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Signs of Australian trade rebound while New Zealand still struggles

AU Manufacturing

in September, so it remains to be seen if the economic bounce back will continue as strongly in Q4” said Josh Brazil, VP Supply Chain Insights at project44. In contrast to Australia’s relative shipping boom, neighbouring New Zealand is still struggling with supply chain woes and port congestion. About project44.

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Wodonga packaging company open for business

Manufacturer's Monthly

The manufacturing site – located along Hume’s freight corridor – will produce recycled and recyclable boxes and packaging to meet increased demand from businesses looking for sustainable packaging options. Logic Wodonga is on track to becoming a major hub for the manufacturing, transport and supply chain industries,” she said.

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KlearNow’s Rebranding to KlearNow.AI Reinforces Its Position as a Global Logistics Leader in A.I. and M.L. Innovation

i4.0 today

by digitising and automating import processes, dynamically connecting importers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, carriers and truckers with shipments. Traditionally, supply chain management software resided only within defined, static ecosystems and silos ,” said Rick Tellez, KlearNow.AI helps power Industry 4.0 co-founder.

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Plugging the gap: How HVO fuel is helping operators decarbonise

SMMT

Saul Resnick, CEO, DHL Supply Chain UK & Ireland said: “The installation of HVO fuel across our bunkered sites represents a critical moment in our multi-fuel decarbonisation strategy. Starting last October and running for 12 months, the trial is estimated to reduce supply chain CO2 emissions by about 300 tonnes per year.

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Manufacturing PMI® at 49.1%; January 2024 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®

Fastener News Desk

There is a real short-term increase in the cost of international freight.” Most supply chains, including for semiconductors, have stabilized, with the only major escalation now being transit through the Red Sea.” ” [Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products] “U.S. Cash flow will be tight in 2024.”

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ABBYY Reduces Customs Document Clearance Time by more than 90% to Deliver Commercial Goods to Consumers Faster

i4.0 today

“As a result of BREXIT, UK and EU businesses have had to face a massive increase in administration and paperwork when moving goods cross-border,” commented Joe Corcoran, Lead Consultant at CustomsTrack , a solution provider that helps clients streamline their border-clearance activities.

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Stronger together: WA Super Branch supports national supply network

Manufacturer's Monthly

In addition, the Motion Industrial Centre’s position – both geographically and within the national supply landscape – offers possibilities to navigate the current import and freight delays. Because of the supply chain challenges, we are living in a very reactive world,” he points out.

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