What is happening in logistics, shipping and other areas of supply chain?

This is a complex question with multiple-choice answers, depending on who you ask. For example, shippers are yet again in a tight spot.

Maersk said in a market update a few days ago that the Red Sea remains highly complex. “As recent attacks have reached further offshore, this has forced our vessels to lengthen their journey further, increasing costs and sailing time. The knock-on effects of the situation have included bottlenecks and vessel bunching, as well as delays and equipment and capacity shortages.”

Prices are increasing, and capacity is remaining down for Asia-Europe for the moment, so shippers face higher transport costs. How much higher?

The latest Drewry WCI composite index of $3,159 per 40ft container is 122% more than average 2019 (pre-pandemic) rates of $1,420. Freight rates from Shanghai to Rotterdam increased 20% or $606 to $3,709 per 40ft container.?        

RO e-Transport is still a growing pain for companies in Romania

The authorities have yet to answer all questions, despite the Guide published by the ANAF (National Agency for Fiscal Administration).

And there are hefty fines involved—up to RON 100,000 for non-compliance with the provisions.

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?On a more positive note, Hannibal , the multimodal subsidiary of Contship, will launch a new rail freight service connecting Rail Hub Melzo in Milan to BILK terminal in Budapest?and Railport Arad Terminal in Curtici.

As the connection aims to connect traffic from Türkiye, Curtici will become a hub for Turkish cargo destined for Italy.

• Two new investments in the #automotive industry in Romania.

@ebm-papst Automotive & Drives Romania ?announced the project of a new factory in Oradea , which will be built on a 56.000 sqm plot in Business II Industrial Park.

Borusan Pipes will start operations in a few months in the factory located in Ploie?ti West Park, Arice?tii Rahtivani. The investment is around 15 million euros, and it will create 60 new jobs for the people in the area.

Here, the Turkish manufacturer will produce elements for automobile shock absorbers for Romanian and European automotive manufacturers.

Speaking of things happening in Ploie?ti, Save the Date for 12 June 2024 for the first Intermodal Solutions Open Day—Meet & Greet at the Ploiesti Intermodal Terminal, organized by Intermodal Services Terminal Ploiesti, part of Bertschi Group and Hupac Group , with the support of Intermodal&Logistics Magazine.

This exclusive event will be an excellent opportunity to discover the vast opportunities and solutions of HUPAC’s intermodal connecting network and the facilities of the Intermodal Services Terminal in Ploiesti, whose synergistic collaboration aims at an important goal: the green future.

You can register for the event here ?- https://forms.gle/hw4mMMYcWMapnLbW7 , or you can contact: Madalina Kerestely ([email protected] ) or Loredana-Gabriela Schuster ([email protected] )

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