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In 2022 over 3 million TEU’s were exported from the SAEC with 70% of the container shipments being agricultural-related. These figures make the market not only essential but also a bridge between continents.  In the latest episode, Peter Sand, Chief Analyst at Xeneta, discussed the significance of the South American container shipping business in a globalized world with Julian Thomas, board member for Log-In Logística Intermodal. Key Highlights The importance of the South American market   Why good capacity management is so vital  The various complexities in the market   How shippers can react more proactively to shifts in volumes  and more...

In the latest episode, Peter Sand, Chief Analyst at Xeneta, discussed the top 3 challenges for procurement leaders with Bernhard zur Strassen, Chief Revenue Officer at SHIPSTA. Tune in to learn how data and technology can be leveraged to overcome market volatility. Key Highlights: Top 3 challenges for procurement leaders   The evolution of supply chain complexity The usage of smart data to overcome the everyday obstacle The possibilities and limitations of autonomous procurement Guest: Bernhard zur Strassen, Chief Revenue Officer at SHIPSTA

In the latest episode, Peter Sand, Chief Analyst at Xeneta, discussed the key aspects of the global reefer business with Thomas Eskesen, Founder of Eskesen Advisory. Tune in to learn key recommendations for future contract negotiations if you are struggling due to rapidly changing market and supply chain disruptions. Key Highlights The ripple effect from the increase in blanked sailings Are we headed toward a supply crisis? Tips for upcoming contract negotiations The role innovation will play in sustainability Guest: Thomas Eskesen, Founder of Eskesen Advisory

In this episode of Transportation Insights, Peter Sand, Chief analyst at Xeneta, discussed what digitalization means from a shipper or BCO perspective with Mr. Kris Kosmala, Partner at Click and Connect. The conversation reflected on ways in which digital solutions can be an enabler of sustainability in the supply chain industry.  Kris also talked about the future of digital advancements introduced during Covid. Will these new solutions stay around or face a similar destiny as Tradelens? Key Highlights Causality - Is this the holy grail for digitalization in container shipping? The crash and burn of Tradelens Sustainability in container shipping can be achieved by reducing waste, primarily by reducing the waste of 'time.' How can digitalization help in reducing carbon emissions? What is the future of reshoring/nearshoring? Does it support a sustainable mindset in the supply chain?

The Xeneta ocean & air podcast series is back to spice up your freight insights!! In this episode, Xeneta's Chief analyst, Peter Sand, is joined by Patrik Berglund, CEO and Co-founder at Xeneta, Niall van de Wouw, Chief Air freight officer at Xeneta and Emily Stausbøll, Market analyst at Xeneta, to debate top 7 factors that he suspects will impact the ocean & air freight markets in 2023. Key highlights: Will COVID continue causing chaos at a global level? Where does the looming recession fall on the list of factors affecting 2023? Will the contracts be in breach, or will they be renegotiated again? Will we see more index-linked contracts coming up? Will we see the spot and contract market rates at par anytime soon? How will the energy crisis affect ocean and air freight next year? PS: Don't forget to follow us NOW to get an alert when the new episode goes LIVE next month.

Heiko Schwarz, Chief Revenue Officer & Co-Founder at Riskmethods shares his perspective on what's key to crisis recovery and long-term supply chain resilience.   • What trends and insights do you see in your risk intelligence data? • What will be the main challenges in the economic-recovery phase and long term?   • How to manage and mitigate risk during crisis recovery? • What is the key to creating reliable supply networks and supply chain continuity? • Why now is the right time for digitization and data-driven analytics?

Philippe Gilbert, President, Supply Chain Solutions at UPS shares his perspective on the changing face of supply chains in a post-COVID-19 world.    1. What are some anticipated new supply chain trends/change of practice coming out of this crisis? 2. Even though demand is returning, it will probably be a different type of demand. How do you anticipate consumer demand to be post-crisis, and how will supply chains need to adjust to it, if at all? 3. How has a focus on technology and innovation been a plus for UPS to navigate in this crisis? How can the industry leverage all the available data out there now to stay ahead if another crisis hits?

Heiko Schuhmacher, SVP Airfreight Europe at Kuehne-Nagel shares his perspective on the evolution of the air freight market in a post-COVID-19 world.

Post-Pandemic World: Coronavirus Crisis and the Trade War

Brian Bourke, Chief Growth Officer, SEKO Logistics, and Hans Hickler, CEO & Founder, Ellipsis Advisors join us to talk about the bullwhip effect in a COVID-19 world.

Stuart Whiting​, Sr. VP Logistics & Planning, Global Supply Chain​ at Schneider Electric shares how they have optimized their sourcing strategy to deal with the COVID-19 disruption.

Lars Jensen​, CEO, SeaIntelligence Consulting, shares his perspective on equipment shortage, demand, rates etc., and an outlook on what to further expect as the world deals with COVID-19.

Christian Roeloffs, Founder & CEO of xChange, joins us to talk about the current state of container availability forecast, demurrage charges and partner reliability.

Marine fuel expert, Adrian Tolson, Director and Lead at Blue Insight, joins us to talk about the changing face of oil prices and how supply chains are stretched given the current crisis.

TAC Index, Business Development Dir., Robert Frei and CLIVE, Managing Dir. Niall van de Wouw join us to give an update on the current state of air freight spot pricing and capacity.

Journal of Commerce, BCO Engagement Manager, Dustin Braden dives into a discussion regarding how shippers are handling the current crisis and how demand cycles will evolve.

Nippon Express, Global Head of Business Development, Marc Moss, speaks to Xeneta and gives observations into how they are servicing customers switching from ocean to air.

The monthly XSI® Public Indices report gives an indication of the global market movements in the container shipping industry focusing on the long-term market for the biggest regions in the world: Global index: 1. Far East indices (import/export) 2. Europe indices (import/export) 3. US Indices (import/export) Access the XSI Public Indices Reports (PDF) here: www.xeneta.com/xsi-public-indices

The monthly XSI® Public Indices report gives an indication of the global market movements in the container shipping industry focusing on the long-term market for the biggest regions in the world: Global index: 1. Far East indices (import/export) 2. Europe indices (import/export) 3. US Indices (import/export) Access the XSI Public Indices Reports (PDF) here: www.xeneta.com/xsi-public-indices

The monthly XSI® Public Indices report gives an indication of the global market movements in the container shipping industry focusing on the long-term market for the biggest regions in the world: Global index: 1. Far East indices (import/export) 2. Europe indices (import/export) 3. US Indices (import/export) Access the XSI Public Indices Reports (PDF) here: www.xeneta.com/xsi-public-indices