Supply chain and logistic blog

9Jan-24

2024 is off to a flying start! The maritime and air situation

A complicated global transport activity and the return of surcharges This year’s beginning started wildly as several geopolitical events are impacting global transportation activities, and we wanted to summarize them for you. Maritime Traffic The Suez Canal Situation Following the attack on certain container ships in the Red Sea, traffic has been significantly diverted via the Cape of Good Hope. Anticipated consequences due to the instability in this region include: Increased port congestions. Lack of equipment and capacity departing from Asia in the coming weeks. Implementation of Emergency Market Surcharges (EMS): Already in place for some, additional charges ranging from +$500 to +$3000 per container are expected...

9Jan-23

CASE: Where do the Silk Roads by rail stand?

News about the new Silk Roads Rail freight has quickly become a trending mode of transport due to its flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and low CO2 emissions. Since the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, commercial routes between China and Europe have undergone significant changes. Previously, 95% of rail freight transited through the Northern corridor, or the Trans-Siberian route, which was temporarily abandoned by many shippers due to ethical concerns. This geopolitical situation has forced shippers and railway transport stakeholders to find alternative solutions, such as the "middle corridor." The route starts from Southeast Asia, traverses Kazakhstan, the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey before reaching Europe. ...

6Oct-22

Update on the new season 2022

A tumultuous new season is starting in the world of transportation!!! The new season is already well underway, bringing with it a host of announcements for the coming months. Below you will find some news about the world of transportation. AIR The FIFA World Cup in Qatar may disrupt global air traffic. When: From mid-October 2022 to mid-January 2023Impact: Capacity restrictions and price increasesContext: EMIRATE and QATAR are two prominent airlines in the current global flow of goods, each with their respective hubs. For the World Cup, they have decided to change their fleet to...

6Jul-22

Prepare your Supply Chain: 2032 CO2 Deadline

Adoption of a new climate stance As you may have heard, on June 22nd, the European Parliament adopted a new climate stance. The adopted agenda is as follows: starting from 2032, in addition to industrial sectors, professionals in maritime, air, and road transport will have to pay for each ton of emissions. This position aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030 and represents an important step towards phasing out expensive and polluting fossil fuels, particularly those supplied by Russia, well before 2030. Here are 6 of the 13 measures in this package that directly impact the Transport sector: Overhaul of the...

13May-22

Road Traffic: Very Complicated Situation in Italy

A heavily impacted Italian road network...We would like to inform you that the situation of road traffic in Italy is becoming extremely complex.Indeed, the ongoing shortage of drivers and trucks resulting from the war in Ukraine (many drivers operating in Italy were Ukrainian), as well as the surge in diesel prices, are straining the market to the extreme.The consequences we have observed from this situation are as follows:Increased transportation costsPrice bidding system on certain routes to secure spaceCancellation of fixed tariff grids in favor of a spot system to compensate for the high price fluctuationThe entire ThemaTrans team is at...

21Mar-22

A More Disrupted Transportation World Than Ever

Amidst war, price hikes, and demands This week's communication reveals an agenda filled with international news. Below are the key points from our newsletter: EUROPE The fuel surcharge continues to increase, and some carriers are now forced to adjust it every week to cope with the situation. Spain: Strikes are ongoing, severely affecting import/export flows. Port of Le Havre: Terminal construction works. MONDE Maersk, CMA-CGM, and Hapag-Lloyd are under investigation by the U.S. Congress regarding their maritime tariffs and revenues generated since 2020. The return of COVID and lockdown in China is once again heavily impacting maritime activity. Additional sanctions have been...

3Mar-22

War in Ukraine: Global Consequences on Transportation

A new crisis is looming... As you know, Russia declared war on Ukraine on February 24th. Following this declaration, ALL flows to/from Russia and most of those to/from Ukraine are currently suspended. However, this war will have an impact on all your ROAD, AIR, RAIL, and SEA flows, and we will strive to keep you informed as best as possible so that you can understand the situation. ROAD As previously announced, many Ukrainian drivers have returned home, leading to a shortage of drivers on certain routes. Furthermore, significant congestion...

1Feb-22

February 1, 2022: Changes in European Law Impacting Transportation

The EU adopts a reform with a significant impact on the road transport sector. As you may be aware, starting from February 1, 2022, the "Mobility Package" comes into effect in Europe. This package defines a set of rules and directives related to road transport, with the main issues being: Truck return to home base : Trucks engaged in international transport must return to the country where the carrier is established. Driving time and rest periods (EU Regulation 2020/1054). Cabotage : Companies not established in France can, after an international journey to France, perform a maximum of three cabotage operations within...

17Jan-22

New Customs Measures 2022

The aftermath of Brexit and the Harmonized System As the Brexit has been in effect for 1 year now, new measures have been implemented as of January 1, 2022. Introduction of mandatory REX number for exports to the UK Starting from January 1, 2022, the request for preferential origin, which suspends customs duties on certain goods benefiting from specific agreements, will no longer be accessible to everyone : Case 1: Invoice with a value strictly below €6,000 (or equivalent in GBP) The declaration of preferential origin can be made by any exporter, as it was done previously with...