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Welcome to the 49th edition of Service without Boundaries, the U-Freight Group’s quarterly newsletter.
When I consider the issues currently facing anyone involved in the logistics that underpin international supply chains, I am reminded of that old saying: “Uncertainty is the only certainty there is.”
It is anyone’s guess how the massive disruption affecting all modes of transport over the last two years will pan out in 2022, though plenty of industry experts are giving their opinions.
The prolonged impact of the pandemic led to a full-scale meltdown of global supply chains, with freight rates soaring and capacity hard to come by across all modes.
Huge consumer and business demand for product carried on right through 2021 and while the initial issues impacting the supply chain were said to be due to COVID-19, it remains to be seen if that is still the case, or whether all the problems and difficulties plaguing the freight and logistics industry are due to deeper and wider issues.
Two things that are certain are that supply chain disruptions look set to continue deep into 2022, and U-Freight will be doing our very best to address and solve any logistics problems that arise.
The other part of the quote I used above is that “knowing how to live with insecurity is the only security”.
And with that thought in mind I send you my best wishes for 2022 and hope that both your private and business lives are as secure and certain as they possibly can be in the new year that is already one month old.
When I consider the issues currently facing anyone involved in the logistics that underpin international supply chains, I am reminded of that old saying: “Uncertainty is the only certainty there is.”
It is anyone’s guess how the massive disruption affecting all modes of transport over the last two years will pan out in 2022, though plenty of industry experts are giving their opinions.
The prolonged impact of the pandemic led to a full-scale meltdown of global supply chains, with freight rates soaring and capacity hard to come by across all modes.
Huge consumer and business demand for product carried on right through 2021 and while the initial issues impacting the supply chain were said to be due to COVID-19, it remains to be seen if that is still the case, or whether all the problems and difficulties plaguing the freight and logistics industry are due to deeper and wider issues.
Two things that are certain are that supply chain disruptions look set to continue deep into 2022, and U-Freight will be doing our very best to address and solve any logistics problems that arise.
The other part of the quote I used above is that “knowing how to live with insecurity is the only security”.
And with that thought in mind I send you my best wishes for 2022 and hope that both your private and business lives are as secure and certain as they possibly can be in the new year that is already one month old.
Latest News About U-Freight
ISSUE 49
Key government contract won in the Philippines
Through our long-standing partner in the country, the U-Freight Group will be participating in the global distribution of all the equipment, peripherals, documentation and other paraphernalia that is required for the national and local elections that are due to take place in the Philippines this year.
ISSUE 49
Irish partner moves into the fast lane with express product
Dublin-based freight forwarder EFL International Distribution, which has been U-Freight’s partner in Ireland for over 30 years, is ramping up its existing portfolio of domestic and pan-European trailer services by introducing a dedicated express operation that is available for time critical shipments across Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe.
Latest Industry News
ISSUE 49
Container losses at sea show importance of marine insurance
The report of 2022’s first container stack collapse at sea just one week into the new year demonstrates the importance that the U-Freight Group places in marine insurance and why we recommend all clients that make sea freight bookings on our various LCL and FCL services to invest in the relevant policies to cover potential losses of their cargoes.
ISSUE 49
Strong December performance helps air cargo to stellar year
With our broad range of expedited air freight logistics services, the U-Freight Group notes that the most recent data released by IATA for global air freight markets shows that full-year demand for air cargo increased by 6.9% in 2021, compared to 2019 (pre-covid levels) and 18.7% compared to 2020 following a strong performance in December 2021.
ISSUE 49
Suez Canal achieves record year despite Ever Given incident
The U-Freight Group's portfolio of ocean freight forwarding services was affected somewhat by last year's blocking of the Suez Canal by the Ever Given, but we note that despite the saga, more ships traversed the Suez Canal in 2021 than ever before, according to the Suez Canal Authority, which added that it expects volumes to continue to rise this year, and again after a project to expand the waterway is completed.
Trade Sector Focus
ISSUE 49
Warehousing and logistics
The U-Freight Group (UFL) has an excellent track record for successful warehouse design, implementation and operation for both dedicated and multi-user facilities. Warehousing services support inbound logistics, distribution and aftermarket services in a way that improves customers' inventory management, reduces total operating costs and improves cycle times.
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