By analyzing the large volumes of anonymous data generated by mobile devices, it is possible to establish whether a distribution center has a commercial relationship with other logistics complexes, and even with establishments that serve the end consumer.
Using the most advanced Big Data tools, it is possible to understand the behavior of the supply chains of companies in the retail sector, since by monitoring delivery parts and counting mutual visits between suppliers and vendors, it is possible to identify and establish which are the most important relationships between distribution centers and points of sale to the end consumer, such as stores.
The company Oceánica Internacional has started operating a new maritime cargo service that will connect the port of Hong Kong with El Salvador without the need for transshipments.
The goal of the new route is to expand the options for transporting maritime cargo between the region and Asia, benefiting in particular Central American companies that import goods from China.
The arrival of the first ships with capacity of 13 TEUs at the Panamanian port of Balboa is evidence of how shipping services are changing, a prelude to the opening of the expanded Canal.
Trips taken by cargo bound for East Asia with two major shipping companies in the world, Maersk Line and MSC, will be shorter, thanks to the port at Balboa now being able to manage ships carrying over 13,000 TEUs's, a capacity which is close to the amount carried by ships which will pass through the expanded Canal.
Starting from May 15, rates will be raised on goods transported to the Far East, the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent and the East Coast of South America.
Beginning May 15, the Danish shipping company Maersk Line said its rates for the Far East (excluding Japan), the Middle East and the Sub Indian continent will see an overall increase of $500 per 20-foot container and $1,000 per container measuring 40 feet, 40 feet HC, and 45 feet of dry cargo.
The Mexican state oil company PEMEX has announced investments of $1,4 billion in pipeline for natural gas, propane gas and gasoline, and logistics and port facilities in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, 200 km from the border with Guatemala.
From a statement issued by PEMEX:
Pemex presents its Marketing Strategy for the Transístmico Energy Corridor
A feasibility study indicates that the region has economic and port potential to develop a system of short sea shipping.
After evaluating 49 ports with international traffic in the region, a feasibility study prepared by the Mesoamerica Project concluded that no large investments in access infrastructure are needed in order for ports to boost regional shipping.
The preliminary results have been released from a feasibility study on the development of a Short Sea Shipping service in Mesoamerica.
As part of this project, a feasibility study was conducted over the last 12 months, which assessed the movement of cargo from ports with international traffic in the 49 countries that make up the Mesoamerican block (Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia and the Dominican Republic).
The World Bank funds will be implemented through the program "Trade Facilitation and Regional Integration."
The technical assistance program to be developed in two years, aims to support regional efforts to facilitate trade and free movement of goods. The funds will be implemented in coordination with the Central American Economic Integration Secretary (SIECA).
"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future." John F. Kennedy.
For the study "Delivering Tomorrow - Customer Needs in 2020 and Beyond", Deutsche Post DHL has brought together experts from around the world to provide opinions and analyses on future trends in the global economy.
Five years ago Avianca was on the brink of bankruptcy. After purchasing TACA, it is one of the largest airlines of Latin America.
The merger of both companies is likely to trigger a process of airline concentration in Latin America. AeroMéxico has already announced it will seek alliances beyond commercial agreements.
An article in website "En Vivo desde SCL" analyzes the situation: "By purchasing TACA, Avianca positions itself as an aeronautical giant, significantly improving its position to compete with other airlines in the region, specially LAN, who is strongly interested in the Colombian market. The Chilean airline entered this market with the creation of LANCO, considered a possible alternative for creating LAN Brasil. Avianca growth will force a reorganization of the airline situation in Latina America, due to the strong bonds both Avianca and Taca have with different companies in the Region".
The IICA's (Inter-American Institute for Agricultural Cooperation) quick guide on the basics that the exporter must consider when defining logistics for export.
INTRODUCTION
The term logistics appears for the first time in the military referring to both the acquisition of equipment and materials for a mission and the timely mobilization of data and supplies.
In seeking to mitigate the effects of the crisis, the trade of goods is redirected, which means opportunities for logistics operators.
Many Latin American companies are reacting to the global economic crisis by looking for markets that are geographically closer than the normal markets in Asia and Europe where demand has fallen drastically.
This requires changes in logistics, which specialized operators are willing to undertake in order to capture the increasing demand for regional freight services and transport.
Compared to the 2007 record of 8 billion tons in transports, global maritime commerce fell substantially in 2008, dragged down by the crisis.
A good indication of this is the decrease in the Baltic Dry Index, which is composed of the prices of the maritime transportation of dry cargo. In November 2008, the index was 891 points while the index had reached 11,973 in May of that year - suffering in that period a fall of 11 times its value.
Operators from more than 20 countries will participate in the four day port event, considered to be the most important one in the region.
The inauguration will be held on February 8, 2009 and will include the presence of the Secretary General of the World Maritime Organization (OMI), Efthimios Mitropoulos, who will be the main speaker along with important local and international guest speakers from the shipping world.
The airline announced that it is added 3 flights via Asuncion to the 4 direct flights to Peru, now connecting Montevideo with Lima everyday during the week.
"TACA already flies daily to the Uruguayan capital from Lima and back, providing a flow of commercial and tourism exchange between both countries. The market has been growing significantly and sustainably due to the facility and opportunity that has been provided to business and tourist passengers, who previously did not have access to fly directly to Uruguay. And regarding passengers traveling from Montevideo to Lima, they now have the option of using several routes via TACA's hub in PERU with links throughout the region and the Americas," Nani Garrues, Sales Director at TACA South America, pointed out.