Enhancing Supply Chain Speed:
CMA CGM Introduces Mexico Express Service CMA CGM has announced the launch of a new service linking the Far East with the west coast of Mexico. The Mexico Express (M2X) service wil
Zero-carbon fuel
Now it is the time for decarbonisation in shipping to set sail. A global carbon levy has failed to gather favour in the past, having first been proposed as a market-based measure.
Sea Freight
In 2021, 179 million TEU was shipped globally with Major Trades accounting for 78% (141 million TEU) of that figure. The mainstream East-West Trades continue to dominate, but North
Decision making
Sometimes driving S&OP towards decision making is challenging, with meetings often focused more on the here and now than looking forward, especially when the economic environment i
Expert Tips
Maritime and Ocean Transport is a huge and highly complex industry. It’s estimated that close to 90% of all global trade is carried by sea. And while maritime transportation is t
Design the Supply Chain
Every good supply chain design needs to address collaboration with supply chain partners as well as delivering value using supply chain information technology and proper methods of
Cleaner jet fuel
The huge increase in traffic in Orlando and the more modest increase globally have not been cost-free. In particular, aviation externalities have risen with traffic volumes. The ai
Rail transportation
Although railways are a product of the industrial revolution, they have been affected by continuous innovations, technical, regulatory, and commercial changes, which have improved
The Great Innovators
Digital planning is high on the agenda of chief supply chain officers (CSCOs), but many companies struggle to fulfil the potential of their initiatives. The degree of success often
Rail terminals
Rail terminals are facilities used for the transfer of passengers and freight to other modes of transportation. Rail terminals, while not quite as space extensive as airports and p