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Kuehne+Nagel's Shipping Insights

By: Kuehne+Nagel Global Sea Logistics
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  • Welcome to our global Kuehne+Nagel sea freight podcast! In recent years, the world of logistics and supply chain management has been experiencing a wave of exciting developments and innovations. The sea freight industry, in particular, has seen remarkable changes and a surge in global awareness. With that in mind, we've launched this podcast to provide you with insights into the latest trends, challenges, and solutions within the sea freight industry. Whether you're a seasoned industry professional or just curious about the logistics and supply chain world, this podcast is for you. Your host is Sara Vollmer - Vice President, Sea Logistics Global Customer Engagement & Events at Kuehne+Nagel. So, stay tuned, and let's embark on this exciting voyage together. We provide you with a new episode every month. Explore more Kuehne+Nagel podcast content! Visit our other shows here: www.kuehne-nagel.com
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Episodes
  • Sea Freight Industry and its Road Ahead

    Sea Freight Industry and its Road Ahead
    Mar 26 2024
    The #SeaFreight industry has faced numerous disruptions in recent years. These disruptions have not only transformed the industry itself but also had a global impact. How can shippers proactively prepare their supply chains to mitigate the effects of such incidents on their businesses? In this “Shipping Insights” podcast episode, our host, Sara Vollmer, and her guest, Michael Aldwell, Board Member of Sea Logistics, explore the repercussions of these recent disruptions. They delve into both the challenges and opportunities arising from these forced transitions. Key topics of this episode are: The path ahead for the sea freight industry and for Kuehne+Nagel, how the delicacy of supply chains became visible due to the disruptions and how to plan resilient and agile supply chains in current conditions. Recorded in March 2024. Details: (01:28) Michael talks about what the sea freight industry means to him and briefly describes his role at Kuehne+Nagel. (02:41) Sara and Michael discuss how Kuehne+Nagel has always evolved with time, sharing what they see in the road ahead for Kuehne+Nagel and the industry. (05:03) Sara asks Michael about the disruptions and their impact, and he responds by sharing his perspective on the delicate system of the supply chains and how this delicacy has become more visible to us in the past few years due to the disruptions. (07:43) Sara brings up nearshoring, and they discuss how companies with a single sourcing strategy might experience such changes in their supply chains. Michael points out the advantages of such changes and their benefactors. (10:14) Michael talks about the big decisions companies must make and how they can ensure a more agile and resilient supply chain. (11:33) Sara and Michael discuss TPM 2024, and Michael shares his expectations and mentions what TPM means to Kuehne+Nagel. (13:07) Michael shares his advice for shippers and points out the importance of having agile, resilient supply chains.
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    15 mins
  • The Convenience of Refrigerated Containers

    The Convenience of Refrigerated Containers
    Feb 8 2024
    Nowadays, we are used to the convenience of buying our favourite fresh products from the local supermarket all year round. But how do these products reach us when the shipping world deals with disruptions? In this episode, our host, Sara Vollmer, and her guest Marc Meseguer, Regional Sea Logistics Reefer Manager, talk about Reefer Logistics and the journey of temperature-sensitive cargo to consumers in times of regular disruptions. They also discuss FRUIT LOGISTICA, the world's most important trade fair for the fresh produce industry, and its significance in the world of cold chain. Key topics of this episode are: What Reefer Logistics is and its impacts on our world, how disruptions can drastically impact the temperature-sensitive cargo’s supply chain and FRUIT LOGISTICA and its significance in the world of cold chain. Recorded in February 2024. Details: (01:40) Sara and Marc discuss what Reefer Logistics is. (02:39) Marc talks about the popular time for fruit and vegetable transportation in the northern and southern hemispheres. (04:10) Sara asks Marc about what is happening right now (early February 2024) in the world of Reefer Logistics. (05:08) They discuss the privilege of having access to various fresh products all year round and where they come from. (06:22) Sara asks Marc what the downside to this privilege is.
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    21 mins
  • Supply Chain Planning Tools

    Supply Chain Planning Tools
    Jan 9 2024
    In a market with approximately 60% global on-time schedule reliability, guaranteeing exact delivery dates has become a challenge—especially with the added complexities of current geo-political situations affecting supply chains. How can shippers successfully manage their supply chains in this unpredictable terrain? In this episode, our host Sara Vollmer and her guest Allison Macdonald, Global Key Account Manager Corporate Partner Consumer, discuss today's unpredictable shipping world and how to navigate its rough waters using the available digital tools. They particularly talk about seaexplorer and how it can be used to make better-informed decisions. Key topics of this episode are: Shippers' concerns in a world where disruptions have become a norm, seaexplorer and the valuable data it offers and how to plan shipments when on-time reliability is low. Recorded in January 2024. Link to seaexplorer: seaexplorer.com Link to SeaNews: mykn.kuehne-nagel.com/news Details: (02:25) Sara and Allison discuss customers' concerns in an ever-changing world. Allison points out customers' need for a platform with reliable information that enables them to plan better for tomorrow. (04:44) They discuss the challenges of shipping in a world with a 60% global on-time reliability. Allison then discusses seaexplorer and its benefits by sharing her memories of when she first introduced seaexplorer to the customers. (10:02) Sara asks Allison how to discuss carriers' unreliable delivery schedules with customers even though their contracts state certain delivery times. (12:54) Allison gives her advice to shippers who are interested in the podcast's topic. (13:49) Allison talks about SeaNews as a valuable source of information for her. (16:17) The episode ends with Allison’s advice on what to take away from the podcast.
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    18 mins
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