What’s new in Freight Forwarding — January 2024 Newsletter

Welcome to our first newsletter of 2024 freight forwarders.?

We hope you got to enjoy some well-deserved time with family and friends over the holiday season.?

A new year means new and exciting things coming up ahead of us. Learn about what happened in the global freight-forwarding industry while you were gone and get a glimpse into the upcoming trends of 2024 with us during this issue.

In case you missed it, RWSolutions has made the forward-thinking step of acquiring two well-established independent logistics networks, X2 and G7N to further expand their global network. Read all about the acquisition and future of combined strength.

Our mission at RW is to connect with freight forwarding professionals like you from around the globe, with the right network to help recession-proof your business growth. See how you can become a member at RWSolutions today.

NEW RW Blog: How Neptune Cargo Network Connects Sea Freight Professionals Worldwide

Do you want to grow your sea freight forwarding business in 2024? Learn about the benefits and requirements of joining the Neptune Cargo Network for global sea freight businesses here.

2024 Sustainability Trends for Freight Forwarders

Environmental regulations to promote sustainability continue to increase and potentially pressure shippers and forwarders to adopt more sustainable practices. Learn more to stay up-to-date and ahead of the curve.

Report: Extreme Weather Expected to be Top Logistics Disruptor for Supply Chains in 2024

What to be on the lookout for this year? Experts say: weather. With global ocean temperatures at record highs, combined with disruptive winter weather that has been making headlines in the past few months, prepare early and stay ahead of the curve to mitigate delays and disruptions.

Updates in North America

• US is suspending train crossings at two Texas checkpoints Read more
• With two key Mexico rail gateways shut down, cross-border freight begins stacking up Read more
• Freight car structural failure to blame for 2019 train derailment in tunnel near Sarnia, Ont. Read more
• New York becomes next state requiring 2-person crews Read more
• U.S. creates new multimodal freight office Read more

Updates in Asia

• Asia shippers jump as Red Sea attacks set to lift freight rates Read more
• Freight trains boost trade across borders Read more?
• Next hurdle for ANA acquisition of Nippon Cargo Airlines Read more

Updates in the Middle East

• Etihad Rail and Al Dahra collaborate at COP28 Read more
• Abu Dhabi wealth fund eyes DB Schenker Read more
• Middle East shipping chokepoint pushes global natural gas price higher Read more
• Shipping firms avoid Red Sea after Houthi attacks Read more

Updates in Africa

• Kenya intends to shift 50 percent of fresh produce exports from air to sea freight by 2023 Read more
• South African economy shrinks as outages, logistics take toll Read more
• Menzies Aviation joins IATA Focus Africa Initiative Read more?
• BluePea invests $20mn in Prime Logistics Read more

Updates in Latin America

• Logistics push: Brazil’s bid to strengthen South American ties despite regional tensions Read more
• Cargill announces commitment to eliminate deforestation and land conversion in Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay by 2025 Read more
• Emergent Cold LatAm raises US $500 million for next phase of investment in refrigerated logistics Read More

Updates in Europe and the UK

• The 2024 EU emission trading system impact on shipping Read more
• German digital freight forwarder Instafreight declares bankruptcy amid investor departure Read more
• DHL Express invests 16 million pounds in electric equipment at East Midlands Read more
• FedEx Express opens new logistics facility in Germany Read more

RWSolutions Events

• January 23, 2024 — Free CLN New Member Introduction (Virtual Event via Zoom) Learn more
• January 25, 2024 — Free Neptune New Member Introduction (Virtual Event via Zoom) Learn more
• January 30, 2024?— Free GAA Orientation Meeting (Virtual Event via Zoom) Learn more
• February 1, 2024 — Free Northstar Member Introduction (Virtual Event via Zoom) Learn more
• February 6, 2024 — Free Latam Member Introduction (Virtual Event via Zoom) Learn more
• February 20, 2024 — Free Life Logistics New Member Introduction (Virtual Event via Zoom) Learn more

Other Events

• January 9 - 11, 2024 — MARS 2024 Winter Meeting (Illinois, USA) Learn more
• January 12 - 14, 2024 — 5th International Conference on Supply Chain Management ICSCM 2024 (Singapore)? Learn more
• January 14 -16, 2024 — NRF Supply Chain 360 (New York, USA) Learn more
• January 24 - 26, 2024 — Logistics & Automation (Bern, Switzerland) Learn more
• January 31 - February 3, 2024 — Warehouse & Logistics Asia 2024 (Bangkok, Thailand) Learn more
• February 5- 7, 2024 — Manifest (Las Vegas, USA) Learn more
• February 5 - 8, 2024 — ARC Industry Leadership Forum (Orlando, USA) Learn more
• February 25 - 28, 2024 — RILA Link (Dallas, USA) Learn more

Our January Spotlight: The Topocean Group

RW Solutions is proud to highlight our member, The Topocean Group

The Topocean Group, based in California, is one of the world’s leading freight forwarding logistics and supply chain solutions providers. Ranked in the top 10 globally for NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier), they are a one-stop shop offering economical solutions to help you oversee your supply chain and business. Learn more about them here.

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