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elcome to

COVID-19 RECOVERY

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AIR FREIGHT

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SEA FREIGHT

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ROAD FREIGHT

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RAIL FREIGHT

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PROJECT CARGO

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AIR & SEA PORTS

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TECH & DIGITALISATION

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EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS

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CUSTOMS CLEARANCE

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INDUSTRY SERVICES

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TRAINING & RECRUITMENT

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MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

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MEDIA & MARKETING

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GIVING BACK

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We'll be including interesting and useful content that focuses on the USA

global publication, but with a focus on the UK, since

and her dealings and interaction with the wider world. We would very

January 2016. You can read our 70th issue on our

much welcome your feedback and your suggestions about the things

website, and every single magazine is available on ISSUU.com as well.

you'd like to read about in future issues.

Given our relationship with America, as well as the quantity of content

Enjoy the magazine and we'd love to hear from you...

we publish about the States, we've decided to launch a USA-focused

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in 2018 and it was well received...then the Great Plague hit and we decided to wait until things had settled down a little. Well, here we are.

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elcome to the inaugural issue of FORWARDER USA.

We've been publishing the global issue (with a slight leaning towards UK content) since January of 2016 and

it's been a great success so far. Recognising the scale and importance of the USA and surrounding markets, we've decided to publish an Americas-specific issue. You can see a breakdown of the regular sections below. Enjoy the magazine and we'd love to hear from you... Tim, Designer, FORWARDER magazine

COVID-19 RECOVERY

The section we all want to see the back of.

AIR FREIGHT

If it flies and it's freight, we'll feature it.

SEA FREIGHT

If it floats and it's fr... you get the idea.

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MEET THE TEAM

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CRAIG EDITOR-IN-CHIEF craig@freightsolutions.com

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By far the largest share of cargo transport in the USA.

RAIL FREIGHT

The second stalwart; road's right-hand man.

PROJECT CARGO

Oversized, heavy, high-value or mission-critical stuff.

ADVERTISERS

AIR & SEA PORTS

FreightApp.design...p66

Gateways to the wider world.

Qatar Airways Cargo...inside front cover

TECH & DIGITISATION

ForwardingJobs...p106

From data to drones. Welcome to the future.

Headford Group...p108

EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS

Freight Mergers...p112

CUSTOMS CLEARANCE

FreightWebsite.design...p120

From promo to expo, don't risk FOMO. If only COVID had been subject to this...

INDUSTRY SERVICES

Everything from freight forwarding to insurance.

RECRUITMENT & TRAINING

Growing, perfecting, and certifiying your business.

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS The other way to grow your company.

MEDIA & MARKETING

This is a vital industry. Let's shout about it!

GIVING BACK

Environment. Fundraising. Charity. The feel-good stuff.

Freight Solutions...p118 Forwarder Directory...p122 Headford Group...p137

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COVID-19 RECOVERY

Hopefully the most short-lived section of FORWARDER, we'll bring you word on how the industry is recovering from this crisis and focus on positive stories about a world bouncing back. Related topics SARS-CoV-19 coronavirus Government measures Industry reactions

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TIME TO END US PRE-DEPARTURE TESTING FOR FULLY VACCINATED TRAVELERS

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he International Air Transport Association (IATA), in

The organizations also noted that the EU has recommended that

partnership with Airlines for America (A4A) and 28 US and

its member states remove COVID-19 travel restrictions for travel

international aviation and travel and tourism stakeholder

within the EU, and the United Kingdom has announced the removal of

groups, urged the US government to remove the pre-departure testing

COVID-19 pre-departure testing for vaccinated air travellers to enter

requirement for fully vaccinated air travelers flying to the US.

the country. The UK concluded that the cost to both passengers and

The vaccinated traveler population adds no additional risks to the

airlines of the testing mandate could no longer be justified as there was no evidence the regime protected the population from COVID-19.

domestic US population. Increased immunity levels, the pervasiveness of COVID-19 in all 50 US states, rising vaccination rates and new

Recent research by Oxera and Edge Health in Italy, Finland, and the

therapeutics, all point to removing the testing requirement for fully

UK all support the conclusion that travel measures do little to control

vaccinated travelers.

the spread of COVID-19 when it is already broadly present in the local population. The studies found that, if implemented at a very early stage,

The experience of Omicron has made it clear that travel restrictions have little to no impact in terms of preventing its spread. Moreover,

travel restrictions may at best delay the peak of a new wave by a few days and marginally reduce the number of cases.

as Omicron is already broadly present across the US, fully vaccinated travelers bring no extra risk to the local population. International

Furthermore, IATA’s most recent air traveler survey showed that 62%

travelers should face no additional screening requirements than what

of respondents support removing a testing requirement for those who

is applied to domestic travel. In fact, at this stage of the pandemic,

are fully vaccinated.

travel should be managed in the same way as access to shopping malls, restaurants or offices. Willie Walsh, Director General, IATA

Removing the pre-departure testing requirement for fully vaccinated travelers will greatly support the recovery of travel and aviation in the US and globally without increasing the spread of COVID-19 and its

More than 74.3 million people -- meaning at least 22% of the US

variants in the US population. There is no use in closing the barn door

population -- have had COVID-19, and that is almost certainly an

after the horse has bolted,

said Walsh.

undercount owing to asymptomatic infections and limited testing early in the pandemic. When combined with an adult population that is 74% fully vaccinated, it is clear that the US is developing very high levels of population immunity.

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COVID-19 RECOVERY NEWS 19 MAY 2021

ACCEPTING VACCINATED PASSENGERS SHOULD BE

GLOBAL BEST PRACTICE TO REOPEN BORDERS

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he International Air Transport Association (IATA) applauded

Similar conclusions are being reached on the other side of the Atlantic. In

the growing number of countries making data and evidence-

the US, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) has

driven decisions to open their borders to vaccinated travelers.

noted that 'with a 90% effective vaccine, pre-travel testing, post-travel

The latest data collected by IATA, including its Timatic service, shows

testing, and 7-day self-quarantine provide minimal additional benefit.'

that more than 20 countries have wholly or partially lifted restrictions for vaccinated travelers.

A safe opening of borders to international travel is the goal. And scientific evidence and data such as that presented by RKI, ECDC and

IATA supports unrestricted access to travel for vaccinated travelers.

USC CDC should be the basis for the decision-making needed to achieve

In cases where vaccination is not possible, access to quarantine-free

that. There is increasing scientific evidence that vaccination is not only

travel should be provided through COVID-19 testing strategies based

protecting people but also dramatically reducing the risk of COVID-19

on widely available, free-of-charge tests.

transmission. This is bringing us closer to a world where vaccination and testing enables the freedom to travel without quarantine. Germany

Germany is among the latest countries to make quarantine alleviations

and at least 20 other countries have already taken an important step

for vaccinated travelers. Vaccinated travelers are no longer subject to

forward in re-opening their borders to vaccinated travelers. These are

quarantine measures (except from certain high-risk countries). Germany

the best practice examples for others to quickly follow.

has also removed quarantine requirements for travelers with a negative

Willie Walsh, Director General, IATA

COVID-19 test result (except from certain high-risk countries).

An important incentive for vaccination The German government decision followed a review of scientific advice

According to the US CDC, alleviations from COVID-19 restrictions are

from the world-renowned Robert Koch Institute (RKI), which concluded

a powerful motivator for vaccination, particularly in communities where

that vaccinated travelers are no longer significant in the spread of the

vaccine hesitancy is prevalent. This is an additional and important benefit

disease and do not pose a major risk to the German population. Specifically,

of restriction-free travel for those vaccinated. IATA polling indicates that

it stated that vaccination reduces risk of COVID-19 transmission to levels

81% of international travelers are willing to get vaccinated in order to

below the risk from a false negative rapid antigen test.

be able to travel. Moreover, 74% of people in the same poll agreed that those vaccinated should be able to travel by air without restrictions.

The implementation of this policy aligns Germany with recommendations from both the European Commission and the European Parliament, based on similar scientific advice from the European Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (ECDC). In its interim guidance on the benefits of full vaccination, the ECDC said that 'based on the limited evidence available, the likelihood of an infected vaccinated person transmitting the disease is currently assessed to be very low to low.'

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Digital solutions for vaccination/test certificates

Airlines Trialing IATA Travel Pass

The decisions of increasing numbers of countries to accept vaccinated travelers without quarantine measures adds pressure for a digital solution to manage vaccine certificates and COVID-19 test results. Paper-based processes could lead to extremely long processing times at check-in and border control. They also open the door to fraud. Digital vaccine/test certificates, coupled with passenger apps such as the IATA Travel Pass, will be needed to manage travel health credentials efficiently and securely in the restart. Recent IATA polling shows strong support for a digital solution. • 89% supported globally standardized COVID-19 test or vaccination certifications • 84% want an app to manage their travel health credentials A gap is opening up between countries responding to scientific evidence, and those exhibiting a lack of preparation or excessive caution in reopening borders. Countries that seize the opportunity offered by the increasing numbers of vaccinated travelers can protect their populations and reap an economic reward,

said Walsh.

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COVID-19 RECOVERY EXPERTS

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lobal transport activity will more than double by 2050,

It will be immediately followed by the Opening Plenary featuring,

and traffic emissions will rise by 16% compared to 2015

among others:

- even if existing commitments to decarbonise transport

are fully implemented. Any currently expected emissions reductions will be more than offset by the increased demand for transport.

• Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Secretary of Transportation; • Andreas Scheuer, Federal Minister of Transport and Digital Infrastructure, Germany; • Grant Shapps, Secretary of State for Transport, United Kingdom;

However, transport CO2 emissions can be cut by almost 70% over the 2015-50 period with the right policies. A reduction of this magnitude will bring the goal of the Paris Agreement

• Adina Vălean, European Commissioner for Transport.

FACTS & FINDINGS

to limit global warming to 1.5˚C into reach. It requires to...

Based on 2015 figures, today:

• put in place ambitious low-carbon policies now;

• urban mobility generates 40% of all CO2 emissions from the

• reinforce positive behavioural changes caused by the pandemic • gear stimulus packages towards decarbonisation.

movement of people • non-urban transport is responsible for the remaining 60%; • 75% of all emissions from urban passenger transport come

These are the key findings of the ITF Transport Outlook 2021, the biennial flagship report of the International Transport Forum, a sister organisation of the OECD. The report presents three main scenarios for the future of passenger

from private cars • freight emits more than 40% of all transport CO2; its share is growing slightly If current policies remain in place between now and 2050:

and freight transport, and all transport modes. The scenarios include detailed projections for transport CO2 emissions under different conditions, allowing an assessment of the potential impacts of future transport activity on climate change.

• passenger transport activity will increase 2.3-fold (measured in passenger-km) • freight transport activity will grow 2.6-fold (measured in tonne-km) • emissions from urban mobility will fall very slightly, by 5%

The report will be launched at a press conference on 17 May at

• freight CO2 emissions will grow by 22%

12:00 CEST (register here) with Ireland’s Minister of Transport, Eamon Ryan, and ITF Secretary-General Young Tae Kim. The press

Under ambitious policies that also lock in CO2 reduction

conference also opens the Annual Summit of Transport Ministers,

windfalls from Covid-19:

held remotely from 17 to 28 May 2021. • cities could cut CO2 emissions from urban mobility by as much as 80% to 2050; • regional passenger transport (e.g. by air, rail, bus) could more than halve its CO2 emissions; • freight emissions could be 72% less

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SIX RECOMMENDATIONS

Support innovation to accelerate the technological breakthroughs needed to decarbonise transport

The report gives six recommendations on how governments can set

Technological advances are critical to effectively decarbonise

the world on a path towards sustainable mobility, achieve the goals

transport, especially in otherwise hard‑to‑decarbonise areas such

of the Paris Climate Agreement and support the UN Sustainable

as aviation and long-haul road freight.

Development Goals:

Shift the priority to improving accessibility Align Covid recovery packages to revive the economy, combat climate change and strengthen equity

Transport planning tends to conflate increased capacity with

Recovery from the Covid-19 crisis offers a singular chance to

mean citizens have easy access to where they need to go. Transport

combine economic development with shifting mobility behaviour and

planning that serves citizens considers their desired destinations and

scaling up low-carbon technologies while increasing opportunities

focuses on how well transport options connect them.

improved accessibility. Yet travelling more and further does not

for citizens by improving access.

Implement much more ambitious policies that will reverse the growth of transport CO2 emissions

Intensify collaboration with non-transport sectors and between public and private actors Transport decarbonisation is inseparable from developments

Governments must set ambitious targets in the 2021 revision of the

in other sectors. Sustainable mobility is only possible with clean

Nationally Determined Contributions under the Paris Agreement,

energy. In turn, low-carbon transport is central to sustainable trade

underpin them with concrete policies, and reinforce them by

and tourism.

leveraging Covid-19 recovery packages to accelerate and deepen transport decarbonisation.

I am proud to present the 2021 edition of the ITF Transport Outlook. It provides policy makers with insights from cutting-edge

Target different transport sectors with strategies that reflect their specific decarbonisation potential and challenges

ITF research on the three major challenges of our time: the Covid-19

Not all strategies to 'avoid, shift, and improve' are applicable across

an effective and equitable transition to sustainable mobility on an

the sector in the same way.

urban, regional and global level in the wake of the pandemic.

pandemic, climate change and inequality. It shows how they are linked, but also identifies actions - actions that are critical to ensure

Young Tae Kim, Secretary-General, ITF

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IAG CARGO BOOSTS LATAMSERVICE WITH

INCREASED FLIGHTS TO BOGOTA & BUENOS AIRES & A NEW CAPACITY BETWEEN SAO PAOLO & BUENOS AIRES • Flights between Madrid and Colombia rise to 17 services per week and customers can book freight between Sao Paulo to Buenos Aires • IAG Cargo now operates over 250 flights per week between Latin America, Europe and the UK • News follows a strong performance for IAG Cargo in Latin America in 2021, reflecting strong growth of trade between the region and Europe

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particularly valuable to the automotive and manufacturing industries

AG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG)

which utilise air freight between the regions, and to the medical sector.

announces that it has increased services to Colombia and Argentina

The extra capacity also benefits perishable exporters seeking to

from Madrid, whilst offering daily capacity between Sao Paolo

transport fresh produce into Europe and the UK, an important period

and Buenos Aires. The business now services 17 destinations in Latin

in the run up to Valentine’s Day.

America from Madrid, London and Barcelona. These additional flights will provide a welcome boost to businesses

IAG Cargo has particularly increased services to Colombia, with 14

trading between Europe, UK and Latin America. Additionally, we are

flights per week now operating between Madrid and Bogota (up on

delighted to be able to offer regular wide-body capacity between Sao

the previous 10), while the three flights per week schedule into Cali is

Paulo and Buenos Aires, on flights that feed into London and Madrid. Our

maintained. It has also increased services between Madrid-Buenos Aires

global network allows customers a gateway to the world, connecting

from 8 to 10 flights per week, and services between London-Heathrow

automotive freight to assembly plants in Europe, or perishables onto

and Mexico City increase to 7 per week (up from the previous 5).

the supermarket shelves in the UK.

IAG Cargo’s new service between Sao Paolo and Buenos Aires, will

Rodrigo Casal,

enable the flow of goods between the two cities, and the opportunity

Regional Commercial Manager for Latin America, IAG Cargo

to fly freight across its network onto busy transatlantic trade lanes. All services utilise the Group’s wide-body aircraft.

The news of IAG Cargo’s expanded offer in the region follows strong performance in 2021, when a new route from Heathrow to Guayaquil,

IAG Cargo now offers capacity to nearly every destination in Latin

Ecuador was announced and increased flights to Sao Paolo, Brazil and

America which it operated pre-pandemic with over 250 weekly services

Mexico City. Regular flights to San Juan, Puerto Rico and from Heathrow

in total and all utilising wide-body aircraft. This service has proved

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AIR FREIGHT NEWS 10 FEBRUARY 2022

OPTICOOLER RECEIVES TECHNICAL APPROVAL BY JAPANESE MAJOR AIRLINES

The technical approval follows the opening of a new service station of DoKaSch in 2021 at Tokyo-Narita Airport. The new depot is ready to meet any demand for RKN and RAP Opticooler at any time and immediately. The German company has also established the dedicated Japanese subsidiary DoKaSch Temperature Solutions K.K. with an office

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in Tokyo in 2021. In addition to its high availability, the Opticooler is an

oKaSch Temperature Solutions achieved technical approvals

extremely reliable, temperature-controlled packaging-solution. Without

for its Opticooler active containers with Japan Airlines (JAL)

depending on dry ice or other refrigerants, the active container can both

and All Nippon Airways (ANA). Thus, on all flights operated

cool and heat thanks to a self-supporting electrical power generator and

by Japan's two largest airlines, forwarders can now use the fast

full climate control. They maintain the desired temperature level, e.g.

available and highly reliable temperature-controlled packaging solution.

between 2° and 8° Celsius at all times and regardless of external climatic

In addition to a dedicated Japanese subsidiary and a new service station

and infrastructural conditions. This makes them the ideal solution

in Tokyo-Narita, the approval of both Japanese major carriers further

for the safe transport of highly sensitive and valuable pharmaceutical

strengthens DoKaSch Temperature Solutions' network in the Asia-

products that must always be protected from temperature fluctuations.

Pacific region. Given the highest availability on the market and resilience of the Opticooler packaging solution, customers have enhanced options

The demand for temperature-sensitive goods is increasing in Japan as

to operate safe and reliable supply chains for temperature-sensitive

well as in whole Asia. In addition to reliability and safety, fast availability at

goods to and from Asia.

any quantity is also crucial, to step up with this trend. Combined with our new Japanese service station directly at the gateway of our new partners

The technical approvals allow the Opticooler to be used in the cargo holds

Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways, we can excellently provide these

of the two airlines’ fleets. Forwarders and pharmaceutical manufacturers

key capabilities to our customers in the Asia-Pacific region.

in Japan and worldwide are thus benefitting from increasing leasing options

Kazuyoshi Kakizawa, Head of DoKaSch Temperature Solutions K.K.

for temperature-controlled packaging solutions and can utilize the welldeveloped international route networks of both carriers. JAL’s and ANA’s

The new technical approvals by Japan Airlines and All Nippon

schedules connect Japan with Europe, North America, Southeast Asia

Airways are a major step for our growth strategy in Asia. Thanks to the

as well as Australia. The option of using Opticoolers on these routes is

new cooperation, we are further expanding our established and dense

hence opening important accesses to the Japanese and worldwide pharma

global network. With its market leading reliability as well as availability,

sector. At Narita International Airport for example, both carriers operate

our Opticooler packaging solution will thereby become available to even

a hub where half of Japan's total pharmaceutical trade is being handled.

more customers in Asia as well as worldwide.

Freight forwarders also profit from the efficient and capable range of wide

Andreas Seitz, Managing Director, DoKaSch Temperature Solutions

body aircrafts of both carriers, which allows the Opticoolers to always be deployed with optimal and reliable flying platforms.

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ith an urgent request and facing the current complex

The larger critical piece arrived at the destination airport

worldwide logistical situation, Centauro Argentina

in Mendoza at 15:30 in the afternoon and it was already in

recently found an air solution for two important

the possession of the client the same night, having safely

pieces of equipment from Thailand. The pieces were needed to repair

and successfully fulfilled the delivery commitment in a

a Siemens STG 800 turbine for one of Centauro's main clients.

timely manner.

With the cooperation of fellow PCN member, Central Oceans Thailand,

A big challenge achieved by Centauro and Central Oceans

they were able to make the delivery in record time. The smaller piece

to deliver so efficiently from Southeast Asia to remote

of 1,100kg flew via London with British Airways and the larger 14,000kg

Argentina – 18,000km with a transit time of 80 hours.

piece flew by a charter flight on an Antonov 1 directly from Pattaya Airport in Thailand to Mendoza Airport, Argentina.

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AIR FREIGHT NEWS 13 APRIL 2021

ANTONOV AIRLINES DELIVERS

AUTOMOTIVE PARTS FROM ASIA TO THE USA UNDER OPEN SKIES AGREEMENT

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he International Air Transport Association (IATA) released March 2021 data for global air cargo markets showing that air cargo demand continued to outperform pre-COVID levels

• Underlying economic conditions remain supportive for air cargo: › This is evidenced in the new export orders component of the manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) which stood at

(March 2019) with demand up 4.4%. March demand reached the highest

53.4 in March. Results above 50 indicate manufacturing growth

level recorded since the series began in 1990. Month-on-month demand

versus the prior month.

also increased albeit at a slower pace than the previous month with volumes up 0.4% in March over February 2021 levels.

› Demand for exports grew broadly in March. This was concentrated in developed countries during January and February.

Because comparisons between 2021 and 2020 monthly results

› Delivery times for manufactured goods are increasing which

are distorted by the extraordinary impact of COVID-19, unless

normally indicates increased demand for air cargo in efforts to

otherwise noted all comparisons to follow are to March 2019

reduce shipping time.

which followed a normal demand pattern.

› Global trade rose 0.3% in February – the ninth consecutive monthly increase and the longest continuous growth in more

• Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs), was

than two decades.

up 4.4% compared to March 2019 and 0.4% compared to February 2021. This was a slower rate of growth than the previous month,

Air cargo continues to be the bright spot for aviation. Demand

which saw demand increase 9.2% compared to February 2019. A

reached an all-time high in March, up 4.4% compared to pre-COVID

weaker performance by Asia-Pacific and African carriers compared

levels (March, 2019). And airlines are taking all measures to find

to February contributed to softer growth in March.

the needed capacity. The crisis has shown that air cargo can meet fundamental challenges by adopting innovations quickly. That is how it

• Global capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers

is meeting growing demand even as much of the passenger fleet remains

(ACTKs), continued to recover in March, up 5.6% compared to

grounded. The sector needs to retain this momentum post-crisis to

the previous month. Despite this, capacity remans 11.7% below

drive the sector’s long-term efficiency with digitalization.

pre-COVID-19 levels (March 2019) due to the ongoing grounding of

Willie Walsh, Director General, IATA

passenger aircraft. Airlines continue to use dedicated freighters to plug the lack of available belly-capacity. International capacity from dedicated freighters rose 20.6% in March 2021 compared to the same month in 2019 and belly-cargo capacity of passenger aircraft dropped by 38.4%.

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March Regional Performance Asia-Pacific airlines saw demand for international air cargo drop

Middle Eastern carriers posted a 9.2% rise in international

0.3% in March 2021 compared to the same month in 2019. The slight

cargo volumes in March 2021 versus March 2019. Month-on-

weakness in performance compared to the previous month was seen

month, Middle East carriers posted the strongest growth of all

on most of the trade lanes connected with Asia. International capacity

regions, up 4.4%. Of the region’s key international routes, Middle

remained constrained in the region, down 20.7% versus March 2019. The

East-North America and Middle East-Asia have provided the most

region’s airlines reported the highest international load factor at 78.4%.

significant support, rising 28% and 17% respectively in March compared to March 2019. International capacity in March was

North American carriers posted a 14.5% increase in international

down 12.4% compared to the same month in 2019.

demand in March compared to March 2019. This strong performance reflects the strength of the economic recovery in the US. In Q1, US

Latin American carriers reported a decline of 23.6% in

GDP rose by 6.4% in annualized terms, up from 4.3% in Q4 bringing

international cargo volumes in March compared to the 2019

the country’s economy close to pre-COVID levels. The business

period; this was the worst performance of all regions. Drivers

environment for air cargo remains supportive; the new export orders

of air cargo demand in Latin America remain relatively less

component of the PMI rose to its highest level since 2007. International

supportive than in the other regions. International capacity

capacity grew by 1.8% compared with March 2019.

decreased 46.0% compared with March 2019.

European carriers posted a 0.7% increase in demand in March

African airlines’ cargo demand in March increased 24.6%

compared to the same month in 2019. Improved operating conditions

compared to the same month in 2019, the strongest of all regions.

and recovering export orders contributed to the positive performance.

Robust expansion on the Asia-Africa trade lanes contributed to

International capacity decreased by 17% in March 2021 versus March 2019.

the strong growth. March international capacity decreased by 2.1% compared to March 2019.

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AMERICAN OFFERS DEDICATED SUITE OF

LIFE SCIENCES & HEALTHCARE CARGO PRODUCTS

& EXPANDS CEIV CERTIFICATION

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merican Airlines Cargo has announced a dedicated suite of

American is currently CEIV Pharma certified for its operations in and

products and priorities to make it easier for customers to

out of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Philadelphia

book a variety of Life Sciences and Healthcare shipments – a

International Airport (PHL), and Miami International Airport (MIA)

segment that has seen a 17% volume increase over the last years across

with several other key hubs expected within the year, making the

regions the airline serves. With advancements in individualized healthcare

carrier industry-leading in the breadth of this certification. These

and medical innovations that lead to longer, healthier lives, fast and reliable

independently-certified stations position American to handle more

transportation of these shipments has never been more crucial. This new

critical pharmaceutical shipments across its network, supporting

offering leverages the network of the world’s largest airline and award-

connections to Europe, South America and Asia by way of these central

winning expertise to serve customers now and into the future.

and east-coast gateways.

The Life Sciences suite offers cargo products designed for time-sensitive

We are proud to support our customers and partners along the

shipments. Whether under 100lbs, bulk or containerized, American’s

supply chain in transporting important medical and life-saving shipments

Priority Parcel Service (PPS) or ExpediteFS services provide benefits

around the globe. This dedicated product suite for Life Sciences, as well

including next-flight booking options, priority boarding and the shortest

as our continued investment in our cold chain capabilities, is testament

tender times. These two products are also customizable, as the airline

to our commitment to this critical market and the people behind it.

offers an array of handling and monitoring capabilities based on the level

Jessica Tyler, President Cargo & Vice President Operations

of handling a shipment may need – from prioritized take-off and landing

Innovation & Delivery, American Airlines.

for life-saving medical shipments with MEDEVAC service, to enhanced monitoring and proactive updates with Critical PPS service.

American's ExpediteTC solution, founded in 2009, also operates with a global network of temperature-controlled facilities, including its

Also included in the Life Sciences suite is American’s cold-chain solution,

dedicated 25,000-square-foot temperature-controlled center in PHL

ExpediteTC. This product offers both active and passive temperature

that specializes in pharmaceuticals.

capabilities for shipments and has earned the airline Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) certification.

The airline also recently added two new cooler spaces at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), including a Controlled Room

Awarded by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), CEIV

Temperature ranging 15°C to +25°C and a Refrigerated cooler ranging

Pharma certification recognizes air carriers and entire air cargo supply

+2°C to +8°C, to further enhance handling capabilities for temperature-

chains that have established the tools, procedures and staffing to ensure

sensitive shipments traveling across the Atlantic.

pharmaceuticals are properly handled and maintain product integrity.

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T

he global air cargo market continued its catching up with

Airfreight market conditions feel insignificant when you see what

pre-pandemic levels in February as freight volumes, capacity

is happening in Ukraine and the suffering of the Ukrainian people since

and load factors stabilised close to 2019’s performance, with

Russia’s invasion.

rates also slowly trending downwards, according to the latest data from

Niall van de Wouw, Managing Director, CLIVE Data Services

industry analysts CLIVE Data Services. “The war in Ukraine is another example of an external event of which

Chargeable weight in February was at -0.7% to the pre-Covid level

the air cargo industry has no control over, but which is having a profound

in 2019, and +2.6% compared to February 2021, with capacity in the

impact, as happened with Covid. When we consider the recovery of

market standing at -5.4% and +6.9% to the respective 2019 and 2021

the aviation industry from the pandemic, the return of passengers is

figures. CLIVE’s weekly and monthly analyses of the general air cargo

still a big question mark. The war in Ukraine presents another big

market continues to measure performance to the pre-Covid 2019

question mark, particularly over Europe-Asia trade flows. It is difficult

level, as well as giving 2021 year-over-year comparisons, to provide a

to overestimate what this could mean down the line.”

meaningful assessment of its current performance. The sudden drop in capacity on Europe-Asia routes and overflight issues Consequently, CLIVE’s ‘dynamic load factor’ - which considers both the

were already having an effect into North East Asia routes in the closing

volume and weight perspectives of cargo flown and capacity available to

days of February, he said. CLIVE is closely monitoring the situation on

produce a true indicator of airline performance – of 65% was 4.5% pts

a daily basis. Rising oil prices are also expected to significantly impact

lower than in 2021 and close to 2% pts higher than in 2019.

global airfreight rates.

After the peak season pressures placed on supply chains in November

Whilst we were seeing some clear signs of normality returning,

and December, which saw average airfreight rates increase by as much

there is still so little slack in the global air cargo system. It is quite

as 168% in the final month of 2021, the quieter market conditions at

unlikely that the trend of slowly declining rates will continue in

the start of the year saw overall rates ease for a second consecutive

March. The war in Ukraine causes immediate capacity issues to

month. Rates, while still very high, were seen to be slowly winding down

North East Asia and, therefore, will likely cause push up rates even

in February +137% versus 2019 as capacity returned to the market and

more for these particular markets. Air cargo trucking services might

the stress on supply chains seen over the past two years began to ease.

also be affected as numerous Ukrainian drivers – which form an important share of the truck drivers in Europe – have decided to go

The war in Ukraine, however, means the air cargo market is heading

back to their home country. A fragile global air cargo supply chain

into another period of significant uncertainty.

is already sensitive to minor shocks. War in Europe and its resulting sanctions could turn the industry upside down once again, just at the time when the covid impact was looking more under control. We remain in volatile and uncertain times. 2 MARCH 2022

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CHINA-U.S. FREIGHT RATES PLUNGE

BUT CHINA MANUFACTURING WOES CREATE NEW HEADACHES FOR SHIPPERS • Spot freight rates are plummeting

For China-US East Coast shipping, rates dropped by 28.2% in one month,

• Chinese factory output is throttled by power shortages,

down to $14,000 per container in October from $19,500 in September.

exacerbating trade imbalances, and distorting demand for shipping containers • Freight forwarders are left holding the bag as demand for space falls along with prices

S

hippers might finally be catching a break, as China-US spot freight rates plunge in the first week of October. With Chinese manufacturers throttling production due to the power crisis

and the off-season coming into view, competition for freight capacity in terms of containers and vessel space has fallen off, moving prices down by up to 51.4% on some routes. However, this temporary reprieve could soon be overshadowed by a Data provided by digital freight forwarding company Shifl shows that the

growing backlog of unfulfilled orders. Chinese energy rationing policies

spot rate for shipping a 40-foot container from China to Los Angeles

and the impact of COVID-19 shutdowns are throttling factory output

dropped by $9,000, or 51.4% between September and October of this

meaning that US and EU manufacturing orders are not being filled on time.

year, from a high of $17,500 to $8,500.

While US and EU businesses scramble to diversify their supply chains, inventory shortages and price increases will become more pronounced. Before the pandemic, our customers were getting containers shipped for around $1,500. Some agents (co loaders) took advantage of the price increases and congestion by buying up capacity, and now they are looking to unload it as quickly as possible. For shippers with inventory still in China, access to capacity at lower rates is great news. But the big question now is whether or not there will be products to fill these containers. These rates could go even lower. We’re already seeing long-term rates for shipping 40-foot containers from China to the U.S. go below $5,000. Shabsie Levy, Founder & CEO, Shifl

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SEA FREIGHT 5 JANUARY 2022

INE A R K U CR I S I S TH E

MAERSK & MSC

HALT RUSSIA BOOKINGS World’s two largest container lines join growing list of carriers

Maersk’s parent organisation A.P. Moller-Maersk today said it was

suspending all cargo bookings to and from the country following

deeply concerned by how the crisis keeps escalating in Ukraine', and

its invasion of Ukraine and implementation of widespread

it was 'closely following the ever-evolving situation with governments

sanctions, with the Maersk suspension also including air and

posing new sanctions against Russia and the regular adjustments that

intercontinental rail shipments

are being made to the list of restrictions.

T

he world’s two largest container lines, Maersk and MSC, have

With that in mind, we now see the clear need to establish new and

joined a growing list of major international container lines

revise existing processes of accepting and handling bookings. We are also

suspending all cargo bookings to and from Russia following its

starting to see the effect on global supply chain flows such as delays and

invasion of Ukraine and the implementation of widespread sanctions in

detention of cargo by customs authorities across various transhipment

response to the unprovoked attack on its neighbour.

hubs – overall resulting in unpredictable operational impacts.

And the suspension by Maersk also includes air and intercontinental

Stability & safety priority

rail shipments to and from Russia, with the exception of foodstuffs,

The company continued:

and medical and humanitarian supplies, as concerns about safety and

is already being directly and indirectly impacted by sanctions, new Maersk

the breadth of sanctions mount.

bookings within ocean, air and intercontinental rail to and from Russia will

As the stability and safety of our operations

be temporarily suspended, with the exception of foodstuffs, medical and MSC said its suspension would take immediate effect from today,

humanitarian supplies (bar dual-use items). This exception is to underline

1 March,

with a temporary stoppage on all cargo bookings to/from

that our company is focusing on social responsibility and making the

Russia, covering all access areas including Baltics, Black Sea and Far

efforts to support society despite all the complications and uncertainties

East Russia.

within the current supply chain to/from Russia. The suspension will begin

But the line said it will continue to accept and screen

bookings for delivery of essential goods such as food, medical equipment

today and cover all Russian gateway ports.

and humanitarian goods. Maersk said it will announce further details today and in the coming The moves follow similar suspensions by Germany’s Hapag-Lloyd last

days 'as we progress with the planning', noting:

Every decision we

week and One Network Express yesterday.

have made during this crisis has been with Maersk employee safety and customer supply chains in mind, and these will continue to be our top priorities in light of the newest developments. We will also continue to put plans in place so that all affected employees and their families get the support needed.

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Supply chain disruptions

MSC said it

The company also emphasised that it was

has been closely monitoring the advice from

key for Maersk that

governments about new sanctions, following the February 2022 conflict

we minimise supply chain disruption and do not add to the global

in Ukraine, and has been operating shipping and inland services to and

congestion in ports and depots. For cargo already underway and

from Russia in full compliance with international sanctions measures,

bookings placed before this suspension was announced, we will do our

applicable to it. MSC will contact customers directly, as necessary, in

utmost to deliver it to its intended destination. Consequently, we will

respect of any Russia-related cargo that is already in transit.

still call Russia, although we will not accept new bookings unless they belong in the exception categories mentioned above. However, please

In a Customer Advisory notice yesterday, Ocean Network Express

expect significant delays as countries such as the Netherlands, Belgium

said that the recent developments in Ukraine and Russia meant its

and Germany are holding back vessels en route to Russia in search

operations in the area are disrupted and our ability to complete

of restricted commodities, primarily dual-use items. The inspections

the carriage of consignments to some destinations is, or is likely to

of export and transhipment cargo bound for Russia are related to

become, obstructed.

implementing procedures to comply with sanctions and export controls

from Odessa, Ukraine and Novorossiysk, Russia is to be suspended with

recently imposed by different jurisdictions.

immediate effect until further notice. Booking acceptance to and from

As a result,

booking acceptance to and

St Petersburg, Russia is suspended with immediate effect until further

Ripple effects across the regional ocean network

notice whilst we evaluate the operational feasibility.

Maersk said its teams were in constant contact with the local customs and port authorities to speed up the release of all goods not impacted

The Japanese line said it was

by sanctions and export controls, giving priority to humanitarian items

for those consignments currently on the water. ONE will continue to

such as foods, medicines and hygiene and personal care. But it said

provide updates on any further adjustments to our services to and from

the delays are expected to have ripple effects across the regional

working tirelessly to find solutions

the impacted locations as the situation develops.

ocean network, resulting in further delays and congestion. But the line stressed that The line added:

the ongoing safety and wellbeing of

As Maersk acts in full compliance with legal

ONE’s employees and associates in the region is of great importance

regulations and its policies, we cannot receive from or make payments to

and concern. Currently ONE’s representatives in the region are safe

any sanctioned Russian banks, or any other sanctioned party. Giving you

and continue to work remotely.

the best ability to manage your supply chain is of the utmost importance to us and we are working to give you everything you need to run your

Last week, Hapag-Lloyd said

global logistics in these circumstances. We will keep monitoring the

Russia has led to changes in the operational outlook

the current situation in Ukraine and

situation and reviewing impacts from sanctions, with an ambition to

countries, implementing a booking stop for Ukraine and a temporary

stabilise operations as quickly as we can.

booking suspension for Russia. In cases where the shipments were

for the two

already en route to Ukraine or Russia, it stressed that its teams were working to assist customers. Will Waters, contributing writer, FORWARDER magazine

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1 MARCH 2022

UKRAINE WAR IS ALREADY HAVING

SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE WARNS PARCELHERO

P

arcelHero says ‘Putin’s War’ is already having an impact on

Most international parcel operators suspended services to the Ukraine

costs, supply chains and international trade that goes far

from 24 February and major couriers such as UPS, FedEx and TNT have

beyond the borders of Ukraine and Russia.

also suspended international services to Russia. Most couriers are now returning items already in transit to the sender where possible.

The international delivery expert ParcelHero says freight transport services to Ukraine are at a virtual stop, and many services to Russia

Logistics companies such as DHL and DSV have all asked their Ukrainian

have been suspended. It warns the costs of the conflict will impact on UK

employees to stay at home with their families and follow instructions

companies, even if they have no business in Eastern Europe. ParcelHero’s

from local authorities.

Head of Consumer Research, David Jinks M.I.L.T., has this to say: Ukraine is an important air corridor for European air traffic and 'Putin’s War' as it is being called in Europe, will certainly harm both

re-routings will lead to a – hopefully short-term – loss in capacity.

Russia and the Ukraine economically, but its impact is also already being felt by UK businesses.

Shipments of goods by sea are also being impacted. There are no services into Ukraine’s key port, Odessa, and Ukraine says two foreign-owned

The invasion has had an immediate economic impact on Russia, which

commercial ships have been shelled there by Russian forces. Surface

doubled its interest rate to 20% on Monday after the rouble sank by

shipments are being re-routed via Romania, Lebanon and Greece.

as much as 30%, before settling back down to 20%. However, UK international businesses, both large and small, are also counting the cost.

The container line Ocean Network Express (ONE) has now suspended container bookings to and from Russia, hours after Maersk said it was considering doing the same.

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Most major Europe-Asia rail freight services (some 95%) don’t pass

Ukraine has a very large heavy-industry base and is one of the largest

through Ukraine. Direct freight trains are entering Ukraine through its

refiners of metallurgical products in Eastern Europe. It’s also well-known for

border with Poland, but these are largely war supplies.

its production of high-tech goods and transport products, such as aircraft.

It’s not just physical goods sales to Russia that are being impacted.

There are five industries where the share of Russian exports to the EU

British, EU and US companies operating electronic services in Russia are

is significant: textiles, pharmaceuticals, electrical equipment, machinery

seeing payments to them frozen after these countries removed selected

and transport equipment. Supply chains and costs could be impacted

Russian banks from the Swift messaging network and froze the assets of

in all these sectors.

Russia's central bank. Bank cards issued by VTB Group, Sovcombank, Novikombank, Promsvyazbank, and Otkritie are no longer working for

UK car manufacturers such as Jaguar-Land Rover have halted all

Russian customers trying to pay for things such as Netflix subscriptions,

deliveries to Russia, while Mini has had to suspend production for five

or access pay services from Apple and Google.

days because of the 'ongoing parts supply situation, now including the conflict in Ukraine.'

E-commerce has also been impacted. Etsy is waiving all fees owed by Ukrainian sellers, a sum of approximately $4 million, and eBay.com has

How much could all this cost UK businesses? It’s too early to tell but,

announced it has suspended its Global Shipping Program service into

during the far smaller Ukraine conflict of 2014, a report by the Vienna

Ukraine and Russia.

Institute of International Economic Studies said Germany lost around £2.51bn (EUR 3 billion), followed by Italy, which lost around £1.17bn

Looking beyond the immediate logistical problems for deliveries, it is

(EUR 1.4 billion). France, Great Britain and Poland each lost around

likely UK businesses will see an increase in costs because of a rise

£0.67bn (EUR 0.8bn). The current conflict is on a far larger scale and the

in diesel and petrol prices. Even though the UK is nowhere near as

economic sanctions imposed on Russia are far more severe, so expect

dependent on Russia for oil and gas as the EU, increased demand is

these numbers to be the tip of the iceberg.

pushing up prices everywhere. For example, diesel is now at 154.72p per litre, says the RAC.

In common with all other UK international courier service providers, ParcelHero has currently suspended booking services to Ukraine. You

Food retailers are likely to see an increase in prices. The Russia-Ukraine

can find out the latest information on all international mailings on our

plains were once called 'the breadbasket of Europe.' The area exports

international courier services page and by entering your destination into

about a quarter of the world's wheat and half of its sunflower products,

our live quote comparison tool at https://www.parcelhero.com/en-gb/

such as seeds and oil. In addition, Ukraine sells a lot of corn globally.

international-courier-services

Some analysts are predicting a doubling of global wheat prices.

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SEA FREIGHT NEWS 15 FEBRARY 2022

THREE-FOLD RISE IN

AWARENESS & ACCEPTANCE OF SOCs

AMONGST TOP-50 FREIGHT FORWARDERS

A

ccording to an undercover survey by Container xChange,

• 18% of the companies that were tested were able to organize the

for the third year in a row, the percentage of top 50 freight

SOC move and source the containers without any restrictions.

forwarders accepting SOC requests grew from 6% in 2019,

This figure of 18% compares to 10% of the companies in 2020,

10% in 2020 to 18% in 2021, a three-fold growth in awareness and

and 6% in 2019. Meaning that since last year, this number has

acceptance of Shipper owned containers (shipping containers owned by

grown by 80% and that over the last 2 years, it’s grown three-fold.

the shippers). Though there is considerable improvement in demand for SOCs, the major forwarders are yet to fulfil the demand for the boxes on the route from China to Germany.

• SOC acceptance and awareness has grown over the last three years. 90% of our respondents were clued up on the SOC market compared to 68% of respondents last year and 35% in 2019.

SOC increases reliability for empty container availability. The downside is that you need a dedicated team/person to manage these shipments.

• Hitachi Transport System was one of the most helpful freight

COVID caused a strong equipment imbalance, and therefore the need for

forwarders, even offering us ‘reasonable’ pickup charges, bearing

empty equipment has increased. SOCs are a solution for this.

in mind the current climate. While last year the winners were

Florian Braun, Head of Ocean Freight, EMEA, Flexport

Kuehne+Nagel, CEVA Logistics, Hitachi Transport Systems, Nippon Express and Kerry Logistics – in 2021 it was GEFCO, Hitachi

Forwarders are increasingly positive about SOCs but are also skeptical of the success of processes around them. The rise in awareness

(again), Yusen Logistics, Landstar, Mainfreight, Kintetsu World Express, FedEX, BDP International and Millenium Cargo.

for SOCs shows that industry participants are responding to the supplychain pressures by diversifying their sourcing strategy. We’ve observed

• This year, the lower cohorts outperform the top 10. The top 10

a growing year-on-year acceptance for SOCs as well as demand to

were already saturated with business, especially leading up to the

improve the management costs and efforts. We believe the solution lies

festive season. Evidently, SOC is becoming more and more possible

in digitizing the process to enable forwarders with a seamless, hassle-

for a range of freight forwarders.

free opportunity of using SOCs. Christian Roeloffs, Founder & CEO, Container xChange

(Cohort 1 = Rank 1 – 10, Cohort 2 = Rank 11 – 20 etc.)

During the month of December 2021, Container xChange put to a

One of the recent surveys by xChange in January 2022 which canvasses

test the world’s 50 largest freight forwarders to investigate how they

500 freight industry respondents also pointed towards one-fourth

respond to SOC requests. We reached out once again to ship industrial

of the respondents considering making use of SOCs as one of their

machinery parts from Shanghai to Hamburg using SOC containers. Here

container sourcing strategies into the year 2022.

is what the report findings show...

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A

s terminal congestion and long trucker turn times continue to

The Trade Tech Peel Off Stacks will be facilitated by Trade Tech and each

plague the supply chain, Trade Tech, a global logistics solutions

stack will be comprised of containers contributed by a community of

provider, introduces the Trade Tech Peel Off Stack Solution,

multiple Trade Tech customers directly or on behalf of multiple BCOs.

which utilizes a community approach to expand peel off stack efficiency

Key to implementing this program is the fact that Trade Tech houses all

benefits to small- and mid-sized shippers. The Trade Tech Peel Off Stack

controlling data on a single, multi-tenant platform, which allows multiple

Solution leverages the data and technology of its multi-tenant platform to

entities to be aggregated as a community.

combine shipments of multiple NVOCCs, thereby creating a community that can collectively contribute the 50-75 containers required to establish

Our multi-tenant platform is based on the simple concept of

a peel off stack.The first Trade Tech community peel off stack will launch

leveraging U.S. Customs declarations to forecast, plan and optimize

as a pilot program at the Port of Los Angeles on March 1.

solutions. We do not need to collect new data. In collaboration with our customers, we simply need to leverage the shipment data that is already

Peel off stacks, which were formally introduced in 2015, enhance terminal

in our systems as a result of U.S. Customs 24 Hour Rule requirements

efficiency by clearing out space in congested areas of the terminal and

to report all shipment data prior to departure at origin. We need to

offering a streamlined approach for motor carriers. However, due to

constantly be looking at ways to best use that data to tackle challenges,

strict volume requirements, peel off stacks have been underutilized as

including resolving the congestion crisis in the ports.

they are typically only available to large BCOs, which represent less than 20 percent of the market.

Trade Tech Peel Off Stack contributors must adhere to a process that requires complete and accurate information as well as U.S.

Navigating our current crisis requires that we as an industry

Customs clearance four days before vessel arrival. Trade Tech will be

maximize and expand the programs that are positively impacting the

responsible for dispatching the motor carriers and supplying delivery

supply chain. Peel off stacks provide significant efficiency to the terminals,

instructions through its multi-tenant platform. Dedicated to superior

to the shippers and to the motor carriers, but the majority of the market

customer service, Trade Tech will be in constant communication with

cannot meet the volume requirements to build their own stack,

the terminal, the importer, the importer’s warehouse as well as the

said Trade Tech President, Bryn Heimbeck. Trade Tech’s platform

motor carriers to ensure seamless movement of the cargo from vessel

services 750 NVOCCs, which represent over 5,000 containers per

to peel off stack to warehouse.

week into the Los Angeles / Long Beach local market. Through digitalization and the effective use of data, the Trade Peel off stacks require a single entity to commit a minimum of 50 containers

Tech Peel Off Stacks not only provide our customers with the type of

to create a dedicated pile that will be pre-positioned outside of highly

enhanced efficiency that saves time and money, they also clear out some

congested areas of the terminal. Furthermore, peel off stacks offer an

of the congestion at the terminals, which facilitates supply chain fluidity.

efficient system for designated motor carriers who can quickly take delivery

We believe that digitalization and data will be the key to turning solutions

of their container by driving directly to the stack and essentially “peeling

like peel off stacks into the norm and not the exception.

off” from the top rather than spending hours waiting for a specific container to be located and dug out of the general stacks throughout the terminal.

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COMMUNITY PEEL OFF STACK SOLUTION

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MSC PLAYS KEY ROLE BRINGING

CRITICALLY NEEDED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TO US

R

ight at the start of this year, MSC successfully orchestrated

Thanks to the close collaboration of all teams and partners, MSC Vega

a number of complex shipping and inland moves to help

was able to unload all of this critically needed cargo in only 39 hours,

healthcare organisations in the US receive critically needed

saving more than a week of time. Unloading in Los Angeles, as originally

medical equipment in record times from Japan.

planned, would have taken up to 10 days and ships are now typically waiting for weeks to enter the port. In fact, the time to unload cargo

This shipment — containing more than 14 million blood collection devices

has seen a significant increase since the start of the pandemic. Under

travelling between two continents and across three countries — had to be

normal circumstances, discharging cargo in Los Angeles/ Long Beach

safely delivered in record times because the devices are considered critical to

typically takes around three days, with little or no time for waiting to

healthcare in the US. Nearly all people admitted to a hospital have blood tests

enter or berth.

conducted to help healthcare providers better understand their conditions. The priority was important enough to include support and a specific request for assistance from the White House COVID-19 Response Team.

We thank our customer and partners for the strong collaboration and efficiency we were able to achieve with this shipment, as well as the involvement of government stakeholders. Safely and effectively collecting

Knowing the criticality of these products, long-time customer BD

blood samples is crucial to preventing and treating disease, particularly as

(Becton, Dickinson and Company) contacted MSC asking for help to

patients return to hospitals after COVID-19 lockdowns. We are proud

securely deliver this priority cargo at the end of last year. The cargo

to have been able to ensure the timely delivery of this product and avert

departed Yokohama, Japan with destination Los Angeles on 5 November,

supply chain constraints to help many healthcare organizations continue

but given the severe congestion affecting ports and terminals on the

making a difference in the care they provide to the nation.

West Coast of North America and the urgency that the situation called

Fabio Santucci, President & CEO, MSC USA

for, MSC promptly responded to the call to have this cargo expedited in the most efficient way possible.

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies, serving more than 90% of hospitals in the United States. The company has played a

On track to the destination

critical role in the global response to COVID-19 — from developing devices

A multi-disciplinary team of specialists across our US and Canadian offices

that help provide a better understanding of the body’s immune response

came together to change the routing for the BD cargo onboard vessel

for COVID-19 research and vaccine development, to providing more than

MSC Vega and divert it to Prince Rupert, Canada and then immediately

100 million PCR and rapid COVID-19 tests, deploying millions of products

transferred to Chicago via rail. Our Intermodal, Marine Operations,

that are critical to patients in ICUs, and manufacturing more than 2 billion

Customer Service and VIP teams closely collaborated with Canadian

injection devices for COVID-19 vaccinations around the world.

National to have these containers prioritised at arrival in Canada and immediately moved onto the rail service for their final trip into Chicago, effectively saving a month’s worth of shipping time for the customer.

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The collaboration with MSC is one of those stories that I will be

Reliable network

telling my grandchildren when we look back on the pandemic and the

Amid the ongoing global health crisis, the need for a reliable transport

heroic efforts that were implemented to ensure healthcare providers

and logistics network is essential to the continuation of healthcare

had the critical devices they needed to care for patients. The energy,

services around the world. To that end, in December 2020, MSC

flexibility and commitment of the combined MSC-BD team showed

joined global efforts to bring vaccines to vulnerable regions, reducing

what can happen when everyone puts patients first.

transportation costs and enabling accessibility by signing the World

Brooke Story, president of integrated diagnostic solutions, BD

Economic Forum (WEF) Supply Chain and Transport Industry Charter in support of UNICEF and COVAX Vaccine Distribution, together with

As one of the key actors in global supply chains, MSC reacted promptly,

other shipping lines and airlines.

showing flexibility, resilience, and financial strength, despite the difficult operating conditions. We remained fully committed to ensuring business

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, MSC has also been

continuity by maintaining essential services across all markets, thus

expanding its capacity to meet growing demand for transport solutions

contributing to the high-priority transport of essential goods such as

in the pharmaceutical sector.

foods, raw materials, medical equipment, and other vital supplies.

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A system of transporting goods by road. Related topics Groupage Couriers Last mile

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12 JANUARY 2022

GEODIS AWARDED CONTRACT WITH AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS

TO SUPPORT RETAILER’S GROWTH IN JAPAN

A

merican Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) taps GEODIS for its strategic operations in Japan and omnichannel growth in the market for their leading American Eagle and Aerie brands.

This contract comes amidst explosive growth of opportunities on e-Commerce platforms around the world. GEODIS, a global leading transport and logistics services provider, today announced that AEO has awarded its Japan office the contract to support the retailer’s distribution center. According to economists at the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), global e-Commerce growth has seen a dramatic rise across retail sales fueled by COVID-19, with a jump from 16 to 19 percent in 2020. AEO

The retailer’s ambitious growth as an online brand demonstrates its

has partnered with GEODIS to support its growth, beginning in Japan,

continued resonance with customers in Japan and the region. Over the

and anticipates eventually expanding the brands to other markets in Asia

years, AEO has maintained a closeness to its Japan customer base, now

and other regions in the coming months.

enhanced by the presence of its distribution center run by GEODIS, which will cut down lengthy delivery times through a centralized

Retail brands are reaching their customers in unprecedented fashion as they shop for their favorite items anytime and anywhere,

distribution model from a single location to ensure customers have the best experience.

and GEODIS is proud to be the appointed logistics provider to deliver AEO products into the hands of customers in the shortest amount of

This partnership with GEODIS provides AEO the agility, flexibility

time possible no matter where they reside in Japan.

and reach to bring our leading brands–and our signature American

Chris Cahill, Managing Director, North Asia Sub-Region, GEODIS

Eagle jeans and Aerie’s comfortable, cozy apparel and intimates–to our customers faster and more efficiently. GEODIS’ logistical capabilities enable us to further enhance our omnichannel experience and provide the very best for our customers by making it easier to shop our brands. AEO products are now within easy reach, no matter from wherever the customers are shopping in Japan. Chauhan Vijay, Senior Vice President, International, AEO FORWARDER magazine USA

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DACHSER EXPANDS

ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLE FLEET The logistics provider will invest in battery-powered trucks

In the next two years, DACHSER will introduce at least 50 additional

and company cars as well as in the requisite charging systems.

zero-emission trucks, including heavy battery-electric motor vehicles

Tests with hydrogen-powered trucks are also in the pipeline.

and truck tractors from a range of manufacturers, either through direct

L

purchase or in cooperation with transport partners.

ogistics provider DACHSER is to step up its use of zero-emission vehicles. Zero-emission vehicles are trucks and cars that do

We’re actively promoting the use of zero-emission vehicles in our

not directly produce any emissions of greenhouse gases or air

European network with a view to incorporating them as effectively as

pollutants. In an initial step, the family-owned company will introduce

possible in our transportation processes. These are investments in the

at least 50 additional battery electric trucks on European routes by the

future, which will pay off in the long-term. We’ll be expanding our use of

end of 2023. DACHSER is also planning to add around 1,000 electric

zero-emission trucks to the areas of regional and, in particular, shuttle

passenger cars to its fleet of company and service vehicles. In parallel, the

transports this year. We also intend to use battery-powered vehicles

company will press ahead with a range of pilot projects to develop and test

to move around swap bodies and semi-trailers at our branches.

hydrogen-powered trucks equipped with fuel cell technology. DACHSER

Alexander Tonn, Chief Operations Officer Road Logistics, DACHSER

plans to have hydrogen-powered vehicles from a range of manufacturers operating within its network by no later than the beginning of 2023.

Electric company cars DACHSER also plans to ensure that by the end of 2023, one in two

The only way for the transportation sector to meet the global community’s

company cars at its locations in Europe is a battery electric vehicle.

long-term goal of net zero emissions is by using zero-emission vehicles. That’s

This represents approximately 1,000 passenger cars in total. Company

why such vehicles form a key plank of our own climate protection strategy.

car drivers and DACHSER branches will be able to choose between

We’re going to significantly expand our use of environmentally friendly

different models from various manufacturers. Since all-electric vehicles

vehicles in the coming years, which will give us valuable practical experience

do not yet offer the technical specifications required for every kind of

and also help us increase the number of units.

user profile, this transition will be gradual. In addition, since delivery

Stefan Hohm, Chief Development Officer (CDO), DACHSER

times are currently very long, short-term demand cannot be met right now. For members of the DACHSER Executive Board, the switch to

At present, DACHSER primarily uses battery-powered vehicles for

electric company cars will be completed in 2022.

urban deliveries within its groupage network. In Europe, the company has electrically assisted cargo bikes in daily operations and, above all,

New charge spots delivering green electricity

electric vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of up to 7.5 metric

To accompany these measures, DACHSER will ensure adequate

tons. There are still very few all-electric production vehicles available

availability of charge spots at its branches. In addition, there are plans

in heavier weight classes. At present, the only vehicle of this type

to create over 40 fast charging stations for trucks, each with a charging

DACHSER has in service is a preproduction model of the 19-metric-ton

power of 180 kW. All of these charge spots are to be supplied with

Mercedes-Benz eActros in Stuttgart, the capital of Baden-Württemberg,

green electricity, which will be either bought in or produced by the

as part of an innovation partnership with Daimler.

company’s own photovoltaic systems.

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New branch in El Paso, Texas / Focus on cross-border transports

With a population of around 700,000, El Paso is the sixth largest city in

between the USA and Mexico

Texas and a major border crossing point for goods traveling between

E

Mexico and the United States. Its largest industries include textiles,

l Paso is the name of the new US location of the international

automotive, biomedical and electronics. The city is conveniently located

transport and logistics service provider Gebrüder Weiss. The

for traffic-related purposes, on Interstate 10, which runs from the west

border city, located in the state of Texas, is to become a future

to the east coast of the United States. Some of the largest hubs in the

hub for full load transports between Mexico and the USA. This is the

United States – including Chicago, the Dallas/Fort-Worth metropolitan

logistics provider's response to the growing flow of goods between the

area and Los Angeles – are just a short flight away from El Paso airport.

two countries and the resulting high demand for transport capacity. Gebrüder Weiss has been active in the USA with its own national company Mexico’s position as a production location for the US automotive,

since 2017. From this date, the logistics provider has established itself

steel, and textile industries is becoming increasingly important. With

stably on the market and continuously expanded its network. A total of

our new location in El Paso, we can now offer our customers cross-

eight locations now offer transport and logistics services for air & sea,

border transport services with a focus on full loads.

land transport and warehouse logistics: Chicago (head office), Atlanta,

Mark McCullough, Country Manager, Gebrüder Weiss USA

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ROAD FREIGHT EXPERTS

W

hen was the last time you purchased something

Generally speaking, the trucking industry can be divided into three

online? The phenomenon of online shopping has

distinct sectors, including couriers. In the final journey of the supply

become something of a juggernaut in recent years,

chain, couriers such as FedEx, UPS, and the USPS experienced an

affecting various industries, notably shipping and logistics. Put

increased demand in the early days of the Covid pandemic, and

simply, ecommerce is defined as the buying and selling of goods

it hasn’t slowed down since. During the second quarter of 2021,

via digital channels, using the internet and a smartphone or tablet.

the UPS alone delivered more than 21 million packages every day, at both the business-to-customer and business-to-business levels.

Even before Covid helped propel socially distanced online shopping into overdrive, ecommerce was rising in popularity, at a rapid pace.

If delivery, whether via courier or another form of online order

Data from Oberlo indicates that about 27% of the global population

fulfillment, is the last step in the journey, logistics serves as the

shopped online in 2021, some 2.14 billion people. That number

backbone of ecommerce. You may not realize it, but ecommerce

represents a significant increase from the estimated 1.32 billion online

shipping and fulfillment require a seemingly infinite number of steps

shoppers in 2014 and is expected to continue its upward climb.

to keep everything running smoothly. For starters, even before a customer places an order, products must be available for purchase

It’s important to note that few online shoppers only order one

and stocked in a warehouse or similar fulfillment facility.

item, and many people make an online purchase every day. All of those packages have to get from point A to point B somehow, and

Streamlining the order fulfillment process also involves company

that’s where the trucking industry fits into the big picture. In our

transparency and a user-friendly platform for placing orders. Freight

modern digital world fueled by technological advancement, trucking

trucks are involved throughout the processes, allowing warehouses

and ecommerce effectively go hand in hand. As such, the trucking

to remain well-stocked and customer orders fulfilled efficiently.

industry is adapting various forms of technology to keep up with

Depending on a company’s size, they may elect to use their own

ecommerce trends.

trucks for product shipping, or third-party fulfillment services like trucking companies.

The rise of ecommerce has brought about various challenges (and solutions) as far as shipping, fulfillment, and supply chain

Trends in trucking technology

operations are concerned. Here’s what you need to know about

To stay on top of ecommerce trends and the continued popularity

how ecommerce trends in fulfillment and demand are impacting the

of online shopping, trucking companies have had to adapt, using new

trucking industry.

forms of technology. Autonomous vehicles and artificial intelligence (AI) are among the innovative tech that’s shaping the trucking

The trucking industry, logistics & e-commerce

industry for years to come.

To say that the trucking industry is massive is somewhat of an understatement: According to Statista, trucking is “responsible for

Across nearly every level of shipping and logistics, AI has become a

most of the overland freight movement” in the U.S. And as of 2019,

key component in daily operations. In distribution center back offices

the trucking industry brought in $791.7 billion in revenue, while

and on the road, AI can help increase efficiency and productivity

employing some 947,000 drivers.

while reducing errors, saving time and money in the long run. The technology is also able to adapt to changing shipping conditions, analyzing data patterns and making changes where necessary.

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AI technology has also changed the way we travel, and the routes

advancements in trucking technology may help to “prevent crashes

we take. Essential for navigation in our bustling modern world,

and save lives.” The agency is committed to reducing the number

GPS systems run on AI, and they are more advanced than ever.

of roadway accidents involving commercial motor vehicles and

Far from a simple navigational tool, modern GPS systems can

encouraging safe driving behaviors.

detect accidents and road hazards, and provide lane-keeping assistance. Fleet companies can also monitor driver performance

From safety protocols to improved navigation, the trucking

and speed via AI, as well as log information about driving hours,

industry continues to be shaped by ecommerce fulfillment trends.

fuel consumption, and more.

Technological advancements in navigation, order fulfillment, and vehicle monitoring are helping streamline the shipping process at

Looking to the future of trucking

every level, allowing for increased revenues and improved delivery

AI is also making our roads safer, for truckers and everyday

times. As long as ecommerce continues to be part of daily life, the

commuters alike, and even government officials are harnessing

trucking industry will adapt and evolve alongside it.

the new technologies in the name of roadway safety. The U.S. Department of Transportation, for instance, claims that

Indiana Lee, Contributing Writer

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FEBRUARY 2022

BNSF ENDS 2021 WITH

RECORD EARNINGS

U

S Class 1 operator BNSF Railway, which is known as one of the

four “giants” in the Berkshire Hathaway portfolio of companies, ended 2021 with big numbers. Both revenue and traffic grew as

BNSF finished the year with record earnings of US$6 billion. BNSF continues to be the number one artery of American

commerce, which makes it an indispensable asset for America as well as for Berkshire. If the many essential products BNSF carries were instead hauled by truck, America’s carbon emissions would soar. BNSF trains travelled 143 million miles last year and carried 535 million tons of cargo. Both accomplishments far exceed those of any other American carrier. You can be proud of your railroad. Warren Buffett, Chairman, Berkshire Hathaway BNSF’s operating income rose 13.7% with revenues up 11.6% in 2021.

As the report noted,

The potential expansion of longer combination

That relates to $8.8 billion in operating income and $22.5 billion in

vehicles could further encroach upon markets traditionally served by

revenue. One of the key indicators is the railway’s operating ratio, which

railroads. In order to remain competitive, BNSF Railway and other

improved to a record high 60.9%.

railroads seek to develop and implement operating efficiencies to improve productivity. As railroads streamline, rationalize and otherwise

BNSF volume was up 6.9% for 2021: Coal shipments up 8.9%; consumer

enhance their franchises, competition among rail carriers intensifies.

products up 7.7%, industrial products up 5.4%, Ag products up 2.9%.

BNSF Railway’s primary rail competitor in the Western region of the United States is the Union Pacific Railroad Company. Other Class I

Revenue increases ranged from: 21.5% up in coal, linked to export

railroads and numerous regional railroads and motor carriers also

demand, increased electric generation and higher natural gas prices;

operate in parts of the same territories served by BNSF Railway.

13.7% up in consumer products with a spike in intermodal traffic; 5.8% up in agricultural products; 5% up in industrial products.

Looking to be greener in the future, the report noted that, consumption of diesel fuel by locomotives accounted for

The Berkshire Hathaway annual report also focused on competition

approximately 80% of BNSF’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in its

to BNSF.

The business environment in which BNSF operates is

baseline year of 2018. BNSF management has committed to a broad

highly competitive. Depending on the specific market, deregulated

sustainability model, applying science based approaches, which will

motor carriers and other railroads, as well as river barges, ships and

provide a 30% reduction in BNSF’s GHG-emissions by 2030 from its

pipelines, may exert pressure on price and service levels. The presence

baseline year of 2018. BNSF intends to continue improvements in fuel

of advanced, high service truck lines with expedited delivery, subsidised

efficiency and increased utilization of renewable diesel fuel. Long-term

infrastructure and minimal empty mileage continues to affect the market

solutions, such as battery-electric and hydrogen locomotives, are also

for non-bulk, time-sensitive freight.

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RAIL FREIGHT NEWS

UKRTHE A CR I INE SIS

MARCH 2022

DEUTSCHE BAHN CREATES

RAIL & ROAD FREIGHT BRIDGE TO AID UKRAINE DB Cargo and DB Schenker set up logistics network and

Since 2 March, trucks have been driving to Ukraine loaded with dry

humanitarian corridor for transporting aid, with trucks and

foods and hygiene products from wholesalers and food companies

freight trains taking donated items directly to crisis areas

in Mannheim and the Rhine-Main area. Further transports are

– free of charge for donors

currently being organised and will soon begin their journey by

Will Waters

container train, DB said.

Deutsche Bahn has set up a logistics network using road and rail to

Still open to receiving items

transport aid supplies from Germany into Ukraine.

This freight network is still open to receiving items – large donors in particular can call the hotline shown below. DB Schenker and DB

The German rail and logistics giant said the network would will bring

Cargo have assembled an impromptu sales team to assist people with

thousands of tonnes of food, drinking water and sanitary products

items to give,

DB highlighted

directly into the country by truck and freight train. Colleagues tell us that the road infrastructure and border crossings It said logistics teams from its DB Cargo, DB Schenker and DB Transa

between Poland and Ukraine are completely overloaded and there is

Spedition subsidiaries

are working together to collect items

a shortage of truck drivers going to Ukraine. Freight trains are getting

donated in Germany by truck, pack them into containers and transport

through, though. A single train can transport up to 52 containers and

them across the border to Ukraine by freight train on DB Cargo’s

so bring urgently needed supplies to terminals in the east and west

European rail network. This is made possible thanks to a collaboration

of Ukraine that are still functioning. Never has a freight train been

between DB Cargo’s Polish subsidiary and the Ukrainian railway, as well

dispatched with more solidarity and love – we will not abandon the

as DB Schenker's local teams in Poland.

people of Ukraine who are suffering. Sigrid Nikutta, CEO, DB Cargo AG

This logistics network can also receive individually donated items, the company highlighted, noting:

In the next few days, collection

It is a time not to talk, but to act. Our strong European logistics

points will be opened at various Schenker branches around Germany to

network is helping us to supply Ukraine with relief goods quickly and

accept humanitarian aid supplies that are currently particularly needed

easily. On rail and road and in our warehouses, we are sending a signal:

in Ukraine. Supported by helpers from the German Federal Agency for

that logistics, peace and freedom know no borders.

Technical Relief (THW), the items will be pre-sorted and professionally

Jochen Thewes, CEO, DB Schenker

packed into containers. DB will make an announcement as soon as the final details regarding opening hours and locations have been clarified.

DB has set up a hotline for the rail bridge to Ukraine. People can call it to register their cargo, especially companies with items to donate and large consignments, and arrange collection. Transport is free of charge for donors. The hotline is staffed from 8 am to 8 pm on weekdays.

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Telephone: +49 (0) 30 720220640 E-mail: schienenbruecke-ukraine@deutschebahn.com

Other freight and logistics aid efforts As highlighted in a separate story in Forwarder, several other freight and logistics organisations in various European countries and in the US have also been attempting to support and provide humanitarian aid to Ukraine – including Slovakia’s road haulage association ČESMAD Slovakia, and Czech Haulage Association ČESMAD Bohemia – with support also from the international road transport union IRU.

FEBRUARY 2022

US BORDER PATROL AGENTS SEE A

U

RISE IN TRAIN RESCUES

S Border Patrol agents assigned to the Del Rio Sector

On February 26, at approximately 06:45, Uvalde agents, with the

encountered more than 30 migrants, trapped in rail cars, in

assistance of their canine partner, discovered another group of migrants

48 hours. On February 28, at approximately 07:45, Border

locked in car haulers near Uvalde. Agents encountered five migrants

Patrol agents assigned to Uvalde Station discovered a group of migrants

attempting to conceal themselves in the vehicles throughout the rail car.

locked in car haulers near Uvalde, Texas. Agents discovered 25 migrants

The group included individuals from Honduras, El Salvador and Mexico.

attempting to conceal themselves in the vehicles throughout the rail car.

At the time of the encounter, the temperature was 40 degrees F.

The group included individuals from Honduras, El Salvador and Mexico. At the time of the encounter, the temperature was 31 degrees F.

All individuals encountered were identified as undocumented migrants and will be processed in accordance with US Customs and Border

On February 27 at approximately 04:00, Uvalde agents were conducting

Protection policies and guidelines.

train operations near Uvalde when their canine partner alerted to a locked car hauler. Agents discovered seven migrants in vehicles throughout the rail car, with no means of escape. The group included individuals from Honduras and Mexico. At the time of the encounter, the temperature was 40 degrees F. FORWARDER magazine USA

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THE CONTAINER LOGISTICS IMPLICATIONS OF

WAR IN UKRAINE

UKRTHE A CR I INE SIS

Media statement on behalf of Christian Roeloffs, co-founder and CEO, Container xChange...

I

would like to express my horror at the events of the last week and my deepest sympathy for all the Ukrainian families who through no fault of their own have been dragged into this conflict following

Russia’s invasion of its neighbour. This is a tragedy for Europe and has shocked us all at Container xChange. Our thoughts are with our friends in Ukraine. We can only hope that

Maritime trade with Russia and Russian businesses could be very difficult

peace returns to this great country soon. For our customers this is what

in the months and even years to come. On Monday, the UK banned all

we know about the current situation and what we expect will be the

Russian ships from entering its ports. There has been at least one ship

impact on container availability on various trades.

arrest by the EU. Our legal team is monitoring the situation.

Parts of the Black Sea and Sea of Azov are now dangerous or unpassable.

On the Asia-Europe trade we could see more demand for maritime

There have been missile attacks on vessels and ship arrests and lane

shipments and equipment out of Asia due to modal shift. For example,

closures for commercial shipping. The Ukrainian seaports of Odessa

the Asia-Europe rail and road routes through Russia and Belarus are

and Mariupol are closed/damaged/under attack. Trade and container

reportedly closed and/or being used by militaries. Borders with the EU

movements have ceased. Cargo and equipment are stuck at ports.

are closed. The closure of air space across Russia and Europe has also reduced air freight capacity. We expect this awful war to add to the

Due to ongoing disruption to shipping in the Black Sea we expect

stretched nature of global container supply chains, bringing yet more

container build-ups at ports to exacerbate at storage areas across

inflation, disruption and delays.

the region. Maersk has pulled out booking shipments to and from any Russian ports (with exception of foodstuffs, medical and humanitarian

Overall, the situation for container availability is likely to worsen, but

supplies) and other carriers have started following.

this will vary by port and region. Central and Northern Europe is already congested, and any further trigger to the cargo flow will only worsen

Russian and Belarussian ports in the Baltic and Black Sea will likely see a

the state of container pileups. We will continue to monitor the situation

build-up of boxes if carriers refuse to make port calls due to the security

and what this means for global equipment networks and box availability.

situation and sanctions.

We will continue to support our customers in uncertain times with data and technology for better container operations, enhancing productivity

The full implications of sanctions are not yet clear but the closure of

and informed decision making.

the SWIFT system to Russia will make payments from Russian partners more difficult. The Rouble has also been in freefall after Russia’s central

Once more, we send our deepest sympathies and support to the people

bank was cut off from its reserves.

of Ukraine at this terrible time for them all.

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merican Association of Railroads (AAR) president and

mistake: the recommendation for federal regulators to impose new

CEO Ian Jefferies issued the following statement on the US

economic regulations is at direct odds with the stated goals of this

Department of Transportation’s (DoT) supply chain report

report to increase freight fluidity and would also lead to freight diversion

responding to Executive Order 14017.

away from railroads that would hinder the White House’s other stated goal of reducing carbon emissions. The current push at the Surface

In the statement, Jefferies said:

The Biden administration deserves

Transportation Board to impose “reciprocal switching” regulation

credit for an extensive review of the US supply chain, which by definition

would create inefficiencies, inhibit investment and in turn make rail

is vast and complex. Freight railroads have and will continue to invest

transportation less competitive.

large sums of their own capital into the rail system to maintain the nation’s top-rated infrastructure and safely and efficiently serve customers.

Freight railroads submitted extensive comments to the DOT’s request for

As we noted to the US Department of Transportation in previous

information to help develop this report, so it is unfortunate the report

comments, freight railroads operated throughout the pandemic – 24/7

ignores those suggestions and comments and instead focuses on matters

– weathering the economic downturn without federal assistance. While

that would actually disrupt the fluidity of supply chains. A wide array

railroads experienced some challenges in moving goods, many of those

of stakeholders – including labour, passenger rail, environmentalists and

were due to external forces discussed in the report, such as workforce

state and local leaders – recently outlined to the STB why economic re-

and chassis shortages and insufficient warehouse capacity.

regulation of rail will not improve the network, but instead do little more than “appease the rent-seeking interests of the chemical sector and its

The report’s discussion and policy recommendations directed at the

allied shipper interests.” The administration should disregard misleading

US freight rail sector, however, raise concerns that powerful special

data analysis and heed these real-world concerns to ensure that its policy

interests are co-opting logistics challenges created by the pandemic

agenda is consistent with its topline goals to increase freight fluidity, spur

to obtain below market rates and pad their own profit lines. Make no

investment and reduce the environmental impact of the supply chain. FEBRUARY 2022

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PROJECT CARGO

The transportation of large, heavy, high-value or critical (to the project they are intended for) pieces of equipment. Related topics Heavy lift Abnormal load OOG (out of gauge)

Sponsored by

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1 JANUARY 2022

WILHELMSEN WITH

PIPE SHIPMENTS FROM UAE & OMAN TO USA

F

or the last 5 months, Wilhelmsen Ships Service have been handling and supporting several pipe shipments from UAE and Oman ports to USA ports. The export pipe shipments were

handled in various lots with 1-2 breakbulk vessels per month holding an average volume of 6,000 to 10,000mt per vessel. Wilhelmsen's scope of activities included... • Receiving & segregating the pipes at the export storage yards on a case-to-case basis • Export documentation & customs formalities • Ships agency of the vessels to load the cargo

When looking for solutions to ship cargo in a safe and efficient

• Coordination of delivering the cargo from the export storage yards

manner, please contact us on oceandesk@wilhelmsen.com

to vessels in line with strict loading plans • Seafreight of the shipments to USA ports on a case-to-case basis

1 JANUARY 2022

NOATUM PROJECT CARGO

DELIVER REACTORS

REACTORS FROM SPAIN TO THE USA

N

oatum Project Cargo are pleased to share their recent operations - managing the delivery of reactors from Spain to the USA.

The outstanding structure is composed of seven columns with the biggest one at 60.5 x 6.5 x 7.4m / 440tn. The delivery was made from the Schwartz Hautmont site in Spain to a new alkylate production facility in Pasadena, Texas, USA. As part of their integrated services, the Noatum Project Cargo teams in Spain and the USA handled the complete planning, coordination and execution of this impressive project ensuring the safe delivery of the important cargo. FORWARDER magazine USA

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PROJECT CARGO NEWS 21 JANUARY 2022

EXG TRANSPORTS FIRST OF

30 HUGE STEEL DECKS FOR THE MUMBAI TRANS-HARBOUR LINK PROJECT

M

embers in India, Express Global Logistics (EXG) have

The EXG team's thorough planning to organise and prepare at the

successfully transported the first of 30 OSDs (Orthotropic

site before the movement of the cargo took place, allowed for

Steel Decks) for the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link Project.

a smooth execution of the project. They also ensured the highest

The deck weighs an incredible 1,362mt and this is the first of 30 that

safety standards whilst being committed to speeding up the transport.

EXG will handle for the project, totalling 40,860mt.

EXG comment that they are very proud to be associated with the prestigious MTHL Project.

The transportation was done for one of the largest infrastructure projects in India, the 'Mumbai Trans Harbour Link Project (MTHL)'. The OSD measures 118.00 x 14.87 x 7.50m and was transported on 4 x 12-axle lines (48-axles) and 2 x 12-axle lines (24-axles) totalling 72 SPMT axle lines with 4 Power Pack Units (PPUs). The first of the 30 pieces was moved from the manufacturing unit to the Kerosene Jetty where the load transfer from the SPMTs to skid chair car was completed.

Some salient features of EXG's operations included... • Being involved at the nascent stage of the project by supplying the SPMT stool structure design to the client • Aligning the locking plate of the OSD on tilting hinges twice with a bare minimum tolerance of just 10mm - first on the axle during transport & second during the load transfer to the skid chair car • Handling the special machinery with precision considering size & weight of the cargo • Coordinating the transportation by factoring in high tide, that happens only twice a month at this jetty, for the smooth roll-on & roll-off movement • Matching the project planning implementation in 2 days

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ovements of project cargo and break bulk shipments as well

Shipping has a major role to play in ensuring the sustained resiliency

as imports of cement, steel, sugar and salt moving through

of our national supply chain. In 2021, the Port of Toronto continued to

the Port of Toronto and directly into the heart of Canada's

provide a reliable trade gateway for the transportation of goods to the

largest city in 2021 surpassed 2.2 million tonnes for the fifth consecutive

Greater Toronto Area, connecting Toronto to marine ports around

year. Bypassing trade gateways disrupted by the pandemic, Great Lakes

the world while much of our transportation sector experienced delays.

– St. Lawrence Seaway shipping routes remained reliable and congestion

Further to the economic benefits to the region, shipping is a more

free, reinforcing the Port of Toronto's important role in the national

efficient way to move goods and produces far less carbon emissions

supply chain. Overall, 190 cargo vessels visited the Port of Toronto in

per tonne kilometre than other industries in Canada's transportation

2021, delivering a range of bulk, project and general cargo products

system. While the Port of Toronto will continue to play an essential role

totalling 2,295,815 tonnes – a four per cent increase from 2020.

in our national supply chain in 2022, it will also play an important role supporting Toronto's tourism sector as we anticipate hosting a record

The port had another strong year moving construction materials including

37 cruise ships in 2022, including a number of new cruise ships designed

steel coils and rebar, cement and aggregate. In 2021, the port recorded

for expedition cruising on the Great Lakes.

cement cargo and steel imports reaching 19 and 18-year highs respectively,

Geoffrey Wilson, CEO, PortsToronto

with more than 734,000 tonnes of cement and 185,000 tonnes of steel transiting through the port to construction sites throughout the Greater

In 2021, the Port of Toronto saw the arrival of three bridge spans

Toronto Area. Aggregate tonnage more than doubled year over year, with

from Nova Scotia via tug/barge for Waterfront Toronto's Villiers Island

215,232 metric tonnes moving through the port to supply various land

project, and was critical in providing berthing for marine equipment

erosion projects led by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.

working on the City of Toronto Ashbridge's Bay Sewer Treatment Plant

In addition to importing 572,683 tonnes of sugar from Central and South

new outfall project.

America to support Toronto's food and beverage industry, the port moved 583,425 tonnes of salt and saw 4,365 tonnes of container services tonnage – a 15 per cent increase over 2020 for container services.

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PROJECT CARGO HELPS PORT OF TORONTO MOVE

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G2 OCEAN PROMOTES KENT-OVE JACOBSEN TO SENIOR ROLE IN EU/ENA TRADE

P

roject cargo shipping line G2 Ocean has promoted Kent-Ove

Int'l experience

Jacobsen to the senior chartering role from Thomas Johansen

Jacobsen has worked at Grieg Star

who is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities.

and G2 Ocean for over 10 years and

In his new role, Kent will be responsible for managing the activities

is a valuable member of our team.

in the EU/ENA (EU/North American) trade, reporting to Christer

In 2019, he returned to Bergen to

Abrahamsen, Chartering Director. Having managed the EU/ENA

further develop our project cargo

trade in 2012 – 2016 and in 2019, Jacobsen brings with him a wealth of

services, after having spent three

experience and expertise.

years at our office in Vancouver. Kent has been a major contributor to G2 Ocean’s growth and

I am excited to return to this very dynamic trade and work closely

success, especially within the project cargo segment. Given his

with our customers. I look forward to further developing and improving

experience and ability to identify the right solutions for customers, we

our services in this trade, and I will do my utmost to deliver on the

consider him a perfect fit for this role.

expectations from our customers,

Christer Abrahamsen, Chartering Director, G2 Ocean

says Jacobsen.

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COMBI LIFT EXPANDS BUSINESS & SETS UP

G

NEW HUB IN HOUSTON

erman heavy lift and project logistics expert Combi Lift extends

The new branch is headed by Grant Wattman, President and Managing

its presence in the Americas, opening a new office in Houston,

Director of Combi Lift Americas LLC.

Texas. Combi Lift Americas LLC is led by Grant Wattman.

industry experience in leadership roles, defining and implementing

Last year was an exciting and dynamic one for Combi Lift, and the new

strategic plans, driving growth, operational excellence and building a

year is off to an equally eventful start: Taking advantage of the good

strong financial portfolio”, said Klaus Hilpert. “I am extremely pleased

momentum, Combi Lift is expanding its business into the Americas.

that Grant is part of our team. He is a one of the industry heavyweights.

Grant brings life-long

Together, we will set new standards in the project logistics industry. Houston is the perfect location in the USA. It is one of the main project capitals in the world,. Solutions are becoming more complex and

Grant Wattman is looking forward to the new challenge:

project risk profiles are increasing. Clients are looking for trusted and

I am excited to be joining Combi Lift at a unique time for the global

globally connected partners who can leverage their assets and drive risk

supply chain. The market is looking to those companies that will stand

sharing throughout project delivery. For all of these reasons, opening

up and take a fresh approach to project cost, risk and predictability.

the Houston office was therefore the logical next step for us.

The strength of the Combi Lift portfolio positions itself strongly for

Klaus Hilpert, Managing Director & Chairman, Combi Lift

this new paradigm.

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• A hospital in Namibia experienced problems when the only scanner

to coordinate for many forwarders because of the lack of flights and

on-site broke down and urgently needed a new part from the

irregular routes. Adding extra complication, the arm weighed around

spares facility in the Netherlands

two tonnes and measured almost five meters in length. However,

• Priority Freight arranged all the necessary documentation, outbound and inbound clearance, additional irregular weight

Priority Freight was able to secure NFO transport for the part, even with its unconventional size.

and dimension transport, first and last mile delivery and intercontinental air uplift for delivery within 48 hours • After successful delivery of the machine and tooling, it was operational the next working day, helping to save lives

P

By negotiating with the airline in both Amsterdam and Frankfurt, and preparing for customs clearance in Namibia ahead of time, Priority Freight’s Heathrow team ensured the unit and the equipment needed for offload into the hospital travelled through customs at each airport without

riority Freight is an expert in providing the fastest, most cost-

delay. Due to the medical importance of the diagnostic machinery, the

effective and reliable time-critical logistics solutions – with

situation in Namibia was quickly escalated to national government level.

an industry-leading reaction time of under 15 minutes and an

on-time delivery rate of 99.6%.

Priority Freight arranged all the necessary documentation, outbound and inbound clearance, additional irregular weight and dimension transport,

A global manufacturer and maintenance provider of medical scanners

first and last mile delivery and intercontinental air uplift for delivery

called on Priority Freight’s reliable and cost-effective services to deliver

within 48 hours. It was just days between the initial call coming in and the

a replacement part from the Netherlands to Namibia within 48 hours.

replacement arm and associated tooling arriving at the hospital. Engineers were able to have the scanner back in action on the same day as delivery.

The hospital faced problems when the only scanner on-site suffered

The broken part was loaded back into the purpose-built crate, and

a rare breakdown. Despite repeated visits from local engineers, the

Priority Freight shipped it back to the manufacturer in the UK for analysis.

only way to resolve the issue was to have a large ‘arm’ (which makes up the top of the machine) shipped from the EU spares facility in the

The manufacturer’s VP happened to be conducting her daily video call

Netherlands, over 7,000 miles away.

with the hospital when the truck arrived at the hospital with the new arm on board. The moment was even caught in the background of the

Since a breakdown on such an important machine is so unusual, Priority

video call. She commented,

Thanks so much to Priority Freight for

Freight knew they had to do whatever was needed to get the part to

meeting all the deadlines on this project – despite the added complexity

the hospital in Namibia via the fastest, most cost-effective and reliable

caused by the pandemic and restrictions around available routes. This

method. Usually, ‘next flight out’ (NFO) shipments are used for small,

would not have been possible without your team’s expertise. A big

emergency cargo and, due to the COVID pandemic, NFOs were hard

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Any place where persons and merchandise are allowed to pass, by water or land, into and out of a country and where customs officers are stationed to inspect or appraise imported goods. Related topics Cargo handling Container terminals Drayage

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RISE IN DIFFERING CARGO THEFT TYPES 18 JANUARY 2022

DRIVEN BY CONDITIONS AT CONGESTED US PORTS Third quarter cargo theft data in the US shows storage facilities

Please note the more prevalent types of theft for each quarter are

targeted in 45% of reported cases; up from 20% of recorded cases in

indicated by the ‘hotter’ colours in the illustration below.

the same quarter in 2020. Fall in hijacking and robbery of vehicles from 67% to just 25% this year coincidental with rise in theft of cargo units in unsecured storage areas. Congestion throughout the supply chain but particularly in and around ports is a significant contributory factor to this diversification of theft types.

F

reight insurance specialists, TT Club and the supply chain services and solutions team at BSI, the business improvement and standards company have highlighted the increased risk of

theft from storage facilities seen over the past few months in the United States. The changes in theft patterns from the same quarter last year highlight a trend away from ‘on the move’ targets to those locations

The is little doubt that the problems of supply chain disruption that

where cargo is temporarily stored and delivered. These locations

are currently bedevilling the US freight transport system, particularly that

include traditional warehouses and depots where containers and trailers

of container congestion at ports and inland hubs, is creating increased

are being held awaiting collection, many of which are temporary facilities

opportunities for thieves. The static nature of cargo in these circumstances,

in port areas without adequate security regimes.

often stored in temporary and less secure facilities, leads to criminal ingenuity adapting the modus operandi of theft in a typically resourceful way.

As the diagrammatic comparisons below show, the largest rise in the

Mike Yarwood, Managing Director, Loss Prevention, TT Club

methods and locations for cargo theft was from facilities: the percentage of the total increasing to 25% in the third quarter this year in contrast

TT is keen to use the insightful data provided by BSI Screen in identifying

with just 7% in 2020. At the other extreme theft of vehicles fell from a

sifts in cargo theft trends and bring them to the attention of operators in

dominant 47% in 2020 to a surprisingly low 15%; in addition, hijackings

as timely as a fashion as possible. Those concerned with risk management

halved from 20% to 10%.

in the supply chain both in the US and throughout the world should be aware of such patterns and hopefully take measures to reduce losses, costs and insurance claims. TT is committed to providing resources to help supply chain stakeholders to enact such mitigating measures. Yarwood explains,

Whatever the location and means of cargo theft

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AIR & SEA PORTS NEWS 14 FEBRUARY 2022

THE MARITIME ASSOCIATION OF THE PORT OF NEW YORK & NEW JERSEY NAMES

���� INTERNATIONAL MARITIME HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES Event Slated for May 18 at The Lighthouse, Pier 61, at Chelsea Piers in New York City

The international maritime industry is rich in extraordinary

leaders who play pivotal roles in moving world trade and who provide

T

support services for these engines of commerce,

said Mr. Lyman.

he 28th International Maritime Hall of Fame Awards dinner, to

The six people we honor this year have represented a broad spectrum

be held on May 18, 2022 at The Lighthouse, Pier 61, at Chelsea

of leadership within the global transportation industry and have earned

Piers in New York City, will celebrate the induction of six

the respect of their colleagues worldwide, deserving of this honor.

global shipping leaders, one of them posthumously, into the Maritime

We anticipate a record turnout for the event.

Hall of Fame. The Maritime Association of the Port of New York and New Jersey (MAPONY/NJ) has been the proud sponsor of the Maritime

Gary Cross began his career at Maher Terminals, which operates the

Hall of Fame since its inception.

largest privately held marine terminal in North America, in 1978 in the company’s safety department. He then moved into the operations

The honorees, all of whom have shown unwavering leadership and

division, where he spent the next 17 years. He was promoted to Vice

dedication to advancing the industry through innovation, determination

President and General Manager of the Tripoli Street Terminal in 1994.

and volunteerism. This distinguished group, announced by MAPONY/

Soon after, he moved into the sales and marketing department in 1996 as

NJ Executive Director Stephen Lyman, are:

Vice President and was made Senior Vice President in 2004. In 2009, Mr. Cross was promoted to Executive Vice President, and in April 2013, was

Gary Cross, President and CEO, Maher Terminals LLC

appointed President and CEO of Maher Terminals and Maher Terminals Holding Corp., the marine terminal Maher developed in Prince Rupert,

Michael J. DiVirgilio, Principal, Michael J. DiVirgilio & Associates

British Columbia.

Roger Guenther, Executive Director, Port Houston

Michael J. DiVirgilio, Principal of Michael J. DiVirgilio & Associates, a maritime consulting firm, is an industry veteran who has held several

Vincent J. Marino, President and CEO, and the late Anthony V.

executive management positions over his nearly 50-year career. Much of

Marino, Executive Vice President, The Marino Group

that time was with NYK Line (North America) as Senior Vice President, North America Sales, followed by Senior Vice President, Marketing

John A. Witte, Jr., President and CEO, Donjon Marine Co., Inc.

and Liner Management. In addition, he served as Senior Vice President Business Development with its subsidiary Ceres Terminals until his retirement from the company in 2014. Throughout his career, Mr. DiVirgilio has served as an advocate for the industry by volunteering

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his time to trade associations dedicated to supporting the maritime and

The late Anthony V. Marino will be remembered as much for his astute

intermodal community. He is the president of the Maritime Association

business knowledge as for his legendary charitable work and generosity.

of the Port of New York/New Jersey and has served on the Board

At the time of his passing, the International Longshoremen’s Association

of Directors for over 10 years. He is also a long-standing member of

President Harold Daggett said:

several industry boards.

in this industry and earned the respect and admiration of both labor and management.

Like many of us, Anthony grew up

He and his brother were familiar sights at any industry

Roger Guenther was named Executive Director of Port Houston in

event or milestone throughout the East and Gulf Coasts. A Brooklyn native

January 2014. With 34 years of experience at the port, Mr. Guenther

and NYU alumnus, the “gentle giant” as he was known, followed his brother

brings operational leadership and a proven track record to the position.

to carry on the innovative business and company founded by his late father

Previously, he served as Deputy Executive Director of Operations

and his mother, Vincent Edward Marino and Elaine Lacqua Marino.

and was responsible for all container and breakbulk cargo operations, management and construction of capital development projects,

John A. Witte, Jr. is President and CEO of Donjon Marine, Co., Inc.,

facility and asset maintenance, and real estate interests. Since joining

officially taking over for his father in January 2021. After spending his

Port Houston in 1988, Mr. Guenther has served in various capacities

youth following his father as he built Donjon Marine from a two-man

related to facilities management, including master planning of the

operation, Mr. Witte initially was a Diver and Salvage Technician and has

Bayport Container Terminal, redevelopment of the existing Barbours

also served as an Assistant Salvage Master, Salvage Master, and Project

Cut Terminal, and procurement of all container handling cranes and

Manager. He served as Project Manager for the Federal Salvage Response

equipment over the past three decades.

to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in the Gulf of Mexico. Over his forty plus years with Donjon Marine, Mr. Witte has participated in, and ultimately

Vincent J. Marino is President and CEO and his brother, Anthony V.

directed, Donjon’s activities in virtually all of Donjon’s Marine and related

Marino, who passed away in August 2021, was Executive Vice President

activities. Mr. Witte is also Director and provides oversight guidance to

of The Marino Group, founded by their parents more than 50 years

one of Donjon’s more recent endeavors, Donjon Shipbuilding & Repair,

ago. For four decades, the Marino brothers worked together to lead

LLC, the largest shipyard of its kind on the Great Lakes.

a network of container maintenance and repair, refurbishment, overthe-road repair, equipment modification/sales, and drayage facilities

Tickets for the dinner are $500 each for MAPONY/NJ members

serving the East Coast, Gulf, and Midwest markets. Vincent Marino

and $550 for non-members. Tables of ten are $5,000 and $5,500,

is responsible for all operational aspects including labor relations,

respectively. Sponsorships range from $2,875 to $20,000 and advertising

customer relations, facilities planning, and future expansions. His career

in the dinner journal is also available. More information can be obtained

spans 48 years in the shipping industry.

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AIR & SEA PORTS NEWS

IMPROVEMENT IN FREIGHT RATES, TRANSIT TIMES & GATE-OUT TIMES 25 FEBRUARY 2022

IN U.S. PORTS GIVES A GLIMMER OF HOPE

C

ontainer spot rates between Chinese base ports and the US West Coast and East Coast are seeing a steady decline since they peaked in January, in the run-up to the Chinese New

Year (CNY) on February 1. As we previously predicted, spot rates have stabilized after an

uptick prior to CNY. We hope they will remain stable and continue downwards as we move into the year although they would still be notably higher than the pre-pandemic rates. Shabsie Levy, CEO & Founder, Shifl As predicted previously by Shifl, spot freight rates for a 40’ HC container

Significant macroeconomic factors impacting spot prices

moving from Chinese base ports to LA have fallen roughly 44% from 1st

High container spot prices will only remain justified as long as retail

Jan 22, while spot rates to the port of NY show a similar drop of around

demand follows through. However, several growing challenges will likely

38% over the same period.

pull the brakes on freight prices. One of the foremost factors is US retail inventory volumes, which will determine retailer urgency in transpacific imports. FRED economic data on retail inventories shows the metric has surged spectacularly over January, indicating overstocked retail supplies that were meant for the holiday season. Inventory strength is a bellwether to understanding the immediate future of US retail imports, with high inventory stocking levels reflecting a slowdown in demand for Asian imports. Census Bureau's data on nonseasonally adjusted real sales for retail trade (excluding auto vehicles and parts sales) shows it fell by 22% month-over-month in January.

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A particularly strong increase in consumer price inflation (CPI)

China to West Coast transit has been longer than East Coast transit

over '21 and the termination of stimulus checks and higher spend on

since 2nd half of November 2021 peaking at 52 days in December 2021,

travel and restaurants can be alarmist to the retail consumer base. This

reflecting how much slower port operations are on the West than

could push consumers to tighten their spending and further exacerbate

the East Coast, although it is a much longer transit route. That said,

the fall in retail sales. Taking these factors into account, spot prices will

transit times have actually improved across the West Coast, trending

likely not cause the level of pain it meted out to shippers last year.

below East Coast transit times for the first time since November 2021. The transit time shrank by 6 days from the 47 days of transit in the

Transit delays and container gate-out times coming down but continue to be of concern

first half of January.

While the number of vessels queued up around the West and East

While the time that import containers dwell in the ports are still slightly

Coast ports has dwindled, the monthly throughput volumes continued

on the higher side than normal the good news is that the gate out times

to progress seen in the last few weeks and hopefully this trend will be

are showing noticeable improvement dropping 40% from December 2021

sustainable enough to get supply chains out of the ripple effect caused

highs on the West Coast and 25% on the East Coast for the same period.

by months of disruptions and delays since the onset of the pandemic.

Outlook General booking volumes and forecasts are down compared to the past year’s chaotic crunch indicating a possible start to the leaner Albeit much higher than the pre-pandemic norm, transit times to the

season up to around June/July after which the new peak season should

East Coast from China have more or less maintained a similar trend for

start kicking in

over a year now but seems to be going down slightly. While the usual transit time till discharge was 27 days to the East Coast, it stood at 40

We hope that a slow down will give the carriers and ports time to

days at the end of January going up slightly in the first half of February

get out of the chaotic ripple effect that we are in and start the new peak

and seemingly coming down in the 2nd of half of February 2022.

season on a better and more sustainable note,

concludes Levy.

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TECH & DIGITALISATION Digitalisation: leveraging digitisation to improve business processes. (Digitisation: converting information from a physical into a digital format. Digital Transformation: the use of new, fast and frequently changing digital technology to solve problems.)

Related topics Robotics Drone technology Cloud data

Sponsored by

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SHIPPEO EXPANDS 9 FEBRUARY 2022

IN NORTH AMERICA

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hippeo, a global leader in real-time transportation visibility,

Christopher P. Mazza, Shippeo

announces today it’s expanding its North American operations

Senior Vice President of International

and U.S. executive team, as well as enhancing its customer-

Growth, will lead Shippeo’s expansion

centric, multi-modal visibility platform. The systemwide enhancements

in North America and new markets.

will support global customers and the company’s growing North

Chris has extensive knowledge

American customer base.

and experience with freight and logistics technology solutions having

During this time of supply chain disruption, when visibility data is a

held senior leadership roles with

lifeline enabling companies to proactively manage freight flows, Shippeo

ClearMetal (acquired by Project44), XVELA (Navis), and International

will accelerate the number of secure, direct integrations with U.S.-based

Assets Systems (acquired by Blume Global). In addition, Chris has served in

trucking companies, logistics providers and ocean carriers, and have

operational and executive management positions with major ocean carriers

access to data from their terminal and port operator trading partners.

including, Maersk, DSR-Senator and Hanjin.

This will build out Shippeo’s comprehensive, global, neutral partner network to augment the flow of visibility data to customers.

Brian Shultz, Vice President Sales & Marketing, Americas,

Shippeo’s presence in North America has uncovered an underserved

has been working in the

aspect of the market’s visibility offerings, the customer-centric supply

international supply chain

chain. By putting customers and their ecosystem of suppliers first,

technology space for more

Shippeo has achieved a dominant leadership position in Europe and the

than 20 years. He’s created

Middle East with over 130 customers, including global brands such as,

and managed large logistics

Coca-Cola, Schneider Electric, Sappi, Kuehne + Nagel, ThyssenKrupp

net work s comprising all

and Saint-Gobain. In addition, 97% of Shippeo’s customers on Gartner

modes of transportation for logistics service providers, beneficial

Peer Insights would recommend the Shippeo Visibility Platform.

cargo owner (BCO) shippers (across multiple verticals), 3PLs and 4PLs. Brian has held senior leadership roles within ABB, International Assets

Shippeo’s aim is to provide customers with the critical visibility data

Systems (acquired by Blume Global) and Navis (acquired by Accel-KKR),

needed to increase operational agility and efficiency, strengthen their

in addition to years of international supply chain consulting.

company’s supply chain execution and deliver a better experience for their customers.

There is no better time than now to accelerate Shippeo’s position within the North American market. Visibility data analytics is vital to

Joining Shippeo’s executive team are industry heavyweights,

helping companies proactively manage supply chain issues, especially

Christopher Mazza and Brian Shultz, who will head-up Shippeo’s

now, as ongoing market and infrastructure challenges continue to disrupt

US-based growth initiative.

transportation flows and reliable logistics processes. We’re excited to deliver enhanced, innovative Shippeo visibility solutions to support and strengthen our global customers and North American companies. Lucien Besse, COO at Shippeo FORWARDER magazine USA

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TECH & DIGITALISATION NEWS 1 SEPTEMBER 2021

GOOGLE CLOUD & C3 AI CREATE INDUSTRY-1ST

ALLIANCE TO ACCELERATE ENTERPRISE AI

G

oogle Cloud and C3 AI partner to provide industry solutions

Supply Chain & Logistics: Solutions to help supply-chain reliant businesses

that will address real-world challenges in financial services,

understand risks in their supply networks, maximize resilience, and

healthcare, manufacturing, supply chain, and telecommunications.

optimise inventory accordingly.

C3 AI and Google Cloud today announced a new, first-of-its-kind

Financial Services: Solutions to assist financial services institutions

partnership to help organizations across multiple industries accelerate

in modernizing their cash management offerings, improve lending

their application of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. Under the

processes, and reduce customer churn.

agreement, both companies’ global sales teams will co-sell C3 AI’s enterprise AI applications, running on Google Cloud.

Healthcare: Solutions to improve the availability of critical healthcare equipment via AI-powered asset readiness and preventative maintenance.

The entire portfolio of C3 AI’s Enterprise AI applications, including industry-specific AI Applications, C3 AI Suite®, C3 AI CRM, and C3

Telecommunications: Solutions to improve network resiliency and

AI Ex Machina, are now available on Google Cloud’s global, secure, and

overall customer experience, while reducing costs and the carbon

low-latency infrastructure, enabling customers to run C3 AI on the

footprint of operations.

industry’s cleanest cloud. Combining the innovation, leadership, scale, and go-to-market Going forward, C3 AI will also work closely with Google Cloud to

expertise of Google Cloud with the substantial business value delivered

ensure that its applications fully leverage the accuracy and scale of

from C3 AI applications, this partnership will dramatically accelerate the

multiple Google Cloud products and capabilities, including Google

adoption of Enterprise AI applications across all industry segments.

Kubernetes Engine, Google BigQuery, and Vertex AI, helping customers

Thomas M. Siebel, CEO, C3.ai

build and deploy ML models more quickly and effectively. Google Cloud and C3 AI share the vision that artificial intelligence C3 AI’s enterprise AI applications, built on a common foundation of

can help businesses address real-world challenges and opportunities across

Google Cloud’s infrastructure, AI, machine learning (ML) and data

multiple industries. We believe that by delivering C3 AI’s applications on

analytics capabilities, will complement and interoperate with Google

Google Cloud, and by partnering to address specific industry use cases with

Cloud’s portfolio of existing and future industry solutions. Customers

AI, we can help customers benefit more quickly and at greater scale.

will be able to deploy combined offerings to solve industry challenges

Thomas Kurian, CEO, Google Cloud

in several verticals, including: This is fundamentally game-changing for the hyperscale computing Manufacturing: Solutions to improve reliability of assets and fleets with

market. Google Cloud is changing the competitive discussion from CPU

AI-powered predictive maintenance, improve revenue and product

seconds and gigabyte-hours, to enterprise AI applications producing

forecasting accuracy, and improve the sustainability of manufacturing

enormous value for customers, shareholders, and society at large.

facilities and operations through optimised energy management.

Jim Snabe, former co-CEO, SAP AG

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S

tudy from Sourcing Industry Group and Globality, the world’s

The survey questioned more than 120 global procurement leaders with

only AI-powered marketplace for B2B services, reveals nearly

84 percent of respondents in positions at a director level or above.

95% of enterprises yet to modernise their operating models.

The industries represented ranged from arts and entertainment to manufacturing, finance and insurance. More than half of the respondents

PALO ALTO, CA – January 27, 2022 – Just 6% of leading companies

were responsible for procurement spend in North America, and more

have fully embraced digital transformation in the way they buy and sell

than 40 percent were accountable for global spending.

services in the £3.9 billion global market, a new survey released today has revealed.

Globality’s Platform and marketplace is used by leading global companies, including British Telecom, Santander, HSBC, GEA, and Dropbox, to

The study, organised by the respected Sourcing Industry Group (SIG),

transform the sourcing of high-value services by automating demand

in association with Globality, the company transforming the way global

creation, supplier identification, proposal evaluation, and the statement

enterprises source services with its leading AI-powered digital solution,

of work creation process through an intuitive self-service experience.

found that 94% are in early- to mid-stages of their transformation, meaning the vast majority have considerable work to do.

The average Global 2000 company spends over £3.9 billion a year on services and all of it can be spent smarter and better. These

Further, only 15% of organisations surveyed believe that they are either

findings highlight the need for companies to utilise the sophisticated,

'best in class' or 'industry leaders' when it comes to digital transformation

AI-powered technology that now exists to enable fair, competitive,

of their procurement processes and operating models, and 50% of

sustainable self-serve sourcing. Through digital transformation,

global procurement leaders admit their companies are ‘laggards’ when

procurement can create far more impact on a company’s profitability,

it comes to the digital transformation of their B2B sourcing processes

as well as helping to enable its ESG agenda.

and operating models.

Keith Hausmann, Chief Revenue Officer, Globality

Organizations who take proactive measures to transform their current procurement processes and operating models will enjoy considerable competitive advantage in a rapidly changing market, both now and well into the future.

27 JANUARY 2022

GLOBAL COMPANIES STILL

USING OUTDATED BUYING PROCESSES

Dawn Tiura, Chief Executive Officer, SIG

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TECH & DIGITALISATION NEWS

ENABLING AUTONOMOUS FREIGHT MOVEMENT FEBRUARY 2022

FOR C.H. ROBINSON’S CUSTOMERS

W

aymo Via, part of Google parent company Alphabet, is

C.H. Robinson has a network of nearly 200,000 shipper and carriers and

partnering with C.H. Robinson, one of the world’s largest

data on over three million lanes in the US, giving data at scale to help

logistics platforms and a leader in the transportation

to continue to apply its technology in the most effective and valuable

industry, to integrate the Waymo Driver into Class 8 trucking, to make

ways for the specific needs of the logistics industry. C.H. Robinson

autonomous freight movement a reality for their customers.

also offers access to its medium and small carrier base and a platform for connecting shippers with AV capacity, so this collaboration lays the

This long-term, strategic partnership will initially include running

foundation to explore how we can make our technology available to

multiple pilots for C.H. Robinson’s customers in the Dallas-Houston

more partners as it pursues its Driver-as-a-Service business model.

transportation lane with its Waymo Via test fleet. The partners will then work together to shape the future development and expansion of autonomous driving technology across the industry.

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We look forward to this collaboration with C.H. Robinson, both for their deep roots and experience in logistics and transportation, but also

At Waymo, we develop the Waymo Driver and partner with

as a company that shares our vision of how technology and autonomous

OEMs, like Daimler Truck, to build redundant trucks that will be

trucking can change our industry for the better. C.H. Robinson’s size,

designed for and equipped with the Waymo Driver. Then, fleets and

scale and platform gives us access to rich and unique transportation data

carriers will purchase these trucks, and Waymo Via will provide

along with customer relationships and pilot opportunities to help bring

deployment support and ongoing services for our hardware and

our Waymo Via solution to the market.

software components. On top of that, we’ll tap into the broader

Charlie Jatt, head of commercialisation for trucking, Waymo Via

trucking eco-system to help support and deploy Waymo-equipped vehicles. As a result, we’re able to dedicate ourselves to building the

We are excited to partner with Waymo Via to explore how

autonomous driving solution and leave other industry players, including

autonomous driving technology can help bring increased capacity and

C.H. Robinson and its carriers, to do what they do best. We’re excited

sustainability into our logistics strategies. Together, we are going to

to kick off this work with C.H. Robinson with the first pilot in the

harness this emerging freight technology and its potential on behalf of

coming months, and we can’t wait to see how this joint expertise and

customers and carriers. We believe there is a real opportunity to bring our

knowledge sharing spurs long-term success of autonomous freight

scale and information advantage to bear to help develop transportation

transportation for customers and carriers.

solutions for them and their ability to participate in and benefit from AV. C.H. Robinson is also best positioned to represent the role of drivers and small and mid-size carriers in a more autonomous future. Chris O’Brien, Chief Commercial Officer, C.H. Robinson

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provided insights on mobility trends for 20 years. In

Autonomous vehicles will transform the automotive industry – again.

this time, electric vehicle start-ups have moved from

Just as the industry grapples with massive changes in powertrain

obscurity into some of the world’s most valuable companies, most

technology, IDTechEx expects commercial autonomous cars, or

traditional automakers have committed to an electric future, drivers

robotaxis, to be market-ready and match or exceed human safety

have been caught sleeping at the wheel of self-driving vehicles, and

by as early as 2024. Projecting forward current safety data, the

flying electric taxis have started to leave the pages of science fiction.

implication is autonomous cars will be capable of fulfilling the

s a leading market intelligence provider, IDTechEx has

world’s mobility needs without a single collision before 2050. The rapid pace of change has been enabled by technological leaps in the underlying componentry and materials, from Li-ion batteries

As a result, autonomy will have a profound impact on the travel

to LiDAR. But there is still a long way to go as the industry strives

habits of consumers: having removed the highest cost of current

to close the performance gap with internal combustion engines,

popular ride-hailing services – the driver – robotaxis will enable

increase safety, lower costs, and overcome regulatory barriers.

affordable mobility services, driving the market to grow rapidly at 30% CAGR. Private car ownership will become a relic of the past for

Luke Gear, Principal Analyst at IDTechEx, explores six key future

new generations, and since one autonomous car has the capability

mobility trends, drawing from IDTechEx Subscription research

to serve multiple people a day, fundamental demand for new cars is

(www.IDTechEx.com/Mobility).

expected to fall even as global passenger-miles increase.

Electrification is global and happening in all sectors

Lithium-based batteries will continue to be the great enabler for electrification

A decade ago, IDTechEx’s 2011 report ‘bullishly’ predicted 1.5

Without the popularisation of the Li-ion battery by Sony in the 1990s,

million battery-electric car sales by 2021 – this turned out to be an

electric vehicles would still be the horse that lost the race to the internal

underestimate by over half, as China, the US, and Europe all grew

combustion engine. Battery technologies are evolving rapidly and there

their markets last year. The sheer volumes and successes of electric

are many important market developments taking place. As battery costs

vehicles in the automotive market are driving down costs, creating

level, the key focus for the industry will be increasing sustainability of raw

opportunities for many other mobility sectors.

materials and supply chains whilst ensuring there is still enough supply to meet the huge demand. Later in the decade, a move beyond Li-ion

On the waterways, electric ferry deliveries have boomed to

towards the holy grail of solid-state and lithium-metal batteries is critical

~80MWh yearly as battery pack costs fell below $600 per kWh,

for a step-change in safety and performance, and to open the door to

energy densities improved and thermal management innovations

new applications such as electric long-haul aircraft.

vastly increased safety. Similar drivers are pushing forward Atlantic, United Airlines, UPS and Avolon, having all placed pre-

Advanced motors and power electronics are key to lowering cost and increasing range

orders. Electrification is not so much unstoppable as inevitable

Improving the efficiency of power electronics and electric traction

and will continue to play a dominant role in the decarbonization

motors is key to either increasing range or downsizing batteries

of mobility.

(reducing costs). Two important trends in these areas are market

investment into electric air-taxis, with American Airlines, Virgin

convergence on permanent magnet motors and a transition towards wide bandgap semiconductor devices.

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The way in which batteries are designed is evolving at both a cell and

magnet motors are the default technology for traction applications

pack level. Battery chemistry is evolving with higher nickel cathodes

and their market has naturally grown with the runaway success of

being adopted, LFP (lithium iron phosphate) batteries making a

electric cars. However, magnets make end-of-life recycling difficult,

resurgence and more attention being paid to solid-state batteries.

and raise concerns regarding price volatility and sustainable mining

These changes have a profound impact on the requirements around

practices, with most material mined and sourced in China. Long-term

thermal management and materials in EV batteries. Outside the

reliance solely on permanent magnet machines is looking increasingly

cell, we see OEM’s transitioning towards cell-to-pack designs with

unsustainable, with warning signs starting to show in high neodymium

announcements from Tesla, Stellantis, BYD, VW and more. This

prices – the primary ingredient of rare earth magnets. Magnet-free and

fundamental change in battery pack structure leads to changes in

even copper-free motor solutions are gaining interest and momentum.

how thermal strategies and materials are incorporated, including thermal interface materials, coolant channels and fire protection.

Meanwhile, a switch to wide bandgap power electronics is well 2030 roughly half the electric car market will have switched to

Hydrogen fuel cells are the last piece of the puzzle to decarbonize land transport

these efficient devices, enabling efficient high voltage powertrains.

While the race is being led by battery electric vehicles, battery

Early in 2022, Mercedes showcased the Vision EQXX concept

solutions can’t always deliver for use cases that require significant

capable of 1000km. While there is a lot of technology behind this

range, high loads, brief downtime, and high operational flexibility.

concept, including solar bodywork, design (drag factor), silicon

For example, long-haul trucking and high milage city bus operations.

anode batteries, and axial flux motors, a key enabler is the 900V

In addition, while demand is high and outstrips supply, batteries

platform – something only practical with silicon carbide.

will be prioritized into light-duty sectors where they are most

underway, predominantly with silicon carbide MOSFET devices. By

profitable. All this is creating opportunities for fuel cells, and giants

Powertrain safety via thermal management will be critical as the market matures

like Toyota, Hyundai, GM, and Daimler are continuing to pump

As OEMs scramble towards electrification, battery safety is

hydrogen infrastructure. Fuel cells have many weaknesses compared

sometimes missed or not fully realized. This was publicly highlighted

with batteries but should not be discarded in heavy-duty segments

in a big way during 2020-2021 thanks to the safety-related recall

to help meet climate goals.

millions into improving fuel cell system technology and wider

of GM’s Bolt costing approximately $1.9 billion and they aren’t the only automaker that had EV recalls relating to potential fire risks.

IDTechEx

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ruck drivers are the backbone of the economy. They

Other minor solutions, yet just as effective, include lane departure

transport goods for both consumers and businesses. While

warnings, stability control and assistance, real-time traffic alerts and

the fundamentals will likely never change, many modern

speed warnings. They can be the difference between a spaced-out

trucking trends are shaking up the industry. Nearly all trucks are

and exhausted driver getting in an accident, or moving swiftly on

monitored using real-time data reporting tools. Moreover, optimized

to their destination.

loads and collaborative shipping processes are now a possibility. The thread that connects all these innovative solutions is modern

Of course, implementing these safety solutions can also go a long

trucking technology. What are the most common technologies

way towards improving company or fleet CSA scores. This is a safety

influencing the industry?

measurement system and standard that allows clients and providers

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Self-Driving Vehicles

higher CSA score means more successful and safer deliveries.

Autonomous and self-driving vehicles aren’t just for the consumer sector. Many auto manufacturers are either

developing or testing self-driving trucks on roadways. Recently, an autonomous driving system, called Plus.ai, was able to navigate a freight truck across the entire country without incident. While the ominous implication is that many long-haul truckers will be out of work, the reality is much more positive.

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Real-Time Monitoring Thanks to IoT sensors, data analytics and machine learning, logistics companies can keep a close eye on their

drivers and freight vehicles. They can see precisely where a truck is at all times plus estimated travel times, updated local weather and event details, and much more. Remote operators can even verify the security of goods in transport, helping to cut down on fraud

Manual drivers will still be necessary long into the future. These

and theft in the supply chain.

systems are designed for speed, precision and safety. They will likely take over — when ready — for tasks outside the realm of human

Most importantly, real-time monitoring solutions allow these

capacity. In other words, long road trips with no resting periods that

companies — and their drivers — to stay connected and in

have an incredibly tight deadline. They’ll vastly improve safety for

communication at all times. It empowers the advanced coordination

the drivers and other motorists. Moreover, they can make longer

of the entire fleet.

trips much faster because AI doesn’t need to take regular breaks or sleep. This will be an exciting development to keep an eye on.

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Safer Trips For the vehicles that won’t be steered by AI, safetyfocused technologies can be installed to help improve

driver experiences.

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Coordination and Collaboration Imagine a truck breaks down or gets stuck on a snowbank in the middle of a large blizzard. There’s no

getting it free, at least for some time, which means any goods or parcels stored in the trailer are going to be delivered late. That is unless, of course, remote operators can scramble a secondary vehicle to stop and collect those goods, eventually bringing them

Imagine a freight truck that gives a driver a brief break and keeps

to their final destinations.

the vehicle moving safely to its destination. Another might provide augmented-reality details right on the dash, like blind spot warnings,

That is exactly the type of solution that real-time data and

rear camera views, collision avoidance and much more.

communication systems afford. Thanks to the incoming flow of information, both drivers and their remote teams can find answers

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provides customers with a one-of-a-kind experience. It’s especially

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helpful during the peak shopping seasons.

training. Moreover, the entire onboarding process can be carried

Further information can be found at revolutionized.com

to issues quickly and effectively. It creates a well-oiled freight operation that is no longer wrought with failures and setbacks and

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Last-Minute Staffing During a massive influx of work, like the holiday shopping season, it can be incredibly difficult to organize and

acquire new talent. Mobile-friendly and online transportation job forums can help facilitate these recruiting and staffing issues. It’s much easier to find qualified workers with all the necessary out remotely, with teleconference interviews, digital background

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checks and much more.

Similar to how consumers might use Google Maps or Apple Maps to navigate to a distant location, with

step-by-step navigation, fleet managers and drivers can use the

Now, companies can instantly boost their fleet numbers with a system that’s crowdsourced yet incredibly reliable.

technology to make faster trips. Before the trip even starts, the technology can help map out and plan a route to many destinations a driver must visit.

These trucking trends mean better and safer deliveries As expected, most innovative trucking technologies are designed

Planning tools can use incoming data to account for traffic,

to aid drivers by making their trips safer and more efficient, and

accidents, construction, weather, travel times and much more.

to improve communication between drivers and the logistics

Once a journey starts, the system can make minor adjustments

providers. Considering the current landscape is seeing increased

to avoid delays. This results in safer trips and faster deliveries due

demand everywhere, these technologies can provide the necessary

to highly efficient road routes.

planning, support and even rest times so drivers can make it from pickup to drop-off safely, efficiently and without incident. Emily Newton, Journalist & Editor-in-Chief, Revolutionized

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artnership integrates project44 analytics into Google Cloud’s

The project44 Platform currently supports more than 680 global

new Supply Chain Twin solution to improve transportation

shippers and logistics service providers, providing visibility into a

efficiency and inventory management for world’s most

network of more than 113,500 multimodal carrier integrations and 2.6M

progressive supply chains

assets – the largest carrier network available in a single platform today.

project44, the leader in real-time supply chain visibility and a Google

It’s incredibly validating to be selected as the first strategic visibility

Premier Visibility Provider, today announced a new partnership with

partner for Google Cloud and its new Supply Chain Twin solution. Taking

Google Cloud to provide customers with better, real-time visibility into

an integrated, data-first approach to solving the world’s most complex

their supply chains. Under this partnership, project44 will be the first

supply chain challenges will have significant benefits for customers who

strategic partner for real-time transportation visibility to integrate its

rely on accurate, real-time data to deliver outstanding experiences for

capabilities into Google Cloud’s Supply Chain Twin solution to provide

their own customers.

joint customers with a view into the supply chain network, including data

Jett McCandless,

across all modes, existing integrations at scale, and strong relationships

CEO & founder, project44

with other partners included in the offering.

A Partnership for Growth We’re excited to team up with project44 as the first strategic

project44 is the fastest growing SaaS platform for real-time, end-to-end

partner for real-time visibility in Google Cloud’s Supply Chain Twin

transportation visibility. Integrating with Google Cloud’s Supply Chain

solution. project44’s broad visibility network, workflow automation

Twin is the latest step in project44’s aggressive plans which focus on

and predictive analytics enable collaboration across all facets of the

organic growth, strategic acquisitions and partnerships, and geographic

supply chain. project44’s incredible expertise in transportation provides

expansion. Having project44 data on Google Cloud’s BigQuery builds

customers with the technology needed to greatly improve insight into

on their shared vision of highly available access to data and data-led

shipments and orders across their supply chain.

decision making to improve operations as both customer expectations

Hans Thalbauer, Managing Director global supply chain & logistics

and supply chain disruptions keep rising.

industry solutions, Google Cloud Named as a Leader in the 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Real-time Google Cloud supply chain solutions, particularly the Supply Chain

Transportation Visibility, project44 continues to invest in platform,

Twin, deliver end-to-end visibility by bringing together data from

ecosystem and data science capabilities that deliver the most complete

various business systems such as enterprise resource planning

end-to-end supply chain visibility. The company announced record

(ERP), transportation management systems (TMS), and warehouse

growth in Q2, including enterprise net dollar retention of 129% and

management systems (WMS), as well as data from the operational

123% year-over-year growth in ARR. Already the largest visibility

systems of the customer and those of their partners. The increased

platform company as measured by ARR, customer count, and carriers,

transportation visibility and reporting provided by project44 will provide

project44’s ARR in Q2 was more than the sum of the next top six

customers with visibility into data relating to shipments once they have

visibility companies combined for the same quarter.

left suppliers, as well as when inventory is moving between warehouses and manufacturing plants, and into customers’ hands.

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new heights? Logistics software and freight forwarding

The main components of a good logistics management programme:

software could be the tools you need to achieve your goals.

• Inventory management

re you looking for ways to take your delivery business to

• Fleet management

In order to run your business in a way that ensures ongoing success,

• Demand forecasting

you need a streamlined and efficient approach to transportation

• Logistics support

logistics management. Logistics software will significantly streamline

• Staff and driver maintenance and management

your operations by allowing for rapid, more efficient information

• Customer database management

recovery and optimised transportation rates.

• Warehouse management • Packing systems and equipment management

Let’s delve deeper into what logistics software actually is, and how

• Container allocation and allotment tools

you can use it to benefit your delivery company in numerous ways.

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Understanding logistics software Simply put, logistics management software is a cloud-based tool that provides full-feature support to your business. Quality software will cover operations such as logistics, transportation, and warehousing, and many options include freight forwarding software for added convenience too.

The 5 key benefits of using logistics software Improved efficiency and control Delivery businesses that implement logistics software and freight forwarding software will experience far greater

control over their logistical operations. If you do the same, this new level of control will help you manage the delivery of your products and the nuances of your transportation needs more efficiently. You will also be able to manage your staff more effectively, and, as these

Users of logistics software will gain access to a wide range of features

programmes are highly user-friendly, your employees will not need

and modules, which are often optimised both for computers and

extensive training on how to use them either. You can instead divert

mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. Most solutions will

your training resources into offering more extensive training on

allow you to keep track of products and shipments, receive fleet

road safety, regulatory compliance, and engaging with customers.

and CRM. It uses automation technology to handle quotations,

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order management, and even accounting processes.

logistical routes, warehouses, and sales at any time.Furthermore,

status updates, and manage warehouses through a dashboard filled with relevant functions. Freight forwarding software is designed to assist freight forwarders in their day-to-day operations, such as imports, exports, consolidation, transshipment, invoicing, document sharing, sales,

Reduced risk of delivery errors Logistics software automatically keeps all of your business’s most essential data up to date. It grants access

to this data to all of your team members, dramatically reducing the risk of miscommunication and errors. You can use your programme of choice to instantly view information on your drivers, a quality logistics software programme will help you provide your

The main components of logistics software

customers with reasonable and accurate time frames for delivering

A reliable logistics software programme will contain all the tools and

their packages. This will increase your customer satisfaction and

features you need to manage the movement and storage of goods

retention rates and will ensure that your partners continue to use

in a single interface.

your services for their delivery needs.

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and choose the best rates for their shipments, thereby maximizing

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their profit margins.

professionals, which reduces staffing expenses. It also helps to boost

Streamlined freight management Freight forwarding software allows you to improve your freight management processes and reduce the amount

of time you need to spend collating and assessing quotes. Modern programmes enable delivery businesses to carefully compare quotes

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Improved overall profitability Every business in the logistics and delivery sector is looking to maximize its profits and minimize costs and

losses. Logistics software can assist you in achieving these objectives. This software can reduce the need to hire permanent logistics the overall productivity of businesses and their employees, as the

Valuable time savings

software is easy enough for all staff members to make use of.

Features such as digital processing and authorization can speed up your business’s workflows and reduce or

The bottom line

even eliminate its need for handling tedious paperwork. Moving to

There are plenty of benefits that come with adopting logistics

the cloud will improve your business’s efficiency at every level and

and freight forwarding software for your delivery business.

save you and your team significant amounts of time in the process.

The right software will save you time and money, boost your team’s productivity, and ensure that your shipments reach their

Logistics software may be able to save your drivers time while

destinations in good time and good order.

they’re on the road. These programmes can determine optimal delivery routes and minimize fuel usage, which makes for speedy

The trick to finding the right programme for your company is to do

deliveries and reduced transportation costs. Managers can use

your research before you invest in logistics software. Each brand

these tools to approve additional routes faster, and determine safer

of software may contain different modules and features, and may

routes in the case of obstructions or traffic issues.

be designed for use in a specific industry as well. Find a programme that will meet the logistical needs of your business and you will be far more likely to experience success. Rae Oliver, Contributing Writer, Hourly.io

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he digital transformation of the economy at large is also having a major impact on logistics. New technologies from a range of fields — including computer science, data

science, and robots — are helping logistics leaders to solve some of the key challenges the industry faces right now, like a growing labour gap and increasingly volatile demand.

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The internet of things (IoT) and RFID With an IoT sensor attached to a container, it’s possible to track both the location and conditions of

a package in real-time. For example, cold chain logistics require shipments to be held within specific temperature ranges. With an IoT sensor, a logistics company

These four technologies are some of the most important to the

can continuously track where the shipment is and the temperatures

industry right now — and are likely to have a significant impact on

it’s being exposed to. This enables quick action from a logistics

how the supply chain functions over the next few years.

company if shipping temperature rises above a safe threshold.

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Autonomous warehouse robots

In the event of spoilage, IoT data can also help determine what

Advances in robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) technology

caused the spoilage and when. This allows for process changes that

have made autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) a practical

reduce the risk of future temperature variability.

option for logistics companies. These AMRs are warehouse and factory robotics capable of performing tasks like moving inventory,

RFID (radio-frequency identification) can fill a similar niche. If packages

sorting, or assisting with picking.

are RFID-tagged, IoT RFID readers can regularly report the location of important items — helping logistics companies track goods as they

These robots don’t require human operators and take advantage of AI technology to navigate the warehouse floor unassisted. They are designed to work alongside humans and don’t rely on fixed paths for navigation. As the warehousing sector struggles with a growing labour gap and increasing labour costs, robots like these may help managers do more with the resources they have available.

move through warehouses or the supply chain at large.

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Electric vehicles Sustainability has become a top issue around the world. Consumers increasingly demand companies adopt

sustainable and eco-friendly practices to reduce waste and cut down on carbon emissions. For logistics companies, the electrification of delivery fleets has

In the future, the use of AMRs may enable warehouse managers to

emerged as one possibility for reducing the high carbon costs

eliminate fixed-location equipment like conveyor belts. This frees

associated with logistics.

up additional space and helps prepare warehouses for business strategies that require high levels of agility and flexibility.

In 2021, logistics company DHL Express announced it had purchased 100 E-Ducato vans from Fiat to electrify the business’s last-mile delivery in Europe. In the U.S., United Postal Service (UPS) ordered 10,000 custom-designed electric trucks as part of the agency’s mission to transition to a zero-emissions fleet.

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This pivot could help make delivery trucks, a significant source of

In early 2021, Walmart teamed up with Quest Diagnostics to

industry emissions, much more eco-friendly. New delivery vehicles

test a new service that delivers COVID-19 tests to consumers in

could be especially green if electric powertrains are combined with

select cities. In May, grocery chain Kroger announced that it would

other sustainable manufacturing practices, like the use of extruded

launch a new pilot project to test drone grocery delivery around

aluminium products, which are highly recyclable, unlike other

the Kroger Marketplace in Centerville, Ohio.

common vehicular materials. In the near future, these drones could provide an alternative Growing interest in electric trucks could have a significant impact

method for last-mile delivery — one that can’t be delayed by

on the industry — especially as battery tech improves and electric

traffic. Like electric vehicles, most drones are battery-powered,

powertrains become more affordable. Within the decade, it may

meaning they may also be a sustainable alternative to delivery

become the norm for logistics companies to offer electric vehicle

vehicles with gas engines.

delivery as a service to eco-minded customers.

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Drone delivery

How new technology is reshaping the supply chain

In 2019, Google service Wing became the first drone

Logistics companies continue to grapple with major challenges —

delivery service certified by the United States Federal

including the growing need for sustainable business practices, an

Aviation Administration (FAA), allowing it to operate as an air

industry labour gap, and volatile demand.

carrier. This was likely a major turning point for the industry and has likely paved the way for a wide range of new drone delivery projects.

Technology like electric vehicles, warehouse robots, and IoT trackers may help the industry adapt to these challenges and

During the COVID-19 pandemic, services like Wing saw a major

changing market conditions over the next few years. Use cases like

uptick in demand for drone-powered delivery of groceries, medicine,

drone delivery, electrified vehicle fleets, and IoT-powered cold chain

and other essentials to shoppers in lockdown.

monitoring may be especially useful in a world where customers demand faster, greener service.

Since then, a number of businesses have launched drone delivery experiments of their own.

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ISM LAUNCHES

SUPPLY CHAIN TRAILBLAZER AWARDS

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he Institute for Supply Management (ISM), the first and largest

has demonstrated its commitment to some or all of ISM's 11 Principles

not-for-profit professional supply management organisation

of Sustainability and Social Responsibility, the process for doing so

worldwide, has launched the ISM Supply Chain Trailblazer

and the results that were achieved; Diversity — how an organisation

Awards to celebrate the organisations that set new standards, drive

has advanced diversity within its company and the profession, and the

innovative possibilities and exceed expectations within the supply

impact this has made on its talent base and/or supply base/partners.

management field. ISM has a long history of advancing the practice of supply It's been a time of unprecedented turmoil in the supply management

management and serving as a resource for many organizations around

profession. We hope these awards will help shine a light on the amazing

the world. With the ISM Supply Chain Trailblazer Awards, we can

accomplishments organizations are taking on within their supply

highlight those organizations that are making a difference — making a

management teams.

real impact — in the profession and within communities.

Thomas W Derry, CEO, ISM The 2022 ISM Supply Chain Trailblazer Awards are open to organisations The awards focus on six key areas in which organizations add value

of any size. Organisations can submit to one or more categories; entries

and make a difference to their companies: Transformation — how an

must explain initiatives, strategies and accomplishments that were

organisation has transformed its supply management/procurement

implemented and/or begun in the last 12 months.

function and the impact this has created; Innovation — how an organisation has used innovative practices to create opportunities,

The submission deadline is Sunday, May 15, 2022. Awards will be granted

accelerate revenue, reduce costs, add value, create a competitive

for a select number of companies in each category.

advantage or solve a pervasive issue; Risk and crisis management — how an organisation has managed, mitigated and/or resolved risk

For more information and

issues, disruption or crises; Thought leadership — how a company has

to apply for the ISM Supply

advanced the supply management profession through thought leadership

Chain Trailblazer Awards, visit

and the impact that has resulted; Sustainability — how an organisation

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���� IATA DIVERSITY & INCLUSION AWARDS 8 MARCH 2022

OPEN FOR NOMINATIONS

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he International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced

Despite the challenges faced by the aviation industry over the last two

the opening of the nomination period for the 2022 IATA

years, the focus on diversity and inclusion continues to gain momentum.

Diversity and Inclusion Awards. IATA member airlines and

The Diversity and Inclusion Awards are an important recognition of the

organizations from across the aviation value chain can put themselves

inspiring progress that is being made. I invite our industry partners and

forward or nominate others within the aviation industry until 18h00

IATA member airlines to submit their nominations.

CET on 24 April 2022.

Willie Walsh, Director General, IATA

The Awards recognize three categories of leadership

Awardees will receive $25,000 (payable to the awardee or their

in the area of diversity and inclusion:

nominated charity for diversity and inclusion activities) under the generous sponsorship of Qatar Airways.

• Inspirational Role Model Award: recognizes a woman holding a senior position within the air transport industry who has had

Our international aviation industry benefits hugely from the

a significant impact on the aviation agenda through her strong

experiences and behaviors of a truly diverse, worldwide workforce.

contribution to business delivery, as well as her ongoing support

Without our people, we simply could not do what we do. It is therefore

of the diversity and inclusion agenda. Nominees are welcome from

so important to recognize how central the principles of diversity and

across the aviation industry.

inclusion are in modern business. Qatar Airways is proud to support

• High Flyer Award: recognizes a female aviation professional under the age of 40 who has demonstrated leadership through

these important awards. HE Akbar Al Baker, Chief Executive, Qatar Airways Group

concrete action in favor of diversity and inclusion, making a positive impact on the industry. Open to all female professionals in the

This year’s nominations will be evaluated by an independent panel

aviation industry.

chaired by Karen Walker, Editor-in-Chief, Air Transport World and

• Diversity & Inclusion Team Award: recognizes an airline that

consisting of the 2021 Awards recipients:

has seen measurable change in diversity and inclusion as a result

• Harpreet A. de Singh, Executive Director, Air India

of the work it has been doing in this area. Open to all IATA

• Lalitya Dhavala, Aviation Engineering Consultant, McLarens Aviation

member airlines.

• Jun Taneie, Director of D&I Promotion, All Nippon Airways (ANA) Details for the submission of nominations are available on the IATA website. The winners of the 2022 IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards will be announced at IATA’s 78th Annual General Meeting & World Air Transport Summit.

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In-person event to feature keynotes from Marriott’s

MODEX will feature an evening of music, food, drinks and entertainment

Erika Alexander, Sanjay Gupta and Shaquille O’Neal

by comedian Preacher Lawson on Wednesday, March 30. Tickets to this

W

event are $50 and include beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres. The door prize

hen the largest manufacturing and supply chain trade

for this event will be a trip of a lifetime vacation. Trip Value: $30,000.

event of 2022, MODEX, returns to Atlanta on March

See official rules.

28 it will include 850 exhibits from leading solution

sessions focusing on best-in-class solutions for manufacturing and supply

Women in the Supply Chain Industry Forum on March 28 at MODEX

chain operations. MODEX 2022 exhibits will represent all segments

MHI has partnered with Material Handling Equipment Distributors

of the material handling, logistics and transportation industry, from

Association and the Warehousing, Education and Research Council

traditional, manual equipment to computerized, automated systems

(WERC) to bring an afternoon of discussion, education and networking

and smart, connected supply chain technologies.

for women in our industry.

providers and a comprehensive Educational Conference of over 100

business and experiencing the latest equipment, technology and solutions

MHI Young Professionals Network Reception on March 28 at MODEX

in-person. There is no substitute for events like MODEX where you can see

This event provides attendees to network and connect with young

the solutions in-action on the show floor, learn about them in educational

professionals in the material handling and supply chain industry.

Exhibitors and attendees alike are eager to return to conducting

sessions and speak to the leading firms and innovators at one location to get answers specific to your operations. We are excited to provide this

MODEX 2022 Student Day on March 30

market access and knowledge opportunity for our entire community.

MHI in partnership with Warehousing Education and Research Council

John Paxton, CEO, MHI

(WERC), College Industry Council on Material Handling Education (CICMHE), Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association

Our industry’s essential role over the last 20 months brought a

(MHEDA) and the Material Handling Education Foundation, Inc. (MHEFI)

focus to the role of supply chain solutions in the overall global economy.

presents Student Day at MODEX 2022 on Wednesday, March 30, 2022.

Seeing the large array of solutions, meeting with leading suppliers and connecting with peers will allow attendees the opportunity to discover

MODEX is the largest manufacturing and supply chain expo held in

solutions that will be essential for their success in the future.

North America and South America. The event will be held March 28-31,

Daniel McKinnon, EVP of Exhibitions, MHI

2022 at Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center.

MODEX 2022 Conference

Business Wire

In addition to the exhibits, the MODEX Conference will include four keynotes and over 100 show floor educational seminars covering leading

View source version on businesswire.com:

trends, best practices and state-of-the-art equipment and technology

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220118005066/en

solutions that can make manufacturing and the entire supply chain work more resiliently, efficiently and profitably.

MARCH 2022

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PRESENCE CONGRESS MEETS STRONG DEMAND 2 MARCH 2022

IN THE AIRFREIGHT & LOGISTICS INDUSTRY

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rom 22 to 25 March 2022, the global air cargo and logistics

An original date for the event in September 2021 was postponed as

industry will meet at the 2+2 event in San Francisco. The air

a precaution due to the pandemic at the time. The current COVID-

cargo sector proved to be a safeguard for global supply chains

regulations and the full implementation of applicable protective

during the pandemic and secured the supply of important medical

measures in the state of California allow the event to take place in the

and industrial goods. At the face-to-face event, leading industry

usual attendance form. There will be no restrictions on the number of

representatives and experts will discuss the lessons learned from the

visitors. Since last November, the United States has allowed foreign

pandemic and other current topics such as digitalization, sustainability,

citizens to enter the country if they are fully vaccinated and present a

and UAVs directly in Silicon Valley. Registrations among exhibitors,

negative COVID-19 test or proof of recovery recognized by the WHO.

visitors and sponsors are already high. The TIACA Executive Summit, together with the transport logistic Messe München and the air cargo association TIACA are merging

Americas Forum, will once again bring together the key decision makers

their events for the first time. The 2+2 event will be one of the largest

and experts in the air cargo industry in one place, live and in person.

gatherings of experts and decision-makers in the air cargo and logistics

We look forward to a wide-ranging conference program and

industry. A two-day conference program at the Hyatt Regency Hotel

accompanying exhibition where current and upcoming air cargo topics

in San Francisco will feature panel discussions, keynotes, workshops,

will be discussed with a broad audience.

and presentations. In addition to the air cargo sector's experiences and

Steven Polmans, Chairman of the TIACA Board of Directors &

insights from the pandemic, topics such as digitalization, sustainability

Vice President Business Development & Free Zone Regulatory Affairs,

as well as gender diversity or UAV technologies will also be discussed.

Abu Dhabi Airports

The future of the industry will also be addressed: TIACA board member Steven Polmans, for example, will moderate a panel discussion on the

With the 2+2 event in San Francisco, we can again offer the

future direction of the association. The subsequent two-day Innovation

airfreight and logistics industry an intensive exchange in presence.

Journey gives visitors direct and on-site insights at innovation leaders

With various online events, we have proven that such events can also

and up-and-coming Silicon Valley start-ups.

take on other attractive formats. However, personal contact on site is indispensable, especially for an industry like logistics and airfreight

The number of exhibitors, speakers, sponsors, and trade visitors is

with its many diverse and international players. We are glad to be able

already high and the anticipation is rising among everyone involved.

to offer our guests this opportunity again, while observing all safety

Patrik Tschirch, Managing Director of LUG air cargo handling and

precautions.

Chairman of the Board of Air Cargo Community Frankfurt, also sees

Dr. Robert Schönberger,

the advantages of a presence event:

Head of transport logistic exhibitions, Messe München

For the globally active air cargo

sector, an international gathering is enormously important. Thanks to the promising concept, we are looking forward to the 2+2 event in San

Further information on the 2+2 event is available at

Francisco with great confidence.

https://www.aircargoforum.org/conference/2plus2

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TRANSPORT LOGISTIC EXHIBITIONS The international industry network of transport logistic exhibitions consists of eleven events. In addition to the leading

MESSE MÜNCHEN

international trade fair transport logistic in Munich, transport

Messe München is one of the leading exhibition organizers

logistic is held in China every two years and the transport

worldwide with more than 50 of its own trade shows for capital

logistic China Forum takes place in alternating years, both in

goods, consumer goods and new technologies. Every year,

Shanghai. Messe München and EKO Fair Limited jointly hold the

about 50,000 exhibitors and around 3 million visitors take part

logitrans International Transport Logistics Exhibition in Istanbul,

in more than 200 events at the exhibition center in Munich,

Turkey, annually. The air cargo sector plays an important role at

at the ICM – Internationales Congress Center München, the

all trade fairs. air cargo Europe as part of the transport logistic

Conference Center Nord and the MOC Veranstaltungscenter

in Munich is the largest air freight trade in the world, and air

München as well as abroad. Together with its subsidiary

cargo China is the leading fair in Asia. In addition, air cargo India

companies, Messe München organizes trade fairs in China,

and air cargo Africa are held as independent trade fairs, as is the

India, Brazil, Russia, Africa, Turkey and Vietnam. With a

air cargo forum Miami together with TIACA. Also part of the

network of associated companies in Europe, Asia and South

transport logistic exhibitions are transport logistic Americas

America, and with around 70 representatives abroad for more

in Miami and transport logistic India @ CTL in Mumbai, India.

than 100 countries, Messe München has a truly global presence.

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CUSTOMS CLEARANCE

Documented permission to pass that a national customs authority grants to imported/exported goods so that they can enter/leave the country. Related topics Bonded warehousing Customs brokerage Duties & taxes

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$2 MILLION SEIZED 25 FEBRUARY 2022

IN COUNTERFEIT WATCHES

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S Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the

Prior to and throughout the pandemic, our CBP officers continue

Rochester Airport Port of Entry seized designer watches worth

to protect our economy and consumers from counterfeit goods. CBP

more than $2 million, due to trademark violations. On February

maintains a pivotal role in protecting both the consumer and businesses

10, a shipment that was manifested as “lithium metal batteries/watches”

from imported fraudulent items.

was seized after a thorough examination determined the contents to be

Ronald Menz, Director, Rochester Port

counterfeit watches. A total of 25 watches were seized by CBP as they violated Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) of the Cartier trademark. Furthermore,

Information about counterfeit

CBP officers determined that the watches had a total Manufacturers

merchandise being illegally

Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) value of approximately $2.3 million dollars.

imported into the US can be shared with CBP by submitting

IPR violations

an E-Allegation. The E-Allegation

IPR violations pertain to products that infringe upon US trademarks,

provides a means for the public

copyrights and patents. Other violations can include misclassification of

to anonymously report to CBP

merchandise, false country-of-origin markings, health and safety issues,

any suspected violations of trade

and valuation issues. These violations can threaten the health and safety

laws or regulations related to the

of American consumers, the economy and national security.

importation of goods into the US.

DRUGS SEIZED 25 FEBRUARY 2022

FROM R.V. ROOF

Roadmaster RV as he attempted to enter the US. Following a positive alert by a CBP narcotics detection canine to a scent it is trained to detect,

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the search led to the discovery of 129 packages of drugs hidden within the roof mounted A/C unit. The drugs were determined to be a combination S Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations,

of methamphetamine and fentanyl, worth nearly $4.4 million.

Port of Lukeville officers arrested a Phoenix man and seized nearly 880 pounds of methamphetamine and more than 110

pounds of suspected fentanyl.

Officers seized the drugs and vehicle, while the subject was arrested and then turned over to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations. Port director Peter Bachelier praised

Officers at the port seized a combination of nearly $4.4 million of meth

his team for the excellent seizure:

Our CBP officers remain focused

and fentanyl from within the roof of an RV (recreational vehicle). They

on their mission of protecting our nation’s borders and keeping

referred a 47-year-old Phoenix man for additional inspection of his 2008

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CUSTOMS CLEARANCE NEWS 8 MARCH 2022

BALTIMORE CBP

SEIZES $2.5 MILLION IN PALM OIL SHIPMENTS

U

S Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized four

There is no place for forced labor in today's world, and Customs

shipments of palm oil in Baltimore since February 11 due to

and Border Protection stands firm against foreign companies that

information indicating that the palm oil was manufactured

exploit vulnerable workers. CBP will continue to ensure that goods

by forced labor, a form of modern slavery. The palm oil shipments are

made with forced labor do not enter our nation’s commerce and we will

valued at nearly $2.5 million.

help to root out this inhumane practice from the U.S. supply chain. Marc Calixte, Acting Area Port Director in Baltimore, CBP

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized nearly $2.5 million in palm oil products, including the latest shipment on March 1, 2022, under a

Effective December 30, 2020, CBP issued a Withhold Release Order

finding that the palm oil was manufactured using forced labor.

that directed personnel at all U.S. ports of entry to detain palm oil and products containing palm oil produced by Sime Darby Plantation Berhad

CBP officers seized the latest shipment, consisting of 108 super packs

and its subsidiaries, joint ventures, and affiliated entities in Malaysia.

of palmitic acid, on March 1 and seized three earlier shipments of a

The issuance of this Withhold Release Order is based on information

combined 270 super packs of palmitic acid on February 11. Super packs

that reasonably indicates the presence of all 11 of the International

are large flexible sacks that are used to transport bulk cargo, such as

Labour Organization’s forced labor indicators in Sime Darby Plantation’s

sand, grain, coffee beans or powdery substances.

production process.

Palmitic acid is palm oil refined into a powder that can be easily

CBP officers initially detained the first three shipments on November

incorporated into food, beverages, and skin and health care products.

30, 2021 and detained the latest shipment on December 3, 2021. CBP

Refining oils also removes unwanted free fatty acids, gums and waxes.

provides importers of detained shipments an opportunity to export their shipments or demonstrate that the merchandise was not produced

All four shipments of palmitic acid were produced in Malaysia and

with forced labor. The importer did not respond to CBP within the

destined to a processing facility in Delaware. The combined weight of

three-month period for taking one of these actions, and CBP seized

the four shipments of palmitic acid came to 544,176 pounds and had an

all four shipments.

appraised value of about $2,466,500. CBP receives allegations of forced labor from a variety of sources, On January 28, CBP issued a Notice of Finding to the Federal Register

including from the general public. Any person or organization that has

[FRN 2022-01779] that certain palm oil and derivative products made

reason to believe merchandise produced with the use of forced labor is

wholly or in part with palm oil produced in Malaysia with the use of

being – or is likely to be – imported into the United States can report

convict, or forced or indentured labor are inadmissible in violation of

detailed allegations by contacting CBP through the e-Allegations Online

19 USC 1307 and 19 CFR 12.42.

Trade Violations Reporting System or by calling 1-800-BE-ALERT.

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6 JANUARY 2022

AIT WORLDWIDE COMBINES SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TEAMS IN NEWLY CONSTRUCTED

STATE-OF-THE-ART LOS ANGELES FACILITY West Coast headquarters scales up container transloading,

AIT’s Chief Operating Officer, Keith Tholan, noted that the size of

offers single point of access to full range of supply chain solutions

the campus provides flexibility and scale for the increasingly in-demand

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service of transloading shipping containers.

oday, global supply chain solutions leader AIT Worldwide Logistics celebrated the grand opening of a new, modern

Building this new office and warehouse space from the ground up

facility in a popular Los Angeles freight forwarding corridor.

allowed us to design a highly efficient, more eco-friendly facility that

The location will soon be the new workplace for more than 100 teammates

best meets our customers' needs.

who were formerly based in other Los Angeles-area AIT properties providing logistics expertise for customers in a wide range of industries,

He added that the location’s sustainability-focused features include five

including special services for food, high-tech and life sciences shipping.

electric vehicle chargers in the parking lot, electric forklifts, and energy efficient lighting throughout the building.

After months of strategic planning and coordinated teamwork, I’m excited to see our teams move in and make this beautiful new

Bonded and approved by the U.S. Transportation Safety Administration

campus come to life. To me, this building is a showcase that reflects our

as a certified cargo screening facility, the new office is also fully compliant

continued growth as a company, and one that will go a long way towards

with the company’s Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism

enhancing the delivery of world-class service for our customers, both

membership and certified to export defense cargo in accordance with

on the West Coast and around the world. Beyond the brick-and-mortar

International Traffic in Arms Regulations. The facility is also Transported

aspects of the facility, the greatest benefit for our customers is that it’s

Asset Protection Association and ISO 9001:2015 certified.

a single point of access to all of AIT’s transportation logistics services and expertise—from the company’s robust life sciences and high tech

With plans to grow the location’s teammate population by about 30%

verticals to customs clearance.

in the coming years, Tholan noted that AIT also designed the space

Vaughn Moore, President & CEO, AIT

to attract top talent, incorporating state-of-the-art audiovisual and security technology, standing desks, a micro market with healthy food

With 24/7 security—including round-the-clock video and in-person

options, and other amenities.

monitoring—18 dock doors, a secure yard, pharmaceutical preconditioning capabilities, a cage for high-value freight, and thousands

This location joins the more than 50 AIT offices across North America—

of square feet of freezer and refrigerator space, the two-story,

and more than 100 across the globe.

106,000-square-foot warehouse is also strategically located near the 405 and 110 freeways for quick access to the ports of Los Angeles and

AIT Worldwide Logistics

Long Beach, as well as Los Angeles International Airport.

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INDUSTRY SERVICES NEWS 18 JANUARY 2022

GEODIS MYPARCEL EXPANDS DIRECT-TO-CUSTOMER

INTERCONTINENTAL DELIVERIES TO CANADA

G

EODIS today announced it has expanded GEODIS MyParcel,

The International Post Corporation reports that 25% of global

a direct-to-customer intercontinental delivery service,

customers cited a long delivery time as the top issue related to

to Canada to allow brands to continue growing their

cross-border e-Commerce. To help navigate this challenge, GEODIS

e-Commerce business on a global scale. GEODIS MyParcel was first

MyParcel guarantees fast, reliable delivery within 4-6 days to meet

launched in 2020 to offer a small parcel delivery service from the U.S. to

customer demand. GEODIS MyParcel also features a tax and customs

27 European countries, with the goal of progressively expanding globally

duty calculator displayed at the shopping cart level to provide complete

as seen with the addition of the Canadian market.

price transparency to customers before the transaction is completed, which can improve overall client satisfaction by eliminating surprise

As a byproduct of the COVID-19 pandemic, cross-border e-Commerce

fees upon delivery.

activity has grown drastically as consumers have altered buying behaviors by increasingly turning to the online purchase of goods. According

Ultimately, GEODIS MyParcel is designed to offer the right

to Statista, global retail e-Commerce sales reached $4.3 trillion in

balance between speed and price at a transparent, total landed cost.

2020 and is expected to jump to $5.4 trillion in 2022. In particular,

As a result of GEODIS’ end-to-end global transportation network, fully

eMarketer reported the Canadian retail e-Commerce market grew by

integrated digital platform and deep e-Commerce expertise across a

an astounding 75% in 2020, the second fastest-growing market globally.

team of logistics professionals, GEODIS MyParcel provides domestic

Canadian e-Commerce sales are predicted to top $500 billion in 2022.

e-Commerce brands with a simple way to go global.

With no end in sight for current cross-border e-Commerce trends, it is vital brands today implement international shipping into

GEODIS plans to continue expanding GEODIS MyParcel into new geographical areas in the future.

their operations to meet demand and remain competitive. With the expansion of GEODIS MyParcel into Canada, we are enabling our customers to further strengthen their international presence and growth potential by accessing a new, rapidly growing market. Manoj Pankaj, Vice President of Cross-border e-Commerce / B2C Shipping, GEODIS in Americas

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he original five partners of the Cargo Integrity Group are excited to welcome the Bureau International des Containers (BIC) and the International Federation of Freight Forwarders

Associations (FIATA), strengthening the group in its efforts to improve safety in the global supply chain. The Cargo Integrity Group brings together international freight transport and cargo handling organisations with different roles in the supply chain and a shared dedication to improving safety, security and environmental performance throughout the logistics supply chain. With safety and sustainability at the very core of BIC’s mission, BIC and FIATA bring valuable complementary perspectives, resources

topics like cargo safety, proper declarations and the avoidance of

and networks to the group, further deepening its competence and

pest contamination are clearly of high interest to us. We’ve been

scope. Both organisations have already worked closely with the Cargo

supporting the promotion of the CTU code in communications both

Integrity Group and will directly contribute to faster and more effective

with our members and externally since it was first published, and most

progress in reducing incidents, accidents, and biosecurity issues in the

recently sponsored one of the CTU Quick Guide translations. We’re

international supply chain.

pleased to take this next step by joining the group, and look forward to working more closely with our partner organizations in helping

FIATA has long supported the work of the Cargo Integrity Group

increase safety in our industry.

and has already collaborated with its stakeholders to promote the

Douglas Owen,

CTU code through the activities of its Working Group (WG) Sea

Secretary General, Bureau International des Containers (BIC)

headed by FIATA Senior Vice-President, Jens Roemer. By joining the group, FIATA reaffirms its commitment to improving the safety and

Dedicated to improving the safety, security and environmental

security of sea freight in the best interest of its customers. FIATA is

performance throughout the logistics supply chain, the Cargo Integrity

a key component in reaching out to the end customer and making a

Group will continue its efforts in is chosen focus areas:

difference in the implementation of the CIG's work, while bringing strong safety and security expertise through the collaboration of its

• Collaborating with other industry and governmental stakeholders

WG Sea and Advisory Body Safety Security.

in promoting awareness and better understanding of safe cargo

Dr Stéphane Graber, Director General, FIATA

packing and handling practices such as the CTU Code • Working to improve regulatory requirements such as the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, and • Working for strengthened cargo screening processes and more effective container inspection regimes.

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WHAT IS AN INTERNATIONAL TRADING COMPANY? A STUDY BY AMERICAN TRADING INTERNATIONAL (ATI)

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n international trading company maintains a staff of experts who cover all aspects of import and export on behalf of its clients. They are in charge of the underlying

THE TOP THINGS TO LOOK FOR IN AN INTERNATIONAL TRADING COMPANY...

operations and procedures including finding global markets as well

Inquiry to delivery

as brand representation.

There must be open lines of communication to keep the supplier guided every step of the way. There must be expert staff across

Such companies often maintain a private distribution network. They

all departments including logistics, accounting, financing, labeling,

work with suppliers and manufacturers to sell their products in different

purchasing, and sales to take care of inquiry to delivery.

countries with target demographics using their distribution network.

Dedication to a long term partnership International trading companies often work with huge production

The company should be in it for the long haul. Maintaining a healthy

volumes and bulk quantities for items like pharmaceuticals,

relationship for years to come should be at the forefront of their values,

chemicals, food products, and raw materials.

and you and your company should feel like they are being heard.

Below are a few services you can expect from

Tailored experiences

an international trading business:

A promising international trading company should offer a customized

• Identifying suppliers in different countries in need of huge

experience to its client. Perhaps it’s their first time dabbling in the

volumes of generic and brand products

international export market.

• Negotiating the details of the sale, supply, and product delivery • Taking care of transportation and logistics

Or, perhaps they need help working payment and logistics

• Handling financial arrangements, e.g. supplier-exporter payment

arrangements with an existing account via contract. Regardless,

• Distribution of products through a retail network

there should be a tailor-made service package in place to offer a

• Managing barriers and customs of international trade

unique experience.

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These are the five major food product categories that ATI deals in: • Name brand products: A brand-name product is one that is created by a well-known company and has the company's label on it. An example of this would be Coke or Head & Shoulders. • Private label products: Private label products are ones that are created by one company and sold under the brand of another. Private-label products can be found in a variety of industries, from food to cosmetics. Store brands or own brands

Knowledge of foreign culture and language

are private label brands handled only by a retailer for sale in

At times you need linguistic and cross-cultural knowledge before

a certain network of stores. Two examples of private label

you can access overseas retailers. An international trading company

brands are Freshly or American Classic Foods.

maintains a multilingual staff with adequate cultural knowledge that helps with communication and contract handling. Such knowledge also removes the chances of brand misrepresentation.

• Generic / value products: Generic goods are commodities that are identified solely by their basic product type rather than by a specific brand. Many stores sell generic goods at lower

Direct-to-retail relationships

prices than brand-name ones. Generic soft drinks, for example,

Having a direct relationship with retailers allows companies to

are frequently less expensive than brand-name soft drinks such

maintain better control of how the brand is represented. It also

as Coke or Pepsi.

helps to keep the cost-to-consumers low, which is vital for the success of many types of products.

• Food services: Food services refers to the consumption of food and beverages outside of the home. Consumers go

No required contracts

to food service outlets for a variety of reasons, including

International trading companies should have a no-required contracts

convenience, the opportunity to try new foods and tastes, to

policy. Many exporters tend to lock their suppliers for years without

celebrate, and to socialize. Food service encompasses a wide

placing international orders. In conclusion, beware of this!

range of eating occasions and locations, including restaurants, hotels, cafes, and more.

Who is ATI (American Trading International)? ATI (American Trading International) is an American Export Trading

• Bulk ingredients: Bulk foods are big-quantity foods that

Company that is committed to facilitating international trade

can be purchased in huge bulk lots or transported from a

on behalf of its clients with cultural sensitivity and international

bulk container to a smaller container for purchase. Food

awareness. This U.S.-based company was established in 1995 and

items such as nuts, spices, grocery items, chocolates,

has been functional for over 26 years.

and beverages are examples of bulk food ingredients. Bulk food ingredients are accessible in both processed

It deals with exporting food and beverage products (both brand

and unprocessed forms. Whole food ingredients refer

names and generic) to more than 80 markets on the global landscape.

to bulk food ingredients.

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ATI philosophy

ATI technology capabilities

American Trading International (ATI) puts great emphasis

American Trading International uses the following

on strengthening brand awareness in international markets.

software as part of its technological capabilities:

The company is not a parallel trader, diverter, or wholesaler. It’s just as much a brand representation as it is about sealing a deal.

• ATI uses SAP – the #1 resource management software for enterprises. SAP happens to be the world leader in offering

The company maintains a highly knowledgeable and dedicated staff

solutions for professional services, manufacturing, and distribution.

that is focusing on brand representation and growth. The staff

With the help of this software, ATI can predict future trends and

members carry multicultural and multilingual knowledge; often

manage the supply accordingly for an optimal product flow; right

stemming from having lived or worked in the target country.

from the quotation phase through to final delivery.

This kind of knowledge allows them to work with cultural

• HubSpot is another world-leading CRM software that ATI

sensitivity while dealing with foreign partners. The staff at

uses to streamline pipelines. The software also helps with

ATI speaks over 30 languages including Czech, Tagalog, Urdu,

managing customer relationships. HubSpot helps manufacturers

Portuguese, Punjabi, Korean, German, Swedish, Russian,

communicate better from a data perspective and it better

Mandarin, Slovak, and so many more.

allows them to meet the customer expectation and needs. With just one look, the software tells everything happening

This team of experts will streamline the whole export process for

across all regions for all company accounts.

their clients. • Monday.com is another project management tool in ATI’s arsenal. It allows the company to streamline some of the most complicated processes that surround almost all collaborative endeavours around Logistics, Sales, and Product Development. The software offers cross-departmental insight along with actionable tasks. By simplifying and streamlining cross-departmental awareness; all teams can work with the finest efficiency and latest insight on accounts. The analytics and reporting on the dashboard offer immediate insight and performance metrics.

Logistics (in-house services) ATI works with some of the largest international shipping lines in the world which allows them to fulfil and maintain large volume service contracts. The logistics department takes care of all inland transportation in the country via rail to port or truck right from the warehouse, plant, or distribution centre to its eventual overseas destination.

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There's often complex documentation involved with overseas trade.

The bottom line

The logistics team at ATI has enough experience to handle even the

So, that was a brief overview of what international trading companies

most intricate documentation and paperwork.

do and how ATI comes into the picture.

Other benefits

For information on American Trading International (ATI),

Here are some of the other capabilities and services

visit us at www.american-trading.com. Interested in working

that ATI offers:

together? Call us at +1 (310) 445 2000 or learn more at

• Working with a huge network of warehouses across the US

www.american-trading.com/news

• Many US manufacturers find it difficult to change their date codes at a later stage. ATI can arrange for a more flexible foreign compliant stickering, date coding, etc. • ATI handles export shipments that come with special requirements including refrigerated cargo, hazardous shipment, and bonded warehousing.

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MICRO FULFILLMENT MARKET A CUMULATIVE OPPORTUNITY

WORTH ~$36B BY 2030 DRIVEN BY ONLINE GROCERY & DARK STORES

M

Introduction

Highlights of Micro-Fulfillment Market Study:

icro Fulfillment Centers (MFCs), a highly recommended

• Annual Micro-Fulfillment Center installations will grow more

popular e-commerce fulfillment strategy, is an

than 20x by 2030, from current installed base of ~50 in 2020 to

effective way to meet the rising volumes, the changing

be around ~6600 in 2030

geographical nature of e-commerce demand, and the growing desire for same-day or same-hour delivery. As per LogisticsIQ™ latest market research study, Micro Fulfillment Market is expected to

• More than 80% of these micro fulfilment centers will be deployed in North America in 2022. • Micro-Fulfillment Market is supposed to grow with 10X by

have a cumulative opportunity worth ~$36B in next 10 years by

2025 and 30X by 2030 as compared to current market of 2021.

2030 with an installed base of ~6600 MFCs if the technology and

MFC Services itself will contribute more than $1.6 Billion by

concept remains permanent. Year 2022 & 2023 are going to be the

2030 in this emerging space.

cornerstone for Micro Fulfillment market touching a billion-dollar mark and setting the base for the future.

• Almost 65% installation are supposed to be deployed with Shuttle-Based and Cube-Storage technologies in 2030 led by AutoStore and Takeoff Technologies. Players like Geek Plus and Hai Robotics have also entered in this market through their AMR based solutions to give a tough competition to traditional players. • It is expected to have more than $6B market revenue of Micro-Fulfillment

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automation from Grocery Omnichannel (Walmart, Kroger,

cost along with considerably more delivery time as compared to

Ocado, Tesco, Albertsons, Meijer, Ahold Delhaize, Target,

consumer’s expectations, especially in grocery and F&B industry.

Carrefour) and Pure-Play E-commerce/Q-commerce players

Online grocery is already having a slim profit margin and micro-

(Amazon, Gopuff, Instacart, Grofers, Missfresh, Dingdong)

fulfillment has the ability to increase its margin and to make

players only by 2030.

e-commerce accessible to a broader range of retailers because it

• We have forecasted ~1000 MFC installation for In-store

cuts down major costs like...

deployment and ~380 installation for dark stores in 2030 although there can be some installation within existing or new DC/FC as well. • More than 50% of such MFC installations are supposed to be targeted for warehouses having a size of between 5000 sq. ft. and 25,000 sq. ft. as we are expecting a good growth for less than 5000 sq. ft. segment due to new dark stores opened by

• The cost of storage, retrieval and picking (through automated MFC) • The cost of the last mile delivery (through hyperlocal placement) • The cost of real estate (through condensing fulfillment centers down into MFCs)

ultrafast delivery players • It is not a sustainable or profitable business for delivery

That’s why, Micro Fulfillment Center (MFC) is a perfect solution

service providers like Getir, Grofers, GoPuff, Instacart, Uber,

for urban warehouses with an approximated size between 5000 SF

Jokr, Fridge No More, Gorillas, Buyk, Delivery Hero, Swiggy,

and 25000 SF that can meet the requirement of same day delivery

Zapp, Rappi, DoorDash, Weezy, Picnic, Jiffy, Shipt, Deliveroo,

through in-store picking or multiple last-mile delivery options. It can

1520, Dijas, Caviar, Rakuten, Flink, Justo, BevMo etc. to fulfil

even be deployed at backside of the retail store, dark stores, malls

and deliver the order manually although they can expect

or basements. A typical MFC system is having 1-2 aisles Dry + 1-2

advertisement revenue from FMCG players.

aisles Chilled, 5,000-8,000 totes 10-high storage to 24’ x 2-deep,

• Delivery service providers may partner with retailers or may have their own dark stores to automate the fulfilment process.

2 decanting stations and 2-4 pick stations with each station picking at 700-800 UPH.

Gopuff itself is having more than 500 dark stores and it reflects the huge opportunity of automation in this new customer base. • USA is going to be main market for next 10 years followed by U.K., Japan, France and China. We do expect around 3400 MFC installed base i.e., more than 50% of worldwide market within USA by 2030.

Top Factors • It is estimated that online grocery will contribute more than 10% of overall grocery sale in US by 2025. • It is expected that consumers will continue with habit of buying online grocery developed during pandemic. • Delivery options may vary as Home Delivery, In-Store Pick Up,

Micro Fulfillment – Need of the hour Industry giants such as Amazon, Walmart, Ocado, Kroger and Alibaba are driving the “best-in-class” e-commerce fulfillment strategy for the last decade. They are also investing in cutting-edge robotics and automation for their Customer Fulfillment Centers

Curb side Pickup, Locker Delivery etc. • Urban warehouses with automation will be key to meet this demand with same day delivery expectations. • Delivery Fee is the one of the key factors to decide the digital channel in the long term.

(CFCs) – that are continuously redefining target productivity and

• Key to make online grocery business more profitable as

service levels. But these centralized fulfillment centers are situated

compared to current scenario of either net loss or thin

far away from the city and have an additional transportation

profit margin

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Micro Fulfillment Market Trends

do the needful. As per our discussion with technology suppliers

Micro Fulfillment Market has been the most important and emerging

and industry experts, every technology and architecture are having

trend during pandemic (covid-19) coming out from some bigger

its own advantage and disadvantage depending upon the grocery

trends like eGrocery Growth, Urban Warehouses, Dark Stores

store’s location, current requirement, capital expenditure, fear of

and Automated Cold Storages. Huge investment in start-ups like

digitalization and automation from big players, and insecurity related

Takeoff Technologies ($86M+), Fabric ($336M+), Attabotics ($82M+),

to its consumers’ information. LogisticsIQ

Exotec Solutions ($111M+) and Alert Innovation are witnessing this growth along with presence of existing traditional players like Dematic, Swisslog, Knapp, OPEX Corporation, Muratec, AutoStore, Honeywell Intelligrated and Vanderlande. Retailers such as Walmart, Amazon, Kroger, GAP, Nike, Woolworths, Amazon, Ocado, Carrefour, Uniqlo, Meijer, H-E-B, Albertsons, Majid-Al-Futtaim, Decathlon, Nordstorm, H-Mart and Ahold Delhaize have already started adopting and implementing these new technologies during pandemic. Apart this, piece picking robots’ suppliers like Berkshire Grey, Righthand Robotics, Kindred AI, Covariant, OSARO, Plus One Robotics, XYZ Robotics, Fizyr have established a new attractive capability for order picking in ecommerce fulfillment to transfer the good-to-person (G2P) systems into good-to-robot (G2R) systems. Coming to MFC system architecture and technologies, AutoStore is an old and proven technology with hundreds of installations in ecommerce fulfullment including the recent partnership with Swisslog and H-E-B for micro fulfillment center in U.S. but they are going to face a very good competition in MFC space from new players like Takeoff Technologies, Fabric, Exotec Solutions, Attabotics, Berkshire Grey, Geek Plus and Alert Innovation. Established system integrators like Dematic, TGW, SSI-Schaefer, Daifuku, Honeywell Intelligrated, Vanderlande and Knapp are using the traditional shuttle and ASRS systems which are good and already proven for big fulfillment centers but not 100% ideal for micro fulfillment yet. At the same time, Attabotics, Alert Innovation, and Exotec are using emerging 3D technologies having good architecture specific to MFC with high density and no point of failure but it will too early to say anything as there are only few installations and not 100% proved yet. Apart this, software is going to be the main differentiator and value add for MFC systems as some suppliers are having their inhouse software capabilities and others are having a partnership to

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T

he past two years have put major pressure on the global

Micro-fulfilment centres help meet this need. These centres move

supply chain. As a result, retailers, grocery stores and other

fulfilment closer to consumers and provide faster last-mile delivery,

businesses are finding ways to adapt to disruptions without

greater control over operations, and options like in-store pickup or

sacrificing fulfilment speed or quality.

same-day delivery.

Micro-fulfilment centres (MFCs) have emerged as one popular strategy

Three major models for MFCs

for businesses managing ongoing supply chain challenges. These are

Various models of MFC exist. Each one provides a certain combination

small and often automated centres, sometimes located within a larger

of benefits and access that help retailers manage rising sales volumes

warehouse or store, that serve e-commerce customers and fulfil local

and demand.

pickup orders. One of the most popular is the hub-and-spoke model. Retailers use These centres can provide a valuable fulfilment strategy for businesses that

MFCs as a hub that serves multiple retail locations, providing stores with

have struggled with rising volume and purchase frequency. The benefits

additional fulfilment capacity. A hub MFC may also improve a business’s

they offer may even help the industry reinvent itself post-pandemic.

reverse logistics, deliver directly to consumers or offer pickup options.

Changing market conditions drive microfulfillment center adoption

Other companies are installing MFCs directly in retail locations.

The rapid rise in MFCs is primarily driven by changes in retail markets

and inventory to accelerate fulfilment while providing a range of options

worldwide — including levels of record consumer demand, rising

to online and in-store customers. However, this requires a great deal of

expectations and ongoing supply chain issues.

retail space, which often means adjusting layout or remodelling to free

This in-store model allows retailers to take advantage of store locations

up the 10,000 or more square feet of space needed by the new MFC. Customers are spending more, and they want the items they purchase faster than ever. According to one study from American consulting firm Invesp,

These centres may enable faster deliveries in the area they’re based. In

most surveyed consumers between the ages of 18 and 36 expect same-

Paris, French retailer Carrefour partnered with U.S.-based ride-hailing

day delivery. Many of these people also reported they were more likely to

app owner Uber Technologies to offer a 15-minute grocery delivery

purchase items if this option was offered at checkout. This is possible with

service. The service relies on nine “dark stores,” fulfilment centres

some retailers but challenging with existing fulfilment methods.

closed to the public, where workers prepare orders for delivery. App gig workers handle the delivery.

At the same time, new market research suggests that the delivery experience programs, expedited shipping and additional delivery options can influence

What MFC adoption may mean for the future of fulfillment

customers’ purchasing decisions. More and better choices will encourage

In addition to making higher order volumes more manageable, MFCs

most people to consider purchases they may not have otherwise.

also support areas with growing population density. It may not be

is extremely important to consumers. Options like free delivery, loyalty

possible or practical to service the region with fewer, more centralized Although these options improve the customer experience and encourage

fulfilment centres.

loyalty, they can be expensive to implement — especially as average delivery times increase and supply chain disruptions become more

MFCs may also make supply chain and fulfilment operations more

common. Businesses are looking to invest in existing delivery and fulfilment

sustainable. Data from Accenture suggests that the implementation

strategies while also innovating in an attempt to minimize friction and

of MFCs could reduce last-mile carbon emissions by as much as 17%-

provide customers with the fastest, cheapest delivery possible.

26% by 2025.

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millennials and Gen Z shoppers. Brands are pivoting toward more eco-

Growing micro-fulfillment center use could help ease supply chain woes

friendly and transparent practices as the demand for sustainable goods

The supply chain and fulfilment challenges that businesses face right now

and brands grows.

are likely to remain a problem well into the future. Whether part of

Sustainability is increasingly important to customers, particularly

a hub-and-spoke or in-store model, micro-fulfilment centres can help MFCs help move fulfilment centres closer to customers, reducing the

companies manage these challenges.

overall environmental impact of last-mile delivery. As the growth in last-mile delivery demand requires businesses to invest more in delivery

By moving fulfilment operations closer to consumers, businesses can

vehicles, finding strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions may

accelerate delivery times and offer high-demand services like same-day

become a top priority for eco-minded brands.

delivery and in-store pickup. This leads to improved client satisfaction and a better bottom line.

Micro-fulfilment centres can help make a business’s supply chain more efficient and eco-friendly, providing retailers with cost reductions while

Emily Newton, contributing writer

also helping make their fulfilment operations greener. As brands become more focused on environmentally friendly policies and products, MFC adoption may become a key strategy in making last-mile delivery as green as possible.

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T

he conversation surrounding recruitment strategies tends to

Agency recruitment is vastly different. Agencies are external firms that

predominantly pertain to large businesses. This is because,

take on the responsibility of recruiting employees for whichever business

when your business is small, you’re less likely to outsource

they are contracted to at the time. Large corporations generally opt for

these tasks. In a business’ teething phase, you’re more inclined to handle

this type of recruitment process outsourcing as they have a wide range

everything in-house as you work at establishing a steady foundation.

of job vacancies to fill. In this case, in-house recruitment would be a time-consuming and tedious endeavor. That being said, small businesses

However, the success of a company ultimately hinges on its employees’

can certainly also benefit from utilizing a recruitment agency.

talent—or lack thereof. You need a group of skilled and inspired individuals to make up a competent and cohesive team. For this, you

The pros of in-house recruitment

need to deploy effective recruitment strategies that are tailored to the

When it comes to in-house recruitment, the primary benefit is that

needs of your specific business.

these recruiters really have their finger on the pulse. They are acquainted with the intricacies and specific needs of your business. They will know,

Recruitment is a skill like any other. This means that not every

better than any external agency, what your small business’ hiring needs

individual is capable of being successful in small business hiring

are. Furthermore, they will have an accurate and insightful perspective

processes and procedures.

on your company’s culture and ethos.

A successful recruiter requires very specific training, as well as extensive

It is important to acknowledge that the hiring and training process is

experience in the field. Furthermore, an integral aspect of being a

both risky and costly. In-house recruitment is a more cost-effective

recruiter is successfully establishing a strong network of healthy and

process while the likelihood of recruiting a candidate that suits the

mutually respectful relationships.

company culture may be slightly greater. That being said, this is not always the case.

Once you have established your small business and are on the hunt for new talent, you may find yourself at somewhat of a crossroads. Do you

The cons of in-house recruitment

opt for in-house recruitment, or is an agency your better bet?

The con that is most commonly experienced with in-house recruitment is the intensive labor and time-demanding nature of the role. You should not

Hot Tip: Learn how employees build a perfect resume to make sure you

undermine the value of your employees’ time by forcing them to sweat

can filter the best for your company.

over small business hiring - a job they may not be adequately trained for.

The difference between in-house and agency recruitment

Secondly, your in-house recruiters are unlikely to have the wealth of

An in-house recruitment team is, in short, a group of professional

Thus, you miss out on expert insights.

knowledge and experience of those that work at recruitment agencies.

recruiters who are full-time employees of your business. These recruiters will exclusively hire for the company for which they work—

The pros of hiring a recruitment agency

thus limiting them to a single industry. These individuals need to have

Employing a recruitment agency to search for fitting candidates comes

excellent judgment as they are tasked with determining the cultural

with its own array of benefits. Firstly, it allows you to save valuable time.

fit and professional merit of possible candidates. In a small business,

This is a particularly useful benefit if your current recruiter double-

an internal recruitment team will most likely consist of one full-time

functions as a member of human resources. Sorting through applications

recruiter, or perhaps it will be the part-time work of the head of

and CVs is tedious, to say the least—this way you can pass on the grunt

human resources.

work to somebody else.

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A further benefit is that although in-house recruitment may have a

What is ultimately better for a small business?

better understanding of your specific small business, agencies tend to

There really is no one-size-fits-all solution to this loaded question. There

have a much deeper understanding of people assessment. This minimizes

are merits and downfalls to both in-house and recruitment process

the error aspect of ‘trial and error’, thus helping you to find the perfect

outsourcing. However, at the end of the day, we are discussing what

fit fast. An agency is also able to assist you in the further establishment

would be the best fit for a small business. Depending on how established

and growth of your brand. Essentially, they can function as a sort of

and secure your venture is, we encourage using a recruitment agency

ambassador for your small business.

for small business hiring.

The cons of hiring a recruitment agency

In-house recruitment requires the setting up of a dedicated recruitment

The primary con of recruitment process outsourcing is that it is a

team within your small business. It means allocating the responsibility of

substantially more expensive process, adding to the costs of hiring an

recruitment to one or two of your human resource workers or hiring

employee. In fact, it is estimated that recruitment costs amount to

managers. Something they probably don’t have time for.

around 20-30% of the employee’s annual salary. You will have to pay a fixed amount every time you employ an agency. Furthermore, prices are

A recruitment agency is focused on one thing — finding the best

subject to drastic increases if the role is particularly challenging to fill.

employee for the job. Recruitment agencies have access to the best candidates. They filter out candidates who don't have the right skills

The second risk of using a recruitment agency is that there is no

for the job, ensuring that you have your pick of the best talent for hire.

guarantee that they will adequately assess the alignment of your business’s

Using a recruitment agency also means your small business will receive

culture with that of an applicant. While they are experts in matching

the support it needs to maximize your business's potential.

an individual’s unique qualifications with a potential professional role, they may fall short in judging the cultural fit. In addition, the interview

At the end of the day, hiring a recruitment agency saves you time and money.

process would give your team the opportunity to assess whether

And as a small business, those are two things you cannot afford to lose.

someone is a cultural fit for your organization.

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mployee health and safety has taken on a new focus and

With climate disasters raging all the time, causing massive winter storms

meaning in the wake of COVID-19. For owners and managers

in Texas and blistering heat waves across the western United States,

in the freight and warehousing industries, it's more important

your multifaceted safety approach must prepare workers with the PPE,

than ever to instill consistent safety practices that offer employees the sense that their workplace does everything it can to keep them safe. Creating a culture and environment of safety means taking on a multifaceted approach towards employee well-being. From ongoing training to engaging employees with the tech and strategies they need to make the job safer, here's how you can create a comprehensive safety strategy.

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shelter, and procedures they need to stay safe and healthy.

3

Hazard communication To promote greater safety standards in real-time, you need methods in place for effective hazard communication. By

communicating the presence of workplace hazards, you maintain a safer environment and promote greater alertness across your workforce.

Training

Fortunately, workplace hazard communication can be made simpler

Every multi-faceted safety approach should begin with training.

and more effective with the help of modern technology. Internet of

Safety training is too important to neglect, and ongoing training

Things (IoT) sensors and monitors fed to a comprehensive Safety

in procedures like forklift operation has been shown to increase the

Management System (SMS) can all help safety managers monitor safety

safety and productivity of a workplace. By expanding the safety training

concerns in real-time.

available to employees and consistently offering refresher courses, you can improve your overall safety outcomes.

These tools, in combination with industry standards, can streamline your approach to hazard communication. Ensure you maintain the proper

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety

labeling and signage, employee training, and accessibility considerations,

requirements dictate that workers must complete a range of training

then apply modern tech for greater success.

modules every year. Complying with these standards means exposing employees to information that covers every topic from asbestos to respiratory protection. But you shouldn't just be satisfied with the bare minimum.

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Risk analysis No multifaceted approach to employee safety will be complete without comprehensive and ongoing risk analysis.

Unfortunately, accidents can take a wide variety of forms and if you're

By consistently reassessing your training endeavors and opening them up to employee feedback, you can create more effective training programs

not considering everything from biological and chemical hazards to ergonomic concerns, your safety approach will be incomplete.

that your employees find directly applicable.

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Conducting a thorough risk analysis means considering every potential

Environmental awareness

avenue for concern and ensuring that employees are protected properly.

Next, your safety approach needs to develop a strict focus on

For example, the CDC reports that 2,000 workers sustain an eye

environmental awareness. This doesn't just mean the impacts

injury every day and yet many safety managers may fail to recognize

that your business processes have on the environment but the effects

the potential for eye-related accidents in any industrial environment.

of the environment on the safety of your workers. From shifting dust particles to chemical spills, make a point to address

For example, the main risks of working outdoors in the winter include falls, frostbite, and hypothermia. To mitigate these risks, you need to have a plan in place for addressing any type of environmental hazard that may come your way.

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Employee engagement

Securing safety with a multi-faceted approach

Finally, a truly multi-faceted safety approach is one that

By following these strategies, you can implement and manage a multi-

actively engages your entire workforce. As just about anyone

faceted approach to employee safety that both involves workers and

may tell you, intermittent safety training can be tedious. To keep

improves safety outcomes through technology. As the world reels still

employees focused and learning, they need to be involved in a dialogue

from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the safety concerns it

and have room to address the concerns that they see on the job.

brought with it, engaging your workforce in a multi-faceted approach will help keep your efforts safe, your supply chain strong, and your

Streamline your safety approach with an open forum for safety

business more productive.

suggestions and concerns. Your intermittent training and new safety standards should all include gathering employee feedback. Then, create

Assess your operations now to explore where these tips can help you

a procedure for inviting employee suggestions and follow-up accident

cultivate a safer workplace.

reporting with incentives. Indiana Lee, Contributing Writer By building in incentives to your accident reporting standards, you can maintain greater levels of accountability. However, this must be tailored to the workforce to avoid under-reporting. Individual rewards like cash or time-off incentives are often the most effective. Developing this program is another place employee engagement is vital, since you'll need incentives that employees will actually want to work towards.

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RECRUITMENT & TRAINING APPOINTMENTS WELCOMING TO

JOHN DAVID THOMAS

CRANE WORLDWIDE LOGISTICS

IN THE POSITION OF

REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT

C

rane Worldwide Logistics has announced that

Based in the world's energy capital, JD has seen many

John David Thomas has been appointed to

ups and downs, but the COVID-19 pandemic presented

Regional Vice President, South-Central Region

a new set of challenges.

in the Americas. As a logistics provider, we have due diligence to do our

The South Central region covers Crane Worldwide's

part to support the needs of the communities we serve.

expansive headquarters in Houston as well as Central

I asked each business leader to help their communities

and West Texas, Louisiana, and the U.S./Mexico border.

during the pandemic. JD made this a priority by acting with a keen sense of urgency to develop strategic solutions

John David, known as JD with clients and throughout the

to broaden Crane Worldwide's life sciences vertical.

business, first joined Crane Worldwide Logistics on the

Keith Winters, CEO at Crane Worldwide Logistics

Leadership Development Program in 2009, shortly after the company was founded.

JD focused on building relationships with medical professionals in Houston to understand the urgent needs.

The Leadership Development Program provides

As a result, Crane Worldwide was able to source and

management and logistics leadership capabilities

deliver personal protective equipment and medical supplies

to graduates entering the industry. Investing and

to provide essential support to hospitals throughout Texas

developing talent from the onset by providing a range

and health care facilities throughout the world.

of opportunities to learn the logistics business from an operational and strategic level helps create future leaders at Crane Worldwide.

We are delighted to share this announcement of JD's promotion to Regional Vice President. Since joining the business on the Leadership Development Program,

During his twelve years at Crane Worldwide, JD has

JD has established himself as a widely respected leader

held multiple positions within the organization and was

within our organization and externally supporting a vast

instrumental in Houston's success and growth during his

range of clients with outstanding service. He is a veritable

most recent role as District Director of Houston, Texas.

asset to Crane Worldwide Logistics and our clients, and I know he is capable of taking our business to the next

Also, JD significantly contributed to expanding Crane Worldwide's U.S./Mexico border presence through successful operations in Laredo, Texas.

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adds Winters.


WELCOMING TO

AMIT GAIROLA

PAYCARGO

IN THE POSITION OF

CHIEF DESIGN OFFICER

T

he appointment comes as PayCargo expands

PayCargo is an exciting, fast-scaling platform solving

its customer base across Europe, the Middle

a significant customer problem in the cargo payments

East, India, and Asia following a surge in new

space – their sustained hyper-growth over recent years

users since 2020 PayCargo has appointed Amit Gairola as Chief Design

in the US speaks for the value of the product and we are thrilled to bring this solution to customers in Europe, Middle East and Asia,

said Gairola.

Officer, joining the executive team of the cargo payment platform as it continues its rapid global growth.

In June, PayCargo announced a Series B investment of USD125 million by global venture capital and private

He will be based in London from where he will lead a

equity firm Insight Partners, which is being used to fuel

team focused on the product and strategy of PayCargo’s

the EMEIA expansion as well as digital payment tools and

expansion in Europe, Middle East, and Asia. He will also

services for platform users.

have global responsibility for PayCargo’s data business. The Series B investment came nine months after a Series Gairola worked previously at Amazon for ten years

A investment for USD35 million, also by Insight Partners.

in a variety of General Management, Product and Commercial roles, including most recently as General Manager of Amazon Freight in Europe.

Year over year we continue growing in users and expanding our presence internationally. PayCargo is currently on track to process more than USD10 billion of

He recently worked as Chief Executive for a new business

freight-related payments: a 250% increase from 2020. A

opportunity in the sustainable fashion start-up, Pangaia.

strong portion of this growth is coming from the expansion

He has also previously worked in strategy consulting at

in EMEA and Asia regions. With this appointment, we

the Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

are further demonstrating our commitment to providing digital payment solutions globally, to add efficiency and transparency to supply chains. Eduardo Del Riego, Global CEO, PayCargo

ABOUT PAYCARGO PayCargo is the number one financial platform for moving money and vital remittance information between payers and vendors. PayCargo’s online solution allows you to move cargo quicker and reduce payment costs more than any other platform available. Our patented technology effortlessly registers your company so that you can immediately start making payments to your freight vendors. We have over 4,000 vendors in our network including major ocean carriers, air cargo providers, and hundreds of terminals and CFS stations. Over 1,000 of these vendors release the cargo within an hour after receiving the 'Payment Approval' alert from PayCargo. All other vendors release cargo no later than the next morning. FORWARDER magazine USA

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TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS SALES

AIR LOGISTICS REVENUE CARE SPECIALIST

Who You Are

Your Role

As a Transportation and Logistics Sales representative, you are skilled in the art of business development, revenue generation, and selling logistics solutions to customers. Your knowledge of the freight forwarding and 3PL industry is broad and you are excited and passionate about business development. You’re someone with an entrepreneurial spirit and always seeking new opportunities to lead sales initiatives. Most importantly, you’re results-driven and you take pride in exceeding your own goals as well as the team’s. Your subject matter expertise revolves around selling in the following areas:

The Revenue Care Specialist is responsible for overseeing the correct and appropriate revenue and cost input activities associated with our customers transactions. Most specifically, the RCC Specialist will be responsible for executing pre-invoice file audits to ensure proper cost entry and invoice entry fields are completed, and as a subsequent activity will generate invoice documentation to our customers. In addition, the RCC team will be responsible (along with our Customer Care Specialists) for ensuring customer credit information is up to date, and customer quotations are up to date. Lastly, our RCC specialists will also provide support in systematic functions and tasks associated with confirming expected Gross Profit (GP) at a transactional level, along with month-end closings.

HOUSTON, TX

• Air-Domestic, Import, Export, and Charter • Ocean- Import and Export • Ground – Full Truckload, Partial, Expedite and LTL • Ancillary services related to the supply chain industry Requirements • Generate Revenue – Manage a profitable book of business with a personal drive to exceed revenue goals each month. Act instinctively to achieve objectives without direct supervision. • Have Client Focus- Effectively manage urgent client and management requests in a timely manner. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with clients and co-workers with a focus on relationship building and collaboration. • Negotiate – Superior decision-making, problem-solving and negotiation skills. Create effective proposals and be proficient in presenting and pricing client RFQ requests.

Skills and Qualifications • 3+ years International and Domestic logistics and cargo • • • •

transportation sales experience desired. Outside B2B sales experience highly preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Established presence in the marketplace preferred. Must be willing to travel as required by the client and corporate needs. Some after hours or weekend work as required by client demands and/or seasonality typical to transportation. More information is available on ForwardingJobs.com

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EAST POINT, GA

Your Responsibilities • Manage/Oversee related cost entry and revenue entry tasks through Business Process Automation (BPA).

• Coordinates with Operational Care Centres (OCC) for cost topics around haulers, carriers and third parties.

• Coordinates with Customer Care Locations (CCL) for revenue topics related to charges towards the customer.

• Review Gross Profit on file, trade-lane and customer levels. • Immediately report problems, invoicing disputes or credit • • • • • • • •

check issues to customer care teams, supervisors, managers, divisional managers or branch managers. Monitor payment behaviour of customers in collaboration with finance teams (Account Receivable). Work with Sales and Customer Care teams on credit limit adjustments. Handle daily Forwarding Sub Ledger (FSL) activities including month end closing. Drive for automation improvements such as auto file closing and automated cost entry and automated charge code entry (detail task provided at the end of this document). Analyse, maintain and ensure accurate system loading of customer tariffs to communicate when updates are needed. Pre-audit all elements and execute internal billings required for our K+N invoices. Monitor SSC performance related to Finance/Billing processes. More information is available on ForwardingJobs.com

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FREIGHT FORWARDER, OCEAN IMPORT & EXPORT ITASCA, IL £ DOE

Overview

The Freight Forwarder works closely with clients and internal team members in this key role which is the crux of our business.

To be successful in this role you will need to • Effectively schedule ocean and/or air bookings for international shipments

• Ensure the complete and timely delivery of freight by • • •

attaining knowledge from clients to satisfy their needs and completing paperwork accurately Process data through the Company’s system working with air, ocean and trucking companies Be able to request, then negotiate, freight quotations to include details such as container capacities, packing dimensions and weights, coding, etc. Compose complex emails regarding issues and resolutions utilizing your ability to edit and proof business correspondence and reports and organize, prepare and assemble documents Comprehend the full range of international freight forwarding services: cargo movement and scheduling, customs brokerage, monitor and control services, cost optimization, etc.

Qualifications • Freight Forwarding experience preferred but not a

OCEAN EXPORT SUPERVISOR PLAINFIELD, INDIANA £ DOE

Position Description Summary Responsible for providing high level of support and supervision to export department by managing the daily activities of the export team.

Principal Accountabilities • Supervise export operations activities • Responsible for proper processing of export shipments • Research and resolve problems on export product • Assist in identifying and improving service and operations • • • • •

related issues in a station, including on-time delivery, accurate and timely data entry, and efficient warehouse operations Perform accounting tasks such as trade payables Assist in auditing and researching service performance issues and develop recommendations for improvements Maintain the security of freight in accordance with security procedures Ensure a safe working environment through consistent practice of safety programs and procedures The individual in this position must be capable of performing all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation. Requirements

• Knowledge and Skills

requirement, we are interested in entry level as well

This is a supervisory position. Exceptional interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills required. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required. Generally prefer 2-4 years of related supervisory or management experience.

Outlook, Excel and Word

Benefits

• Great customer service skills • Computer skills, including frequent prior use of MS

• Strong math skills, along with the ability to calculate freight measurements, weight and convert to international units when necessary • Familiarity with domestic and international geography including countries and major cities • Extreme attention to detail, including the ability to respond with urgency and take proper corrective action if there is a problem • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(k), Holidays To find out more, please contact... luke@forwardingjobs.com • +1 (407) 583 4352

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AIR EXPORT AGENT

OCEAN & AIR EXPORT SPECIALIST

ILLINOIS $50K - $60K

ATLANTA, GA

We are looking to expand our operation in Illinois to include a new position for air exports. We are looking for the following;

• • • • •

3-5 years’ experience in air export A to Z environment. Cargowise knowledge Ability to negotiate rates with air carriers and local vendors DG certified a plus Preferable someone who is a senior associate or in a lead role (not quite supervisory level). • Able to report into the office To find out more, please contact... jeremy@headfordgroup.com • +1 (470) 751 4644

We are currently working with our client for an Export Operator, Atlanta (GA), USA. Your role as an Export Operations Coordinator would be responsible for performing all export operations and export customer service duties to process the documentation necessary for export freight.

Duties & Functions • Coordinates with Agents and partners and ensure that all export shipments are properly documented.

• Sort, process and distribute all documentation for outgoing consolidations and direct shipments.

• Study various modes of transportation to ascertain • • • •

AIR IMPORT AGENT ILLINOIS $50K - $60K

We are looking to expand our operation in Illinois to include a new position for air exports. We are looking for the following;

• • • • •

3-5 years’ experience in air export A to Z environment. Cargowise knowledge Ability to negotiate rates with air carriers and local vendors DG certified a plus Preferable someone who is a senior associate or in a lead role (not quite supervisory level). • Able to report into the office To find out more, please contact... jeremy@headfordgroup.com • +1 (470) 751 4644

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the most efficient and timely movement of freight for forwarding and collection. Negotiate with trucking companies, airlines and shipping lines to obtain rates and guarantee of collection. Arrange local colelctions for customers when appropriate. Issue invoices to customers. Set up all necessary arrangements indicated on Advance Information for the smooth movement of export freight. Provide quotations in response to customers and internal requests including overseas partners. Perform customer service duties with correspondence to customers and overseas partners, e-mails fax, etc. Assist in the implementation of customer service policies and procedures to ensure that the service that is being provided is of the appropriate standard and level. Perform other duties as requested by management.

Education & Experience • Minimum requirement High School diploma or GED. • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications. • Ability to use basic math skills to calculate freight, storage and other charges.

• Solid understanding of the international forwarding business for both Ocean & Air Exports. To find out more, please contact... jeremy@headfordgroup.com • +1 (470) 751 4644


VACANCIES Featuring...

SENIOR SALES MANAGER ATLANTA, GA

Essential duties and responsibilities: • Grows the company’s global 3PL business/services in an • • •

• • • •

assigned territory, in accordance with corporate objectives (i.e. revenue & profit targets, product growth initiatives, etc.). Serves as the main sales contact point for prospects and the sales account owner for customers assigned in their region. Find & develop qualified leads (cold calling), then convert them through the sales process into prospects and customers. Continuously keep the sales pipeline full with deals at various types and stages, including new (qualified) leads/ introductions, mid and late stage sales life cycle targets. The ideal sales pipeline will always be full with a wide variety of account types, company sizes, diversified industries, transactional vs. strategic business and services offered. Conducts quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with clients. Self manages various administrative aspects including expense reporting in accordance with company’s budget and travel policy. Achieves the annual growth targets (revenue, profit, volume) Must be capable of closing business independently, although management team / corporate support are readily available. Other duties may be assigned.

• Experience and skills • Five+ years of industry related outside sales experience,

with the ability to demonstrate a history of past successes

• Strong knowledge of market and clientele in Georgia and

South Carolina • Experience with Air and Sea; Import and Export • Ability to market and sell other lines of business including customs brokerage, consolidation/CFS and related value added services.

Certificates, licenses, registrations • Valid Driver’s license To find out more, please contact... jeremy@headfordgroup.com • +1 (470) 751 4644

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CUSTOMS SPECIALIST / ENTRY WRITER ATLANTA, GA

The Customs Specialist / Entry Writer is responsible for the inbound shipment process adherence to the local customs authority and any other government agencies which may have jurisdiction. Duties include providing a high level of customer service and problem resolution in order to ensure timely customs release.

Essential duties and responsibilities • Process customs entries and all other related government agency interfaces that may apply

• Meet service level requirements in accordance to the client standard operating procedure (SOP)

• Meet entry preparation and submission requirements based • • • •

on client SOP, product service level and/or country and government agency requirements Prioritize work based on estimated time of arrival (ETA), product service level, workflow processes, last free day and transportation mode Classify entry per client SOP, Parts Database, and/or direction from licensed customs broker/classification specialist Enter required shipment data and customs data into the brokerage system Proactively work with government agencies and customs authorities to resolve issues

Qualifications • Ability to work with minimal supervision • Detail oriented, organized and able to effectively manage multiple priorities

• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to communicate both orally and in writing

• Working knowledge of OGA’s – FDA, FCC, USDA, FWS, etc.

• High level of customer service • Familiarity with customs regulations To find out more, please contact... jeremy@headfordgroup.com • +1 (470) 751 4644

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7 FEBRUARY 2022

CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD BROKERS SALE OF 2

���,�6�ft CORPORATE OFFICE CAMPUS

IN ORANGE COUNTY, CA FOR $96 MILLION Buyer acquires Lake Forest asset in off-market deal

Cushman & Wakefield’s Jason Ward represented the buyer and Cushman

as long-term strategic play

& Wakefield’s John Harty with assistance from Jeffrey Cole, Nico Napolitano

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and Ed Hernandez also represented the seller in the transaction. ushman & Wakefield announced today the firm has represented both parties in the sale of Pacific Vista, a

With its central location, Pacific Vista is a great addition to Prologis’

322,262-square-foot Class A corporate office campus

portfolio, and we worked closely with the company to capitalize on this

situated on ±24.38 acres in Lake Forest (Orange County), California.

strategic, off-market opportunity.

The property consists of five (5) premier two-story office buildings

Jason Ward, Executive Managing Director, Cushman & Wakefield

that are leased to seven long-term tenants. Located at 25500-25550 Commercentre Drive, Pacific Vista is located in Prologis, Inc., the global leader in logistics real estate, acquired the

southern Orange County and offers convenient access to major freeway

asset from an undisclosed seller for $96 million, and plans to continue

routes including Interstates 5 and 405 as well as State Route-241.

operating the property as a best-in-class office project.

The property is also proximate to numerous amenities including Irvine Spectrum and the Great Park.

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MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS NEWS 23 FEBRUARY 2022

CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD ADVISES SALE OF �

BRAND NEW ���,���ft TROPHY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT IN MESA, AZ FOR $130 MILLION Cohen Asset Management acquired Landing Phase III

Will Strong said,

in Phoenix’s Southeast Valley

of the most detailed industrial developments in the history of Phoenix.

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The Landing 3 is a tremendous core asset and one

Furthermore, with Mesa’s strong market fundamentals, together with

ushman & Wakefield has advised the joint venture of Martens

this trophy project’s exceptional location, quality and financial profile,

Development, a Scottsdale, AZ-based real estate firm, and

made this not just a premier investment opportunity but a rare one too

Dune Real Estate Partners, a New York City-based real estate

in of the most sought-after submarkets in the US.

investment firm, in the disposition sale of Landing 3, a brand new Class A industrial development totaling 525,342 square feet in seven buildings

David Martens, Principal at Martens Development added,

We

in Mesa (Phoenix), Arizona.

are grateful for our partner Dune, the extended Cohen team and Cushman & Wakefield, for making this a seamless transaction. We had

An affiliate of Cohen Asset Management, a premier private real estate

an extremely quick lease-up of this asset, reflective of the welcoming

investment firm headquartered in Southern California with regional

business environment in Mesa, Arizona.

offices in Phoenix, Arizona, Dallas, Texas and Northern New Jersey, acquired the multi-building portfolio in partnership with ASB Real Estate

Landing 3 consists of multiple freestanding light industrial buildings and a

Investments for $130 million.

rare cross-dock facility. Its state-of-the art construction offers modern features and functionalities, including 36-ft clear heights, 100% concrete

Located at 7827 to 8009 E. Ray Rd, Landing Phase III was built in 2021

throughout the entire project, excellent loading and heavy parking, ESFR

and is part of a larger multi-phase, master-planned industrial project

sprinklers, and fenced yard.

known as The Landing, one of the largest Class A industrial parks in metro Phoenix totaling 858,901 square feet of new state-of-the-art

The location provides freeway frontage/visibility and expedited access to

space. Landing 3 is 100% leased to a strong, well-diversified tenant mix.

Loop 202, I-10, Loop 101, and the U.S. 60 interchange. The Landing also fronts Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport with proximity to Sky Harbor

The seller was represented by Executive Managing Director Will Strong,

International Airport and downtown Phoenix, providing unsurpassed

Associate Greer Oliver, and Analyst Connor Nebeker-Hay of Cushman

regional, national and international access.

& Wakefield’s National Industrial Advisory Group - Mountain West as well as Chairman Adam Spies and Vice Chair Marcella Fasulo of the firm’s

The property is also situated in one of Mesa’s federally designated

NY Capital Markets team. Executive Managing Director Rob Rubano and

opportunity zones, offering tax benefits.

Managing Director Brian Share with Cushman & Wakefield’s Equity, Debt & Structured Finance Team arranged financing for the buyer.

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MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS OPPORTUNITIES

US-BASED CUSTOMS BROKER & FORWARDER SEEKING BUYER

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OVERVIEW

FINANCIALS

who is in the market for a well-known traditional customs broker and

Revenue: $10.8m

freight forwarder. They are involved in various aspects of international

Gross profit: $1.9m

transportation, specialising in the handling of sensitive and ‘special needs’

Net profit: $875k

This US-based company is seeking an active and experienced buyer

January to May 2021

cargo including time-sensitive shipments, perishables, heavily regulated commodities, government cargo, hazmat, oversized/overweight and

Forecast full year 2021

high-value merchandise.

Revenue: $30m Gross profit: $4m Profit before tax: $2m

KEY POINTS • Est. 1982

2020

• 2 shareholders

Revenue: $19.1m

• A range of operating licenses:

Gross profit: $3.4m

- IATA, CNS

Net profit: $634k

- TSA/DOT/FAA - Licensed customs broker

2019

- Duty drawback specialists

Revenue: $12.5m

- ISO 9002 – 1994

Gross profit: $2.6m

- C-TPAT

Net profit: $130k

- SAM • NVOCC (Including DoD)

LOCATION

• Warehousing: 3,000 sqft • International transport

USA

MODES

Air: import 57% | export 9% Sea: import 29% | export 5%

F R E I G H T

SELLER REF ARF2109

CONTACT

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MIDDLE EASTERN FREIGHT FORWARDER SEEKING BUYER OVERVIEW

FINANCIALS

accumulated vast work experience within the freight, logistics and

Revenue: c$15.7m

marine industries. They have built the business to a substantial size over

Gross profit: c$1.4m

the past 10+ years and have gone from strength to strength. Throughout

EBITDA: $1.4m

The business was established in 2009 by the shareholders, who

2021 Q1 (only)

COVID-19 they have continued to grow and develop their client base. The business has been growing by 15 to 20 per cent year on year.

2020

The majority of the business is controlled by them, with long-lasting

Revenue: c$41.5m

client relationships.

Gross profit: c$3m EBITDA: $2.5m

KEY POINTS

MODES

2019

• Sea freight export 96%

Revenue: c$36m

• Offices across Turkey

• Sea freight import 3%

Gross profit: c$3m

• 75 staff

• Road freight export 1%

EBITDA: $2.3m

• Est. 2009

• 3 shareholders • WCA • FIATA

MAIN ROUTES

• EU, UK & Scandinavia

• UTIKAD (Association of

• North America

International Forwarding and

• China

Logistics Services Providers)

• Far East

• No major client

• Africa

• Not sector specific

• Middle East

LOCATION Turkey

F R E I G H T

SELLER REF ARF1506

CONTACT

Alexander Jones, M&A Consultant alexander.jones@freightmergers.com +44 (0)1454 275 933

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EUROPEAN ROAD FREIGHT COMPANY SEEKING BUYER OVERVIEW

FINANCIALS

Europe. This has become their speciality as the main target is client

Turnover: €17.3m

satisfaction and good quality service. The company has grown year on

Profit before Tax: €1.2m

The core business is dedicated road freight and express service all over

2020

year but did take a slight dip during the pandemic. The first five years were based mainly on subcontractors. After five years, the strategy

2019

of the company changed, and the development of their own fleet was

Turnover: €24m

the focus. From there, the commercial strategy of the company has

Profit before Tax: €1.2m

switched from the forwarding businesses to the big, industrial companies. 2018 Turnover: €24m

KEY POINTS

Profit before Tax: €1.8m

• Est. 2007

• 2 shareholders

LOCATION

• Second-tier management in place • 100% road: 90% export – 10% import

Romania

• European Road Transport Licence • 200+ drivers • 40+ office staff (accounts, operations, sales, etc.) • 60% spot orders • 40% contracted transport • No client over 25% of their turnover

F R E I G H T

SELLER REF ARF2109

CONTACT

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MEDIA & MARKETING

The promotion and dissemination of knowledge and information about products and organisations both externally and internally. Related topics Website design Social media Promotional techniques

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GIVING BACK

We know you're a generous, caring bunch in the freight world. Let us help you get your message out there... Related topics Charity Fundraising Environment

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FEBRUARY 2022

DHL REDUCES EMISSIONS BY DEPLOYING

SOLAR PANELS ON VEHICLE FLEET

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HL Express, the world's leading provider of international express shipping services, continues making smart investments to meet its ambitious goals for emissions reduction and

climate protection. This year, the company is installing solar panel units on trucks within its US pickup and delivery fleet, reducing fuel consumption in markets throughout the country. Equipping 67 of DHL Express' medium and heavy-duty trucks with the innovative TRAILAR solar technology is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 1,000 kg per year for each vehicle, also lowering both fuel and maintenance costs. The solar system generates electricity from sunlight, and will be used to charge the battery, power lift gates and other ancillary equipment. This reduces the load on the alternator and, as a result, fuel consumption. We're aiming to improve the lives of people where they live and work, using cleaner pickup and delivery solutions – such as electric vehicles and cargo cycles, and now augmenting our truck fleet with this innovative solar solution. This is another strategic step in our drive forward to decarbonisation, and over time reducing all logistics related emissions to net zero by 2050. Greg Hewitt, CEO, DHL Express US

Deutsche Post DHL Group has implemented the TRAILAR solution within many of its fleet operations at business units that operate in the

An integrated, state-of-the-art telematics system provides detailed

Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa.

information on the efficiency of the entire system through web-based reporting, including battery health, charging of ancillary equipment,

On March 22, 2021, Deutsche Post DHL Group announced an

overall fuel and C02 savings and more. With continuous battery

accelerated roadmap to decarbonisation, which includes investing a

management via the TRAILAR Smart Charge Controller, solar energy

total of €7 billion over the next ten years in measures to reduce its

is used to maintain battery levels at the most optimum level, even

CO2 emissions.

when the vehicle is off. This constant care of the battery and reduction in alternator wear has a direct impact in reducing overall vehicle maintenance costs. FORWARDER magazine USA

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US FREIGHT FIRMS RAISE

MILLIONS IN UKRAINE AID GP Transco initiative raises $800,000 in the first

That’s going to bring really good attention to the cause and raise

two weeks, and Flexport has raised $15 million

a lot of money – because their locations are everywhere, and pretty

via its humanitarian impact arm

much every truck driver stops in one of these.

U

S freight companies have helped raise and coordinate

The fuel partnerships are expected to raise hundreds of thousands

donations of millions of dollars to provide humanitarian aid

of dollars, with Pilot Flying J also

to Ukraine and those fleeing the war there following Russia’s

that themselves.

matching a good portion of

brutal invasion of its European neighbour on 24 February.

Flexport raises $15m

One successful and creative initiative by road freight and logistics

Other US freight firms raising significant aid funds for Ukraine include

specialist GP Transco has helped raise more than $800,000 in the first

freight forwarder Flexport, which by 10 March had already raised $15

two weeks, directing donations to international relief organisations such

million via its humanitarian impact arm Flexport.org – which has also been

as Unicef, Save The Children and ICRC via the Trucking & Logistics

organising shipments of relief supplies to refugee sites in eastern Europe

Professionals for Ukraine (https://www.tlpu.net/) site that it set up.

with its longstanding aid partners Unicef, Project Hope and Airlink.

The website highlights donations from companies of $5,000 or more to the relief effort and encourages others in the US industry to donate.

The company said it was

truly humbling to see how the logistics

world is coming together in response to this humanitarian crisis. For GP Transco’s VP of marketing and strategy, Sergey Bort, who helped

example, our airline partners have agreed to provide this capacity at

initiate the project partly due to his own family connections to Ukraine,

an extremely low cost, and we are working with local partners in the

told FORWARDER magazine the funding is set to rise further in the

region to fast track delivery and storage solutions.

networks that supply diesel for semi-trucks – Pilot Flying J and TA Petro.

Ryan Petersen, founder and CEO of Flexport, said the UN was

Both have offered

coordinating refugee and resettlement efforts, but

coming weeks, boosted by partnerships with two of the largest US fuel

locations

to do what’s called ‘a roundup’ in all of their

where customers are invited to round up their bill to the

nearest dollar as a donation to the Ukraine relief efforts, Bort explained.

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given the

scale of the crisis, these camps and other refugee sites are already short of critical supplies.


NE I A R UK CRISIS TH E

Logistics for good He highlighted the need for effective logistics in humanitarian relief, since it has been estimated that 60% of all the relief supplies delivered in response to humanitarian crises have gone to waste. The primary reason for that is a lack of logistics coordination: the wrong goods, sent to the wrong place, at the wrong time. Petersen stressed that Flexport’s humanitarian arm

works with

UPS pledges $1m in initial emergency funding

trusted international aid agencies. After years of collaboration and

Meanwhile, the UPS Foundation is partnering with and providing $1 million

partnership, these organisations are onboarded to our technology

in initial emergency funding and in-kind support to several organizations

platform that gives them end-to-end visibility and control over the

that are on the ground assessing how and where to deploy resources

shipments we coordinate on their behalf.

and deliver core relief supplies to Ukraine refugees.

How to get involved

But it said UPS

Petersen said Flexport had paid for the first flight of supplies, and he

Ukraine, because in our long history of engaging in these situations, we’ve

was personally paying for the second flight, stressing that Flexport was

learned that collection drive items rarely reach the intended recipients.

conducting this operation pro bono. But the needs go well beyond

Instead, we are supporting the leading organizations delivering needs-

what a single company can provide.

is not transporting any items from the US to

based items on the ground in and around Ukraine. Employees who want to join in those efforts can make donations through any of our partners

He urged companies and individuals to donate whatever they can at

(CARE, IFRC, Salvation Army, UNICEF, UNHCR and WFP).

flexport.org/donate, and any established non-profit focused on providing humanitarian aid for disaster response that has goods they would like to donate to refugee sites, to reach out to relief@flexport.com.

Will Waters, contributing writer, FORWARDER magazine

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ur television screens and newspaper front pages are full of

pictures and words from the intense and bloody conflict in

Ukraine. We can all see that this conflict is threatening the

lives and livelihoods of millions of civilians across the country. Thousands are fleeing. People have been injured. Many lives have been lost. Readers of FORWARDER magazine may feel helpless in responding

to this crisis. That is why staff at FORWARDER magazine have

created a positive channel for financial support from our readership to get money right to those who need it most in this crisis. We are

Readers of FORWARDER magazine work in a globally-connected industry. The hurt that is being felt in Ukraine is being felt around the world by those whose business it is to move goods across the globe.

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completely behind the by Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal because the civilian population in Ukraine needs our help like never before. DEC charities and their local partners are in Ukraine and across the border in the neighbouring countries are working to meet the immediate needs of all people fleeing with food, water, medical assistance, protection and trauma care. Every pound donated by the UK public, including big-hearted FORWARDER magazine readers,

will be matched by the UK Government up to £20 million. Readers of FORWARDER magazine who donate to DEC through our donation page, can be reassured that a sum of £30 could provide essential hygiene

supplies for three people for one month, £50 could provide blankets for four families to keep them warm while £100 could provide emergency food for two families for one month.

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ig-hearted Headford Group has helped Lily Walding work

Her mother says: “What other

towards her ice skating dreams. The ten-year old has her

child do you know who sets her

heart set on skating success and now, thanks to Headford’s

alarm for 4.00am? She is often up

sponsorship of Lily’s skating boots, the little Welsh wizard is set for

before I am.” Emma’s dedication

even better skating.

is revealed with the fact that she drives Lily from her home in

For the first time, the Bristol-based international recruitment agency

Cwmbran to an ice rink in Cardiff

and media publisher has sponsored Lily’s boots to ensure her continued

five times a week in a journey that takes about half an hour each way.

enjoyment of the sport. She first took to the ice at barely four years

She has been coached by Tracey Keeble at Ice Arena Wales since she

of age, meaning she has been skating for seven years. Her dedication

stepped foot on the ice seven years ago. She has been a huge motivator

cannot be denied, as explained by her mother Emma Walding.

for Lily and provided her with amazing opportunities and built a fantastic relationship over time. Lily’s main interests on the ice, explains Emma, are mainly related to competing.

She loves competitions, wearing her amazing bespoke

figure skating dresses and having the ice to herself to perform her competition programmes and exhibitions. As well as the Welsh capital, Lily also trains at a rink in Sheffield, which has been the launch pad for stars such as Torvill & Dean. Her and her Ice Dance couples partner Taliesin Sherry are part of the British Ice Skating Academy which is ran from Ice Sheffield and they are coached by a coaching team consisting of Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean, Dancing On Ice Mark Hanretty and Karen Barber plus many more fantastic coaches from around the UK. Skating is swiftly becoming a family affair in the Walding house.

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Emma says:

I used to skate and the coach I had is now Lily’s coach!

Lily’s little sister is now also beginning to show an interest in skating so it looks like the beginning of an icy dynasty. Emma pays tribute to her father Anthony, Lily’s grandfather. Emma says:

We do

have a huge help and support from her grandad who takes her training a lot for me whilst I’m holding down a job. If it wasn’t for him, she would not be training as much now I’m back in work! Lily’s interests outside of skating are book-reading and going out exploring new places with her mother.

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eajacks UK Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eneti Inc

We are excited that Seajacks has chosen office space in Virginia

and a leading provider of installation and maintenance vessels

Beach’s Town Centre to support their US operations. Their presence

to the offshore wind sector, has established an operational

helps establish the Hampton Roads region as an emerging hub for the

base in the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia.

country’s offshore wind industry. Seajacks’ performance with offshore installations speaks for itself, and their expertise will be an asset to the

As previously reported, Seajacks are providing Blue Ocean Energy

Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project.

Marine (a Dominion Energy-owned company) with a range of support

Taylor Adams, deputy city manager, Virginia Beach

services relating to the construction and operation of the first Jones Act compliant offshore wind turbine installation vessel, Charybdis. Virginia is at the heart of the burgeoning US offshore wind energy sector and we are delighted to open our US office in Virginia Beach. This office will soon become the hub for our US activities. Our teams have all been impressed with the local work force, supply chain and facilities available. Virginia is building a new industry in offshore wind and we are delighted to be involved. Blair Ainslie, CEO, Seajacks

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ith online shopping reaching new heights throughout

Offsetting Carbon Emissions

the various lockdowns in the last twelve months, we

Something that has become more popular over the years and which

feel confident that many of us reading this and beyond

many companies have begun offering their customers. Offsetting carbon

have had experience with shipping of some sort in recent times.

emissions is the process of enabling companies or organisations the opportunity to invest in environmental projects across the world as a

While it can seem challenging to think of how shipping goods worldwide

means of balancing out any carbon that might be produced within their

could be done in an eco-friendly manner, there are ways that companies

business processes.

big and small can do just this. However, what should you consider when wanting to establish a shipping business that focuses on being

Companies big and small have begun to invest heavily in this as an option

sustainable? Read on to find out more.

for their shipping and manufacturing processes, so it is undoubtedly worth considering in your own business proposal moving forward.

Sustainable Packaging Options

Taking responsibility for unavoidable carbon emissions will not only

One of the main ways to establish yourself as a sustainable shipping

give you the reputation of a business that cares but one that is leading

business is by providing your customers with an eco-friendly packaging

the way in tackling climate change.

option. With more interest in being environmentally friendly and opting for things that would be recyclable, or which could be broken down over time, this is undoubtedly an ideal place to start when wanting to be sustainable as a shipping business. Packaging is at the heart of shipping goods worldwide, regardless of whether the product being sent is fragile or not. Eco friendly polythene is provided to interested companies such as yourselves, from businesses like Polythene UK. Learn more about Polythene here to understand how it could benefit your business. Furthermore, you could also offer your customers the opportunity to return any packaging they may no longer want, in exchange for rewards or some sort of discount on a future order. Offering an incentive wherever possible is sure to encourage customers to take part and get on board.

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Ship Items in Bulk It goes without saying but minimising the number of vehicles that are

While these are but a handful of the things that could be done

used to ship an item, or minimising the number of journeys that are

when wanting to establish yourself as an eco-friendly shipping

taken to deliver a product, would drastically reduce the amount of

business in 2021. We hope you go forth with confidence that

carbon that is produced throughout the lifetime of that product.

whatever you choose to do, is effective both long and short term.

By making a conscious effort to ship items in bulk wherever possible,

Ella Woodward, Contributing Writer, businessella.com

you would be killing two birds with one stone. You would be minimising the number of journeys taken to deliver a product while also halving the amount of packaging that is used. Linking to our previous point, you could even offer a discount or incentive to customers who order products in bulk. This would be beneficial for both yourselves as a business but to the customer as a consumer. Pretty ideal, if you ask us.

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