The first quarter of 2021 is coming to an end with the confirmation of a sharp drop in Brazil's GDP as a result of Brazil's internal problems and, above all, the crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Faced with the challenging scenario for companies, it is essential that professionals are always up to date and, therefore, we have gathered in this post the news that brings the latest on logistics and supply chain in Brazil and in the world. Stay tuned!
30/03 – IstoÉ Dinheiro – Government acts to release Ferrogrão
Minister of Infrastructure tries to overturn injunction that barred construction of the railroad
30/03 – Folha de S. Paulo – Brazil may still suffer from the “domino effect” of stoppage
According to an expert, saturation in European ports can cause disruption in supply chains
30/03 – Folha de S. Paulo – Lua helps, ship unravels and Suez canal is unlocked
Canal receives about 12% of global trade. Prospect of a lengthy blockade had already forced companies to change the route, bypassing Africa, increasing the time and cost of travel
30/03 – Folha de S. Paulo – In the US, companies complain about rising costs
Bottlenecks in supply chains, in addition to more expensive labor and raw materials, pressure prices
According to an executive at the Danish company, companies will increasingly leave aside the just-in-time system and expand their inventory levels to reduce the risk of a lack of raw materials.
Principal losses should be much lower than in Europe. Main impacts will occur on the route to the Middle East and Far East
Maritime blockade's impact on trade underscores global dependency on supply chains
29/03 – Folha de S. Paulo – Market evaluates maritime transport of vaccines
Despite the efforts, the vision of the managing partner of ILOS, Mauricio Lima, is that air transport should be prioritized, as it offers faster delivery of immunizers
26/03 – Forbes – Scaling Your E-Commerce: Why an Integrated Supply Chain Is Essential for Success
In the opinion of an expert, the integration of the various sales channels is essential for the stability, security and growth of the company
26/03 – CNN – International navigation was already in chaos before the blockade of the Suez Canal
Supply chains were already suffering from higher costs for moving products, with shortages in some markets
26/03 – IstoÉ Dinheiro – Sequoia, from logistics, accelerates with e-commerce
According to experts, the fragmented market points to a possible increase in consolidations in the logistics operators sector
25/03 – G1 – Suez Canal may be blocked for days or weeks after meganavio runs aground; understand
Cargo operators are already considering diverting the route to the Cape of Good Hope, in southern Africa
25/03 – Valor Econômico – Bottlenecks and strength of the global industry put pressure on prices
Surveys carried out in various parts of the world point to a delay in the delivery of raw materials, an increase in production delays and a sharp rise in input prices
25/03 – Valor Econômico – Pandemic weakens supply chain
Reactions to geopolitical risk have been to push to repatriate production
25/03 – O Estado de S. Paulo – With reduced sales, retail postpones orders
Fear of retailers is to accumulate stocks due to lack of demand
Grounding of a ship prevents the flow of goods in one of the busiest regions on the globe and leads to an increase in oil prices
Lack of raw materials, delays in deliveries by suppliers and logistical obstacles put companies on alert
23/03 – Valor Econômico – Volvo and Scania follow Volks and suspend production
Automakers' decision was caused by the worsening of the pandemic in the country
23/03 – O Estado de S. Paulo – Railroad in MT will start to get off the ground after 10 years
Central-West Integration Railroad should help reduce pressure on the two main grain outlets in Mato Grosso
22/03 – Valor Econômico – Pandemic brings lesson on scarcity of goods and resources
The pandemic is a test case for how societies will respond to climate change and a deteriorating environment. The depletion of the planet's natural resources creates a shortage that time will not alleviate.
22/03 – Valor Econômico – Hidrovias do Brasil targets expansion in the North
Logistics operator plans new grain transport routes in Arco Norte and studies BR-163 and Ferrogrão concessions
22/03 – Folha de S. Paulo – National industry suffers from chaos in maritime transport
Record shipping and lack of containers jeopardize the resumption of production
Shipowners warn that most sailors come from countries whose vaccination against COVID-19 happens very slowly
19/03 – Folha de S. Paulo – Global logistical blackout paralyzes automakers
Lack of means of transport and high costs add to the shortage of parts in a sector dependent on imports and technology
19/03 – Supply Chain Magazine – 10 reflections for the supply chain of the future
Identifying vulnerabilities to achieve efficient risk management is one of the analyzes that must be carried out by executives
18/03 – Global Trade Mag – Why we need more women in the supply chain
In general, men occupy 70% to 85% of supply chain management positions
18/03 – Financial Times – Sovereignty of supply chains will undo gains from globalization
The pursuit of national resilience can easily lead to protectionism
17/03 – Exame – Super harvest of grains boosts prospects for Rumo, in logistics
Rumo, a logistics giant that owns 13.500 km of railway lines, started 2021 with twice as many contracts as it had a year ago for the transport of commodities
E-commerce connects the rural producer to the consumer, reducing costs with packaging, transport and middlemen. Use of games and possibility of selective purchases are some of the differentials of the service
16/03 – SDC Executive – Three questions companies should ask when considering a strategic expansion
Decisions based on available talent, development opportunities and local inputs will impact the company's bottom line in the coming years
16/03 – Chain Store Age – Research: the biggest technology priority for the supply chain is…
When asked how their company defines innovation, nearly 50% of supply chain executives chose digital transformation
12/03 - Inc. – How to secure your supply chain against input shortages
One year after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, companies are still looking for ways to prepare their supply chain to avoid shortages
12/03 – Valor Econômico – Cost to take soybeans to China fell last year
Study shows that there were drops in freight costs on the main outflow routes in Brazil
International maritime transport suffers from unbalanced containers around the world, bottlenecks in ports and concentration of ships on certain routes, which are reflected in the increase in freight prices
Responsibility for carbon emissions requires full attention from companies, suppliers and customers
08/03 – Valor Econômico – Logistics chain predicts less impact in new wave
After a 2020 of turmoil and shortages, the sector assesses that the critical scenario will not be repeated
08/03 – Financial Times – People: the strongest link in strained supply chains
The pandemic has highlighted the shortage of skilled managers who can map a route out of the chaos.
08/03 – Direct Industry – AI to underpin the agile supply chain of the future
The covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the digital transformation around the world, and the future of logistics will be built on technologies that allow the supply chain to support smart decision making
07/03 – Supply Chain Brain – The challenge of connectivity in vaccine cold chains
With the emergence of different types of vaccines, the challenge becomes transporting them, ensuring that there is no interruption in the cold chain, from industry to vaccination stations, to avoid losses.
First stretch to be operated will carry cargo from São Simão (GO) to the Paulista network, which connects with the port of Santos
Legislation indicates that the table must be readjusted every 6 months or when the diesel price variation is equal to or greater than 10%
03/03 – The Wall Street Journal – Why Finance Executives Believe in Supply Chain Finance
Companies use Supply Chain Finance to improve working capital and cut costs
02/03 – Bloomberg – Global cargo bottlenecks could last until 2022
According to an article by Bloomberg, international transport costs should continue to increase during the year due to the large volume of cargo to be handled
Previous news:
- Logistics in everyday life, in Brazil and in the world – February/21
- Logistics in everyday life, in Brazil and in the world – January/21
- Logistics in everyday life, in Brazil and worldwide – December/20
- Logistics in everyday life – get ready for the International Supply Chain Forum
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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.
