C-19 radar

On the wires: Kuehne + Nagel – a beacon in the storm

“The coronavirus pandemic is an immense global challenge, also for Kuehne + Nagel. (…) In the case of basic commodities and pharmaceuticals, transport volumes were maintained at a respectable level. Our company will face major challenges in the coming months, but is well positioned in view of its customer proximity, agility and digital offerings. A high level of liquidity characterises the company’s solid financial strength”.
– Kuehne + Nagel (K+N) CEO …

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Supply chain radar: Being Swiss is both blessing and curse for Kuehne + Nagel

Aliens arriving on Earth would surely be puzzled by the value of the Swiss franc.
Francs are, after all, only useful for purchases in Switzerland – ski passes, chocolate, fondue, rösti, etc – by the vanishingly few people who, on a planetary scale, actually live there.
The overwhelming bulk of humankind have no use for Swiss francs.
Yet in times of crisis and imploding markets, investors reach for the things they hope might …

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Supply chain radar: Twist and shout CMA CGM overshadows Mærsk & MSC

“Well, shake it up, baby, now – twist and shout – come on, come on, come, come on, baby, now – come on and work it on out – well, work it on out, honey – you know you look so good – you know you got me goin’ now – just like I know you would” – “Twist and shout“, written by Phil Medley & Bert...

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Covid-19 radar: Do it, DSV – time to lead by example

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Covid-19 has had immediate industrial consequences likely carrying long-term effects on our capitalistic society – which may, or may not, have changed forever when we eventually get out of the pandemic.
Hybrid solutions sought
This global health crisis has placed a huge question mark on coordinated policy actions by governments as well as regional and local intervention. The traditional economic models are uniquely challenged by the unlikely adoption of their …

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