Is the supply chain’s real problem the lack of personal responsibility?

2021 was the year that long-existing supply chain problems were exacerbated and made mainstream. If anything, it became clear that one quick fix at the ports, such as longer operating hours, wouldn’t penetrate the root of the issue. 

In a conversation with FreightWaves, founder of Port X Logistics Brian Kempisty said that the supply chain’s biggest problem is that no one is taking ownership of the problem, as the system and responsibilities are siloed.

“When there is unreliability on vessel...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/is-the-supply-chains-real-problem-the-lack-of-personal-responsibility

176 Lena Göthberg, Producer and Host of the Shipping Podcast

Every day, people listen to the Shipping Podcast somewhere in the world

Welcome to the 176th episode of the Shipping Podcast. It was some time ago since I released a solo episode. I want to convey the message of collaboration. We must work together to change the profile of the maritime industry. 

I have been releasing this podcast for more than six years now, and I can see that things are changing. It just takes so long! 

Joining forces and spreading the word of Digitalisation, Decarbonisation,...

https://shippingpodcast.com/176-lena-gothberg-producer-and-host-of-the-shipping-podcast/

FreightWaves LIVE recap: The evolution of visibility 2.0

This fireside chat recap is from Day 1 of FreightWaves LIVE @HOME.

FIRESIDE CHAT TOPIC: Visibility 2.0: Spotting opportunities in a rapidly changing market

DETAILS: Logistics leaders need real visibility into their supply chains, as the many disruptions of the past year demonstrated. Ketan Karkhanis and FreightWaves’ Grace Sharkey discuss critical industry trends, the next generation of visibility and how to spot opportunities in a rapidly changing market.

SPEAKER: Karkhanis is the chief product...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freightwaves-live-recap-the-evolution-of-visibility-20

Foundation Det Norske Veritas contributes S$10 million to help launch maritime decarbonization centre in Singapore

Foundation Det Norske Veritas contributes S$10 million to help launch maritime decarbonization centre in Singapore

MPA and six strategic partners signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to establish a S$120 million fund.

Signing of public-private cooperation agreement establishes S$120 million R&D fund to accelerate decarbonization in shipping 

Oslo, 21 April, 2021: Foundation Det Norske Veritas – which owns DNV Group – has teamed up with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and five...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/04/21/foundation-det-norske-veritas-contributes-s10-million-to-help-launch-maritime-decarbonization-centre-in-singapore/

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