What’s In the Inflation Reduction Act for the Logistics and Supply Chain Industry The logistics sector is set to get billions of dollars in government support on its path to becoming greener, thanks to a bill that aims to lower carbon emissions by
Actualité Geographic Reshuffling of Supply Chains is Gaining Traction, But Hurdles Abound First it was onshoring and reshoring, then near-shoring and multi-shoring, and now “friend-shoring” is all the rage. After two years of supply chain disruptions, U.S. shippers are rethinking their
Actualité Tight Market for Warehouse Space Offers No Signs of Return to Normal Freight rates are sliding and supply chain disruptions appear to be easing, but the market for industrial space is still running hot, forcing shippers to confront big jumps in warehouse rents and record-low vacancies. Experts don’t expect the surge in demand for warehouse
Actualité "Bullwhip effect" : attention à l'effet « coup de fouet » Les chargeurs, qui ont importé de grandes quantités de marchandises pour éviter à tout prix les ruptures de stocks, se retrouvent actuellement dans une situation délicate, à l'heure où la consommation montre des signes de fléchissement. La chute vertigineuse de la
Actualité Beware the Bullwhip Effect Shippers who’ve been rushing to avoid stockouts by importing large quantities of goods face a question of whether they’re going overboard as demand shows signs of ebbing. A precipitous drop in consumer confidence and a slowdown in spending are raising the risk
Rising fuel costs: effects on logistics & consequences for shippers Fluctuating prices causing market unpredictability The cost of diesel fuel has grown at a steep incline since the start of the COVID pandemic and subsequent geopolitical conflicts, affecting stakeholders in every corner of global supply chain logistics. Prices have risen across all modes of
Trans-Atlantic air freight market takes off again US-Europe air cargo recovering from pandemic disruptionsAfter more than two years of pandemic-fueled supply chain disruptions, air freight along the Trans-Atlantic route is finally making a steady comeback towards pre-COVID levels. In late 2021, many shippers eagerly turned to air transport as ocean carriers
Joe Biden and US lawmakers pass bipartisan ‘Ocean Shipping Reform Act’ The new legislation aims to combat US inflation and export delaysOn June 16, President Joe Biden passed the new Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA), with an overwhelming 369-42 majority vote in the US House of Representatives. General consumer inflation reached 8.6% in May
Actualité Global ocean carrier alliances subject to increased FMC reporting requirements The FMC issues a new mandate for stricter data reportingIn early May 2022, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) announced it would increase monitoring of the three official ocean carrier alliances. Currently, these include nine of the ten major ocean carriers worldwide: 2M Alliance: Maersk,
Deux ans déjà : une histoire de Chargeur Il y a deux ans, le monde sortait de son premier confinement (le plus strict de tous), mais pas de la crise historique dans laquelle la pandémie de Covid-19 l’avait plongé. Après deux mois de pause forcée, l’économie mondiale s’apprêtait à
The Good Shipper becomes The Merchant Two years ago, the world was resurfacing from its first (and strictest) lockdown, but not from the historic crisis into which the Covid-19 pandemic had plunged it. After two months of unavoidable pause, the world economy was about to swing from paralysis to overheating.
Già due anni: la storia del Chargeur Due anni fa, il pianeta usciva dal primo lockdown (il più rigido di tutti), ma non dalla crisi storica in cui il Covid-19 l’aveva trascinato. Dopo due anni di pausa forzata, l’economia mondiale stava per passare dalla paralisi al surriscaldamento economico. Per
Hace ya dos años: Le Chargeur y su historia Hace dos años, el mundo salía de su primer confinamiento (el más estricto de todos), pero no de la crisis histórica en la que lo había sumido la pandemia del Covid-19. Después de dos meses de pausa forzada, la economía mundial se preparaba para
Actualité What’s driving the US trucker shortage: consequences & predictions Global supply chain bottlenecks and port congestion have been an ongoing challenge for US shippers and a struggling American economy. Yet there’s an equally pressing issue at hand: a serious labor shortage in domestic road transportation. As of 2020, truckers are responsible for
US shippers wait in anticipation as West Coast port labor talks carry on There’s a lot on the line for international trade players on the US West Coast. After more than two years of major supply chain bottlenecks and desperate workarounds, the global freight industry has been fighting what seems to be an uphill battle. One
Actualité Unprecedented congestion to hit US ports – and the consequences for shippers Manufacturers, warehouses, and truckers in key Chinese cities struggle as strict COVID lockdowns endure. It’s led to severe congestion in US-Asia shipping logistics and freight transport that has affected carriers and companies across the world. China’s zero-COVID policy disrupts worldwide supply chains
OVRSEA et ses activités 👁 Punto de vista de un expedidor 👁 “En la actualidad debemos anticiparnos más y cambiar la manera de realizar la planificación logística” – Joseph Appert (Babymoov) OVRSEA cada mes se reúne con sus transportistas para discutir acerca de la actualidad del transporte y de la logística, pero también para evocar los futuros desafíos del sector. Esta semana, nuestro equipo intercambió puntos de vista acerca del mercado con Joseph Appert, Director
👁 L'opinione dei Mittenti 👁 “Dobbiamo anticipare il più possibile e cambiare il modo di fare logistica” – Joseph Appert (Babymoov) Ogni mese, OVRSEA incontra mittenti e caricatori per discutere delle ultime novità nel mondo dei trasporti e della logistica e delle sfide di settore. Questa settimana il nostro team si è intrattenuto con Joseph Appert, amministratore delegato di Babymoov per il Nord America, azienda
OVRSEA et ses activités 👁 Shipper's profile 👁. “We must anticipate more and change the way we approach logistics” – Joseph Appert (Babymoov) Every month, OVRSEA meets its shippers to discuss the latest freight and logistics news and talk about the current challenges of the sector. This week, our team exchanged views on the market with Joseph Appert, Managing Director for Babymoov North America, the childcare specialist
👁 Regard de chargeur 👁 "Nous devons anticiper davantage et changer notre manière de concevoir la logistique" - Joseph Appert (Babymoov) Chaque mois, OVRSEA part à la rencontre de ses chargeurs pour discuter de l'actualité du transport international et évoquer les défis actuels du secteur. Cette semaine, notre équipe a interrogé un expert du marché américain, Joseph Appert, Directeur général de Babymoov Amérique du Nord,
OMI 2023 - Por qué los expedidores también pueden verse afectados por la nueva reglamentación? Las compañías navieras mundiales de transporte están llamadas a acelerar la descarbonización de la flota a partir del próximo año. Pero ¿qué impone realmente la nueva reglamentación? ¿Serán, básicamente, los
IMO 2023 : pourquoi les chargeurs risquent aussi d’être impactés par la nouvelle réglementation Les compagnies de transport maritime mondiales sont appelées à accélérer la décarbonation de la flotte dès l’année prochaine. Mais qu’impose vraiment la nouvelle réglementation ? Et surtout, est-ce que
👁 Punto de vista de un expedidor 👁 «No tenemos ninguna referencia que nos ayude a tomar nuestras decisiones» – Denis Rousseau (Eurosit) OVRSEA se dirige cada mes a sus clientes para evocar la actualidad del transporte y de la logística, además de los futuros desafíos. Denis Rousseau, responsable de compras @Eurosit, nos comenta cómo el extremo nivel de incertidumbre trastorna a diario su coordinación de la
👁 Regard de chargeur 👁 « Il n’existe aucun cas d'école pour nous aider à prendre nos décisions » – Denis Rousseau (Eurosit) OVRSEA part chaque mois à la rencontre de ses clients chargeurs pour évoquer l'actualité du fret et de la logistique mais aussi les défis à venir. Denis Rousseau, responsable des achats chez Eurosit, évoque comment l’extrême niveau d’incertitude bouleverse au quotidien son
Actualité 👁 Punto de vista de un expedidor 👁 "Esta época nos obliga a saber hacer concesiones" – Thierry Berger (CVL Cosmetics - Valmont) OVRSEA se dirige cada mes a sus clientes para mantenerles al día sobre la actualidad del transporte y de la logística, e informarles de los futuros desafíos del sector. En
