What’s New In Freight Forwarding — December 2022
Greetings everyone!
December is a special month for us at RWSolutions as it's our anniversary month and especially so as we celebrate 20 years this year!
Since 2002, we've grown to over 1000 members in 100 countries, with 8 specialized associations that provide our members with niche, global networking solutions that guarantee quality, trust-based partnerships. This global freight-forwarding community has experienced exciting and promising growth, and we are grateful to all of our members, partners, and collaborators for their incredible contributions.
Throughout the past 20 years, RW Solutions has hosted inspiring networking events in fascinating venues around the world and online. We are proud of our accomplishments together and are committed to bringing freight professionals together for many more years to come.
Join us in celebrating 20 years at RWSolutions by becoming a member. RWSolutions can help you find a network that meets your needs.
20 Years of Bridging the Gap in Global Freight Forwarding
RW Solutions has provided niche, global networking solutions that ensure quality, trust-based partnerships to freight forwarders and logistics companies worldwide since 2002. Read a timeline of our work and achievements over the past 20 years.
Editorial by Nils Walle, RWSolutions Director & Co-Founder ? 3 min read
2022 Proved that In-Person Events Matter!
It's been a record year for Freight Networking as we returned to in-person events this year. What did this mean for RWSolutions and networking as a whole in a world that’s changed drastically due to a global pandemic? Our co-founder, Nils, reflects…
Inflation is dampening air freight demand, says DHL report
Soaring inflation is likely to see reduced purchasing power and demand for air freight going into 2023, DHL’s latest Airfreight State of the Industry reports.
Why do freight forwarders believe disruptions will last five years?
Eight in 10 (78%) freight forwarders expect geopolitical tensions and inflation to last for five years, according to surveys.
Plummeting freight rates bring relief for importers
The cost of shipping containers from China to Northern Europe has fallen by two-thirds this year – but the shipping giants have potentially mistimed capital purchases again. Fahy notes…
Five Ways Shippers Can Reduce Risk as Peak Season Arrives
By utilizing assets, increasing inventory, and scaling up and down appropriately, both shippers and carriers will be better positioned to handle whatever peak season throws their way. Here are some key steps.
Updates in North America
- Biden signs bill to force labor agreement on rail workers, averting a legal rail strike Read more
- Back in the saddle: Air Canada relaunches equine service Read more
- Fate of the air cargo market 'largely in the hands of US consumers' Read more
- JFK Airport Says Goodbye To Singapore Airlines' A380s Read more
- US imports from China falling faster than from other countries Read more
- Port of Oakland terminals reopen after union walkout Read more
Updates in Asia
- Hong Kong to begin trade agreement talks with Peru in first big win at Apec forum Read more
- Cathay Pacific Cargo looks ahead to a digital future Read more
- Latest China Covid outbreak poses supply chain threat Read more
- Vietnamese air cargo carrier delays launch plans after rapid market decline Read more
- 'A hard landing' as Asia-North Europe freight rates collapse to $1,000 a box Read More
- Decaying demand sees China's ports building empty container mountains Read more
Updates in the Middle East
- Strategic freighter alliance to serve MENA region Read more
- Germany secures Qatar LNG supply under ConocoPhillips deal Read more
- Middle East carriers see 15% fall in air cargo volumes in October: IATA Read more
Updates in Africa
- Government moves to regulate scrap metal trade Read more
- Ghana: US$330 Million Boankra Inland Port to be completed by March 2024 Read more
- RwandAir adds first dedicated freighter Read more
Updates in Latin America
- Colombian alternative to the Panama Canal seeks funding Read more
- Latin American polymers face logistics issues, lower prices in H1 2023 Read more
- Agriculture Weather Watch: Below average rainfall projection dampens Latin America’s crop prospects Read more
Updates in Europe
- DHL Express in Heathrow gorilla logistics triumph Read more
- Maersk warns oil groups are holding back clean energy transition Read more
- Did Maersk clash with tough EU competition rules with TradeLens? Read more
- Tankers ready for new trading map as Monday’s Russia ban looms Read more
RWSolutions Events in 2023
- Jan 25, 2023 — Panel Discussion: Succession Planning for family-owned freight forwarders, how do you plan for it? (Virtual Event) Sign up here
- Feb 27 - March 2, 2023 — LATAM Forwarders Club Kick-Off Meeting (Pullman, S?o Paulo) Sign up here
- March 12 - 15, 2023 — CLN 20th Annual Partnership Meeting (Phnom Penh, Cambodia) Sign up here
Other Events
- Jan 8 - 12, 2023 — Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting (Washington DC, USA) Learn more
- Jan 12, 2023 — FreightWaves Sales & Marketing Summit (Virtual Event) Learn more
- Jan 26, 2023 — FORWARDER.events (Windsor, UK) Learn more
- March 16 - 17, 2023 — International Conference on Freight, Transport and Logistics (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) Learn more
RWS Member Spotlight
RWSolutions is proud to highlight the outstanding service of our member agencies who have been with us since 2013, V. Alexander Transport Systems GmbH from Bremen, Germany. Learn more about our members.
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2 年So much has happened in the last 20 years, and so much to continue in the next! Congratulations RW for proving to bridge the gap in global freight networking!