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Geopolitics & Supply Chains: Lessons from a Year of Crisis in the Red Sea
The Red Sea crisis has illustrated the impact geopolitical conflict can have on global trade and reminded shippers of the importance of risk management.
Building Connected Supply Chains
A practical guide for building connected supply chains and improving data sharing and collaboration with supply chain partners.
Navigating the Transition to ‘Digital’ Freight Forwarding
We break down what it means to be a digital freight forwarder and explore how a digitally enhanced customer experience helps the bottom line.
The Carbon Impact of the Red Sea Crisis in Container Shipping
Beyond prolonging transit times and throwing supply chains into disarray, the Red Sea Crisis has significantly increased the carbon footprint of Asia-Europe shipping.
In Numbers: The Impact of the Red Sea Crisis on European & Asian Port Congestion
The Red Sea Crisis has materially impacted port congestion levels over the past year, but the effects have not been uniformly felt.
Webinar Recap: Enhancing Supply Chain Collaboration Through Visibility
Catch up on our recent panel discussion exploring the connection between data standards, visibility and improved supply chain collaboration.
The Five Biggest Ports in Germany
Discover Germany's largest cargo ports, their locations, key commodities, and cargo stats, including container throughput, bulk volumes, and trade significance.
Port Congestion Holds Steady at Major Hubs as Mid-Sized Ports Struggle
September port congestion data shows resilience at major ports as mid-sized ports struggle amidst confluence of supply chain disruptions.
How to Mitigate Risks in Holiday Container Shipping
Prepare for the holiday shipping rush with expert tips to mitigate risks, secure capacity, optimize last-mile delivery, and enhance supply chain visibility.
East Coast Port Strikes: Gain Visibility and Control the Chaos
U.S. East Coast port strikes likely to lead to chaos for global supply chains amidst holiday rush. Take control of the situation through visibility.
The Five Biggest Scandinavian Container Ports
A guide to the biggest Scandinavian container ports, their locations, key cargo stats, and significance in regional and global trade.
Five Major Container Ports in the UK
Get insights into the UK's largest ports - where they're located, annual cargo volumes and the role they play in global trade.
Seven of the Busiest Cargo Ports in Canada
Key statistics about Canada's largest ports including location, container throughput, annual cargo volumes and more.
The Busiest Container Ports in the World
Nine of the top 10 container ports in the world are located in Asia, with seven in China. This reflects the region’s dominant role in global manufacturing.
Apparel Importers Beware: Chittagong Congestion Surges Following Political Unrest and Catastrophic Flooding
The Port of Chittagong is facing severe congestion following political unrest and severe flooding, disrupting apparel exports leading into Q4.
Ningbo-Zhoushan Explosion Has Minor Impact on Port Congestion
The explosion and subsequent terminal closure at the Ningbo container port stoked fears about potential supply chain disruptions. However, the latest port congestion data shows the overall impact appears to be more contained than initially feared.
The Busiest Container Ports in the United States
The United States is home to nine of the world's 100 busiest container ports that collectively handled over 50 million TEUs in 2023.
How to Build a Transportation Carrier Scorecard
Carrier scorecards provide a structured and transparent approach for evaluating carrier and freight forwarder performance and reliability.
5 Key Supply Chain ESG Metrics
With growing regulatory demands and the need to protect brand reputation, businesses are under pressure to ensure transparency and accountability throughout their supply chains.
Where Are the Largest Ports in Europe?
Europe is home to 16 of the 100 busiest global container ports. Collectively, these 16 European ports had a TEU throughput of over 81M in 2023.
How to Break Up with Your Freight Tracking Spreadsheet
Freight tracking spreadsheets are cumbersome to update and poorly equipped to handle the complexities and demands of modern supply chains.
Essential Components of a Logistics and Supply Chain Tech Stack
Leveraging new technology is crucial to boosting supply chain performance and reliability amidst increasing complexity and disruption.
Global Port Congestion: H1 2024 in Review
The second quarter of 2024 saw worsening port congestion levels worldwide, particularly at Southeast Asia and European ports.
Five Largest Cargo Ports in South Korea
South Korea's top container ports, with insights on significance, location and annual cargo volumes.
What CrowdStrike Tells Us About the Supply Chain Risk Landscape
A botched CrowdStrike update disrupted global supply chains. Learn how visibility solutions can help manage the fallout.
Container Port Congestion Statistics: June 2024
53 of 89 analyzed container ports (60%) reported increased port congestion between May and June.
9 Essential Logistics KPIs
Optimizing your logistics network starts with measuring its performance.
July 2024 Product Roundup: Ocean Carrier Haul and Multi-Factor Authentication
The latest Beacon platform updates include ocean carrier haul tracking and support for multi-factor authentication.
The Busiest Ports in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
While no port in the region currently ranks in the top 10 container ports globally, 12 of the top 100 by container volume are located in MENA.
How to Create a Supplier Performance Scorecard
Supplier performance scorecards are an essential tool for businesses wanting to measure and improve the quality of supplier relationships.
What are the Busiest Container Ports in Asia?
Of the world's 100 largest ports by container volumes, 35 are located in East Asia, 10 in SE Asia and 4 in South Asia. A further 7 are located in the Middle East.
Rising Shipping Rates Having Little Impact on Global Port Congestion
Recent rises in ocean freight rates in response to increased shipping demand have thus far had little impact on global port congestion.
Air Waybill Prefix Codes
Lookup air waybill prefix codes for the world's major cargo airlines.
The Six Busiest Cargo Ports in Australia
Stats and facts about Australia's leading cargo ports.
Container Port Congestion Statistics: May 2024
Container port congestion statistics and insights for May 2024.
The State of Supply Chain Visibility in the Retail Industry
Increasing disruption, shifting consumer expectations and demand for emissions transparency have raised the importance of supply chain visibility for retailers.
8 Confusing Terms in Supply Chain Management
In a profession dominated by abbreviations and jargon, it can be difficult to master the language of supply chain management. We're breaking down some of the most confusing terms.
The Five Busiest Cargo Ports in Vietnam
Everything you need to know about Vietnam's biggest cargo ports, where they are located, cargo volumes, and the role they play in global trade.
May 2024 Product Roundup: Discover Beacon Hub
This month, the Beacon platform experience is getting a new look and feel with the launch of Beacon Hub.
8 Confusing Terms in Supply Chain Technology
Supply chain technology is always changing, and as it does it likes to drop new words into the supply chain technology lexicon.
The Five Largest Container Ports in Spain
Get the stats behind Spain's largest ports including location, cargo volumes, and their vital roles in global trade.
The Six Largest Cargo Ports in China
Everything you need to know about China's largest ports, including locations, cargo volumes, key commodities, and trade significance.
The Six Busiest Cargo Ports in France
Learn about France's biggest ports, from Le Havre to Marseille, and their importance in global trade, including cargo volumes and key industries.
April 2024 product roundup: Introducing third party Live Board access
Your shared workspaces just got more powerful. This month, we’re taking another leap forward in our mission to transform supply chain collaboration and connectivity with the launch of third party Live Board access.
The Seven Busiest Cargo Ports in India
Indian cargo port facts and statistics including container throughput, bulk tonnage, locations and significance in global trade.
9 Confusing Terms in Ocean Container Shipping
Navigating the world of ocean container shipping requires a specialized vocabulary. We’re breaking down nine of the most perplexing terms.
March 2024 product roundup: Custom notifications, sailing schedules and simplified sharing
The latest Beacon platform updates include customizable notifications, point-to-point sailing schedules, and an enhanced API that supports seamless integration with your systems. Plus, we've made Live Board sharing easier than ever!
8 Confusing Terms in Logistics
Navigating the world of logistics can feel like deciphering a foreign language, with a plethora of industry-specific jargon and acronyms often causing confusion.
How data analytics drives supply chain efficiency and supports growth
From its pivotal role in assessing carrier performance to its ability to uncover hidden efficiencies and foster substantial business growth, we explore how harnessing data-driven insights can revolutionize supply chain operations.
Navigating chaos: building resilience with exception management in supply chains
Explore the pivotal role of exception management in navigating supply chain disruptions. Learn how real-time alerts and effective exception management can transform challenges into strategic advantages for businesses.
Supply chain visibility and the power of unified freight tracking
In a world where supply chain complexities are ever-increasing, unified freight tracking emerges as a strategic necessity. Explore how consolidated tracking can boost operational efficiency, better risk management, and improve customer satisfaction.
7 Confusing Terms in Warehouse Management
Warehouse management involves a range of specialized terms and concepts that can be confusing, especially for those new to the field. Here, we break down seven of the most perplexing terms.
January 2024 product roundup: Road freight tracking and custom properties
We're kicking off 2024 by furthering our multi-modal capabilities with the release of road freight tracking and delivering enhanced visibility with custom data fields.
Risk management in supply chains: What you need to know to protect your inventory
There's no getting around risk in supply chains. Here's what you need to know to protect your inventory with best-practice supply chain risk management...
Make OTIF and perfect orders standard
How to avoid supply chain penalties and keep your customers happy through better supply chain collaboration...
The three layers of true supply chain visibility
Split your supply chain visibility into three distinct areas - tracking, collaboration and analytics - and see where you’re already winning, and where you can improve...
Drowning in emails? It’s time for supply chain collaboration software
Still using emails and spreadsheets to collaborate across your supply chain? It's time to use supply chain collaboration software. Here's how...
Red Sea in crisis: the latest reminder of the value of supply chain visibility
The Red Sea crisis and associated disruption to shipping through the Suez Canal highlights the value of supply chain visibility in crisis management.
December 2023 product roundup: freight rates, days off quay and new look tracking cards
Our latest releases include ocean container spot rate tracking, days off quay reporting, a new look for shipment cards and SSO support.
Market Guide: Choosing the best supply chain visibility software for your business
The ultimate guide to supply chain visibility software, and how to choose the best tool for your business...
The business case for supply chain visibility
Supply chain visibility delivers strategic and financial benefits that make it one of the best investments a business can make.
Lost and found in Europoort: A supply chain collaboration story
10,000 Magic Kidz Glitter Dolls sitting on a quay at Europoort. Somewhere, something's gone wrong... here's how supply chain collaboration software helps you...
October 2023 product roundup: Comments on Live Boards, Doc Manager, warehouse ETAs and more…
Discover a host of new features designed to streamline supply chain collaboration, break down information silos and improve inbound visibility for warehouses.
The power of sustainable supply chains: Everything you need to know to take action and lead the way
Your ultimate guide to sustainable supply chain management, including the best sustainable supply chain software for your business...
How to track a shipping container – the easy way
Learn how to remove manual processes from your container tracking and use technology to track everything in one place...
Supply chain decarbonization: A step-by-step voyage to sustainable efficiency
A step-by-step guide for how you can achieve supply chain decarbonization. Clue: it all starts with having full visibility...
September 2023 product roundup: Improve supply chain collaboration with Live Boards
Learn what's new in Beacon this month.
The five phases of AI-powered supply chain automation
Dig into all things supply chain automation and learn how to set up your organisation to reap the benefits of AI.
August 2023 product roundup: Air freight tracking and ocean transshipments
Discover what's new in Beacon this month.
The ultimate guide to big data in supply chain management
A robust data infrastructure is foundational to realising the benefits of big data in supply chain management.
Supply chain visibility: What it is and why it matters
Controlling supply chain risk goes hand-in-hand with achieving a high level of supply chain visibility. We explore what exactly supply chain visibility means and the benefits of making it a priority.
How Fever-Tree uses Beacon to open up their supply chain
Read how Beacon's platform helps Fever Tree improve collaboration and customer lead-times whilst reducing cost
How Known uses Beacon to illuminate the dark spots in their customers’ supply chains
Learn how the team at Known improved productivity and efficiency as well as customer satisfaction.
Ocean & Air market insights – October 2021
October's latest insights from the world of ocean and air.
Ocean & Air market insights – June 2022
June's latest insights from the world of ocean and air in 2022.
Ocean & Air market insights – May 2022
May's latest insights from the world of ocean and air.
Ocean, Air, Road market insights – April 2022
April's latest insights from the world of ocean, air and road.
Ocean, Air, Road market insights – March 2022
March's latest insights from the world of ocean, air and road.
Ocean, Air, Road market insights – February 2022
February's latest insights from the world of ocean, air and road.
Ocean & Air market insights – December 2021
December's latest insights from the world of ocean and air.
Ocean & Air market insights – November 2021
November's latest insights from the world of ocean and air.
Ocean & Air market insights – September 2021
September's latest insights from the world of ocean and air.
Ocean & Air market insights – August 2021
August's latest insights from the world of ocean and air.
Ocean & Air market insights – July 2021
July's latest insights from the world of ocean and air.
Ocean & Air market insights – June 2021
June's latest insights from the world of ocean and air in 2021.
November 2024 Product Roundup: Order Tracking & Improved Data Management
Learn how Beacon streamlines the multitude of interactions that take place between shippers, suppliers and forwarders to prepare orders for shipment.
Tilda's search for a reliable, user-friendly shipment tracking solution
Tilda struggled to verify whether containers were shipped and get accurate ETAs. They needed a solution that could provide accurate and timely tracking data.
Ocean, Air, Road market insights – January 2022
January's latest insights from the world of ocean, air and road.