According to Breakthrough's "2025 Transportation Status Report," the transportation industry will face dual challenges of policy and economy in the next 12 months. Companies need to prioritize cost reduction and emission reduction as core strategies and enhance their competitiveness through technological innovation to respond to the impending market changes.
This paper reexamines the relationship between supply chain management and logistics, clarifying the strategic integration significance of supply chain management beyond logistics. It emphasizes the integration of business processes from end-users to suppliers to create real value for customers.
This paper discusses debt recovery, port information, and port selection within freight forwarding practices. It emphasizes the importance of debt negotiation, the timeliness of port information, and risk control in port selection. The aim is to provide a reference for freight forwarding practitioners to improve their business skills. It highlights practical considerations for recovering outstanding payments, utilizing up-to-date port data, and making informed decisions when choosing ports, ultimately contributing to more efficient and secure freight forwarding operations.
Maersk announced an adjustment to the Equipment Positioning Origin Import (POI) surcharge for intra-Asia imports to Sahathai and TCT terminals, effective May 14, 2021. This surcharge applies to containers exceeding road transport weight limits and opting for barge transportation. Maersk advises customers to accurately calculate cargo weight, plan transportation strategies effectively, and communicate in advance to optimize transportation costs. This adjustment aims to manage equipment repositioning costs associated with heavier cargo requiring barge services within the region.
Airbus is accelerating its positioning in the freighter market, projecting that China will need 690 new freighters over the next 20 years, gradually replacing Boeing's long-standing advantage in this sector. By introducing models like the A350F and A330, Airbus has not only enhanced its market competitiveness but is also actively advancing passenger-to-freighter conversions to seize opportunities in response to the surging logistics demand.
Green logistics is a crucial direction that modern enterprises must consider in logistics management, emphasizing environmental protection and resource conservation. In traditional logistics cost calculations, the hidden costs of environmental pollution are often overlooked. As global attention to ecological issues intensifies, green logistics will help companies enhance efficiency while also taking on social responsibility, thus promoting sustainable development.
The dual warehouse method is a strategy that enhances logistics efficiency through effective management of material storage. It includes techniques such as ABC analysis, moderate inventory centralization, and dynamic storage. By optimizing inventory management and implementing the 'first in, first out' strategy, this method reduces storage and transportation costs, improves turnover speed, and enhances overall logistics operation efficiency.
Make-to-Order (MTO) production strategies focus on customer demand, reducing inventory costs, enhancing customization levels, and improving customer satisfaction. However, MTO faces challenges such as long delivery times, complex supply chain management, and cost control. This paper systematically analyzes the core characteristics, advantages, applicable scenarios, and coping strategies of MTO, providing guidance for companies intending to implement this model.
All Nippon Airways celebrates the 30th anniversary of opening its routes in Dalian, currently operating 24 passenger and 17 cargo routes, which promotes exchanges between China and Japan.
The International Maritime Organization has announced a global shipping carbon pricing policy, requiring ships to reduce carbon intensity by 65% by 2040. Meanwhile, Trump signed an executive order to restore U.S. maritime hegemony and acquire the Panama Canal, indicating a significant shift in global shipping and trade.
