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    How data-driven insurance can secure supply chain resilience

    Supply chain networks are more exposed to external disruptions than ever before. Next to cyber-attacks, adverse weather conditions are one of the biggest threats business operations can face, causing billions of losses. However, most companies are not well-prepared for natural or man-made disasters,...
    Descartes Underwriting -
    July 12 2019
    7 min

    Rotterdam - New York: high freight rates considering the season

    Mid-July is usually the beginning of a slower season for transport from Europe to the US, with some rate erosion going with it. But so far this year, this is not the case.
    Jérôme de Ricqlès
    July 10 2019
    2 min

    The International Supply Chain Congress: CSR at the heart of all debates

    Often briefly mentioned at the end of a conference, like a mandatory point to cover, corporate social responsibility was the phrase on everyone’s lips during the last International Supply Chain Congress organized by the ASLOG.
    Anne Kerriou
    July 09 2019
    6 min
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    Eastern Partnership: the connections between the EU and Asia

    On June 6th, the European Council published a joint declaration entitled Eastern Partnership-taking the transport cooperation agenda forward. This latest declaration reconfirmed the parties’ commitment to furthering cooperation on transport, addressing mainly the construction of new infrastructure, ...
    Ganyi Zhang
    July 08 2019
    5 min

    The “real” map of the major hinterlands for container shipping

    Captain Upply is taking you on an expedition to the hinterlands of France’s largest ports. Our 30+ years of experience working with port operators in Paris, Marseille, and Le Havre give us the opportunity of showing a detailed picture of the day to day activities of container road transport througho...
    Jérôme de Ricqlès
    July 04 2019
    4 min

    Shanghai - Los Angeles: sharp rate increase recorded this week

    Let’s move on this week to the Transpacific Eastbound liner trade. The SCFI index published June 28th shows a surprising increase (+24,5% week to week). And, with the 4th of July this week, meaning vacation time and activity slowdown in the US, the week will most likely be blank.
    Jérôme de Ricqlès
    July 03 2019
    3 min

    Slight dip in road transport prices in France over the past year

    Over the past year, prices of transport in France have been decreasing slightly. When looking at it more closely, one can notice a classic post-inflationist loader-carrier relationship pattern. However, the decrease shouldn’t be very strong, and a few indicators are pointing to a price increase.
    William Béguerie
    June 28 2019
    4 min

    Shanghai to Dakar in 40’ HC: rates are slightly decreasing

    This week we’re focusing on the journey from Asia to Africa. What was a niche market 20 years ago, commonly branded as "ASAF" by Delmas and MOL for “ASia AFrica” is now a major route, covered by the top 3 alliances.
    Jérôme de Ricqlès
    June 26 2019
    2 min

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