouses, providing strong support for cross-border e-commerce. These warehouses can be categorized into three types: third-party service-oriented, platform-oriented, and growth-oriented. They address challenges posed by the pandemic by shortening transport times and enhancing supply chain efficiency. Sellers should consider factors such as scale, management systems, reasonable costs, and integrated operations when choosing an overseas warehouse.
This article provides a comprehensive analysis of China's railway freight transport, covering key aspects such as transportation advantages, types of methods, basic requirements, handling procedures, declared value transport, freight calculation, prohibited and restricted transport regulations, and pick-up procedures. It aims to help consignors easily grasp the essential points of railway freight transport.
The new Verified Gross Mass (VGM) regulations require all containers to declare their total weight before loading, and exporters must be aware of their legal responsibilities. Failure to provide compliant information may result in cargo not being loaded. Ports and transport companies need to establish new mechanisms to handle VGM data, enhancing transparency in supply chain management and raising compliance awareness to avoid potential economic losses due to violations.
The rise of electric logistics fleets is reshaping the transportation industry, with a 35% increase in electric truck sales in 2023. Despite challenges such as power rationing and infrastructure, the potential for emissions reduction through electrification, along with the industry's gradual acceptance and investment in electric freight, indicates its crucial role in sustainable transport for the future.
In 2023, container transportation for automobiles gained significant attention due to its four main advantages: flexible shipping schedules, secure fixation guarantees, real-time visual tracking, and excellent environmental benefits. This makes it a new choice for maritime auto transport in the future.
This article explores the advantages and disadvantages of maritime transport as one of the primary modes of cargo transportation in the world. It emphasizes its economic and environmental benefits, while analyzing transportation options that cater to diverse needs, thereby enhancing operational effectiveness for businesses in international trade.
