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2021 Prediction: Escalating Global Transportation and Logistics Costs Require New Thinking

by Bob Ferrari | Feb 4, 2021 | Annual Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Strategies, Omni-Channel Commerce Supply Chain Impacts, Procurement and Sourcing, Service-centered Supply Chains, Supply Chain Business Process, Supply Chain Disruption, Supply Chain Management for Small and Medium Business, Supply Chain Risk Management, Supply Chain Strategy, Transportation and Logistics | 0 |

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group, via the Supply Chain Matters blog, highlights a specific 2021 prediction for industry supply chains: Escalating Global-wide Transportation and Logistics Costs Require New Thinking.

Maersk’s Q2 Financial Performance Provides Two Important Signposts

by ferrariadmin | Aug 18, 2017 | Controlling Supply Chain Costs, Procurement and Sourcing, Supply Chain Disruption, Supply Chain Risk Management, Transportation and Logistics | 1 |

A.P. Moeller Maersk reported its second quarter financial performance this week, and the results included two important signposts for industry supply chains. One relates to validation of double-digit increases in ocean container transport rates and the other is a stark reminder of the monetary risks related to cybersecurity.

U.S. West Coast Ports and Dockworkers Agree to Significant Labor Contract Extension

by ferrariadmin | Aug 7, 2017 | Global Trade Issues, Procurement and Sourcing, Transportation and Logistics | 0 |

Last week, U.S. West Coast dockworkers agreed to extend their existing labor contract with port operators for an additional three years, setting-up a potential tense period of upcoming negotiations scheduled for U.S. East Coast dockworkers.