The past years have brought with them immense challenges for carriers, logistics operators and supply chain managers.Against this backdrop, attention has focused on the urgent need for visibility.

Disruption and congestion are occurring across the global maritime supply chains. This article showcases how time slots and data sharing can be used to overcome disruptions and congestion in the supply chain system and improve supply chain visibility.

Shortly after the announcement of its first acquisition, the real-time supply chain visibility provider Roambee onboards Swiss-based Modum, a provider of proven pharma-grade monitoring solutions, to consolidate its leadership position in the cold chain logistics monitoring.

In a world where maritime transport accounts for more than 90% of the international trade, the question is not “if” the digital transformation will happen but “when” it will happen.

The 4th edition of the Supply Chain Innovation will be held online on 20-21 May, 2021 where the industry leaders will share their insights on the evolution of the supply chain and logistics sector. Amongst the speakers, our Operating Partner Mr. Wolfgang Lehmacher will elaborate on how the Blockchain is expected to revolutionise the tracking capabilities and contribute to the new generation supply chain management practices.

The Suez Canal blockage provides an opportunity to explore ways to improve coordination and reduce congestion at shared infrastructure like canals and ports.

The Ever Given container ship blocked the Suez Canal for six days, yet the impact of this event goes far beyond the billions of dollars lost and weeks of shipping delays.

The future of the maritime industry involves the use of data-driven technology to empower decision-making and standardise operations.

The World Economic Forum has published its annual report on global trade and technology.

Anchor Group is proud to have led a USD 15 million series B funding into Roambee, a leading on-demand shipment and asset monitoring platform company.

Roambee – who provides real-time shipment and asset monitoring – just won the innovator award for its new product Beesense Air.