by Matias Schiestl | Nov 9, 2023 | 2023, Blog & Market Update
I have had the privilege to join couple of recent projects in Wiima, where we have consulted our customers in outsourcing warehousing. In this article I want to share my experiences, the pros and cons of outsourcing and a few tips for selecting the third party...
by Matias Schiestl | Oct 5, 2023 | 2023, Blog & Market Update
Third-party logistics (3PL) and fourth-party logistics (4PL) play critical roles in today’s complex global logistics. While 3PLs concentrate on specific supply chain elements, such as transportation or warehousing only. 4PLs have a strategic approach to managing...
by Matias Schiestl | Oct 5, 2023 | 2023, Blog & Market Update
AIR FREIGHT Airfreight has been exhibiting a series of contrasting trends, reflecting the unstable dynamics of the sector. At the beginning of September, rates had experienced a downturn, reaching their lowest since the inception of the pandemic. Data from multiple...
by Matias Schiestl | Sep 7, 2023 | 2023, Blog & Market Update
AIR FREIGHT Air cargo activity at major European hubs hasn’t yet bounced back to pre-pandemic figures, suggesting the market is either stagnant or gradually recovering. Last month, Europe’s leading air cargo hub saw a modest rise of 2.3% from the previous...
by Matias Schiestl | Sep 6, 2023 | 2023, Blog & Market Update
When the companies are built, they are built around a great product idea. But when moving those products around and sending them to market, companies realize there is a big challenge in managing global logistics. Much of the organization’s resources, time, and...
by Matias Schiestl | Aug 8, 2023 | 2023, Blog & Market Update
As businesses continue to expand globally, the complexities of managing project-based supply chains have risen dramatically. Each project often involves a unique web of interconnected operations, making it increasingly challenging to maintain efficiency, risk...
