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Hello Global Supply Chainers, Here’s the July August 202 issue!!! Eid Mubarak to you/your loved ones and stay safe 😊

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Hi There Supply Chain Professionals, this one’s for you (click on the video below) #supplychain #logistics #transportation #trucking #freight #freightforwarder #transport #shipping #cargo #airfreight https://www.instagram.com/p/CT_q-Euh67m/?utm_medium=tumblr

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MYCRANE set to launch in four more countries as franchisees are appointed MYCRANE has appointed four new franchisees, expanding the footprint of the world’s first digital platform for the search and selection of cranes. The appointments, confirmed during The Big 5 construction trade show held in Dubai this week, mark the launch of MYCRANE operations in the key markets of the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, and the opening of MYCRANE offices in Dubai, Muscat, Nur-Sultan and Tashkent. The global business-to-business (B2B) platform – accessed at www.my-crane.com – simplifies the process of crane rental procurement, allowing users to submit details of their lifting requirements in order to receive personalised quotes from a range of registered crane providers. https://www.instagram.com/p/CT2Cvk8BCiB/?utm_medium=tumblr

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SAL & Gulf Air sign a 7 year cargo partnership SAL, Saudi Logistics Services company, signed an agreement with Gulf Air – the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier – to provide ground handling solutions to their fleet at all KSA main airports. The Saudi company said that this 7-year agreement is another step towards enhancing the expansion plans and strategic relations with diverse airlines with high cargo operational capacity. SAL’s CEO Hesham Alhussayen noted that the agreement represents years of mutual cooperation in both passenger and cargo flights with Gulf Air, and that the Bahraini leading airline will benefit from SAL’s wide range of logistics services and offerings. He highlighted the pivotal role SAL plays in facilitating cargo movement at all main airports where the company utilizes its full logistic capacity to effectively serve airlines through its full-fledged modern facilities according to high international standards. Gulf Air’s Acting Chief Executive Officer Captain Waleed AlAlawi welcomed the partnership and noted that such agreements will strengthen its presence and expansion into important markets such as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. #aircargo #freight #transport https://www.instagram.com/p/CTy7i9-h88o/?utm_medium=tumblr

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IAG Cargo's global cargo capacities are now available on CargoAi #aircargo · After a phase of conclusive tests in France, the worldwide cargo capacities of IAG Cargo are now available on the air cargo digital solutions platform www.CargoAi.co · This global roll-out allows freight forwarders to avail of e-Quotation solutions and e-Booking with just a few clicks for more than 60 countries that IAG Cargo offers · IAG Cargo is the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), utilising the freight capacity of its sister airlines’ - British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling, and LEVEL aircraft. Today it is announced that IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) joins the CargoAi platform. CargoAi is an artificial intelligence-enabled airfreight platform that connects freight forwarders and airlines. With thousands of flights per week across the globe, IAG Cargo’s addition to CargoAi means a significantly broadened offer for forwarders using the platform. IAG Cargo’s listing on www.CargoAi.co also means forwarders will be able to easily book cargo capacity to hundreds of destinations across the world in the IAG Cargo network accessing the freight capacity on IAG Cargo’s sister airlines in the IAG group: British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling, and LEVEL. https://www.instagram.com/p/CTy6iBDBDgv/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Adrien Thominet has been appointed Executive Chairman of ECS Group · CEO Adrien Thominet was recently appointed Executive Chairman of ECS Group, succeeding Bertrand Schmoll. He took over the Executive Chairman role on 01 August 2021. Adrien Thominet has been with ECS Group for more than 25 years, becoming its COO in 2011 and then CEO in 2017. Over the past four years, ECS Group has seen enormous development, both in network and client base growth, as well as in innovation and technology. The world’s largest integrated GSSA which is driven by its credo to be “more than a GSSA”, has worked to disrupt and reinvent the traditional GSA concept, and to future-proof the ECS Group service portfolio. In this regard, it offers airline customers a Total Cargo Management (TCM) concept, alongside a wide range of “à la carte” services and abilities. #aircargo #logistics #supplychain #airfreight #cargo https://www.instagram.com/p/CTwTB1XBzHM/?utm_medium=tumblr

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IKEA store implements Micro Fulfillment concept by Swisslog IKEA has launched a new store concept with an automated small parts system by Swisslog. As part of the furniture giant's ‘Store of the Future’ program, the pilot solution was completed at the IKEA store in Zagreb, Croatia. Representing the first in a series of future projects, IKEA stores around the world are set to harness the power of a micro fulfillment approach to customer experience. Swisslog, a global leader in robotic and data driven solutions for intralogistics, implemented the new automated system, which is in the store between the Market Mall and the Cash & Carry warehouse area. The company is now set to support IKEA in rolling out the micro fulfillment concept in further locations around the world. “The micro fulfillment solution at IKEA gives customers a choice between Click & Collect and home delivery,” says Jens Schmale, Head of Region EMEA at Swisslog, emphasizing, “The micro fulfillment approach has countless advantages, including improved speed and efficiency of fulfillment, reduced transportation costs, and shorter delivery times.” #fulfillment #supplychain #logistics #warehouses #transport https://www.instagram.com/p/CThDlDXB23s/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Stay tuned for the Global Supply Chain Magazine- September 2021 #supplychain #logistics #free zones #commercial vehicles https://www.instagram.com/p/CTeID2zBohE/?utm_medium=tumblr

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SOHAR Port’s 2nd webinar leads to new avenues of investment SOHAR Port and Freezone recently held the second webinar in its series with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) designed to increase visibility in the Indian market and highlight trade opportunities between SOHAR and Indian businesses. Conducted online, the webinar explored opportunities in SOHAR’s rapidly growing food cluster, an industry that has already yielded mutual benefits for Indian exporters and Omani distributors. It also featured three local success stories from Sohar Flour Mills, Oman Oilseeds Crushing Company SAOC and Al-Hosn Logistics and Warehousing Services. Omar Al Mahrizi, CEO of SOHAR Freezone, said, “India is one of the Sultanate’s strongest trade partners in this cluster. The variety of high-quality produce and close proximity of producers in India to Oman makes this a sector where we can generate significant increases in traffic. There are already a large number of Indian companies in SOHAR Freezone, 35% of which are Indian, and while there is a strong will to become self-sufficient, the need for produce outstrips growth in Omani produce which stands at 6% per annum. We still have a huge trade deficit, importing 10 times the amount exported, which creates the potential for service providers to enter the market and for more employment opportunities to be created within the sector.” #india #success #growth #warehousing #investment #webinar #logistics #commerce #opportunities #food #quality #ceo #import #employment #manufacturing https://www.instagram.com/p/CTRPwGmhmdv/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Logistics Role Enabling Qatar’s MSME Sector Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are well-recognised as the drivers of economic growth and diversity, and are at the centre of promoting equitable development. According to the World Bank, they constitute more than 90% of companies worldwide and contribute more than 50% of the global GDP. In Qatar, they play a vital role in the overall growth of the industrial economy while helping the nation diversify and move away from reliance on fossil-fuel-centred industries and sectors. This sector is pivotal for facilitating innovation and economic growth as they lay the foundation for future companies and are responsible for employment and revenue generation. They are also more agile and responsive to change, which is essential – in a post Covid-19 period. #innovation #growth #sustainability #sustainable #circulareconomy #climatechange #covid #africa #logistics #environment #future #development https://www.instagram.com/p/CS_QBosBsvM/?utm_medium=tumblr

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CEVA appoints Eelco Dijkstra as Head of Global Sales After 8 years in providing supply chain and distribution consultancy to the healthcare industry I have decided to join the Healthcare team within CEVA Logistics in a global sales leadership position. I am excited to join a dynamic global team of healthcare industry professionals within CEVA Logistics to further develop the healthcare logistics portfolio globally. Covid-19 has been a game changer for most companies. Companies now place more emphasis on their global supply chains and understand the critical importance of healthcare logistics and how this adds value to their business. I have also tried to bring real value to the industry as well as write regular white papers on topics of interest to the industry. There is still much to do to support healthcare clients with industry compliant logistics solutions to help transport healthcare and pharmaceutical products around the world between factories into distribution warehouses and from there to pharmacies, hospitals and care institutions to patients. It’s an exciting journey to help build on existing transportation and warehousing solutions within CEVA Logistics Healthcare to help provide end to end supply chain solutions. At CEVA Logistics Healthcare we are building supply chains for patients. Looking forward to being part of this journey. #healthcare #innovation #healthtech #insurance #hospitals #medical #business #medicaldevices #leadership #pharmaceutical https://www.instagram.com/p/CS9klZjhC9S/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Volvo Trucks acquires heavy-duty truck manufacturing operation in China Volvo Trucks has agreed to acquire JMC Heavy Duty Vehicle Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Jiangling Motors Co., Ltd., which includes a manufacturing site in Taiyuan, Shanxi province, China, for an amount of RMB 0.8 billion (approximately SEK 1.1 billion). The objective is to start production of the new heavy-duty Volvo FH, Volvo FM and Volvo FMX trucks in Taiyuan for customers in China from the end of 2022. Volvo Trucks has been active in the Chinese market since 1934. During the last couple of years, the strong growth of logistics services, including e-commerce, has led to a surge in the sales of Volvo trucks in the country. In 2020, more than 4,500 heavy-duty Volvo trucks were imported and delivered to customers in China. In line with the long-term Volvo Group strategy, Volvo Trucks is therefore expanding its business operation in China. “We are committed to shaping the future of sustainable transport solutions. With our long-standing presence in China, we are growing our sales, and we are expanding our strong network of sales and service points together with our private dealer partners. Over the last couple of years, we have seen a fast development of the logistics markets and an increasing demand for our premium trucks and services. To meet the demand from Chinese transport operators, the time is right for us to establish a regional value chain with our own heavy-duty truck manufacturing in China,” says Roger Alm, President Volvo Trucks. #china #automotive #logistics #cars #transportation #business #transport https://www.instagram.com/p/CS8iI2IrG-E/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Savoye appoints Alain Kaddoum as Managing Director for the ME As part of its mission to solidify its position in the Middle East as a leading global warehouse automation integrator and software publisher, Savoye has announced the appointment of Alain Kaddoum as the Middle East Managing Director. With Kaddoum now on board, Savoye will enhance its long-term strategy to become one of the leading providers of supply chain solutions in the region, combining hardware and software according to customer needs such as manual, semi-mechanised, mechanised, highly automated, or robotised installations. Commenting on the new appointment, Frédéric Zielinski, Managing Director of Savoye EMEA, said: “Our team is proud to welcome Alain as our Middle East Managing Director. As we have observed from his previous experience, Kaddoum goes out of his way to ensure the success of any business he is involved in. Knowing his leadership caliber and industry expertise, paired with our support and ambitious vision, we are confident that Savoye is ready to impact the region’s supply chain industry even beyond our greatest expectations.” #leadership #business #success #supplychain #strategy #experience #warehouse #automation #software https://www.instagram.com/p/CSw4jwtBul4/?utm_medium=tumblr

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E-Commerce Growth driving tech investments in Supply Chain New Blue Yonder and Reuters Events report surveys retailers, manufacturers, and logistics service providers to identify top supply chain priorities and strategies in 2021 Following a year of intense changes in the logistics industry, new research from Reuters Events Supply Chain in partnership with Blue Yonder reveals the priority strategies and investments for supply chain execution and risk management. The State of Supply Chain Execution Report 2021 analyzed responses of supply chain professionals and found that the COVID-19 pandemic, customer centricity, rising e-commerce complexity and costs, need for Direct-to-Consumer (D2C), and the risk of financial peril are propelling retailers, manufacturers, and logistics service providers (LSPs) to digitally transform. Companies looking to capitalize on the omni-channel opportunities created by increased online-order volume over the last 18 months are now prioritizing more agile delivery and fulfillment models, like D2C. Retailers’ and manufacturers’ online sales increased more than 120% over the past year. LSPs have also seen e-commerce volumes explode, reporting a 200% increase compared to 2019-2020. #supplychain #logistics #sales #supplychainmanagement #growth #marketing #innovation https://www.instagram.com/p/CSv-Q5bhQCL/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Qatar Cargo Expands the Implementation of WebCargo by Freightos Qatar Airways Cargo announces the further rollout of third-party eBooking platform, WebCargo by Freightos across the rest of the world*, effective 23 August 2021. Forwarders in the carrier’s worldwide network will be able to place eBookings from both, its online and offline origins with access to live rates and capacity on the WebCargo platform. This will enhance their booking experience with the airline, resulting in higher efficiencies and real-time responses for availability. Qatar Airways Chief Officer Cargo, Mr. Guillaume Halleux said: “Within a short span of six months, we will complete our global rollout of WebCargo by Freightos on 23 August and I am proud of all our teams who have worked dedicatedly all these months to ensure a successful implementation. At Qatar Airways Cargo, the customer is at the core of all our activities and we will continue actively with our digitalisation initiatives for the benefit of our customers.” Freightos Group CEO Mr. Zvi Schreiber commented: “Qatar Airways Cargo has been working closely with us to bring digitalisation and transparency to as many freight forwarders as possible since their launch of WebCargo by Freightos earlier this year. We are proud to now be expanding our partnership to include an additional 39 countries, allowing key markets such as India, Japan, and Latin America direct access to real-time pricing, capacity, and eBookings on the world’s largest cargo airline.” #logistics #freight #supplychain #shipping #transportation #airline #network #aviation #airlines #india https://www.instagram.com/p/CSvuLuYLeUs/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Hellmann and Hella Polska extend cooperation The global full-service provider Hellmann Worldwide Logistics and Hella Polska, a global leader in the field of lighting systems and vehicle electronics, are extending their cooperation for another four years. As part of the contract extension, the cooperation will be expanded to also include cross-border logistics services. Hellmann has been the full service contract logistics partner of Hella Polska already since 2017 providing services such as the storage of around 10,000 indices (SKUs), the completion of lamp sets for bus and trailer manufacturers as well as the domestic distribution and export handling from Czeladź, Poland. The scope of services rendered will now be expanded to include international road transport, covering groupage distribution, full truckloads and direct deliveries in the Baltic States, Romania, Croatia, Bulgaria and all non-EU Balkan countries. "Thanks to Hellmann´s efforts and professional, solution-oriented approach, we are very pleased to extend our cooperation. Based on mutual experience, we share the common goal of optimizing processes while achieving synergy effects in our warehousing and transport operations,” says Marcin Wieteska, Managing Director, Hella Polska. #logistics #export #warehousing #transport #supplychain #transportation #supplychainmanagement https://www.instagram.com/p/CSvtsPvLrb-/?utm_medium=tumblr