What's New in Freight Forwarding — June 2022

Good morning, readers! If you’re in the freight forwarding industry, you know there’s a lot to keep up with in this ever-changing field. Fortunately RWSolutions has created a monthly newsletter to round up relevant developments in news, technology, and events from across the world. This will be a 5-minute read - perfect with your morning coffee.?

Cargoflux and the Freight Forwarding Revolution

As the freight and logistics industry continues to evolve, Danish company Cargoflux is gaining a reputation as a market leader. Here we find out more about how the platform works. Read more

Shanghai Port Congestion Could Pile on Airfreight Pressure?

Covid lockdown measures in Shanghai are drawing to a close but a backlog of shipping containers at the Port of Shanghai could once again fuel airfreight congestion and demand. Read more

Freight Forwarding Managing Software 2022-2028 Market Report

Read about currently available software and forecasts for up to 2028. Read more

US, EU, Chile, Australia, and Japan Commit to Zero-Emission Shipping Routes, Green Corridors

The 2022 Our Ocean Conference in Palau saw major players commit to accelerated decarbonization efforts in the shipping industry as a way to protect our oceans. Read more

Updates in North America?

• Canada and United States meet in Washington to discuss cross-border supply chain challenges Read more
• Canadian government proposes to include new freight rail data in Transport Information Regulations to help strengthen Canada’s supply chain infrastructure? Read more?
• US Department of Transportation appoints new port and supply chain envoy to work on supply chain disruptions? Read more
• United States truck fleets find challenges in rising maintenance costs and parts shortage? Read more
• Schnieder’s Mexico Transportation Market Update Report? Read more

Updates in Asia

• Construction of India’s dedicated freight corridors to be delayed by additional two years? Read more
• Shanghai’s container handling capacity is getting back on track after lockdown? Read more
• Bangladesh bans shore leave at Chittagong over Monkeypox? Read more
• Singapore-based ONE orders 10 mega-ships designed to run on methanol, ammonia? Read more

Updates in the Middle East

• Middle East ports top global efficiency rankings? Read more
• Qatar shipping near 20% of Indian Pharma? Read more

Updates in Africa

• Uganda opens air cargo terminal at Entebbe Airport? Read more
• South Africa announces new BBBEE empowerment council, important news for black-owned transport companies? Read more
• Kuwait-based Agility Q1 net profit from continuing operations up 1,311%? Read more

Updates in Latin America?

• Freight forwarder Nowports brings new digital logistics technology to Latin American market? Read more?

Updates in Europe

• Ukrainian truck drivers across Western Europe leave to take up arms against Russia, European ground shipping labour shortage increases Read more
• Lufthansa Cargo develops synergy of passenger and freight aircraft? Read more
• Polish and Ukrainian logistic industries facing challenge of arranging new ways for moving goods Read more

RWSolutions Events

June 8 — Free Panel Discussion: Insider Tips On Pharma Forwarding (Virtual Event)? Register Today

Aug 10 — Free Panel Discussion: Challenges and Opportunities for Freight Forwarders in Africa (Virtual Event)? Learn more

Sept 27-30 — The Freight Summit 2022 (Bangkok, Thailand)? Learn more

Other Events

June 6-9 — Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2022 (Orlando, FL)? Learn more

June 23 — Logistics UK’s popular Fleet Engineer conference returns (Warwickshire, UK)? Learn more

June 27-29 — Connections 2022 (San Diego, CA)? Learn more ?

Aug 17-18 — Logistic Summit & Expo 2022 (Mexico City, Mexico)? Learn more

Sept 12-14 — IANA Intermodal Expo 2022 (Long Beach, California)? Learn more

Oct 7-8 — Supply Chain Digitalization 2022, (Virtual Event) Learn more

Oct 26-27 — Logistics & Automation 2022 (Madrid, Spain)? Learn more

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