Where Does Cuba Rank in Logistics? – Talking Logistics with Adrian Gon
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Mitch’s Comments in International Trade Compliance Experts
Compliance problems of small companies
A lot of the attention is on the Compliance management problems of the larger companies but the challenge for the smaller companies with their limited staff, budgets and bandwidth is perhaps even greater. Cloud based systems probably offer some help but let me ask the compliance experts here – are the challenges real and if so what can small companies do to stay ahead of their compliance requirements?
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Mitch’s Comment on LinkedIn Post : 5S Benefits
Mitch Kostoulakos CTL,LCB commented on:
Mitch Kostoulakos CTL,LCB Hi Dave, Saves $$ because tools and equipment do not get “lost”.
Mitch’s Comments on Airlines
Examples of Change for the Better in Airlines
Posted on LinkedIn by Colin Shaw
There have been many great stories in the past couple of months about airlines doing what was right by their Customers. We can all learn a little about Customer centricity when we look at these examples from three major carriers in the US.
Frontier Airlines Pilot Feeds His Passengers While Stranded on Runway
Southwest Attacks Its Late Problem Head-on with Its Customers
JetBlue Will Automatically Check You in
Mitch Kostoulakos CTL,LCB
International Logistics and Regulatory Consulting
Good examples of the kinds of things airlines need to do to improve their image and win passenger loyalty. Bravo to the Frontier Airlines captain but that is about an individual employee taking action, not a systemic change. I agree though that these are steps in the right direction.
Mitch’s Comments on Ryanair
Mitch Kostoulakos CTL,LCB When “friendliness” is actually a strategy that says a lot about the airline industry today.
Mitch’s Comment in Customs Specialists
From a discussion in Customs Specialists:
Mitch Kostoulakos CTL,LCB Courtney, I don’t believe consulate stamped docs are required. Suggest checking with your customer in Dubai.
Mitch’s Comments on Airline Service Complaints
Comment on LinkedIn
Notes from Logistics Management Webinar
Some takeaways from LM’s 2015 Rate Outlook Webinar today:
Air Cargo outlook according to Chuck Clowdis of IHS Global
- Expect 4-5% growth in air cargo market over next 20 years
- APAC volume will continue to grow especially electronics
- EU air carriers will continue to experience sluggish growth in 2015
- Do not expect lower oil prices to result n lower rates
- Oil price windfall will allow providers to invest in capacity (777’s) which will increase gradually
- Currently approx. 100 777’s in service
- Providers will still seek rate increases so prepare to negotiate
Mitch’s Comment in Talking Logistics
- Mitch Kostoulakos CTL,LCB
Good article. I would add that a preferred shipper should understand the difference between negotiating a good deal with carriers vs rate shopping every move.
Mitch Kostoulakos CTL,LCB
Not surprising that Cuba ranks low. Infrastructure investment non existent and no service competition.