Category / Supply Chain Management
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Three Examples Exposing Complex And Vulnerable Supply Chains
The world economy is running on complex and vulnerable supply chains. A big question today is if we are at the end of globalization or starting a new phase in the process.…
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How The Global Supply Chain Crisis Is Worsening Inflation
People who lived 60 years ago have seen energy scarcity, empty supermarket shelves, and long lines of cars waiting at the gas station. Today’s global supply chain crisis is worsening inflation and…
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The Role Of Tank Container Logistics In Supply Chain Resilience
Tank container logistics solutions can come in handy during uncertain times. Supply chain resilience became a significant discussion point in 2021 during the Suez Canal obstruction with the grounded Ever Given when…
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The Commodity Trading Safety Case: How to get Involved
The commodity trading safety case is crucial for the survival of a business. Before I explain how to get involved, let’s review a few reasons why many commodity traders ignore health and…
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The Best Advice For Liquid Bulk Commodity Traders
Commodity traders take physical and paper positions and aim to buy low and sell high. Traders can opt for geographical, time, or technical arbitrage or take speculative positions in anticipating a move…
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Seven Actions To Business Success in 2022 And Beyond
A lot is changing globally, but I see great opportunities for individuals and companies in our industry. There is no better way to start the year than to give you seven actions…
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Ten Tips For A Sustainable Shift To Tank Containers
According to market players and the International Tank Container Organisation (ITCO), demand for tank containers is strong, with many companies making or considering a sustainable shift to tank containers. This article is…
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Maritime Chokepoints: How Is Your Supply Chain Resilience?
As businesses continue to expand their global footprint and trade through maritime chokepoints increases, the need for supply chain resilience becomes critical. This is part 2 of our article “Supply Chain Chokepoints:…
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Supply Chain Chokepoints: Why Are They A Threat To Trade?
The Suez Canal, a crucial shipping chokepoint separating Africa from Asia, handles about 12 percent of global trade. Products shipped through this chokepoint include containerized consumer products, petrochemicals, petroleum products, crude oil,…
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Parcel Tanker & Container Freight Markets: The Key Dynamics
In the previous edition of TNI, I wrote about transport and hub selection for liquid bulk cargoes. Since I compared parcel tankers and tank containers, I would now like to elaborate on…
