Ocean freight contracts: How data steers one shipper’s approach
Emser Tile’s chief supply chain officer discussed leveraging a “multi-dimensional look” for more cost-effective logistics at TPM26 by S&P Global.
Emser Tile’s chief supply chain officer discussed leveraging a “multi-dimensional look” for more cost-effective logistics at TPM26 by S&P Global.
Decisions that before the conflict would have taken months are now being decided in days, speeding up road transits, freeing urgently needed capacity and easing customs procedures, industry executives told a webinar.
Ocean carriers say there is still enough bunker fuel availability in general, but the different fuel types are unevenly distributed and affecting key refueling hubs in Asia, notably Singapore.
As consumer shopping habits evolve, experts say accurate and on-time deliveries have become more important than ever.
As oil prices rise, the company said higher raw material prices take between 90 and 120 days to affect its margins.
The move comes amid softer volumes this year at the gateway, but NSWA’s chief operating officer says now is not the time to “pull back” on service levels.
The deal is the latest in a growing trend by cash-rich carriers to develop terminals, particularly in Asia and especially in Vietnam, as they move to secure access at key regional ports to gain preferential berthing rights and minimize delays.
The three liners saw their first-quarter revenues come in between 9% and 21% lower than last year amid sharply softer rates on the key Asia-US and Asia-Europe trades.
The system will go live at 8 a.m. EDT to begin the electronic returns process for an estimated $127 billion in tariffs, the agency said Tuesday.
The retailer said its spring season inventory is set to arrive later in a bid to boost product turnaround and productivity.