Today, the main discussions in logistics cover digital transformation, the new retail and the growth of e-commerce, transport and infrastructure and the new supply chain, which needs to reinvent itself. With that in mind, we are going to bring in this post the main news on these topics, which will also be part of our International Supply Chain Forum.
Be prepared for the main discussions of the event. The title of each commented news brings the link to the full story. Just click!
07/10 – Valor Econômico – The obstacles of logistics to attract investors
Companies in the sector face the challenge of going public on the stock exchange
07/10 – O Globo – Slow recovery of the industry is threatened by high input prices
Uncertainties regarding incentive measures and the government's reform agenda also surround the sector's growth in the coming months with doubts
07/10 – Valor Econômico – Resumption of global trade is still uncertain
The WTO now projects a 9,2% drop in world trade volume this year, followed by a 7,2% rise in 2021 – which will still leave international exchanges well below the trend before the covid-19 pandemic
02/10 – Folha de S. Paulo – 70% of retailers have difficulty buying products
IBGE survey points out that the problem in the sector is greater than in industry and construction
01/10 – Forbes – Six mistakes companies make when developing a sustainability plan
Improving the sustainability character of the company's supply chain requires tests, measurements and adaptations at the various nodes of the chain
30/09 – World Economic Forum – How companies should change the supply chain after covid-19
Pandemic offers companies the opportunity to rethink their supply chain and invest in collaboration and innovative technologies to make them more resilient and humane
30/09 – Exame – The plans of the German competitor of Correios for Brazil
The company has 13.000 employees in Brazil and operates 1,2 million square meters of distribution centers and processes 130.000 packages per day
29/09 – Valor Econômico – Logistics will be favored by integration in the value chain
5G Internet will bring greater agility to transactions and allow greater visibility in the supply chain
28/09 – Valor Econômico – Chain suffered in the short term, says Amazon
CEO in Brazil says that “tactical issues” brought about by the pandemic do not divert the company’s focus on fast delivery and an ever-increasing selection of products
28/09 – Valor Econômico – Privatization of the Port of Santos raises concerns
Privatization of the port of São Paulo, the largest in the country, has the support of the private sector, but the process raises many doubts
28/09 – Valor Econômico – Cabotage groups will seek to influence BR do Mar
Navigation and maritime groups are moving to influence the BR do Mar bill, which provides for the opening of cabotage in the country and is currently pending in the Chamber of Deputies
23/09 – Supply Chain Dive – Predictive analytics determine what will be in stock at Nike warehouse
Predictive model will help sporting goods company understand consumer demand and ensure items are available for delivery in one or two days
22/09 - Inc. – Surprising design detail can lead to increased profits
The beginning of the development of a product must take into account the last leg of its journey: the delivery
21/09 – Valor Econômico – Auction of ports becomes 'new normal' and attracts R$ 10 billion
Government plans to bid for 31 more terminals by the end of 2022 and the sector becomes a reference for continuity
18/09 – Isto É Dinheiro – Without passengers, airlines are betting on cargo transport
Despite the reduction in the volume of flights, some companies managed to grow their revenue with cargo, in part, a reflection of the expressive growth of e-commerce during the pandemic
18/09 – Isto É Dinheiro – Azul seeks to expand services with delivery drone
Airline also started installing parcel pick-up boxes in markets and gas stations
18/09 – World Economic Forum – How companies can build a more sustainable future for all
More sustainable supply chains are key to a more sustainable future for the planet
16/09 – World Economic Forum – 3 lessons for a more resilient global trading system
Improving air freight and customs processes could make international express deliveries more efficient
15/09 – Forbes – Seven ways to improve your supplier relationship
Having a collaborative relationship with the supplier can generate benefits such as reducing the risk of disruption in the chain, less time wasted in the purchasing process, efficiency gains and improved service levels
14/09 – Migration from food service to retail may raise costs
Changes between serving one channel and another start at the factory, with the size of packages, which affects volumes and logistics
To facilitate the delivery, the company created a separate space for the landings and takeoffs of drones
11/09 – Exame – With Post Office strike and e-commerce boom, logistics startups grow
Companies like Loggi, Lalamove and Kangu conquer new customers during the new coronavirus pandemic and are expanding their operation in 2020
10/09 – Retail Insight Network – Preparing for the unexpected leads to rethinking the supply chain
Preparation requires scenario planning, stress testing each link in the chain, focusing on key vendor deliveries, and data analysis
10/09 – Supply Chain Brain – Building a resilient supply chain for turbulent times
One of the biggest supply chain risks is being caught off guard.
10/09 – The Verge – Walmart begins testing food delivery and home products using drones
According to the retailer's executive, the pilot project still seems like something from "science fiction", but it is important for the company to learn and understand the possibilities of the technology
08/09 – Supply Chain Management Review – Questions to ask to achieve a resilient supply chain
Learn the four key questions executives must ask to prepare for the future with a more resilient supply chain
03/09 – CIO – Analytics: the competitive advantage of your supply chain
Covid-19 pandemic prompts companies to accelerate the adoption of data analytics to ensure the effectiveness and integrity of supply chains
03/09 – Folha de S. Paulo – Retailers face delivery delays, product shortages and price increases
Footwear shopkeepers fear merchandise bottleneck at the end of the year; higher costs squeeze margins
02/09 – Exame – More DCs, less Post Offices: the growth of Mercado Livre's logistics
The retailer advanced to have a logistics network on the roads, last mile delivery, distribution centers and hundreds of partner physical points
01/09 – The supply chain of the future is not afraid of change
Research shows that more than 90% of companies listed in the Fortune 1000 have had problems in their supply chain, with only 10% being completely prepared for the challenge of facing the disruption
31/08 – Valor Econômico – Retail manages the delivery of products and changes the logistics sector
In accelerated growth, e-commerce has been forcing companies to invest in the management of product delivery
IoT equipment allows collecting important data for logistics to serve increasingly intelligent companies
26/08 – Forbes – Last Mile Deliveries: Complex, Costly and Critical
Last Mile and consumer delivery is one of the most difficult and costly points in the retail supply chain
25/08 – Valor Econômico – Technology and partners will be a priority after the pandemic
Research shows that executives will prioritize investments in digitization and review of suppliers
21/08 – ZD Net – How the digital strategies of major US retailers paid off
Despite covid-19, large American retailers had high growth driven by omnichannel digital strategies
20/08 – Forbes – Reimagining Supply Chain Resilience
More than half of executives admit they don't have visibility into their supply chain beyond the first link. Sustainable resilience requires investment in technology
19/08 – Folha de S. Paulo – Half of consumers with internet access use delivery in the pandemic
More than 60% of consumers made a purchase over the internet in the last four weeks
19/08 – Valor Econômico – Drop in freight prices benefits corn exports in Arco Norte
Completion of paving the BR-163 and good supply of trucks favor producers
18/08 – ND+ – The challenges of modern logistics
With the growth of e-commerce, logistics has become the bottleneck
17/08 – The State of S. Paulo – Private capital takes over new railroads
With investments of BRL 13 billion, three projects are starting to get off the ground and promise to double the share of rails in transport in Brazil
17/08 – Supply Chain Brain – How the pandemic will permanently transform supply chain strategies
The pandemic accelerated a series of trends in supply strategies that were already being designed in advance
14/08 – Forbes – How to identify the best AI opportunities for your business – in two simple steps
According to an expert, when putting together a strategy to invest in artificial intelligence, the company needs to identify all the potential areas of the company to receive the investment. Afterwards, a filter must be made to reduce the number of projects
14/08 – Valor Econômico – Handling rises 3,8% in the 1st. semester in private ports
The advance is mainly due to the good performance in the transport of liquid bulk and containerized cargo
14/08 – Valor Econômico – Via Varejo will have more distribution centers in stores
With an eye on the digital market, retailer plans to increase the number of mini distribution centers in its stores
Over the five years, the minister believes that works and incentive programs will allow the expansion of the use of alternative modes to road transport
Pace of resumption, however, should be more gradual and the end of emergency aid is a challenge
12/08 – Valor Econômico – Digital wave brings dilemmas to retail
E-commerce shows that it will not lose strength even after the pandemic
12/08 – Supply Chain Brain – How a customer-centric supply chain can drive growth
Executives are prioritizing the creation of sustainable supply chains to ensure transparency with consumers about reducing environmental footprints, recycling and sourcing supplies ethically
11/08 – O Globo – Government sends to Congress a project that opens cargo transport to foreign ships
The objective is to increase competition and reduce the cost of navigation between the country's ports
11/08 – Forbes – Can the supply chain lead the future of retail?
The supply chain can be a competitive differentiator when efficiently organized and driven by technologies that reduce the blind spots that have grown in recent years
11/08 – Valor Econômico – Implements manufacturers resume sales pace
Agribusiness and civil construction drive the registration of more than 12 thousand units in July
After the use of steam, electricity and computing, the fourth industrial revolution is led by artificial intelligence and big data
07/08 – Supply Chain Brain – How covid-19 is accelerating pre-existing trends in the Supply Chain
Supplier diversification and more advanced use of technology are among the trends driven by the pandemic
06/08 – Fast Company – Starbucks, Pepsico and BMW team up to solve global problem worth trillions
Covid-19 has made it clear: the supply chain is in desperate need of improvement
Tesco wants government to force companies to trace supply chains to ensure they are not causing environmental damage
05/08 – Forbes – Antifragility comes to industry: turning crisis into opportunity
Antifragility transcends resilience or robustness, as it not only resists and stays the same, it improves.
05/08 – Forbes – Technology is an integral part of the new retail
For experts, we are just at the beginning of technology redefining the way we live and conduct business, and retail needs to invest to adapt to the new needs of consumers.
05/08 – Cointelegraph – Coca-Cola adopts blockchain for supply chain efficiency
Company bottlers in the United States expand use of blockchain to ensure more transparency and efficiency in the supply chain
04/08 – Market & Consumption – E-commerce continues on a high and doubles sales in June
In May, e-commerce accounted for 12,6% of restricted retail trade, which excludes vehicles, parts and construction materials. Year-to-date, e-commerce accounts for 7,1% of retail sales
04/08 – Valor Econômico – An iron mine waiting for the railway
Bamin's project, in Bahia, with capacity to produce 18 million tons per year, awaits Fiol's bidding process; company will start small-scale production
03/08 – Jing Daily – How JD.com used new technology to overcome COVID-19
The company has been investing in technology with improvements in demand forecast accuracy, service level and reduced lead time from order to delivery
03/08 – Tech HQ – Is the future of technology in the supply chain fully contactless automation?
The pandemic has already shown the need for automation in the supply chain, but a fully contactless supply chain may still be a long way off
31/07 – Folha de S. Paulo – Online sales are a one-way street for customers and shopkeepers
Need makes consumers use e-commerce even for everyday items
31/07 – Magazine Luiza buys Hubsales and targets the industry
Startup sells services such as logistics, delivery and storage to apparel and shoe manufacturers
31/07 – Valor Econômico – Renovation of railroads could generate gains of R$ 19,2 billion
Study defends economic advantage of early extension of contracts
30/07 – Logistics Manager – One in five industries shows concern with logistics costs
One-third of companies are concerned about rising raw material costs in the post-COVID-19 economy
30/07 – Forbes – Deepening Collaboration with Suppliers
Ensuring a collaboration process with suppliers is an important step towards having a more resilient supply chain
30/07 – Valor Econômico – Log had its best semester in terms of rentals
Demand for warehouse areas by “e-commerce” resulted in the signing of 41 contracts in the period
30/07 – Valor Econômico – TCU approves Vale concessions until 2057
In exchange for renovations, the company will have to build railroads in the Midwest and Espírito Santo
29/07 – Canal Rural – Logistics: taking corn to Miritituba-PA is almost 20% cheaper than a year ago
Cheaper transport is a direct result of paving the BR-163 and proves that investment in infrastructure generates savings for the productive sector
The need for change made companies adopt a new mindset and break down previously existing barriers
29/07 – O Globo – A world priority, the vaccine will also need to overcome the logistical obstacle
Immunization distribution can face the same problems as PPE and respirators, whose production was concentrated in a few countries
29/07 – O Estado de S. Paulo – Gas milestone unlocks investment of R$43 billion
The government's intention is to guarantee access for private companies to the infrastructure for the flow and transport of natural gas
29/07 – Valor Econômico – Infrastructure area will have 100 auctions until 2022, says Freitas
Minister hopes to publish 44 auctions by the end of the year, 14 of which should be held in 2020
28/07 - CNBC - Chinese want to lead a new wave of international e-commerce caused by the coronavirus
With an eye on the e-commerce boost caused by social isolation, Chinese giants like Alibaba and JD see the international market as a great growth opportunity
28/07 – Forbes – Demand for autonomous robots for deliveries grows with the pandemic
Robots are an answer to the need for deliveries with a minimum of human contact
Companies from the Asian country seek control over the soy production chain in Mato Grosso
27/07 - Forbes - How automation can help fill empty food shelves
Automation will be an essential part of achieving a more flexible supply chain
27/07 – Forbes – The future of industries: what executives are talking about
Executives prioritize investing in more durable supply chains to reduce the risks of new crises like the one faced with the pandemic
27/07 – Terra – Mercado Livre wants to be an Alibaba
Company has become the most popular in the field of technology, with its market value doubling during the pandemic
27/07 – O Globo – The transport sector will have the worst year in history with a pandemic
Survey shows that the segment's GDP will drop by 7% in 2020. Solution to the crisis involves investment in technology
27/07 – Valor Econômico – Image crisis in the Amazon is a challenge to “sell” the railroad
Government performs “road show” with overseas giants in search of millionaire contribution to Ferrogrão
27/07 – Logistics Manager – Disruption of covid-19 can lead to permanent changes in the supply chain
Study shows that almost half of companies believe it will take at least a year to return their supply chain to pre-COVID-19 standards
24/07 – Valor Econômico – More digital airport will have less physical interaction
The expectation with new platforms is to reduce the average air cargo processing time by 80%. Goal is to reduce the release of imported cargo to one and a half days
24/07 – Valor Econômico – Arezzo&Co moves from defense to attack
The company adapts production due to the pandemic, will launch a new version of e-commerce and intends to adopt a market place model
24/07 – Digital Supply Chain – The impact of covid-19 on e-commerce and reverse logistics
Despite the growth of e-commerce due to the pandemic, the return of goods suffered a drop in the period. One of the reasons may be the consumer's desire to avoid stress in a period of increased pressure.
23/07 – Brasil Econômico – Brands invest in their own delivery apps to reduce costs
Large networks and small entrepreneurs develop applications. With the centralization of orders, they know the customer better and dominate the logistics
23/07 – Forbes – Impacts of covid-19 point to a new digital age
In a study, 97% of executives in the areas of supply chain, engineering, research and development and technology admitted that the pandemic created new business opportunities
23/07 – Folha de S. Paulo – Digital commerce gains 5,7 million consumers
Magalu and Carrefour are among companies that see e-commerce emerge even with the easing of isolation
23/07 – Valor Econômico – Infrastructure bets on 153 works and nine bills in Pro-Brasil
Ministry requests budget allocation of R$ 40,4 billion in the period from 2020 to 2023
23/07 – Valor Econômico – Industry invests in shopping on the internet
Manufacturers bet on a typical retail channel, the 'marketplace'
23/07 – IstoÉ Dinheiro – Study points out what the executive expects from 2020
More than half of executives believe that revenues will fall by at least 10%, possibly reaching 50%
22/07 – Forbes – Supply chain management points to redesign
Focus on logistics is important, but it is not enough. New normal is in constant disruption and requires supply chain redesign
22/07 – The State of S. Paulo – Citrus fruit exports rise to 158%
Demand for vitamin C boosted by the pandemic boosts Brazilian sales
22/07 – Valor Econômico – Rumo signs a partnership with Caramuru in GO
Under the agreement, the companies are going to build a road and rail terminal dedicated to the transport of grains in São Simão; investment of BRL 80 million
21/07 – Fortune – Four ways for businesses to adapt to changes in the supply chain
To survive the crisis, some measures must be taken, such as planning scenarios, focusing on the current needs of consumers, seeking examples from the past and measuring their indicators.
21/07 – Agrolink – Coronavirus: Argentine transport is one of the most affected
A report by the International Road Transport Organization points to Argentina, China and Iran as the three countries with the biggest drop in road freight transport during the coronavirus pandemic. 30% of the sector could disappear in Argentina.
20/07 – Terra – Logistics startup grows 150% in order volume
The company Mandaê processed, in the first half of 2020, 1,5 million orders, a number close to the total number of products shipped in 2019
20/07 - WEF - Why supply chain evolution is accelerating in the Asia-Pacific region
Tensions between China and the US make executives in the region rethink their chains, whose future points to being more resilient and responsive
20/07 – Valor Econômico – Latin America expands agricultural exports
Data compiled by IICA indicate, in general, progress even in times of pandemic; Brazil leads
20/07 - Financial Times - German proposals for supply chain law spark fierce debate
Law requiring due diligence in supply chains sparks debate in Germany. Concern encompasses human rights and balance in competition in a globalized world
20/07 – Thomas Net – How Adidas’ supply chain keeps running ahead of the competition
German company works with suppliers in more than 50 countries
20/07 – Supply Chain Brain – How the pandemic has taught food supply chains a lesson
Coronavirus has shown the fragility of food sector supply chains. Companies that bet on cost reduction at the expense of resilience are discovering the risks of this type of bet
19/07 – Valor Investe – Complaints about e-commerce double in procons
Undelivered products or non-compliance with the deadline informed at the time of purchase are the main complaints
17/07 – Valor Econômico – Brazil should gain even more weight in global trade
According to a study by the OECD and FAO, the country tends to advance in global markets for soy, corn, cotton, sugar and chicken meat, among others.
17/07 – Valor Econômico – Atacadão starts e-commerce operations
In addition to direct sales, the company also set up a 'marketplace' to connect distributors and customers
17/07 – Valor Econômico – P&G resumes sales pace in Brazil
According to the executive, there is a change in the profile of consumers, with pressure for larger packages and a decrease in the frequency of purchases
16/07 – Forbes – Why the CFO cannot rely solely on their financial expertise
The market has been demanding that financial executives lead, be communicators and strategists. Knowing the consumer is essential, especially in times of crisis
16/07 – Supply Chain Dive – 73% of companies had a disruption in the chain due to the pandemic
Study interviewed 350 industries and global retailers. Two thirds of respondents intend to look for one or more suppliers in the local market
16/07 – Valor Econômico – Technology and AI in post-covid recovery
In a survey, 64% of executives say that machine learning will be important for the recovery of their business
16/07 – Valor Econômico – Port of Açu will start receiving loads of fertilizer
First ship, for Fertipar Sudeste, will arrive in September
Analyst estimate predicts stronger economic downturn in 2020, of 6,1%
Among the projects in sight to advance in the post-pandemic are the legal framework for cabotage and the new legal framework for railways
15/07 – Isto É Dinheiro – Pandemic effect makes malls invest in online sales and outdoor areas
Buying centers are betting on projects that enable sales through multiple channels, such as delivery, drive-thru, Whatsapp sales and personal shopping assistant services to bring customers back
14/07 – Notícias Agrícolas – Demand for road freight transport in Brazil improves for the 3rd week
Retraction is even smaller in fractional loads (21,8%), with an advance of 2 percentage points in the weekly comparison. In stock loads, retraction is 30,9%, having reached 34,3% in the previous week
14/07 – Valor Econômico – Hortifruti Natural da Terra opens “dark stores”
Participation of online sales in the group's revenue rose from 2% to 20% during the pandemic
14/07 – Valor Econômico – Economic crisis will last more than 12 months, say executives
Executives interviewed fear the impacts of the crisis caused by the coronavirus on the results of their companies.
14/07 – Forbes – 6 Reasons You're Not Putting Your Customer First, and How to Fix It
Research shows that 86% of consumers are willing to pay more for a better shopping experience
With the extension of the crisis, highway concessionaires are wanting faster responses
13/07 – Correio Braziliense – With bold logistics, Petrobras advances to become more competitive
Sale of assets, focus on the pre-salt layer and dismissal of employees make up the company's strategy to settle debts and perform better in the market
According to an expert, the quality of the projects has been attracting the interest of international investors, especially in the sanitation and logistics sectors.
As disruption has become the new normal in the COVID-19 pandemic, investing in technology and digitalization will be vital to enable the logistics industry to grow.
10/07 – Digital Supply Chain – The complexities of the digital supply chain
The new era of the digital supply chain is an increasingly complex world, with companies needing to respond to the desires of an ever-changing consumer.
09/07 – Forbes – The positive effects of covid-19 on the consumer goods supply chain
Reduction in the number of SKUs during the pandemic could be one of the positive consequences of covid-19 for the supply chain
09/07 - TechRepublic - Retailers need to accelerate supply chain digitization
According to a study, only 15% of retailers in the world use machine learning in their supply chain
09/07 – O Globo – Retail sales exceed expectations and rise 13,9% in May
Despite the low comparison base, it is yet another indicator that the worst in the economy may be over
09/07 – Folha de S. Paulo – Dispute in the port of Santos threatens auctions and mobilizes lobbyists
Container company wants contract renewal and triggers centrão deputies through lawyers
09/07 – The State of S. Paulo – 70% of importers were affected by the crisis, points out CNI
For CNI, foreign trade will be important in the resumption of economic growth and in the generation of jobs and income
The project's challenge will be to attract investors, as it is a greenfield undertaking and through the Amazon region
08/07 – O Estado de S. Paulo – Large companies become “banks” of suppliers who do not obtain credit
Companies such as Vale, retailer Renner and auto parts manufacturer Bosch have decided to anticipate payments to smaller customers who have run out of cash due to the economic downturn and who, due to bureaucracy, have not had access to emergency lines of financing.
08/07 – Valor Econômico – Crisis increases risk in relationship with suppliers
Nearly half of third parties and suppliers are not undergoing due diligence checks, which increases companies' risk
08/07 – Valor Econômico – Grain exports should be close to record
Soy and corn shipments tend to reach at least the second best result in history
07/07 – O Globo – Economic recovery picks up steam in June
Car sales and retail soar. Emergency aid helps reaction. However, a sustained recovery depends on a number of factors.
The strong dependence on the Manaus Free Trade Zone caused Amazonas to record the biggest drop, of 21,44%, while the Midwest region recorded a decrease of 6,16%
07/07 – Forbes – Covid-19 and unemployment: robots are coming
It is expected that robotic solutions will grow even more in sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, warehousing, customer service, restaurants and package delivery
06/07 – Valor Econômico – Recovery of the global economy will be much slower
A full recovery to pre-crisis levels seems impossible until COVID-19 is brought under control.
Law needs to be simple for intermodality to become a reality, with greater focus on cargo
Covid-19 has been accelerating the adoption of new technologies; Personalization and consumer impatience increase expectations for fast delivery
To circumvent the effects of closing trade, large chains invest in expanding distribution centers
03/07 – Folha de S. Paulo – Sales and production show partial recovery of the economy
Economic indicators suggest that the worst of economic activity is behind us, but that there is a short-term risk, which is a second wave of the disease that affects the resumption of activity
03/07 – Valor Econômico – Inspections in China should delay flow in ports
Containers will take longer to get back to the exporter, affecting your productivity
Number of new companies seeking cargo on the platform doubled in June compared to the same month in 2019, reported Cargo X
02/07 – IstoÉ Dinheiro – In the midst of the pandemic, Brazil maintained supply logistics
According to the minister, maintenance of supply logistics in the country was the portfolio's great victory, achieved through partnerships for the continuity of truck drivers' work and the use of alternative modes
02/07 – Valor Econômico – Indicators suggest a less drastic fall in the economy in 2020
GDP drop will be very expressive, but projections of retraction around 7% to 10% lose strength
02/07 – Valor Econômico – For Ambev, the online sales channel gains more relevance
Beverage sector tends to grow in importance in e-commerce
02/07 – Valor Econômico – Tolls on Dutra and PR may drop more than 30%
Government should adopt a hybrid concession model, in which the dispute will be for discounts on the toll ceiling rate up to the limit to be defined by a percentage, to reduce the risk of economic and financial imbalance
Package includes infrastructure projects involving the port, road and airport sectors
01/07 – IstoÉ Dinheiro – With the pandemic, the supermarket goes inside the condominium
The project has a fully automated store with no presence of people. Store will operate inside a container and offer drinks to ready meals
01/07 – Valor Econômico – Cargill maps all its soy suppliers in the country
Mapping in Brazil covers direct suppliers, on farms, as well as indirect suppliers, in warehouses to which soy is sold
30/06 – Supply Chain Dive – Consumer demand: the big question mark of the supply chain
According to a survey, more than half of shippers point to the lack of clarity in consumer demand as the major bottleneck in the supply chain due to the covid-19 pandemic
New geopolitical tensions and technologies will continue a period of supply chain disruption. Latin America can build a new role for itself in supply chains
Companies in the sector are under enormous pressure to quickly expand capacity, diversify their routes, increase network agility and resiliency, and reduce costs.
30/06 – Digital Supply Chain – How digital automation is shaping modern supply chains
What will be the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in this post-covid-19 supply chain transformation?
30/06 – Forbes – How to solve our supply chain problems
Faced with the problems experienced in the supply chain with the coronavirus pandemic, an expert points to domestic production as a solution to avoid problems in the future
30/06 – The State of S. Paulo – Cargo release takes 7,4 days, study shows
A survey carried out by the Revenue indicates a reduction in deadlines; in 2018, an importer needed 17 days on average to receive goods
30/06 – Valor Econômico – Dutra concession has 9 interested parties, says minister
A bulletin released by the Ministry of Economy showed, however, that the crisis slowed down new financing for infrastructure and logistics. According to the minister, investors are just waiting to identify the best opportunities
30/06 – Valor Econômico – Transpetro intends to cut 8,5% of employees
Cost reduction is one of the pillars of the company's strategic plan at a time when it is preparing for the transformations resulting from the opening of refining and logistics in the sector in Brazil.
29/06 – Valor Econômico – Diesel consumption starts to recover
Resume is mainly linked to agribusiness, especially the grain segment, which suffered little from the covid-19 pandemic. Expectation is that retail reopening will intensify the flow of trucks in large centers
29/06 – Valor Econômico – Good prospects for a reliable producer
Agribusiness shipment flow advances despite the pandemic, driven by hitherto resilient logistics. The expectation is that the main agribusiness chains in Brazil will achieve above-average results in the next decade
29/06 – Valor Econômico – Demand for temporary sugar storage grows
Strong pace of production leads to the need for new storage areas. Despite the demand, demand for Brazilian sugar in the international market remains high and flow to ports is agile, with exports expected to remain strong until October
29/06 – Digital Supply Chain – What does the future hold for logistics?
With companies seeking a more efficient supply chain, the adoption of digitization, mechanization and automation in operations is growing
29/06 – Digital Supply Chain – 3 ways to build a more sustainable supply chain after covid-19
WEF believes in achieving a more resilient supply chain through continuous measurement to reduce risk, transparency and sharing the benefits and costs of sustainable production
26/06 – IstoÉ Dinheiro – Pandemic affects concession plans
Predicted number of federal highway auctions in the year drops from seven to three; in the case of airports, investment forecast should be reduced
26/06 – Valor Econômico – BR sees good opportunities with opening of refining
Distributor believes it can improve contracts with new controllers of privatized refineries
25/06 – Inc.com – Why supply chain is the next digital transformation
Opportunity is $1 Trillion: Manage Your Procurement Process More Efficiently
25/06 – UOL – With coronavirus, BC expects a 6,4% drop in Brazilian GDP in 2020
The previous estimate, at the end of March, when the pandemic was still in its infancy, was of zero growth for activity in the country
25/06 – UOL – Blockchain will allow tracking Norwegian salmon from sea to plate
Tool will help Norwegian producers to differentiate their premium products from other exporters, reduce origin fraud and also waste
25/06 – The State of S. Paulo – More globalization, not less
Global integration will be needed to solve problems that affect all countries, such as immigration control and preventing new pandemics
25/06 – Valor Econômico – Distributors ration diesel delivery to service stations
The supply problem has already affected consumption in different states. ANP informs that it is still unaware of diesel shortages in the market
25/06 – Valor Econômico – Increase in the number of cases of covid in MT worries producer
Problems are still limited for agribusiness, but may affect the next planting
25/06 – TechHQ – Kraft Heinz securing complex, connected FMCG supply chain
Global company has been implementing algorithms with artificial intelligence and machine learning to help forecast demand during the covid-19 pandemic
24/06 – O Globo – IMF: Brazil’s economy will plummet 9,1% this year with pandemic
In the world, the crisis defined in a report as The Great Lockdown will represent global losses of US$ 12 trillion
24/06 – Valor Econômico – Global trade shows signs of reaction and avoids worst case scenario
Fall in global trade this year will still be strong, but the worst seems to be behind us
24/06 – Valor Econômico – New rounds
More than R$ 50 billion in infrastructure projects in the logistics area may go up for auction in the second half
24/06 – Valor Econômico – Costs for the industrial sector register a 42% increase
Increase was registered in the period between January and May 2020 compared to the same period of 2019. Spending on logistics in the year could reach almost R$500 billion
24/06 – Valor Econômico – Road freight may have a 20% decrease
Sector brings together 157,4 companies and is responsible for between 65% and 70% of everything transported in the country
24/06 – Valor Econômico – Carriers gain momentum with e-commerce orders
Both fractional delivery and capacity carriers had increased demand during this period.
24/06 – Valor Econômico – Truck registration has a 26% retraction from January to May
Decline in sales was not greater only because of agribusiness, say automakers
24/06 – Valor Econômico – Marketplace gains space and changes delivery profile
Marketplaces are becoming key players in the digitization of retail. Online shopping moves major carriers to B2C model
24/06 – Valor Econômico – Condominiums start to resume works
Saved from the worst of the crisis by the e-commerce movement, logistics warehouses did not escape unscathed
24/06 – Valor Econômico – IoT will enable a total vision of the chain
Research points to the sector as one of those that will most benefit from technological evolution
24/06 – Valor Econômico – Integration increases process agility
The sector's challenge is to bet on new technologies that result in sustainable efficiency.
24/06 – Financial Times – The dangerous war against supply chains
Self-sufficiency in essentials is not a good way to prepare for crises
23/06 – Folha de S. Paulo – Without planes, fruit exports fall by up to 77% in May
Fresh fruit goes in the holds of passenger planes, which have stopped circulating
Cainiao plans to quadruple charter flights over the next nine months to serve more than 100 online stores. E-commerce companies in China have been expanding their infrastructure to meet the needs of millions of consumers
22/06 – World Economic Forum – The ongoing impact of covid-19 on global supply chains
Companies must analyze their supply chains now to mitigate future disruptions that could arise from trade wars, international politics or even nationalist politics. Investment in technology and actions for sustainability will be key at this time
22/06 – Valor Econômico – Economist foresees changes in the current just in time model
For Daniel Schmand, global head of trade finance at Deutsche Bank, industries in emerging countries will have to diversify their supply chains
22/06 – Valor Econômico – Productivity has a sharp drop in the 1st quarter
“The stoppage of the economy resulting from the pandemic results in immediate losses in the efficiency of the production process”, says economist Fernando Veloso, researcher at Ibre/FGV
21/06 – Forbes – How to improve channel sales with AI-powered knowledge sharing networks
Knowledge sharing networks have been improving collaboration in supply chains for decades. The greater the accuracy and speed of data integration and knowledge, the greater the accuracy of orders for customized products.
21/06 – R7 – Transport between ports in the country was discharged even with the pandemic
Growth is mainly related to the transport of liquid and gaseous bulk.
19/06 – O Estado de S. Paulo – GDP sinks, agro advances
Despite the pandemic, Brazil did not face serious problems with the flow of commodities towards the ports, contrary to what happened in other exporting countries
19/06 – Valor Econômico – Correios seek to adapt to the pandemic and will launch 'lockers'
E-commerce demand grows 25% and makes the state hire temporary workers and increase working hours
18/06 – Extra – Petrobras increases diesel by 8% at the refinery; gasoline goes up 5%
Even with the second consecutive upward adjustment, the price of diesel still accumulates a 35,5% drop this year, impacted by the demand shock resulting from the coronavirus pandemic.
18/06 – Valor Econômico – Pandemic and global value chains
According to an expert, globalization had reached its limit even before the pandemic, and global value chains were already in the process of transformation
18/06 – Valor Econômico – April was the worst month for activity in almost 40 years
FGV estimates a drop of 12,9% of GDP in April compared to April 2019, the worst until the month of the Collor Plan
18/06 – Valor Econômico – Services retreat 11,7% and expectation is of slow recovery
Transport sector is one of the negative highlights of the month, with land transport retreating 20,6% and air transport, 73,8%. The sector is expected to improve in May with the partial resumption of the flow of heavy vehicles
A USDA study points to a drop in the Brazilian Gross Domestic Product of at least 7% this year, while agriculture may grow by up to 3%.
Logistics 4.0 package of solutions can contribute to the redesign of processes and operations to build a more resilient chain, allowing greater adaptability of the chain to problems that arise in the future
17/06 – Forbes – Post-COVID-19 Supply Chain Changes Probably Won’t Happen as You Think
Expectation is of reduction in just-in-time supply chains, but belief in the end of globalized chains should not materialize
17/06 – Valor Econômico – Companies will transfer resources to suppliers
In the BNDES proposal, large companies will be able to guarantee the loan granted by the bank to its suppliers and customers
17/06 – Valor Econômico – After a historic fall in April, retail should see a slight improvement
Sales fell 17,5%; expectation is of some modest progress from May
17/06 – Valor Econômico – Brazil rises in ranking, but remains uncompetitive
According to a survey, the country had advances in infrastructure, government efficiency and economic performance. The most significant gain was in business efficiency
17/06 – Industry Week – Did your supply chain disintegrate during covid-19?
In recovery, companies must review their supply chain, invest in trained professionals, continuously evaluate their suppliers and understand the new tools available
The biggest drop is still in the demand for transporting bulk cargo, with a decrease of 37%, while the search for fractional cargo fell 31,2%
16/06 – Valor Econômico – Emerging countries will suffer more to attract capital
Unctad identifies trends towards shorter supply chains, greater concentration of added value, industries returning to their host countries and a decline in foreign investment in physical productive assets
16/06 – Valor Econômico – L'Oréal expands its firepower in the digital world
Company bets that the world is heading towards half of business being done through e-commerce, with 80% of interactions being in the online environment
In view of the importance of increased credit risk, countries have resorted to expanding and adjusting partial public credit guarantee mechanisms, in addition to leveraging technological solutions to facilitate supply chain financing by MSEs.
15/06 – Retail Wire – Covid-19 exposes flaws in supply chains
According to a study, among the most efficient strategies to deal with the impacts of covid-19 on the supply chain are the use of safety stock to avoid stockouts, the use of several suppliers to avoid dependence and visibility along the chain
15/06 – Supply Chain Magazine – Collaborative economy in the last mile: opportunity or risk?
Faced with the unexpected increase in e-commerce in the food sector caused by the pandemic, last-mile operations gain even more relevance, and delivery operating models are important for large regions
15/06 – UOL – Pandemic accelerates demand for drones
Several countries already use drones to transport products; in Brazil, a company is in the process of certifying deliveries
15/06 – UOL – Companies and public bodies study the use of drones
Pandemic has shown new ways to use technology; current regulation provides only simpler use
15/06 – ITPro Portal – Nine ways machine learning can improve your supply chain management
Integrating machine learning with your supply chain management can help automate many basic tasks and allow companies to focus on more strategic and higher impact activities
15/06 – Valor Econômico – Le Biscuit, of household items, invests in online operation
Retailer anticipates e-commerce plan, with investments that included automation of its distribution center in Feira de Santana (BA)
The last positive variation of the indicator was registered in the fourth quarter of 2018
12/06 – Valor Econômico – Government of Doria resumes plan to renew concession
Proposal to include investments in existing State contracts generated legal controversy at the beginning of the administration
12/06 – Forbes – Two Steps to Take Now to Avoid Supply Chain Disruption Later
Supply chain executives need to know their supply chain and invest in innovation to make their chain resilient
12/06 – China Daily – Experts: Trading to overcome supply chain problems
According to an expert, the more globalized the supply chain is, the more resistant it will be to the risks of a pandemic
12/06 – The State of S. Paulo – Senate also presents a project for cabotage
Congress anticipates the government, which has been drawing up the program since last year, to regulate cargo transport on the Brazilian coast
11/06 – Globorural – The beginning of June has a smaller drop in demand for loads in the pandemic
According to NTC&Logística, the drop was 38,27% between May 31st and June 7th
10/06 – Folha de S. Paulo – Fear of contagion inhibits consumption even without social isolation
Studies in South Korea and Scandinavia indicate lower spending even with lenient circulation rules
10/06 – Valor Econômico – Truck drivers receive support to travel
Meals and health care help account for 60% of goods transported
09/06 – Ports and Ships – Impacts of the new coronavirus on maritime logistics costs
Understand how the global indices that analyze the maritime transport of containers and bulk have been fluctuating during the period of the covid-19 pandemic
09/06 – UOL – Owner of Zara already had a post-covid-19 retail chain before the virus
Known for operating with lean stock and in stores, the Spanish group came close to running out of stock with the closure of thousands of points of sale around the world until it resorted to a combination that relied on local manufacturing, agile logistics and intensive use of e-commerce
Knowledge of good practices and project management complete the top three skills for supply chain professionals
According to research, almost three quarters of retailers in the UK have been suffering from logistics and supply chain problems during the covid-19 pandemic.
09/06 – Valor Econômico – Companies review delivery logistics
Dynamics of the delivery logistics of franchise networks had to adapt due to the covid-19 pandemic
09/06 – Valor Econômico – Technology projects what the “new consumer” will look like
Investments involve big data analysis, artificial intelligence and IoT to identify motivations
09/06 – Valor Econômico – Country must suffer more than most emerging countries
Brazil result is among the worst projects by the bank for Latin American and other emerging countries
09/06 – Valor Econômico – Short – Road equipment market
The biggest drop in sales of implements is between trailers and semi-trailers. Expectation is that agribusiness will reduce the impact of the economic crisis on the sector
08/06 – FreightWaves – Covid-19 reveals lack of flexibility and leadership in the supply chain
Sourcing from multiple locations increases complexity for supply chain executives during the COVID-19 pandemic
08/06 – InfoMoney – World Bank projects 8,0% drop in Brazil's GDP in 2020
The collapse of the Brazilian economy is just one of the many faces of the “severe recession” that the World Bank foresees
08/06 – G1 – Petrobras increases gasoline by 10% in refineries starting this Tuesday
In the accumulated result for the year, the drop in the value of fuel is still 24%.
08/06 – Valor Econômico – Barrel prices show signs of recovery
Consumption levels in the world tend to remain below pre-crisis levels; commodity prices should remain under pressure
08/06 – Valor Econômico – Brink's grows during the crisis
Value transport has growth driven by services to supermarkets, pharmacies and Casa da Moeda
08/06 – Valor Econômico – National manufacturer fears import invasion
The most vulnerable sectors are those with dollarized raw materials and international competitors already in recovery
08/06 – Mercado & Consumo – Consumers lose confidence in spending during the pandemic
Logistics has been fundamental for increasing e-commerce sales and for consumers to have a great shopping experience
In just over two months, 107 new establishments were created on the internet to sell a wide range of products, according to a survey. Pre-pandemic average was 10 units per month
05/06 – Inc – Three supply chain mistakes made by small businesses
Ignorance of its suppliers, lack of understanding of its entire supply chain and late digitization are among the main mistakes made by small and medium-sized companies
05/06 – Insead – Post covid-19 analysis: the future of the supply chain
The expectation is that a new world order will emerge based on three dimensions: regionalization of production, the search for more resilient supply chains and a focus on skilled labor to ensure flexibility and adaptations
05/06 – Valor Econômico – Crisis imposes restrictions and stoppages on works in the country
Road duplication works and construction of the North-South Railroad and a railroad cargo terminal are among those affected by the measures imposed by states and municipalities to prevent the pandemic. Significant increase in costs is one of the concerns of builders
05/06 – Valor Econômico – BNDES approves line of R$ 3 billion to finance ethanol storage
The measure should guarantee the storage of around 20% of the national fuel production
Logistics is one of the 3 pillars of the digital revolution implemented by Magazine Luiza, alongside the own development of all tools and the offer of financial services to partners
04/06 – Valor Econômico – Lower income and exchange rate put pressure on the food sector
Pandemic leads to changes in consumer habits, with emphasis on three consumption behaviors: increased use of online food commerce, increased habit of cooking at home and preference for stronger brands
03/06 – Galileo – Gradual reduction of quarantine can minimize impact on the economy, says study
For researchers, a tougher and shorter lockdown is economically better than moderate measures imposed over four to six months
03/06 – G1 – With a pandemic, industrial production has a record drop of 18,8% in April, says IBGE
The drop recorded is greater than that which occurred during the truck drivers' strike. Experts are still waiting for the May result to understand whether Brazilian production has reached the lowest part of the curve
03/06 – Isto É Dinheiro – CNI identifies 17 new trade barriers to Brazilian products
China leads the number of new barriers, being responsible for 10 of the 17 barriers. Chinese government subsidies to exporters in the country may increase entry of Chinese products into Brazil
If an employee tests positive for covid-19, the application allows you to track their interactions at the factory and the time of these interactions. Measure is implemented to reduce risks of closing units due to contagion
03/06 – Valor Econômico – Crisis will affect emerging markets for up to 5 years, says World Bank
Study by the entity rules out a quick recovery of emerging countries and says that their potential production should fall
03/06 – Valor Econômico – Commodity sales to China should have a sharp drop, but Brazil loses less
The diversification of the product export basket to China leaves Brazil in a more comfortable situation. The trend is for growth in Chinese demand for various agricultural products
03/06 – Isto É Dinheiro – Pátria starts operating a highway in the midst of the crisis
According to the manager, some concessionaires had a 30% drop in the movement of passenger vehicles, while the reduction was smaller for cargo vehicles
02/06 – Forbes – Is your supply chain ready for the second wave of covid-19?
Companies need to be prepared for the possible new impact of covid-19, which could further damage supply chains. Three points must be addressed by the executives: analysis of the measures taken so far to guarantee the operation, elaboration of a plan for a possible second wave of the disease and the continuity of the digitization of the chain
02/06 – Valor Econômico – Diesel sales recover pre-crisis level, says Petrobras director
According to the company, the volumes of diesel that were sold before the pandemic have practically been recomposed. Refinery utilization rate is already at 80%
The strategy is to pull the recovery of the economy with an increase in sales abroad. National producers want protection measures against imports
Contracts with the military include transport infrastructure works, such as the paving of the BR-163, the maintenance of the BR-116 and BR-101 and the construction of section 6 of the West-East Integration Railway
02/06 – New Food – Supply chains must be shortened to remain resilient, says study
British study says coronavirus has shown the fragility of supply chains, signaling the need for shorter chains to be more resilient and provide healthier and more environmentally sustainable food
02/06 – Valor Econômico – With the pandemic, countries reinforce the defense of strategic companies
Major economies begin to erect new barriers to foreign investment and suspicious business practices in defense of sectors considered strategic, such as technology, mining and pharmaceuticals
01/06 – TechRepublic – Why the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing the global supply chain to digitize
IoT sensors are changing the way food is being shipped and tracked
01/06 – Valor Econômico – Big brands ignore retailers
Some of the world's leading food brands began, during the pandemic, to serve consumers directly, especially in the United States. Delivery costs are still a major barrier in direct sales
01/06 – Valor Econômico – GDP should fall in the 2nd quarter and have a weak recovery
For the year, GDP projections point to a contraction of 7% to 8%.
Along with BR-155, BR-230 forms part of a production flow corridor from the northeast of Mato Grosso to the ports of Vila do Conde and Itaqui. It is expected that, at the peak of the harvest, the highway will have a flow equivalent to that of the BR-163
01/06 – Folha de S. Paulo – Shopping malls in Brazil will sell through Amazon
Partnership with the Brazilian arm of bigtec seeks to expand digital sales, considered essential after the pandemic
29/05 – Forbes – Demand for these autonomous robots for deliveries grows a lot during the pandemic
Delivery through robot enables service while ensuring social distancing
29/05 – Valor Econômico – In the crisis, Suzano helps small suppliers
Along with other major Brazilian industries, the pulp manufacturer seeks to ensure the continuity of operations, controlling the risks of disruption and overcoming the crisis caused by covid-19 without dismantling the supply chain.
29/05 – Valor Econômico – BNDES is scheduled to reactivate Novo Mercado do Gás
The Bank will suggest the creation of an SPE to operate the gas pipeline network. Program was launched last July to open up the natural gas sector. One of the main concerns of the BNDES is the expansion of the network of maritime gas pipelines.
29/05 – Valor Econômico – Government wants to unlock more investments in railway
The government's attention is focused on releasing the studies on the railway concessions of Vale, Carajás and Vitória-Minas. Another proposal from the sector in view is the renovation of the MRS. It is expected that resources from Vitória-Minas will support the Midwest Integration Railroad.
28/05 – Forbes – How IoT, Ai and Blockchain can transform the supply chain in 3 steps
Technologies make it possible to generate identity for each product in the supply chain, connect products to each other and manage all products automatically
28/05 – Stanford Business – How to keep supply chains reliable when the world is turned upside down
Covid-19 has exposed the fragility of global supply chains. Maybe it's time to rethink the government's role in the process
28/05 – Globorural – Agro foresees an increase in the transport of grains by Malha Paulista
Early concession renewal brings the expectation of up to 74% more movement
28/05 – Valor Econômico – Month recorded record drop in activity, forecasts Ipea
The result may represent the biggest drop in industrial production ever recorded in Brazil
28/05 – Valor Econômico – Rumo's new target will be the expansion of the network in MT
After five years, renewing the Malha Paulista concession for another 30 years, the concessionaire wants to extend the line to Lucas do Rio Verde. Also responsible for the North-South section, Rumo expects to start activities on the central section from June 2021
27/05 – Globorural – USA faces shortage of meat in supermarkets due to the Covid-19 crisis
According to North American retail representatives, the lack of meat on the shelves is due to product distribution problems, caused by a supply chain that works just in time.
27/05 – Fast Company – 5 smart solutions for global supply chain disruption
Supply chains were already being tested by the US-China trade war, and the pandemic has only made matters worse. It is time for companies to seek intelligent solutions, which include more efficient use of data
27/05 – CIO – Blockchain points to the supply chains of the future
Technology becomes a fundamental ally to help companies keep their supply chain up to date even amidst interruptions
27/05 – Folha de S. Paulo – E-commerce only minimizes the impact of the crisis on retail
Despite the explosion of online sales, most companies see a drop in profit
27/05 – Valor Econômico – Petrobras readjusts gasoline and diesel prices at refineries
Increase of diesel will be 7% from this Wednesday. In the month of May there were four consecutive weeks of increases in fuel prices. Even so, in the year diesel accumulates a 35,5% drop in prices at refineries
Company is the first in the country to be certified to operate drones to supply hospitals. Hospital workers will place the order, drone will be launched from a distribution center in the region and will deliver the product using a parachute
26/05 – Extra – Food supply and exports from Brazil remain guaranteed, say ministers
Minister of Agriculture recalls that, despite the pandemic, the country had a large summer harvest and logistics remain normal, with full operation of ports in Brazil
26/05 – Extra – Demand for road freight transport has a slight weekly drop, says research
A survey by NCT&Logística points to a drop in the week of more than 41% in sector demand compared to the period before the coronavirus pandemic. Result is similar to that recorded in the last week
Sales festival is the first post-covid-19 in the Asian country, and Chinese e-commerce giants invest in technology and infrastructure to be prepared for peak demand
26/05 – Valor Econômico – Covid-19 puts pressure on air, rail and maritime transport
Quarantine in several countries and the consequent reduction in international trade have been impacting cargo transport around the world. Tendency for manufacturers to take their production to regions closer to large consumer markets could further impact transport around the world'
26/05 – Folha de S. Paulo – Peak purchase of toilet paper has passed in Brazil, says survey
In relation to all products sold in supermarkets, the shelf rupture is at 11,6%, above the 9% to 10% that were being registered before the quarantine. Explanation would be the punctual lack of some brands, but not the absence of any item.
26/05 – O Estado de S. Paulo – Without passengers, airlines fill planes with cargo
Cargo operations keep jets flying at a time when the pandemic has reduced people's travel
Optimism is attributed to conversations with investors. The first auctions are expected to take place in the first quarter of 2021, with the rest being finalized in 2022
25/05 – Valor Econômico – Countries should review domestic production
According to WTO, the coronavirus pandemic will make supply chains tend to diversify, with some impact on globalization. The expectation is that the search for local production or closer to the country of origin will increase. The challenge will be to ensure the efficient movement of cargo between countries in a world that is more concerned about sanitary barriers
25/05 – Valor Econômico – Robots help food reach the table
Pandemic accelerates trend towards automation, such as the installation of robots that load and pack products in the operational area. FedEx robot delivery service sees growth in number of partners
25/05 – Valor Econômico – Sectors will face different challenges in the post-pandemic
According to a study, changes in consumer behavior should lead to growth in sectors such as food delivery, retail and online pharmacy. The trend is for transport to recover quickly as soon as demand returns to normal. Physical retail should have a deeper impact on demand.
25/05 – Valor Econômico – Internet purchases will exceed R$ 100 billion
Despite e-commerce growth during the pandemic being 30% on average, the sector is cautious about uncertainties due to the economic recession
25/05 – Folha de S. Paulo – Lavoura adapts to the pandemic on the back of high demand
Reducing personal contact and using local labor are some of the measures that agribusiness is taking to reduce the risks of contagion from covid-19.
24/05 – Globorural – Infraestrutura and BNDES form a partnership to privatize ports
The decision is expected to attract investments of BRL 6 billion in transport infrastructure in the country
22/05 – Valor Econômico – Pandemic imposes “natural selection” on virtual mall tenants
Consolidation of storeowners and expansion of direct sales of certain products by large virtual retailers has been an alternative to the crisis experienced by small and medium sellers. Marketplaces show strong growth in sales and in the use of their logistics services by their sellers
22/05 – Valor Econômico – New works on highways may cost R$ 25 billion
Private road operators promise investment in exchange for extending current contracts or small increases in toll rates.
22/05 – Folha de S. Paulo – Highway auctions will have a block on transfer of premium to tariffs
At a time when many countries operate with negative interest rates, the federal government is improving project returns to attract more interested parties. Lock is to prevent goodwill from being applied to the tariff even with obligations failing to be fulfilled
22/05 – Forbes – Data analytics and digitization can accelerate post-pandemic operational resilience
Disruption of supply chains due to the pandemic has increased the focus of companies on operational resilience
21/05 – E-commerce Brazil – E-commerce logistics movement grows 18% in April
Comparison is in relation to the month of March. When compared to April 2019, growth is 110%
21/05 – Valor Econômico – Risk of obstacles in ports on the radar of exporters
If there is a stoppage in Santos due to the pandemic, the main agribusiness chains would be harmed. Greater impacts would be suffered by sugar and cotton producers, who sell almost all of their exports through the port of São Paulo
21/05 – Valor Econômico – Global trade should continue to fall, says WTO
Pandemic causes strong disruption in the global economy, with a sharp contraction expected to extend into the second quarter
21/05 – O Estado de S. Paulo – Small producer goes from wholesale to retail to sell
Closed stores force small producers to look for new ways to sell their merchandise to the final consumer. Result has been surprising, but delivery logistics to the end customer is still a challenge
20/05 – Forbes – Robots in warehouses ensure supply chain continuity
With a drop in the number of employees in distribution centers, robots have been ensuring continuity of operations. Movement had already been happening in recent years in the United States and intensified with the absences caused by the covid-19 pandemic
20/05 – O Globo – Infrastructure: transport auctions are held
The government's assessment is that the economic crisis caused by the covid-19 pandemic will not affect the attractiveness of the bids
20/05 – O Globo – Covid-19 paves the way for autonomous vehicles
Pandemic prompts local governments to loosen restrictions, allowing robot vans to deliver in urban centers
The first phase of Brado's operation will cover the stretch between Imperatriz (MA) and Anápolis (GO). It is expected to arrive in Sumaré (SP) by May 2021. The new route should bring together cargo in addition to agribusiness, such as ore, beverages and food to supply the Midwest
20/05 – Valor Econômico – In 2 hours, Walmart sells 2 days in the USA
Unprecedented demand strains retailer's supply chain and could hurt profits. It is difficult to find everything from essential items, such as disinfectants, towels, toilet paper, beef and pork, to laptops, office chairs and tissues.
20/05 – Valor Econômico – Facebook challenges Amazon and eBay with virtual showcase for companies
Social network opens e-commerce space for small and medium-sized retailers in the wave of growth in online sales due to the pandemic caused by the coronavirus. Initiative called Facebook Shops will be launched in some countries, including Brazil
An expert expects that the industry will invest in innovation in 18 months, the equivalent of a period of five years. Those who do not invest in digital transformation will be left behind in the market
Supply chain security goes beyond where the suppliers are located and also involves the security of the technology used. Companies should be concerned about hacker attacks and other problems that can reach their network and disrupt operation
19/05 – ZDNet – Is this the end of the supply chain as we know it?
3D printing grows in the world with the need for groups of workers to remain in quarantine due to the covid-19 pandemic.
19/05 - TechRepublic - Poor data quality results in heavy consequences for business
According to a recent survey, 93% of managers in the areas of supply and supply chain have been suffering from low information about their suppliers and almost half have their work affected by this
19/05 - Yahoo Finance - How the coronavirus will change the logistics industry
Solutions range from the use of a digital voice signature to avoid cell phones being touched, to the adoption of intelligent technologies to ensure total visibility of the logistics service provider's operations.
19/05 – Valor Econômico – Petrobras makes the first diesel readjustment of the year
After 11 reductions in the price of diesel in 2020, fuel rises 8% in refineries. According to the company, the increase would be compatible with the international parity.
19/05 – Valor Econômico – Maersk forecasts a 25% drop in imports
According to the company's president for Latin America, the impact of covid-19 on exports will be reduced in the region. Expectation is that the situation will improve from the third quarter.
19/05 – Valor Econômico – Pipa concession is born with an additive for covid-19
Despite the uncertain scenario, the new concessionaire already has guaranteed funds to invest in the highway over the next two years. The concessionaire's president believes that the highway sector is the least impacted by the infrastructure crisis.
19/05 – Valor Econômico – Pandemic dismantles fast-fashion production
Decline in sales is felt in all supply chains in the sector, affecting several countries around the world. Study points out that more than 30% of the fashion chain, including retailers, will not survive the crisis caused by the covid-19 pandemic.
19/05 – Bloomberg – Coronavirus reveals risks to UK supply chain ahead of Brexit
The tendency is for the country to seek to reestablish the production of certain products in its own territory, reducing the globalization of its supply chains. Fear grows a few months before the country leaves the European Union, which will already have impacts on its international trade.
Identifying strategic suppliers, fighting relentlessly to understand demand, investing to improve digital efficiency and satisfying new consumer desires are among the measures that must be put into practice by companies in this post-covid-19 world
18/05 – O Globo – Government endorses revision of road and airport contracts
Abrupt drop in demand due to the coronavirus pandemic makes the federal government review concession contracts. According to Associação Brasileira de Concessionárias de Rodovias, the biggest drops in movement were on roads where the flow of passenger vehicles is greater than that of cargo.
18/05 – UOL – Sugarcane loses space in the crop for soy and corn
Oil price drop, amid the Covid pandemic, discourages producers in the interior of São Paulo
18/05 – UOL – China asks companies to stock up on food
Asian country is worried about a possible second wave of the coronavirus, which could close ports around the world and make it even more difficult to buy agricultural products on the international market
18/05 – UOL – Pandemic speeds up Grupo Big’s return to online sales
In 3 months, the group sets up a plan to return to e-commerce, which will feature two types of delivery and a drive-thru. To accelerate implementation, Big partnered with 3 companies to deliver
18/05 – Valor Econômico – Commodities gain space and already account for 67% of exports
This percentage is the highest ever recorded in the country since 2008 and is mainly due to the reduction in manufactured exports to Argentina and the United States, while China has been increasing its imports of commodities
15/05 – Logistics Manager – Supply chain risk management in the world of coronavirus
Risk management is central to stable supply chains, and how managers deal with adversity depends on how robust the risk management systems are.
15/05 – Valor Econômico – GPA anticipates marketplace project
Retailer accelerates projects in the food and digital areas as a result of the covid-19 pandemic. GPA has contacted retailers that may have stores on the new online sales platform.
15/05 – Valor Econômico – Amazon begins to normalize operations in the US
Delivery times are starting to normalize, with deliveries returning within a day or two even for non-essential items. Company converted five Whole Foods supermarkets to serve as “dark stores”
15/05 – Valor Econômico – Grupo Ultra sees the beginning of improvement in fuels
Controls of Ipiranga and Ultragaz already see some improvement in demand, although the scenario is still uncertain. In fuel distribution, the segment that suffers the most is gasoline and ethanol, most affected by mobility restrictions.
Research points out that radical changes in the profile of consumers during the pandemic will substantially affect supply chains
14/05 – Globorural – Supply of containers has become a critical factor, points out Maersk
Company points out “imbalance between imports and exports” after Covid-19 pandemic
This tactic is an attempt to face strong competition in a period of low demand, but it has had little influence on companies' revenues. Regionalization of inventories by retailers has allowed this initiative not to compromise companies' results.
14/05 – Folha de S. Paulo – Chocolate trade tries to boost online sales on a daily basis
Greater efforts have been made to transform stores into delivery centers. Strategic partnerships with market places have contributed to sales.
14/05 – Valor Econômico – Santos Brasil studies auctions and plans to diversify cargo
Despite the crisis caused by the coronavirus, Santos Brasil is looking for opportunities to move cargo beyond containers, its main business today. Mega liquid bulk terminal in Santos is one of the options in sight.
14/05 - CNBC - China is producing higher value-added products - even as factories leave the country
Movement for change in supply chains was already happening with the rising cost of living in China, in addition to the trade war with the United States. Supply chain diversification will require greater connectivity between different production hubs.
13/05 – Entrepeneur – Three pillars to build a resilient supply chain
By focusing on the bottom, even in times of crisis, managers can use the right people, processes and technologies to address the most critical needs.
Coronavirus will not only suspend the globalization process, but reverse it. Regional chain will allow companies to quickly change their operations in future crises with less setbacks.
13/05 – Valor Econômico – Ethanol sales in April fell less than expected
A smaller drop occurred in sales made to distributors and may have been a reflection of the increase in inventories in the sector. Faced with the weakness of the ethanol market, mills maximized sugar production.
13/05 – Valor Econômico – Office vacancy in SP tends to grow with pandemic
In the warehouse segment, the vacancy rate stood at 17% in the first quarter, remaining practically stable compared to the same period in 2019. A drop in physical retail sales has caused maintenance of the volume to be produced and stored, despite the increase in warehouse sales. e-commerce.
13/05 – Portogente – Supply chain: pandemic requires new projection models
Crisis caused by Covid-19 practically made demand forecast models, supply chain planning, labor use and cash projection models unusable. New models must be adjusted through more flexible and highly adaptable demand planning tools to changes in behavior.
12/05 – G1 – Services sector falls 6,9% in March, worst result in the series started in 2011
According to an IBGE survey, Transport, auxiliary services to transport and mail registered a drop of 9% in March, with land transport falling 10,6%. Activity in waterway transport remained stable in the period, while warehousing, auxiliary services to warehousing and postal services remained practically stable, with a fall of only 0,6%.
12/05 – Forbes – The coronavirus pandemic has shown why we need simpler and shorter supply chains
Simpler and shorter chains react more quickly to crises and are more environmentally sustainable
12/05 – Forbes – Supply chains must become less efficient
The covid-19 pandemic has led to changes in priorities in companies. Companies are looking for more flexible operations and resilient supply chains, even if that means sacrificing some short-term profitability.
12/05 – Barrons's – Companies are re-studying very globalized supply chains
Pressure to make productions more local grows with the coronavirus pandemic, also intensified by the trade war between the United States and China.
Making chains less globalized can lead companies to just change the risks they are going to run. Solution would be the rapid digitization of the supply chain to transform the management of global supply chains.
12/05 – Valor Econômico – Germany shows how to produce amid the pandemic
With planning and exchange of experience with subsidiaries in China, most German companies continued to operate during confinement, keeping their workers protected from covid-19. However, economists warn that German companies will not escape the recession, in addition to their supply chains leaving them exposed to markets hardest hit by the pandemic.
12/05 – Valor Econômico – Diversifying supply chains will be difficult and expensive
Diversification of chains and more production at home are many people's recipe for pandemic-resistant trade. Cost of diversification, however, can make more complex productions unfeasible or make products much less sophisticated. Government incentives can be decisive for the diversification of certain supply chains.
12/05 – InsideRetail – What the coronavirus has revealed about the state of our supply chains
In the face of the pandemic, supply chains face major challenges, which must lead to profound transformations. Strategies such as flexible storage spaces, automated online order fulfillment and greater supplier diversification should be part of the new normal.
11/05 – Valor Econômico – China cancels 12 shipments to Brazil until July
Brazil is expected to lose 19% of its container export capacity to the Asian country. Problem should not drop sales, benefited by the devaluation of the real, but should raise the costs of companies. Another potential obstacle is the accumulation of containers on the Brazilian coast, as importers have delayed the nationalization of cargo due to the high dollar.
11/05 – Valor Econômico – B2W expands direct sales in order not to lose revenue
After identifying supply problems and lack of working capital among sellers on its website, B2W expands direct sales in order not to lose revenue and reaches the highest level of inventory since 2017. The decision goes against the recent policy of investing in its market place. According to the CEO of Lojas Americanas, 25% to 30% of the company's deliveries have occurred in two hours.
11/05 – Portogente – Demand for road freight retreats by almost 30% in April
Agribusiness stands out as the sector that maintains stability even in the pandemic crisis, with an increase of 10% compared to March
10/05 – Veja – The sectors that suffer from Covid-19 symptoms — and what will save them
Transport and logistics companies felt the impact of the coronavirus and appeal to the Federal Government to maintain business. Ports and railroads, in turn, continue to operate with a certain normality.
08/05 – Valor Econômico – Covid-19 shows the weight of land transport in GDP
Activity would have an impact of at least 30% on GDP, and this number may still be underestimated, according to the person responsible for the study.
08/05 – Valor Econômico – Infrastructure collides with historical moorings, says Frischtak
According to an economist, the private sector represents two thirds of the total invested in infrastructure in the country
08/05 – Valor Econômico – Investments fall 8,9% in March, worst result in 25 years, says Ipea
With uncertainty at record levels and the stoppage of factories during the covid-19 pandemic, there was a strong retraction of what is invested in machinery, equipment, civil construction and research
08/05 – Valor Econômico – Truck maintenance brings encouragement to assemblers
Transportation of food from other items ensures demand in the workshops
08/05 – Valor Econômico – Ministry projects changes in post-crisis trade flow
Pasta predicts more health requirements, new demands and a resurgence of protectionism
07/05 – G1 – Industry feels the effects of the drop in demand due to isolation
But agribusiness continues to produce, essential factories have not stopped, the entire supply and logistics chain is in operation, guaranteeing the supply of the population.
07/05 – O Globo – Bolsonaro will question Petrobras about the 12% gasoline price increase
President says there was no rise in oil prices on the international market to justify this decision
07/05 – Valor Econômico – Team diverges and leaves the decision on Cide to Bolsonaro
With the elevation of Cide, the sugar and alcohol sector hopes to resume, at least in part, the competitiveness of ethanol in relation to gasoline. According to the economic area, the actions taken since the beginning of the pandemic served companies as a whole and not a specific sector. Fear is due to pressure from other sectors.
07/05 – Valor Econômico – Mercado Livre accelerates sales and enters the supermarket sector
The company follows the sector's growth trend, signaled by Via Varejo, Grupo Pão de Açúcar and Carrefour. Just like Magazine Luiza and B2W, Mercado Livre accelerated investment projects in the specific supermarket segment.
07/05 – Valor Econômico – Orders in backlog maintain implement factories
The sector has a drop in deliveries, but orders made before the pandemic prevent total paralysis. The drop was greater in the heavy segment (trailer and semi-trailer), strongly influenced by agribusiness, civil construction, mining and infrastructure works.
06/05 – Globorural – Cargo movement on the roads improves, but is still 41% lower after the pandemic
President of NTC&Logística believes that numbers point to the possibility of a quick return to normality
06/05 – Folha de S. Paulo – Pandemic reshapes role of global production chains
Globalization centered on China's lines is the subject of debate, including in Brazil
According to Antonio Filosa, many small and medium-sized companies are already in bankruptcy
06/05 – Folha de S. Paulo – Drive-thru grows as an alternative for malls and stores to reduce losses
Consumers make the purchase via the website or WhatsApp and schedule a time for pick-up on site
06/05 – Valor Econômico – Industry plummets in March and should show record drop in April
Production drops 9,1% in March; for April, preliminary estimates point to a decrease of up to 20%
06/05 – Valor Econômico – With the pandemic, the capital goods sector loses sales and fires
According to an economist, there was a significant rupture in the chain of national and international suppliers in the capital goods sector. Companies with local suppliers and more verticalized have done better
06/05 – Valor Econômico – Office and warehouse markets are already feeling the crisis
Lower liquidity and the difference in expectations between buyers and sellers regarding asset prices reduced trading volume
06/05 – Valor Econômico – Conab forecasts strong increase in sugar production
State estimates an increase of 18,5% in this 2020/21 crop; for ethanol, the forecast is for a drop of 13,9%
06/05 – Ports and Ships – We need peace to work on concessions, says Minister of Infrastructure
Minister believes that, despite the covid-19 pandemic, there is liquidity in the hands of international investors. He recalls, however, that Brazil will face competition from other countries in the search for international capital.
Country responses to the pandemic are threatening the integrity of global supply chains, particularly affecting maritime transport, which accounts for 90% of global trade.
05/05 – Folha de S. Paulo – Petrobras seeks third-party tanks to store gasoline
Strategy shows bottlenecks in fuel storage capacity. According to the company, there are no problems in storing crude oil.
The objective is to try to escape imports, which are more expensive with the 25% appreciation of the dollar since the beginning of the health emergency, dependence on a few global manufacturers and the shortage of products to combat covid-19 due to high global demand.
Manufacturers also predict that, after the pandemic, the world will register a new wave of protectionism
04/05 – Globorural – Truck drivers ask for diesel price freeze to calculate freight
The measure would be restricted to the period of the new coronavirus crisis and is due to the recent sharp drop in diesel prices
04/05 – Valor Econômico – Crisis will lead to the reconfiguration of infrastructure concessions
In addition to the auction schedule, demand and investment assumptions will need to be adequate
04/05 – Valor Econômico – Resumption of auctions in port leaves out megaterminal in Santos
Offer of the largest fuel terminal in Brazil should stay for 2021
04/05 – Valor Econômico – E-commerce sustains the Goodstorage market
The covid-19 problem affected the leasing of warehouses and increased defaults by small and medium-sized entrepreneurs
With closed doors, retailers expand their online presence, and consumers buy 30% more on the internet
30/04 – Folha de S. Paulo – Government wants auction with higher profit to attract foreigners
Plan is to raise rate of return for highways, railways, airports and ports
30/04 – Folha de S. Paulo – Bolsonaro includes essential services for truck drivers
Presidential decree meets the demand of drivers and allows the opening of commerce on highways
30/04 – Terra – Despite growing during the pandemic, Mercado Livre will cut investments
Financial sector advancing at a slow pace motivated the company to cut the R$ 4 billion that would be invested in the country in 2020; in the logistics area, hiring was accelerated
30/04 – Valor Econômico – Guedes and Braga Netto try to show cohesion around Pro-Brasil
While rejecting the increase in public investment, the Minister of Economy says that there is no problem in raising the budget of the Ministry of Infrastructure
With the reduction in international air freight capacity due to the pandemic, the Chinese e-commerce giant has increased the number of charter flights to guarantee deliveries abroad
Consolidation of the supply chain, reduction of Just-in-time management, diversification of suppliers and a change in the purchasing profile of consumers are among the changes foreseen for the post-covid-19 fashion world
29/04 – E-commerce Brazil – Pandemic accelerates the transformation of logistics in Brazil
Issues such as contactless pickup and delivery and ship-from-store have grown during the pandemic and are expected to transform logistics in Brazil
Association says transport cost increased by up to three times after downsizing the air network
Through a QR Code, the customer searches for an item purchased remotely in one of the 63 automated drawers in the closet located in the mall and stocked by the shopkeeper
28/04 – Extra – Demand for road freight transport in Brazil has slightly improved, says survey
For the first time since the beginning of the surveys, the indicator measured by NCT&Logística points to a slight reduction in the drop in demand for road freight transport
28/04 – Harvard Business Review – We Need a Stress Test for Critical Supply Chains
The initiative would be aimed at critical sectors for the population, such as pharmaceuticals and medical supplies, and would be modeled on the stress tests carried out by the governments of the United States and the European Union on banks after the 2008 financial crisis
The answer is in the data collected, not necessarily in the collection of more data, but in the intelligent analysis of this information through dedicated supply chain analysis platforms
28/04 – Forbes – Retailers Use Ordering and Pre-Ordering Systems to Bypass Supply Chain Delays
Templates allow retailers to continue to sell and generate value, without hiding from customers that delivery will take longer than usual
28/04 – Valor Econômico – Express logistics companies operate at Black Friday pace
With quarantine, the volume of deliveries almost doubles in April compared to March. New investments, opening of vacancies and relocation of employees are among the companies' actions to support the increase in demand
28/04 – BBC News – In desperation, companies look for better ways to deliver products
A big question is knowing what the demand will be, especially in segments with strong seasonality. The chaos in supply chains is expected to last at least another 18 months
28/04 – Valor Econômico – Danone undergoes transformation to operate during the pandemic
Portfolio change was one of the measures taken by food companies to meet the new demand arising from the pandemic
Non-Governmental Organization launches manual for blockchain implementation with best practices implemented by specialists in several areas
Minister concluded that Brazil can even increase investment in priority areas such as infrastructure, but not in a way that is out of line with the control of public spending
Companies consider that the data provided by the algorithms are unreliable and have been adjusting their forecasts, whether using only recent data, increasing uncertainties in the model and relying more on good forecasting and demand planning professionals.
27/04 – O Globo – Pandemic and high dollar challenge industry to nationalize input manufacturing
Companies from various sectors want to reduce dependence on Asian supplies, especially Chinese
27/04 – Valor Econômico – Scheduled for 2013, expansion of Fiol is the “new” priority in Pró-Brasil
The government's intention is to concession the railroad until the end of 2020. According to the government, a possible investor confirms that he remains willing to enter the auction, with main interest in the first stretch, between Ilhéus and Caetité. Second section of the work can be completed by the Army.
27/04 – Valor Econômico – Infrastructure challenges in the face of crises
Delimiting revenue frustration or higher expenses in the rebalancing of concession contracts is not trivial
26/04 – Bloomberg – Shaken, supply chains shift to recover and survive mode
After the initial shock, companies are adapting to a global economy now plagued by weak demand and widespread uncertainty.
26/04 – Exame – Fred Trajano, from Magalu: Brazilians are poorly served in an online supermarket
With social isolation and half of the revenue lost, Magalu expanded its logistics network and tries to expand the participation of e-commerce in supermarket items
24/04 – O Estado de S. Paulo – Pandemic postpones delivery of industrial warehouses and new offices
Before the pandemic, the warehouse market was booming, driven by online retail rentals and logistics companies. Deliveries of new warehouses are being postponed, and new works will only start with a lease guarantee
24/04 – Valor Econômico – Ministries try to erase the image of a split in the government
Minister of Infrastructure guarantees that selected projects obey the logic of “multiplier effect” and will be privatized in the future. The expectation is that the progress of the works will contribute to making concessions more attractive.
24/04 – Valor Econômico – Higher rate of return becomes an alternative
The objective of the Ministry of Infrastructure is to increase the attractiveness of infrastructure projects for investors, especially foreigners
The Minister of Infrastructure, Tarcísio de Freitas, reiterated this optimistic view on the concession projects for highways, airports, railways and ports
23/04 – O Globo – Resume with public works
Without Guedes, government launches recovery plan and predicts 1 million jobs. Ministry of Infrastructure selects 70 works, most of them in the transport area.
23/04 – O Globo – Without Guedes, Pro-Brasil program shows lack of unity in government, say experts
Criticism ranges from the size of the program, to its lack of integration with other projects and lack of participation by the Ministry of Economy
Program called Pro-Brasil foresees investments of BRL 30 billion in works
23/04 – Valor Econômico – Agricultural bulk exports should continue to rise sharply until May
According to Abiove, the demand for road freight of agricultural bulk fell only 1,4% against a 25% drop in the demand for bulk in general.
22/04 – G1 – Road freight transport has a 45% drop in demand in Brazil, says research
The drop was greater in fractional transport, reaching more than 47%. Percentage of carriers that had a significant drop in billing reached 89%.
22/04 – Valor Econômico – Lower demand for refinery production
Although Petrobras reduced the price of diesel by 38% at refineries, the decrease has not been the same at gas stations
22/04 – Valor Econômico – Increases in orders from XPrajá to resell stocks
Since the beginning of the pandemic, a company that replaces stranded products has been receiving increasing volumes of products to be replaced. 18 large industries in the food, hygiene and cleaning sectors supply XPrajá.
22/04 – Valor Econômico – P&G plans portfolio changes
Quarantine made the company look more closely at breakage indicators on the shelf.
21/04 – Fast Company – How to survive the disruption in the global supply chain
In a world full of mishaps such as commercial crises and the pandemic, an expert from Stanford University cites some measures for companies to become more agile and flexible
21/04 – SupplyChain 247 – Covid-19 and shattered supply chains
Paper analyzes how covid-19 has affected supply chains and shows how to reduce vulnerability as a smarter chain
The routes for delivering food to restaurants are completely different from those for delivering food to stores.
20/04 – Jornal do Comércio (RS) – Coronavirus and delivery logistics in Brazil
Demand planning and storage and delivery management are among the activities most impacted during this pandemic period.
20/04 – The State of S. Paulo – Pandemic showed high import costs in the country
Until March, tariffs on external purchases of hospital supplies in Brazil were only lower than those of India, among the major economies
20/04 – Valor Econômico – Air network should maintain a 90% reduction in May
Gol, Azul and Latam discuss with the government the minimum offer of commercial flights that will be available next month
17/04 – Inbound Logistics – Replenishment of the fuel chain during covid-19
See the top five points logistics and supply chain should focus on to stay agile during the COVID-19 pandemic
17/04 – O Estado de S. Paulo – Volks wants to partner and nationalize parts
Automaker considers change in the strategic supply chain, betting on the nationalization of components to circumvent exchange rate fluctuations and risks of rupture in periods of crisis.
Even agribusiness had an impact on grain exports at the end of March due to difficulties encountered in road freight. Ethanol plants suffer from a drop in fuel consumption.
17/04 – Valor Econômico – Digital platforms try to mitigate losses of perishables producers
Initiatives aim to bring sellers closer to buyers
16/04 – Innovation&Tech Today – Four ways technology can help the food supply chain during covid-19
Technologies such as drone delivery, blockchain, urban farm and food market place have been growing in many parts of the world to be able to face the confinement of the population.
The team indicated 70 undertakings in the area of transport, with engineering projects and environmental licensing at an advanced stage.
16/04 – State of S. Paulo – Government has post-crisis works package
The idea is to inject money into infrastructure as a way to generate jobs and boost the country's economy as soon as the pandemic subsides.
15/04 – The Hill – Supply chain management is a powerful weapon in the war against the coronavirus
Although it would be very costly for companies to always be prepared for sporadic events, such as the covid-19 pandemic, chains considered essential should have plans for this type of situation.
15/04 – Valor Econômico – Companies seek to postpone the arrival of goods
With recession at the door, companies seek to reduce the speed of transport, asking that containers become "floating warehouses". Long-haul carriers offer warehousing options at cheaper locations around the world, bringing cargo closer to its destination.
According to Lehmacher, economic recovery will depend on the ability of countries to produce inputs domestically
14/04 – Globorural – With fewer trucks, fresh produce freight increased by up to 20%
Producers report difficulty in transporting production from the Southeast to other regions of the country due to lack of return shipping.
A study by NTC&Logística points to a greater reduction (46,3%) in the case of fractioned loads in the same period.
14/04 – G1 – Government tries to advance with concessions agenda, even with the coronavirus crisis
Ministry of Infrastructure sent TCU project for concession of road section linking Anápolis (GO) to Aliança (TO).
14/04 – Valor Econômico – Virus will affect transport for 4 months
Unprecedented research by CNT shows that most cargo carriers cannot exceed a period of 30 days operating without financial support. Three out of four cargo transport companies had a drop of more than 20% in demand for services in March.
14/04 – GreenBiz – What previous disruptions teach us about revisiting supply chains after covid-19
See five World Economic Forum recommendations for revisiting supply chains based on lessons learned from past crises.
14/04 – Valor Econômico – Reconfiguration of world trade
Brazil may enter new supply chains, but it will also face the challenge of new sanitary and phytosanitary barriers.
14/04 – Sputnik Brasil – Logistics in times of pandemic: how satellites help supply chains
Coronavirus threatens disruption of supply chains, and companies are looking for solutions through the use of technology.
14/04 – Valor Econômico – Bunge digitizes contracting of road freight in the country
Truck drivers' adherence to the new application launched by the company has grown with the restrictions imposed by the new coronavirus
14/04 – Jornal do Comércio (RS) – Expanded challenges for food transport
In this period of pandemic, arriving with grain and other goods to ports in China has become an even more complex operation.
13/04 – Globorural – Carriers ask for suspension of toll collection
A letter signed by nine companies was sent to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which says it is not considering suspension.
13/04 – USA Today – Amazon puts new grocery customers on waiting list
E-commerce giant is unable to meet the increase in demand for foodstuffs and creates a waiting list, although it guarantees that it is seeking to increase its capacity.
13/04 – Valor Econômico – Covid-19 will lead to a strategic review of production, says Abiquim
Brazilian industry will be able to return to producing in the country essential inputs that are no longer manufactured locally. Discussion comes from the Ministry of Defense, with the purpose of identifying strategic inputs and products.
13/04 – Valor Econômico – Manufacturers have 80% of the lines stopped
Manufacturers of road implements foresee a drop mainly in the segment of light implements, more focused on urban deliveries. In the case of heavy vehicles, the decrease tends to be smaller due to the demand of agribusiness.
13/04 – Valor Econômico – Porto faces second stage of the global crisis
Retraction in Brazilian demand and exchange rate fluctuations in recent weeks are already affecting imports. On the other hand, Brazilian exports remain strong, driven by the record grain harvest and the high dollar.
12/04 - Wall Street Journal - 5G promises radical overhaul in supply chains
The increase in data volumes and communication speed through 5G will allow for better tracking of products and better forecasting of demand.
12/04 – UOL – World Bank predicts GDP contraction of 4,6% in Latin America in 2020
The organization's forecast is that Brazil's GDP will fall by 5,0% over the same period. The fact that the pandemic emerged in Latin America after affecting developed countries may offer an opportunity to adjust the local political response.
12/04 – Forbes – Coronavirus should inspire companies to prepare their supply chain for the future
According to a recent survey, more than 30% of finance executives in the United States and Mexico named problems with their supply chain as one of their top three concerns regarding the coronavirus pandemic.
09/04 – Valor Econômico – Higher sugar exports challenge logistics
Reduced demand for ethanol leads to increased sugar production by mills in Brazil. The rhythm of shipments of the commodity in the main ports of disposal is already higher than the average and happens along with record grain exports.
09/04 – Valor Econômico – GLP sees a complicated scenario for the sale of warehouses
Despite emphasizing that investments are long-term, director of New Business at GLP in Brazil admits that it will take longer to fulfill the plan to recycle part of the portfolio.
08/04 – RetailWire – Will old retail practices help clean up the mess caused by covid-19?
Analysis raises questions about how to solve demand forecasting problems at such uncertain times and considers whether it might be time to bring back old retail practices that were left aside with the emergence of predictive models.
08/04 – Ports and Ships – Container shippers cancel departures to face coronavirus
Although China has returned to handling cargo after the peak of the coronavirus pandemic, maritime transport is being affected by reduced trade between other regions, such as Europe and the United States. Shipping rates are 20% below break-even levels.
08/04 – O Globo – 'And now, Brazil?': New habits will transform commerce and services
According to the president of Fecomércio/RJ, with the coronavirus pandemic, logistics became a vital point, the difference between taking off or becoming an example of poor service. According to him, 70% of micro and small companies do not have e-commerce.
08/04 – Valor Econômico – China operates at 75%, but a full return may take time
Economist believes that Chinese recovery will depend on the US and Europe and recalls that the epidemic may put pressure on companies to further diversify the supply chain.
07/04 – MIT Technology Review – Pandemic has messed up the global supply chain. Blockchain can help
Blockchain ledgers can offer buyers a more resilient connection with their suppliers
CNT and NTC&Logistics studies show a scenario of loss and pessimism for logistics in Brazil
07/04 – Ports and Ships – Soybean exports to China should not be impacted by Covid-19, say entities
Coordinator of the Pro-Logistics Movement does not believe that Chinese will stop buying Brazilian soybeans. Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil guarantees that marketing follows normality after concern with logistical conditions
07/04 – Valor Econômico – Investment in works after the crisis could add up to R$30 billion
Federal government program provides for a package with 70 projects encompassing highways, railways, ports and airports
CNT research on the impact of covid-19 on transport shows carriers pessimistic about the future and with serious billing problems; easy access to credit is the most important measure
07/04 – Valor Econômico – Decline in the sale of implements
As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, manufacturers of road implements see their March results with sales of trailers and semi-trailers being reduced, closing the first quarter in a fall. On the other hand, there was growth in the registration of light implements.
06/04 – Valor Econômico – Government edits MP to ensure operation in ports during pandemic
Text brings rules to ensure the safety of workers in the port sector, expanding the guarantees that operations will not be affected by the covid-19 pandemic.
The world changed with covid-19, and the first impact was the downturn in the economy and the loss of thousands of jobs. A second wave is coming, but its impact is still unknown. 2008 was the year of the economic crisis. 2020 is the year of the supply chain crisis.
05/04 – Diário do Litoral – Porto may reduce cargo volume by 30%
The Dispatchers' Union states that the port of Santos works normally, with adaptation by government agencies, maritime agencies and terminals. For a representative, the reduction in volume is due to the contraction of the world economy.
05/04 – Exame – How the transport sector adapted to maintain supply
Logistics, technology and payments companies take action to increase the safety of truck drivers on the roads.
03/04 – Forbes – Lessons from COVID-19: How to protect your supply chain during the crisis
Expert presents seven points to be analyzed by executives when assessing the vulnerabilities of their supply chain.
Sector professionals will be able to identify where essential services for the exercise of their profession are located on the highways.
Chief economist of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development believes that the pandemic will make companies develop alternative plans for supplies, reducing the fragility of the chain.
Auctions in areas suffering from the crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic are being suspended. Programming for cargo port terminals should be maintained.
03/04 – Valor Econômico – Ministry authorizes renovation of Malha Paulista
Despite the pandemic, the Ministry of Infrastructure manages to move forward with the process. ANTT must approve an amendment on the 14th, with signature scheduled for April 17th.
According to the state's Secretary of Logistics and Transport, tags will be offered to reduce the risk of contamination by the coronavirus.
02/04 – Valor Econômico – Transport of air cargo
Despite the interruption of a large part of passenger air transport, the National Civil Aviation Secretary guarantees that air cargo transport is growing brutally due to the growth of e-commerce and Ministry of Health cargo.
02/04 – Valor Econômico – Drop in demand is already a problem for truck drivers
Companies that are paralyzed or operating at a slower pace lead to less hiring of transport and also increase the difficulty in finding return cargo.
02/04 – Valor Econômico – Minister removes risk of food shortages in the country
According to the minister, the government is working to guarantee infrastructure and working conditions for truck drivers to facilitate the transport of inputs and the flow of production.
01/04 – Forbes – Rethinking the retail supply chain in times of crisis
For an analyst, a new sustainable food chain may arise from the need for redundancy in the chain, faster distribution times and a new use for currently abandoned buildings.
Undersecretary of Intelligence and Foreign Trade Statistics of the Ministry of Economy says that there was no confirmation of a lack of containers for loading cargo at ports.
01/04 – São Paulo – Government of SP creates website with information about roads for truck drivers
Portal features a map with the status of fueling stations and kit distribution locations in the State of São Paulo.
01/04 – CEO Magazine – A new virus reinforces old teachings
One of the certainties of business is that there will always be risks and crises that executives must face. Development of contingency plans and risk reduction in supply chains are fundamental for companies.
Truck drivers complain about the lack of gas stations and restaurants on the side of the road, and file lawsuits against Doria.
Company admits postponing investments, but guarantees that the priority is to sustain existing operations and jobs.
01/04 – Valor Econômico – US evaluates US$ 2 trillion infrastructure package
The expectation of the president of the United States is that the package will contribute to the country getting out of the crisis after the pandemic of the coronavirus.
Biodiesel production unit had operation interrupted by unilateral decision of the municipality of Rondonópolis (MT) to stop all industrial activities in the region.
The National Transport Confederation wishes to suspend unilateral acts by municipalities and states that are restricting intercity and interstate cargo transport.
Technology has been important in bringing more communication between links in the fashion supply chain with the spread of the coronavirus.
31/03 – Roll Call – Blockchain could transform supply chains, aid in COVID-19 fight
A tool is seen as important for exchanging information in the supply chain and could be used to accredit suppliers and streamline companies' hiring processes.
31/03 – Valor Econômico – Digital platforms on the rise in the field
To reduce physical contact, self-employed shippers and truck drivers are preferring electronic tools when hiring freight in agribusiness.
Although it is still in its early days, NTC research points to an expected reduction in cargo transport across the country, with variation between closed cargo and fractional cargo.
Temperature controls, increased fleet for employees and taxi vouchers are some of the companies' initiatives to guarantee the functioning of operations.
30/03 – Valor Econômico – Measures in India affect pharmaceutical companies in Brazil
India and China are responsible, each one, for 30% to 35% of the active ingredients used by Brazilian pharmaceutical companies. Companies have, on average, a stock of finished products for 4 or 5 months.
30/03 – Jota – Mercado Livre: “states need to understand the importance of the delivery service”
CEO of Mercado Livre talks about the company's actions to avoid contamination of its users and guarantee deliveries, despite the problems they have been facing due to the different circulation restrictions imposed by states and municipalities.
29/03 – Exame – Air freight prices soar amid the coronavirus pandemic
Airlines began to treat all cargo as emergency, impacting prices and making it difficult to transport cargo in Brazil.
In the basic recipe for economic recovery is investment in infrastructure, an activity that is intensive in labor and which also helps to reduce Brazil's economic bottlenecks.
27/03 – PEGN – Coronavirus: Technology applied to the delivery system is keeping China supplied
Chinese technology and consumption habits can serve as an example for other countries to accelerate improvements in e-commerce and delivery structures.
27/03 – Estado de S. Paulo – With Bolsonaro, truck drivers attack Dória and threaten to stop
Federal government monitors attacks and still considers a specific situation. Threats arise from the lack of support for truck drivers on the roads caused by the closure of restaurants and other essential services.
27/03 – NPR – The coronavirus pandemic may be loosening links in the supply chain
While trying to overcome the challenge of discovering the new normal, industries in the United States deal with the stress of employees who continue to work to guarantee deliveries. The expectation is that the pace of purchases of essential goods will be reduced due to the increase in stocks in people's homes.
26/03 – UOL – Pandemic shrinks trade volumes in global ports
Europe and the United States' battle against the pandemic has the greatest impact on ports and other centers of international trade, affecting the global economy.
26/03 – Valor Econômico – FAO sees risks of tensions in the global food chain
FAO expects problems in the food supply chain for April and May due to challenges in the movement of products in the midst of the pandemic. According to the entity's chief economist, the fundamental problem will be in the area of logistics.
26/03 – Valor Econômico – With a lack of services, truck drivers ask for support
Although they are ensuring that logistics does not stop in Brazil, truck drivers suffer from the lack of minimum conditions to travel. Closure of services such as restaurants, tire repair shops, parts stores and mechanics make it difficult to carry out the activity.
26/03 – Valor Econômico – Sector starts pressure to suspend toll collection during epidemic
Truck drivers claim that the reduction in traffic will lead to less wear on the pavement, allowing for a reduction in tolls. Ministry of Infrastructure shows no signs of suspending toll collection on the country's roads.
26/03 – Valor Econômico – DPW does not foresee stoppage in ports in the West
Unlike what happened in China, port closures would be unlikely in the West, according to DP World's chief financial officer in the Americas. According to him, in China, there was still no clarity about the effects and the form of transmission of the virus.
26/03 – O Globo – “There is no need to overstock”
President of Nestlé says that the company is operating at full capacity in Brazil to guarantee supply, without disrupting its supply chain.
25/03 – Valor Econômico – Pandemic accelerates demand for warehouses
Demand for storage spaces shows signs of growth, with increased demand coming mainly from the retail and e-commerce sectors.
25/03 – Folha de S. Paulo – Governors close roads and ban interstate buses
Federal government transfers competence to close or block roads to state agencies. Report shows the main initiatives of each state.
25/03 – Valor Econômico – Food production calls for passage
Agribusiness companies still face difficulties in distributing their production as a result of movement restriction measures imposed by states and city halls.
24/03 – CNBC – Coca-Cola CEO says supply chain is “cracking around the world” due to coronavirus
Company adapts to new consumer needs. During this period, there was an increase in the demand for products of larger sizes, for stock in the homes, with smaller SKUs being left aside. There was also a strong change in the sales channel. In some regions, the company faces difficulty in obtaining inputs.
24/03 – Forbes – How the coronavirus will shape the food supply chain
Author analyzes how the supply chain is being impacted by the pandemic, analyzing the difficulties of food companies with the new scenario, the importance of manpower in this period and the problems in forecasting demand.
24/03 – Folha de S. Paulo – Overloaded, market suspends delivery
Some supermarket chains in SP had to suspend delivery at first in order to meet the high demand in stores. Networks operate with low inventory and signal delivery times of more than three weeks.
24/03 – Valor Econômico – Retailers deploy “war operation”
Many retail chains have been expanding inventories in stores, which are closed, in order to serve e-commerce. The chains' concern is getting the release of inventory from stores in shopping malls that are currently closed and the stores cannot be accessed.
23/03 – O Globo – Tarcísio reaches an agreement to release cargo circulation
Ministry of Infrastructure closes agreement with governors to ensure free movement of goods across the country. The concern is to avoid the shortage crisis that affected Brazil during the truckers' strike
23/03 – Valor Econômico – Cargo transportation feels the first effects
Store closures begin to affect the cargo transport sector. Drop in production in non-essential sectors, such as electronics and clothing, should accentuate the retraction in transport.
23/03 – Valor Econômico – Industrial sector works hard to ensure supply
The industrial sector is concerned about possible breaks in the supply chain, while ensuring the health safety of its employees. Executives draw attention to the importance of segments that are sometimes considered secondary, such as packaging, maintenance, among others, but which are essential to guarantee the supply of essential items to the population.
23/03 – Antaq – Antaq clarifies port closures
The National Waterway Transport Agency clarifies in a note that public and private ports and other port facilities, as well as waterway transport activities, remain in operation. The agency recalls that only the federal government can determine the closure of these facilities or the interruption of services.
Worried about a possible stoppage in the production of essential items due to a breakdown in the supply chain, companies are asking for help from the federal government. The oil industry asks for a guarantee for the circulation of trucks and people to guarantee everything from production to the distribution of fuels in Brazil.
20/03 – Exame – Internet purchases skyrocket by up to 40% with the impact of the new coronavirus
In the first 15 days of March, Brazilian e-commerce already registered an average increase of 40% in sales due to the coronavirus outbreak in Brazil. The sale of health items over the internet grew 124%, while food and beverages were up 30% and home appliances, 37%.
20/03 – G1 – “There will be no closure of airports”, says Minister of Infrastructure
After the government of the state of Rio de Janeiro announced the closure of airports and highways, the Ministry of Infrastructure states that the decision is at the federal level and discards the measure. Government will create National Transport Council to discuss measures related to the sector during the crisis and prevent actions that harm transport across the country.
20/03 – Infomoney – Online retail in China shows signs of recovery
China is starting to see its activities return to normal after the coronavirus outbreak in the country. However, the long-term recovery still depends on the Chinese population buying non-essential goods again.
20/03 – Valor Econômico – GPA approaches limit on online sales
Grupo Pão de Açúcar points out that its stores are operating close to maximum capacity. Supermarket and hypermarket sales doubled in the last 3 days and the number of online orders went from 1.000 to 3.500 per day.
20/03 – Valor Econômico – Plastics sector fears April and asks the government for help
The rush to supermarkets kept demand high in the plastics sector in March, but the concern is with a possible drop in the following months and problems in reducing the flow of transport due to circulation restrictions.
20/03 – Valor Econômico – Government fears retention of cargo on roads
The closure of state borders worries agribusiness, a sector with a strong participation in Brazilian exports. With China resuming its economy, the trend is for the sector to intensify transport from the Midwest to ports, mainly Santos, and a possible barrier could harm the sector.
20/03 – Folha de S. Paulo – Agriculture must create strategic corridors for agribusiness
In the wake of the Agribusiness concern with the closure of interstate land borders, the federal government plans to create strategic corridors to ensure the flow of cargo to ports and the circulation of food for the population and inputs for agriculture and livestock.
In the United States, Amazon has its first case of COVID-19 confirmed in a distribution center. Amazon is already finding it difficult to meet the demand that has been growing, with a shortage of products and non-compliance with delivery times, especially the two-day terms of Amazon Prime. Experts such as Dale Rogers, an ILOS partner for more than 20 years, believe that while Amazon has many automated DCs, the problem could get worse, especially if delivery people start to get sick or if there is a need to close the company's DCs.
19/03 – Valor Econômico – Ports maintain operation and assess bottlenecks
After the threat of an employee strike at the port of Santos, Brazilian ports manage to keep their operations running and are already evaluating possible bottlenecks. Container terminals from Santos guarantee that there was no impact, but companies are concerned about future problems if there is a possible reduction in personnel in the inspection bodies or impacts on the transport of cargo across the country, making it difficult, or even preventing, their arrival or departure from the terminals .
18/03 – O Globo – Government announces rescue package for airlines
The understandable drop in passenger traffic has been worrying airlines not only in Brazil, but worldwide. Other countries have already announced measures to avoid the collapse of the sector, and the Brazilian government announced this Thursday a rescue package for airlines. It is important to remember that the collapse of companies would not only affect the transport of passengers, but also that of cargo, since a good part of the air cargo handling is done using the hold of passenger planes.
16/03 – Folha de S. Paulo – Europe and South America close borders to try to contain coronavirus
The closure of borders in the European Union already affects logistics in the region, as many trucks are stuck in huge queues at country borders. The impact on the transport of food, medicine, parts and inputs is harming the production of companies, as many operate on a “just in time” system, with low inventories.
Alexandre Lobo
https://ilos.com.brGraduated in Civil Engineering from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and in Social Communication from Faculdades Integradas Hélio Alonso (FACHA). Expertise in several projects with emphasis on market analysis for companies such as Unilever, Intertank, Invepar, Aqces, Inter-American Development Bank and World Bank.
