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The World’s Shippers Are Earning the Most Money Since 2008

Supply Chain Brain

The global shipping industry is getting its biggest payday since 2008 as the combination of booming demand for goods and a global supply chain that’s collapsing under the weight of COVID-19 drives freight prices ever higher.

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Will We See a Similar Downturn in the Market as We Did During the 2008 Shipping Crisis?

MTS Logistics

Today, we take a comparative look between the 2008 Shipping Crisis and the Shipping Crisis of 2020-2022. When the 2008 crisis hit, one could argue that it was the result of China’s Open Door Policy initiated by Deng Xiaoping. The post Will We See a Similar Downturn in the Market as We Did During the 2008 Shipping Crisis?

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Moving the Mission with Courtney George

The Logistics of Logistics

In December 2008, the United States Senate agreed to a resolution that designated December 13, 2008, as Wreaths Across America Day. In December 2008, the United States Senate designated December 13, 2008, as Wreaths Across America Day.

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Driving the Mission with Graig Morin

The Logistics of Logistics

In December 2008, the United States Senate agreed to a resolution that designated December 13, 2008, as Wreaths Across America Day. In December 2008, the United States Senate designated December 13, 2008, as Wreaths Across America Day.

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Longer Freight Trains Have Created 'New, Heightened Safety Risks'

Supply Chain Brain

The NAS report estimates that the average train length increased by roughly 25% between 2008 and 2017.

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China Spent $240bn on Belt and Road Bailouts From 2008 To 2021, Study Finds

Supply Chain Brain

The share of Beijing’s overseas lending directed to borrowers in financial distress increased from 5% in 2010 to 60% in 2022, according to the study.

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No national shortage of diesel fuel

Commercial Carrier Journal

The Energy Information Administration announced last week that distillate levels are at their lowest point since 2008, but that was coming out of peak demand, and we're currently headed into increased demand.

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