What’s new in Freight Forwarding — March 2024 Newsletter

Are you ready for the takeover of electric vehicles? Do we have to start getting used to the rising costs of… everything? Get your questions answered in this issue — where we have compiled the most up-to-date articles and reports to help you make strategic decisions for the new quarter.

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: Connecting Pharma Logistics Experts Worldwide

What is the best tool to grow your pharma-logistics freight forwarding business? A niche-specific networking group like Life Logistics Network . Connect, communicate and learn alongside like-minded people so you can be at the forefront of your industry. Learn about the impact of Life Logistics Network here.

Logistics M&A market looks brighter in 2024?

What are deal-makers looking for in 2024? What is the general direction for the logistics M&A market in the near future? Get your questions about the outlook of 2024 answered in this fireside recap from SONAR ’ 3PL Summit. Read more.

The Future of Freight: Exploring the Surge in Federal Funding for Electric Truck Charging Infrastructure

Governments are now taking a step towards a greener future for freight transportation, as agencies such as the US Federal Highway Administration are supporting the adoption of eclectic medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Read more .

Updates in North America

• IMC Logistics invests in electric vehicle charging, hydrogen drayage trucks Read more
• How the CLUE research group is rethinking urban freight logistics Read more
• U.S. freight-rail volumes rose nearly 5% in February Read more
• Global LAB prices witnesses a surge as raw material and freight rate escalate Read more

Updates in Asia

• These 4 measures indicate that JD Logistics (HKG:2618) is using debt reasonably well Read more
• Weak demand puts paid to talk of empty box crisis Read more

Updates in the Middle East

• Three killed in first fatal Houthi attack on Red Sea shipping, CENTCOM says Read more
• Middle Eastern cargo carriers see ‘strongest’ performance in January Read more
• Cargo ship hit by Houthis sinks, spilling oil and fertilizer into Red Sea Read more

Updates in Africa

• Scan Global Logistics continues expanding in Africa - opens office in Mombasa, the coastal gateway to East and Central Africa Read more

Updates in Latin America

• Latin American air cargo liberalisation agreement made permanent Read more
• February’s Brazilian iron ore shipments to China via Capesize vessels surged by 70% compared to the corresponding period last year Read more

Updates in Europe and the UK

• Lufthansa Cargo profit tumbled 86% last year Read more
• Morocco, Spain to accelerate implementation of transport, logistics and cooperation agreement Read more
• Report: Sweden joins NATO and it may turn into logistics hub for military alliance Read more
• Hasenkamp Spain expands its offering with logistics services for the arts and culture sector Read more

RWSolutions Events

• March 11 - 15,? 2024 — Magenta Logistics Network Kick-Off Meeting (Da Nang, Vietnam) Learn more
• March 12 - 15, 2024 — CLN 21st Annual Partnership Meeting (Da Nang, Vietnam) Learn more
• May 13 - 16, 2024 — Global Air Cargo Alliance Forwarders Alliance (Phuket, Thailand) Learn more
• May 13 - 16, 2024 — Life Logistics Network 5th Annual Partnership Meeting (Phuket, Thailand) Learn more
• May 13 - 16, 2024 — Cold Chain Connect 4th Annual Partnership Meeting (Phuket, Thailand) Learn more
• May 16 - 19, 2024 — Neptune Cargo Network 6th Annual Partnership Meeting (Phuket, Thailand) Learn more

Other Events

• March 11 - 14, 2024 — MODEX 2024 (Atlanta, GA) Learn more
• March 19 - 20, 2024 — IntraLogisteX (Birmingham, UK) Learn more
• March 19 -21, 2024 — SiTL (Paris, France) Learn more
• March 12- 21, 2024 — LogiMAT (Stuttgart, Germany) Learn more
• May 15 - 16, 2024 — LogiSYM Asian Pacific (Singapore) Learn more

Our February Spotlight: PGL (Perimeter Global Logistics)

RW Solutions proudly highlights our member and diamond sponsor, ASG WIND TRANSPORT

ASG Wind Transport provides flexible and high-quality services that are tailored to their clients' individual and specialized logistics requirements. They have been operating in the Romanian market since 20023 and have three offices across Europe to support their clients in international transport, logistics and customs representation.?

ASG Wind Transport was awarded the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) certification in 2013, one of the few companies to hold this standard in Romania. Learn more about them here .

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