Philippe Nieuwjaer

Read our latest newsletter issue on transport and delivery.

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Any party involved in importation of #containers is familiar with the 20th century concept of PIN code in the container release process. It takes a considerable time between the shipping company and the container terminal to get the PIN code generated, providing the PIN code to the shipper, then the shipper passing it on to the driver until the actual entry of this PIN code by the truck driver at the terminal's gate. All this passing of PIN code between different parties, often through unsecured e-mail or messaging systems, increases the risk of abuse, an opportunity which has not escaped the attention of criminal groups importing illicit cargo Thanks to digitalization, the ports are slowly switching to much more secure system for imprt container release. Goodbye PIN codes. A great example of how this will progress is the implementation of the "Secure Chain" in container terminals in the Port of Rotterdam. The ease with which Port of Rotterdam is managing the rollout (starting in March 2024 with containers from Latin America, followed by containers from North America and now containers from the Middle East and South Asia) can be partially attributed to a well functioning #Port Community System (PCS). This function makes the PCS much more than a passive port data clearing house for port's partners, something I have articulated in my opinion piece on the next generation of PCS (available under my profile on Linkedin). "Secure Chain" is a permission-based closed #logistics chain comprising authorised parties to digitally pass on the authorisation to securely collect a container at the terminal. Only the specific transport operator is authorised by the carrier through the Secure Chain and then is able to pre-notify its arrival at the terminal and and gain access. Of course, we cannot forget that the understanding and implementation of "Secure Chain" lies with the shipping lines who need to raise the awareness of the container release system with their customers, but the shippers from now on won't have to engage with each carrier they use to transport their containers into the pick up port. One source of truth serves multiple parties. That is a much better operational approach comparing to the way the much less secure PIN was being exchanged in the past. The importers/shippers should expect the same transition from PIN to digitally managed secure release at all major European ports. They should check with the Port Authority responsible for their preferred importation port on their rollout plans. #security #safety #management

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At GEODIS, the supply chain digitalization revolution is underway with Upply!   Today at the #VivaTech event, Thomas Larrieu, CEO of Upply, presented the evolutions and perspectives of the supply chain in the age of artificial intelligence.   At Upply, this translates into a unique software solution that enables all supply chain players to source trusted carriers, buy transport directly, automate management and invoicing, while benefiting from market insights. It's real!   The technology we've developed natively integrates market price indicators, based on over 750 million invoiced transactions since 2017, as well as CO2 emission indices to better assess and monitor your carbon footprint. It's unique!   Thank you to all the Upply teams, and to Thomas Larrieu for this presentation, which faithfully transcribed Upply's ability to transform logistics challenges into strategic opportunities daily.   For a more accessible, efficient, and transparent supply chain. We're moving forward!

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The GEODIS Activity and Corporate Social Responsibility report has just been published. It highlights the significant advances we have made in sustainability.   🌍 On the environmental front, GEODIS has confirmed its commitment to the ecological transition.  - 42% emissions from scopes 1 and 2 sources,  - 30% reduction in the carbon intensity of our subcontracted transport (scope 3) by 2030, compared with the baseline year of 2022. These are ambitious targets we have set ourselves for reducing our greenhouse gas emissions, in line with the Paris Agreement. These efforts are part of a global strategy to decarbonize our activities to actively contribute to the fight against climate change. In fact, our strategy has been recognized by the Carbon Disclosure Project: GEODIS has achieved Leadership level and received an “A-” rating in the CDP Climate Change ranking.    🚻 On the social front, GEODIS employs nearly 53,000 people worldwide, as well as several thousand temporary staff and service providers. These people are key to providing the logistics and transport services that customers entrust to the Group.  Taking care of their health and safety is therefore not only a way of protecting them, contributing to their well-being and inspiring loyalty, but also a necessity in maintaining and developing the Group's business.  Over the last three years, the accident frequency rate has fallen by 27%, thanks to everyone's efforts. We are fully mobilized to continue reducing the number of accidents, especially the most serious ones.   🤝 Finally, from an ethical standpoint, GEODIS maintains transparent and fair business relationships with its customers, subcontractors, partners and suppliers. The quality of these relationships is essential to the success of our responsible logistics approach.  We are working together towards more sustainable logistics, sharing best practices and co-constructing innovative solutions.   As stated in our purpose, sustainability is in our corporate DNA:  “Serving people by delivering their goods all around the world with innovative, sustainable and ethical logistics.”   This report underlines our ongoing commitment to GEODIS' responsible development, for the benefit of our employees, our customers and society as a whole. I invite you to discover it in its entirety here : https://lnkd.in/ebNnvj5r

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Listen up 👂! We've just added our latest state of the Industry report to the website for you to download: https://okt.to/U0hs9Z But in case you're in a hurry, here's some key points you should hear!🎙️ #hillebrandgori #dhlglobalforwarding

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With the end of the ILA strike, will it be back to “Business As Usual”? The ILA strike finally ended last Thursday, putting an end to a lot of uncertainties. The union has accepted an offer of a 62% increase in wages over the next 6 years and decided to continue on the terms of the master contract until 15th January, 2025. Though this is some great news, it is not without concerns. The 3-day strike was enough to disrupt the clearance and pile up a backlog (which could take 2 to 3 weeks to clear). It will likely take most of October to get port operations back to normal due to the backlog of cargo and vessels caused by the strike. Elevated freight costs and ongoing congestion at both primary ports mean that delays will persist, likely affecting inventory replenishment and supply chain reliability as businesses prepare for the critical holiday season. On the pricing side, the 44% price hike in anticipation of the strike along with congestion in European hubs including Hamburg may have briefly put some upward pressure on the rates. In the wake of the strike, carriers are likely planning to reduce deployed capacity to largely prevent the rates from falling back to the  $1,600 – $1,800/FEU level. This mirrors what’s happening on the West Coast, with transpacific ocean rates easing before the strike and continuing to drop during the closures, with last week’s rates more than 30% below July highs. Rates are unlikely to fall much below $3,000/FEU to the West Coast and $4,000/FEU to the East Coast and the diversions may have also extended lead times for Asia-Europe trade, causing a 53% drop in rates. Air Cargo has seen price increase in some lanes and most likely will continue till ports are back to their normal operations. The bottom line?  It pays to remember that the strike has only been suspended until the 15th of January 2025 - not totally called off -. Contingency planning is still highly recommended (isn’t it always?) regardless of mode, route or commodity so it might be a good few weeks before things are back to normal and it truly feels like it's back to business as usual. How do you think the post-strike reality will impact the upcoming holiday season? --------------- Full analysis: https://lnkd.in/djfBVuYZ #FreightIndustry #SupplyChainResilience #LogisticsInsights

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The container shipping sector is experiencing high demand and supply pressures (also largely due to the Red Sea crisis). The ongoing disruptions to routes have caused an imbalance, creating a shortage of containers. With uncertainties about the global economy and where future demand will be trending however, the industry is concerned that if they build more ships and containers to meet the current demand, it could lead to overcapacity and downward rate pressure in the future. So, in other words, the specific causes may be a little different but these types of concerns are nothing new for the industry. #thefreightarchitects #jaguarfreight #logistics

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Super excited to be speaking at Connected Britain tomorrow!! If I don’t see you at the main stage, then please come and stop by Stand 199 to talk Circularity and Supply Chain. #unipartlogistics #circulareconomy #supplychain

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Very interesting investment by CMA CGM, especially as all eyes were/are on the new port being constructed by the Moroccan government in Western Morocco in Dakhla (closer to the border with Mauritania) which is envisioned both as a convenient transshipment port (and an option to any congestion developing at Tanger Med) and a gateway port for both southern Morocco and the landlocked countries behind (Mali, Burkina Faso). Interestingly, for the purpose of the maritime carbon charge (search for E.U.'s Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) extension to shipping), both Tanger Med and Port Said (Egypt) are considered "E.U. transshipment ports", thus the charge for the whole journey from Asia applies. At the time when the "Fit for 55" programme has been announced, there has been a speculation that the ships coming from Asia may choose to stop in other Northern African ports, only a short distance away from the E.U. destination ports, to limit their "length of journey" exposure. But no matter what the Port Nador West Med investment is, it is a major port #infrastructure investment in #Africa and that counts! #shipping #capital #projects #port

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Container shipping companies saw a significant surge in profits in the second quarter of 2024, nearly doubling from the previous quarter to over $10 billion. The growth was driven by record container volumes and higher freight rates, partly due to divergence in the Red Sea. Overall, the global shipping markets saw an all-time high in container volumes, especially in the US, as businesses stocked up in response to potential terrorists and labor strikes. However, profits still remain below the peaks seen during the pandemic. #thefreightarchitects #jaguarfreight #logistics

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🥽 Extended Reality is enabling further advancements in the logistics field, and the latest episode of our “Logistics Trend Radar Explained” series takes a deep dive into the ways this innovative technology is positively impacting our industry. 😎 🚀 To learn more about this trend, click here: https://okt.to/U9xaWu #DHLInnovation #LogisticsTrendRadar #Explained #ExtendedReality #AR #Metaverse

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Dive deep into the world of #airfreight with our latest blog post. @Romain Bouchet shares valuable insights on the benefits and challenges of air transport. Check it out now!

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Looking forward to attending FIT Alliance Webinar 1 2024, focusing on data exchange and legal considerations in the digital landscape from a customer's perspective. Don't miss out on this insightful event - highly recommended! #DigitalLandscape #DataExchange #LegalConsiderations

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ATA, CMR and DPP mean nothing to you? Time to change that: Our new DHL Freight Connections Logistics Dictionary contains over 650 abbreviations and technical terms with explanations. Explore now: https://okt.to/gemR4T #dhlfreight #logistics #dictionary

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The Marrakech Airshow 2024 is now just weeks away and Kuehne+Nagel is pleased to invite you to a pre-show event.   The ‘Aerospace in Morocco: Collaboration, Innovation, and Supply Chain Resilience in Morocco’ event will take place on October 29, 2024, one day before the airshow starts. Join Kuehne+Nagel’s experts, along with key figures from the Moroccan economy and the aerospace industry, as we uncover the growing aerospace opportunities in Morocco.   Learn more with a series of expert-led talks, discussing key themes including: - The rapid growth of the aerospace sector in Morocco - Supply chain challenges and how to overcome them - Kuehne+Nagel’s aerospace strategy for 2026 and beyond Register here: https://bit.ly/3Y5I5uT   #aerospace #logistics #SupplyChain

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Analysis of the Impact of the French Port and Dock Workers' Union (CGT) Strike on Container Freight Traffic into France Background and Schedule of the Strike: On May 14, 2024, the CGT met with the French Ministry of Transport but failed to reach an agreement. Consequently, the CGT is planning intermittent strikes. The CGT began rolling strikes every week from April 14, significantly impacting the transportation of containers, oil, and minerals, especially in the ports of Marseille, Le Havre, and Rouen. Impact of the Strike: Container Traffic: The strikes have halted container loading and unloading, causing significant delays and increased costs in logistics. Port Operations: In addition to container shipping, several ferry services in the ports of Le Havre and Rouen have been canceled due to issues related to bonuses and night shift pay. Long-term Impact: If strikes continue, additional time will be needed to clear the backlog of cargo, negatively affecting the entire supply chain. Response Measures: Corporate Strategies: Companies should consider using alternative ports and enhancing inventory management to minimize delays. They should also prepare for increased logistics costs. Government and Port Authorities: To mitigate economic impacts, the government and port authorities need to swiftly negotiate and consider investing in port infrastructure improvements. Such strike actions significantly impact the operations of major French ports, leading to inevitable delays and cost increases in logistics. Additionally, the CGT strikes in France may also influence neighboring European countries. Recently, port workers' strikes have been occurring in several European countries, including Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Germany: Major ports such as Bremerhaven, Hamburg, and Bremen are experiencing severe congestion due to ongoing strikes. German port workers demand wage increases in response to inflation, and negotiations have yet to be resolved. Netherlands: The port of Rotterdam is struggling with high yard density and decreased productivity, and the port of Antwerp in Belgium is facing similar issues, adding pressure to the European supply chain. United Kingdom: Workers at the port of Felixstowe have also gone on strike for better wages and working conditions, causing significant disruptions. These strikes stem from workers' dissatisfaction with inflation and rising living costs, indicating a high likelihood of similar movements spreading to other European countries. Therefore, the strikes initiated in France may extend to neighboring countries, significantly impacting the logistics and supply chain across Europe.

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For TRANSITIC as an #integrator of #intralogistics #solutions, retrofit has been in our DNA for several decades: #adapt, #evolve, #modernize rather than replace and throw away. And by the way, our solutions are also a perfect option for all companies operating in the second-hand sector. So it's #sustainable in more ways than one!

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In an interview with RailFreight.com, Alexandre Gallo, President and CEO of DB Cargo France and President of the Association Française du Rail (AFRA), comments on market trends and the outlook for the remainder of the year and beyond while responding to shippers’ current perception of the industry. #railfreight #railfreightnews #railcargonews

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In the event of port strikes, expect to see a strain on the airfreight sector — something that could reveal its vulnerability to a capacity crisis — as companies turn to air freight to avoid disruptions. The industry is still recovering from pandemic-related challenges, including reduced belly cargo because of decreased passenger flights. If there is a shift from ocean freight to air, it could lead to increased rates and further logistical challenges. #thefreightarchitects #jaguarfreight #logistics

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